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3 Specifications 23 4 Troubleshooting 35 Tools 35 Power Lights 35 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 37 Dell Diagnostics 42 Solving Problems 44 Power Problems 45 Memory Problems 46 Lockups and Software Problems 47 Dell™ Technical Update Service 49 Dell Support Utility 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . . 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 56 Using the Operating System Media 59 4 Contents
3 Specifications 23 4 Troubleshooting 35 Tools 35 Power Lights 35 Beep Codes 35 Error Messages 37 Dell Diagnostics 42 Solving Problems 44 Power Problems 45 Memory Problems 46 Lockups and Software Problems 47 Dell™ Technical Update Service 49 Dell Support Utility 49 5 Reinstalling Software 51 Drivers 51 Identifying Drivers 51 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 51 Restoring Your Operating System 54 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . . 54 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 56 Using the Operating System Media 59 4 Contents
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...A I C A L L Y L O W - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. T H E D E V I C E I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - See your computer. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for technical assistance. 42 Troubleshooting TIME- A chip on page 47) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of charge. U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I S N O T R E A D Y - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I ...again. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to restore the data by entering the system setup program, then ...
...A I C A L L Y L O W - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. T H E D E V I C E I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - See your computer. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you contact Dell for technical assistance. 42 Troubleshooting TIME- A chip on page 47) and run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin any of charge. U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I S N O T R E A D Y - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I ...again. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to restore the data by entering the system setup program, then ...
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.... NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your first time to step 2. If not, go...
.... NOTE: In most cases, the Drivers and Utilities program starts running automatically. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the computer, click Continue; If it does not, start Windows Explorer, click your first time to step 2. If not, go...
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...in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic... appears, click the name of your computer are completely reversible. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files or recover them. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in an undesirable operating ...
...in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in the following ways: • Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic... appears, click the name of your computer are completely reversible. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files or recover them. Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in an undesirable operating ...
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... your administrator to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on the screen. Starting System Restore Windows XP: NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not...open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click either Restore my computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on -...
... your administrator to continue the desired action. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining on the screen. Starting System Restore Windows XP: NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not...open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click either Restore my computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on -...
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... 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. 56 Reinstalling Software Data...-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. These options restore your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you reinstall Windows XP with less than...
... 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. 56 Reinstalling Software Data...-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. These options restore your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you reinstall Windows XP with less than...
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... in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer again. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on . 6 Click Next. Because the computer is restored to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press ..., such as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that appeared the first time the computer was turned on the computer. The restore process takes approximately 6 to 10 minutes to complete. 4 When prompted, click Finish to restart the computer. The computer restarts. During the boot...
... in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer again. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on . 6 Click Next. Because the computer is restored to proceed with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press ..., such as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that appeared the first time the computer was turned on the computer. The restore process takes approximately 6 to 10 minutes to complete. 4 When prompted, click Finish to restart the computer. The computer restarts. During the boot...
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...it, and you will not be able to use it was not found. Click Quit; Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your hard drive to the operating state it to remove the PC Restore partition on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. It is ... If the partition for Free Space. 7 Click Finish to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local administrator. 2 In Microsoft Windows Explorer, go to gain additional hard drive space. The System Recovery Options window appears...
...it, and you will not be able to use it was not found. Click Quit; Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your hard drive to the operating state it to remove the PC Restore partition on the hard drive. 5 Click Yes when a confirmation message appears. It is ... If the partition for Free Space. 7 Click Finish to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local administrator. 2 In Microsoft Windows Explorer, go to gain additional hard drive space. The System Recovery Options window appears...
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... Windows operating system to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the checkbox to confirm that you installed the new device driver. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, then...you may take five or more minutes to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. 3 Select a keyboard layout ...
... Windows operating system to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the checkbox to confirm that you installed the new device driver. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, then...you may take five or more minutes to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. 3 Select a keyboard layout ...
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... Manual, 62 drivers, 51 identifying, 51 reinstalling, 51 Drivers and Utilities media, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 42 E ergonomics information, 62 error messages, 37 beep codes, 35 F Factory Image Restore, 56, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 H hardware beep codes, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 42 I Internet connection about, 17 options, 17 setting up, 18 M memory...
... Manual, 62 drivers, 51 identifying, 51 reinstalling, 51 Drivers and Utilities media, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 42 E ergonomics information, 62 error messages, 37 beep codes, 35 F Factory Image Restore, 56, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 H hardware beep codes, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 42 I Internet connection about, 17 options, 17 setting up, 18 M memory...
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..., 51 S Service Manual, 62 setup, 15 software reinstalling, 51 troubleshooting, 48 specifications, 23 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media, 44 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 43 support contacting Dell, 69 System Restore, 54 T Technical Update Service, 49 transferring information to a new computer, 19 troubleshooting, 35 beep codes...
..., 51 S Service Manual, 62 setup, 15 software reinstalling, 51 troubleshooting, 48 specifications, 23 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media, 44 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 43 support contacting Dell, 69 System Restore, 54 T Technical Update Service, 49 transferring information to a new computer, 19 troubleshooting, 35 beep codes...
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V views front, 7 W Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 52 Factory Image Restore, 56 Program Compatibility wizard, 48 reinstalling, 61 System Restore, 54 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 PC Restore, 56 reinstalling, 61 System Restore, 54 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 Program Compatibility wizard, 48 Index 73
V views front, 7 W Windows Vista Device Driver Rollback, 52 Factory Image Restore, 56 Program Compatibility wizard, 48 reinstalling, 61 System Restore, 54 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 PC Restore, 56 reinstalling, 61 System Restore, 54 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 Program Compatibility wizard, 48 Index 73
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... Windows Vista: l Click Start and click Computer. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from the floppy drive and restart your antivirus software to restore computer resources. Discard used batteries according to use first. Select the program you want to remove. 3. Windows XP: l Click Start ...and click My Computer. Select the program you want to remove. 3. Contact Dell Support. l If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you want to the ...
... Windows Vista: l Click Start and click Computer. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from the floppy drive and restart your antivirus software to restore computer resources. Discard used batteries according to use first. Select the program you want to remove. 3. Windows XP: l Click Start ...and click My Computer. Select the program you want to remove. 3. Contact Dell Support. l If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you want to the ...