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...262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating...for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
...262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating...for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
Dell Technology Guide
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... you received the computer. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you can restore your operating system in Windows Vista) returns your computer are completely reversible. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. NOTICE: Make regular backups...
... you received the computer. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you can restore your operating system in Windows Vista) returns your computer are completely reversible. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. NOTICE: Make regular backups...
Dell Technology Guide
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... data before using these options. Restoring Your Operating System 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain...drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. If you received your computer. ...
... data before using these options. Restoring Your Operating System 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain...drivers installed after you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. If you received your computer. ...
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... Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System The restore process...Restore or Factory Image Restore. Any programs or files added since you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, and then click Next. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore...
... Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System The restore process...Restore or Factory Image Restore. Any programs or files added since you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, and then click Next. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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Restoring Your Operating System 60 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 60 Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore 62 Using the Operating System Media 63 7 Getting Help 65 Obtaining Assistance 65 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 66 DellConnect 66 Online Services 66 AutoTech Service 67 Automated Order-Status Service 68 Problems With Your Order 68 Product Information 68 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 68 Before You Call 69 Contacting Dell 71 Index 73 Contents 5
Restoring Your Operating System 60 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 60 Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore 62 Using the Operating System Media 63 7 Getting Help 65 Obtaining Assistance 65 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 66 DellConnect 66 Online Services 66 AutoTech Service 67 Automated Order-Status Service 68 Problems With Your Order 68 Product Information 68 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 68 Before You Call 69 Contacting Dell 71 Index 73 Contents 5
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... data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in when you purchased the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software...
... data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in when you purchased the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for driver software...
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...System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. 62 Reinstalling Software Use Dell Factory Image Restore (..., back up all data on . Any programs or files added since you received your operating system. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. If...
...System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. 62 Reinstalling Software Use Dell Factory Image Restore (..., back up all data on . Any programs or files added since you received your operating system. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. If...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... the Windows operating system to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the checkbox to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. To access the command prompt, type administrator in before...then click Next. NOTICE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 6 On the Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen, click Next. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout ...
... the Windows operating system to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the checkbox to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. To access the command prompt, type administrator in before...then click Next. NOTICE: If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 6 On the Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen, click Next. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout ...
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... network cable, 11 power cables, 12 contacting Dell, 65, 71 D Dell contacting, 65, 71 Factory Image Restore, 62 software updates, 55 Support Utility, 55 technical support and customer service, 66 Technical Update Service, 54 Dell Diagnostics, 48 starting from the Drivers and Utilities... media, 49 starting from your hard drive, 49 Dell Factory Image Restore, 63 Dell Technology Guide, 8 DellConnect, 66 Desktop System Software, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell, 48 documentation, 7 Dell Technology Guide, 8 Service Manual, 8 drivers, 57 Drivers and Utilities media, ...
... network cable, 11 power cables, 12 contacting Dell, 65, 71 D Dell contacting, 65, 71 Factory Image Restore, 62 software updates, 55 Support Utility, 55 technical support and customer service, 66 Technical Update Service, 54 Dell Diagnostics, 48 starting from the Drivers and Utilities... media, 49 starting from your hard drive, 49 Dell Factory Image Restore, 63 Dell Technology Guide, 8 DellConnect, 66 Desktop System Software, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell, 48 documentation, 7 Dell Technology Guide, 8 Service Manual, 8 drivers, 57 Drivers and Utilities media, ...
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... finding information, 7 I Internet connecting, 16 setting up, 16 L license label, 8 M media Drivers and Utilities, 7 operating system, 7 memory troubleshooting, 51 N networks, 13 connecting, 13 O operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 62 media, 63 reinstalling, 7 System Restore, 60 Operating System media, 7 operating system product key, 8 P phone numbers, 71 power power light conditions, 50 troubleshooting, 50 problems...
... finding information, 7 I Internet connecting, 16 setting up, 16 L license label, 8 M media Drivers and Utilities, 7 operating system, 7 memory troubleshooting, 51 N networks, 13 connecting, 13 O operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 62 media, 63 reinstalling, 7 System Restore, 60 Operating System media, 7 operating system product key, 8 P phone numbers, 71 power power light conditions, 50 troubleshooting, 50 problems...
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V view back, 22, 25, 28 back panel connectors, 23, 26, 29 front, 21 W warranty information, 8 Windows License label, 8 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore, 62-63 Device Driver Rollback, 58 Program Compatibility wizard, 53 reinstalling, 7 returning to a previous device driver version, 58 System Restore, 60 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 7 returning to a previous device driver version, 58 setting up Internet connection, 17 System Restore, 60 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility wizard, 53 76 Index
V view back, 22, 25, 28 back panel connectors, 23, 26, 29 front, 21 W warranty information, 8 Windows License label, 8 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore, 62-63 Device Driver Rollback, 58 Program Compatibility wizard, 53 reinstalling, 7 returning to a previous device driver version, 58 System Restore, 60 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 7 returning to a previous device driver version, 58 setting up Internet connection, 17 System Restore, 60 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility wizard, 53 76 Index