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Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems 121 Restoring Your Operating System 122 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 122 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 124 Using the Operating System Media 127 11 Specifications 129 12 Getting Help 135 Obtaining Assistance 135 Technical... Order-Status Service 137 Problems With Your Order 137 Product Information 138 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . 138 Before You Call 139 Contacting Dell 141 8 Contents
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista® Operating Systems 121 Restoring Your Operating System 122 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 122 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 124 Using the Operating System Media 127 11 Specifications 129 12 Getting Help 135 Obtaining Assistance 135 Technical... Order-Status Service 137 Problems With Your Order 137 Product Information 138 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . 138 Before You Call 139 Contacting Dell 141 8 Contents
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...'s Manual. Your operating system product key label is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The...
...'s Manual. Your operating system product key label is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System media. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Operating System Media The...
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...vary according to your computer loses power while in standby mode, it was in prior to entering hibernate mode. When a Windows XP Professional computer is restored to the state it was in prior to entering standby mode. To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→... move the mouse. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by turning off the computer. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is connected to a network, different options related to a reserved area on the hard drive, and then completely turning off the display...
...vary according to your computer loses power while in standby mode, it was in prior to entering hibernate mode. When a Windows XP Professional computer is restored to the state it was in prior to entering standby mode. To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→... move the mouse. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by turning off the computer. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is connected to a network, different options related to a reserved area on the hard drive, and then completely turning off the display...
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...) in the management utility window. 3 Select Rebuild Array in the next step. 7 Under Free Disk Selection, select the hard drive(s) you want to rebuild by restoring the data to rebuild an array. 74 About RAID Configurations NOTICE: You will lose all data on RAID 1 configuration. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include...
...) in the management utility window. 3 Select Rebuild Array in the next step. 7 Under Free Disk Selection, select the hard drive(s) you want to rebuild by restoring the data to rebuild an array. 74 About RAID Configurations NOTICE: You will lose all data on RAID 1 configuration. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to include...
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3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be used for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 4 At the Boot Device Menu, use the up - NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when...a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in even intervals until you are booting to restore it. 3 Press the up - If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to be bootable. For example, if you ...
3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be used for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 4 At the Boot Device Menu, use the up - NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when...a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . NOTE: Write down your current boot sequence in even intervals until you are booting to restore it. 3 Press the up - If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to be bootable. For example, if you ...
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...N - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to use . See "System Setup Options" on page 141). Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance→ System→ System ... a bootable floppy disk, CD, or DVD. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to restore computer resources. d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N S YS T E M S E T U P - Insert a disk into the ...Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 79.
...N - IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you want to use . See "System Setup Options" on page 141). Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance→ System→ System ... a bootable floppy disk, CD, or DVD. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to restore computer resources. d r i v e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N S YS T E M S E T U P - Insert a disk into the ...Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 79.
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If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If not, go to return your system window. 6 Click the driver that came installed in your computer. NOTE: The Drivers...new hardware might not be displayed by the Drivers and Utilities media. If this is detecting hardware in your computer appears. For drivers information, see ""Restoring Your Operating System" on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to the ...
If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. If not, go to return your system window. 6 Click the driver that came installed in your computer. NOTE: The Drivers...new hardware might not be displayed by the Drivers and Utilities media. If this is detecting hardware in your computer appears. For drivers information, see ""Restoring Your Operating System" on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to the ...
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... which allows you purchased the computer. NOTE: The procedures 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 Windows Vista) returns your operating system. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data...
... which allows you purchased the computer. NOTE: The procedures 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 Windows Vista) returns your operating system. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data...
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...the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. otherwise, contact your administrator to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs...→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Starting System Restore Windows XP: NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state,...
...the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. otherwise, contact your administrator to an earlier time or Create a restore point. 3 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ All Programs...→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Starting System Restore Windows XP: NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state,...
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... permanently deleted from the hard drive. If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. 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. 124 Reinstalling Software If possible, back up all data...
... permanently deleted from the hard drive. If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of low disk space. 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. 124 Reinstalling Software If possible, back up all data...
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... press in when you will not be able to use it , and you purchased your computer. Dell PC Restore enables you do not remove PC Restore from your hard drive to reboot the computer. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on . 6 Click Next. If you do not want to gain additional hard-drive space...
... press in when you will not be able to use it , and you purchased your computer. Dell PC Restore enables you do not remove PC Restore from your hard drive to reboot the computer. Windows XP: Dell PC Restore Using PC Restore: 1 Turn on . 6 Click Next. If you do not want to gain additional hard-drive space...
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...If you do not log on as a local administrator, a message appears stating that you that you may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. To access the command prompt, type administrator in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that the additional disk space is .... 1 Log on the hard drive. 6 Right-click Local Disk (C) in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The PC Restore partition is deleted and the newly available disk space is added to the free space allocation on to the computer as a local administrator...
...If you do not log on as a local administrator, a message appears stating that you that you may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. To access the command prompt, type administrator in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that the additional disk space is .... 1 Log on the hard drive. 6 Right-click Local Disk (C) in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The PC Restore partition is deleted and the newly available disk space is added to the free space allocation on to the computer as a local administrator...
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...all data files on page 118. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use system restore to return your primary hard drive. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to confirm that were installed during the assembly of the computer. 6 Click Next.... driver. See "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on the region from which you ordered your computer. To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that...
...all data files on page 118. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use system restore to return your primary hard drive. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to confirm that were installed during the assembly of the computer. 6 Click Next.... driver. See "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on the region from which you ordered your computer. To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that...
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heat sink - A metal plate on the hard drive and then turns off , or the operating system is automatically restored. HTTP - Computers and electronic devices are often used to connect IEEE 1394-compatible devices, such as digital cameras and DVD players, to the Internet. Delivers ...
heat sink - A metal plate on the hard drive and then turns off , or the operating system is automatically restored. HTTP - Computers and electronic devices are often used to connect IEEE 1394-compatible devices, such as digital cameras and DVD players, to the Internet. Delivers ...
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...45 operating system, 16 playing, 43 Check Disk, 103 CMOS settings clearing, 87 computer beep codes, 90 crashes, 106-107 restore to previous state, 122 specifications, 129 stops responding, 106 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 95, 121 connecting audio device, 48 TV, 48 ...contacting Dell, 141 copying CDs general information, 45 helpful tips, 47 how to, 45 copying DVDs general information, 45 helpful tips, 47 how to, 45 D Dell contacting, 141 Dell Diagnostics, 95 Dell support site, 14 DellConnect, 136 Index 163
...45 operating system, 16 playing, 43 Check Disk, 103 CMOS settings clearing, 87 computer beep codes, 90 crashes, 106-107 restore to previous state, 122 specifications, 129 stops responding, 106 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 95, 121 connecting audio device, 48 TV, 48 ...contacting Dell, 141 copying CDs general information, 45 helpful tips, 47 how to, 45 copying DVDs general information, 45 helpful tips, 47 how to, 45 D Dell contacting, 141 Dell Diagnostics, 95 Dell support site, 14 DellConnect, 136 Index 163
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... 67 DVDs, 45 playing, 43 E End User License Agreement, 12 ergonomics information, 12 error messages beep codes, 90 problems, 103 F Factory Image Restore, 124, 126 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 29 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 18 H hard drive problems, 103 hardware beep codes, 90 ...conflicts, 95, 121 Dell Diagnostics, 95 drives, RAID configuration, 67 Hardware Troubleshooter, 95, 121 hibernate mode, 39, 41-42 I IEEE 1394 problems, 104 Internet connection about,...
... 67 DVDs, 45 playing, 43 E End User License Agreement, 12 ergonomics information, 12 error messages beep codes, 90 problems, 103 F Factory Image Restore, 124, 126 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 29 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 18 H hard drive problems, 103 hardware beep codes, 90 ...conflicts, 95, 121 Dell Diagnostics, 95 drives, RAID configuration, 67 Hardware Troubleshooter, 95, 121 hibernate mode, 39, 41-42 I IEEE 1394 problems, 104 Internet connection about,...
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... 113 clone mode, 37 connect DVI, 35-36 connect TV, 35, 37 connect two, 35-36 connect VGA, 35-36 display settings, 37 extended desktop mode, 37 hard to read, 113 mouse problems, 108 N network problems, 109 O operating system media, 127 reinstalling, 16 Operating System CD, 16 ...optical drive problems, 102 P password clearing, 85 jumper, 85 PC Restore, 124 phone numbers, 141 playing CDs, 43 playing DVDs, 43 power button, 18 hibernate mode, 39, 41-42 line conditioners options, 40 options, schemes, ...
... 113 clone mode, 37 connect DVI, 35-36 connect TV, 35, 37 connect two, 35-36 connect VGA, 35-36 display settings, 37 extended desktop mode, 37 hard to read, 113 mouse problems, 108 N network problems, 109 O operating system media, 127 reinstalling, 16 Operating System CD, 16 ...optical drive problems, 102 P password clearing, 85 jumper, 85 PC Restore, 124 phone numbers, 141 playing CDs, 43 playing DVDs, 43 power button, 18 hibernate mode, 39, 41-42 line conditioners options, 40 options, schemes, ...
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... 108 network, 109 optical drive, 102 power, 110 power light conditions, 110 printer, 110 program crashes, 106 program stops responding, 106 restore to previous state, 122 scanner, 111 screen hard to read, 113 problems (continued) screen is blank, 113 software, 106-107 volume ...adjusting, 112 Product Information Guide, 12 R RAID configuring, 67 RAID array, creating, 71 regulatory information, 12 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 95 S S.M.A.R.T, 94 S/PDIF digital audio enabling, 62 safety instructions, 12 scanner problems, 111-112 Service Tag, 13 settings system setup...
... 108 network, 109 optical drive, 102 power, 110 power light conditions, 110 printer, 110 program crashes, 106 program stops responding, 106 restore to previous state, 122 scanner, 111 screen hard to read, 113 problems (continued) screen is blank, 113 software, 106-107 volume ...adjusting, 112 Product Information Guide, 12 R RAID configuring, 67 RAID array, creating, 71 regulatory information, 12 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 95 S S.M.A.R.T, 94 S/PDIF digital audio enabling, 62 safety instructions, 12 scanner problems, 111-112 Service Tag, 13 settings system setup...
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... power supply. specifications, 129 standby mode, 39 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 97 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 96 support contacting Dell, 141 support website, 14 System Restore, 122 system setup, 77 entering, 77 options, 79 screens...95, 121 Dell Diagnostics, 95 Hardware Troubleshooter, 95, 121 restore to previous state, 122 TV connect to devices, 82 V volume adjusting, 112 W warranty information, 12 Windows Vista Factory Image Restore, 124 hibernate mode, 42 sleep mode, 42 System Restore, 122 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback...
... power supply. specifications, 129 standby mode, 39 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD, 97 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 96 support contacting Dell, 141 support website, 14 System Restore, 122 system setup, 77 entering, 77 options, 79 screens...95, 121 Dell Diagnostics, 95 Hardware Troubleshooter, 95, 121 restore to previous state, 122 TV connect to devices, 82 V volume adjusting, 112 W warranty information, 12 Windows Vista Factory Image Restore, 124 hibernate mode, 42 sleep mode, 42 System Restore, 122 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback...