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...the Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 11 Windows Vista® Setup 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 12 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 23 Network Problems 23 Power Problems ...25 Memory Problems 26 Lockups and Software Problems 27 Using Support Tools 30 Dell Support Center 30 Beep Codes 31 System Messages 32 Hardware Troubleshooter 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 System Recovery Options 37 System Restore 38 Dell Factory Image Restore 39 Operating System Reinstallation 40 3
...the Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 11 Windows Vista® Setup 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 12 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 23 Network Problems 23 Power Problems ...25 Memory Problems 26 Lockups and Software Problems 27 Using Support Tools 30 Dell Support Center 30 Beep Codes 31 System Messages 32 Hardware Troubleshooter 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 System Recovery Options 37 System Restore 38 Dell Factory Image Restore 39 Operating System Reinstallation 40 3
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...If you received an Operating System disc with your computer, you can restore your operating system in when you purchased the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. 37 However, using the ...Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you received the computer. INSPIRON...
...If you received an Operating System disc with your computer, you can restore your operating system in when you purchased the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. 37 However, using the ...Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you received the computer. INSPIRON...
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... the last method to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 2. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using these options. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you purchased System Recovery Options the computer. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name...
... the last method to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window. 2. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using these options. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you purchased System Recovery Options the computer. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name...
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...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. 7. Click the checkbox to confirm that you need to the factory condition, then click Next. To reinstall Windows, you want to... by the computer. System Recovery Options 6. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. CAUTION: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on page 38. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. If Device Driver Rollback does not...
...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. 7. Click the checkbox to confirm that you need to the factory condition, then click Next. To reinstall Windows, you want to... by the computer. System Recovery Options 6. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. CAUTION: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on page 38. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. If Device Driver Rollback does not...
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INSPIRON Index B backups creating 22 C calling Dell 47 CDs, playing and creating 20 computer capabilities 20 connect(ing) displays 7 optional network cable 10 to the Internet 12 using dial-up 13 conserving energy 21 Contacting Dell online 48 customer service 43 58 customizing your desktop 21 your energy settings 21 D data, backing up 22 DellConnect 43 Dell Diagnostics 34 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Dell Support Center 30 Dell support website 51 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 50 Diagnostic Checklist 47 drivers and downloads 51 DVDs, playing and creating 21
INSPIRON Index B backups creating 22 C calling Dell 47 CDs, playing and creating 20 computer capabilities 20 connect(ing) displays 7 optional network cable 10 to the Internet 12 using dial-up 13 conserving energy 21 Contacting Dell online 48 customer service 43 58 customizing your desktop 21 your energy settings 21 D data, backing up 22 DellConnect 43 Dell Diagnostics 34 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Dell Support Center 30 Dell support website 51 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 50 Diagnostic Checklist 47 drivers and downloads 51 DVDs, playing and creating 21
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Index network speed testing 23 O order status 44 P power button and light 17 power problems, solving 25 problems, solving 23 products information and purchasing 45 R reinstalling Windows 37 resources, finding more 50 restoring factory image 39 60 S shipping products for return or repair 46 software features 20 software problems 27 solving problems 23 specifications 52 support email addresses 44 System Messages 32 system reinstall options 37 System Restore 37 T technical support 43 temperature operating and storage ranges 53
Index network speed testing 23 O order status 44 P power button and light 17 power problems, solving 25 problems, solving 23 products information and purchasing 45 R reinstalling Windows 37 resources, finding more 50 restoring factory image 39 60 S shipping products for return or repair 46 software features 20 software problems 27 solving problems 23 specifications 52 support email addresses 44 System Messages 32 system reinstall options 37 System Restore 37 T technical support 43 temperature operating and storage ranges 53