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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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... and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem... you to return your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to your data files or recover them. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files.
... and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem... you to return your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to your data files or recover them. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files.
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... Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that the System Protection for the hard disk is unchecked. 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. regardless of free hard-disk space available...
... Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that the System Protection for the hard disk is unchecked. 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. regardless of free hard-disk space available...
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...hard drive to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the hard ...Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to complete.
...hard drive to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the hard ...Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to complete.
Setup Guide
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Contents Restoring Your Operating System 48 System Restore 48 Dell Factory Image Restore 50 Operating System Reinstallation 52 Getting Help 54 Technical Support and Customer Service 55 DellConnect 55 Online Services 56 Automated Order-Status Service 57 Product Information 57 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 58 Before You Call 59 Contacting Dell 60 Finding More Information and Resources 62 Basic Specifications 64 Appendix 68 Macrovision Product Notice 68 Index 69 4
Contents Restoring Your Operating System 48 System Restore 48 Dell Factory Image Restore 50 Operating System Reinstallation 52 Getting Help 54 Technical Support and Customer Service 55 DellConnect 55 Online Services 56 Automated Order-Status Service 57 Product Information 57 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 58 Before You Call 59 Contacting Dell 60 Finding More Information and Resources 62 Basic Specifications 64 Appendix 68 Macrovision Product Notice 68 Index 69 4
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INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in an undesirable operating state. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you to return your operating system problem. Use the disc only if neither System Restore nor Dell Factory Image Restore... did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer to the operating state ...
INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in an undesirable operating state. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and remove any programs installed after you to return your operating system problem. Use the disc only if neither System Restore nor Dell Factory Image Restore... did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you can restore your operating system in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer to the operating state ...
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...option restores your computer. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using this option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 50 Use Dell Factory Image Restore ... drive. If possible, back up all data on certain computers. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore is not available if the hard drive is formatted or partitioned using Factory Image Restore. 1. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, ...
...option restores your computer. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using this option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 50 Use Dell Factory Image Restore ... drive. If possible, back up all data on certain computers. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore is not available if the hard drive is formatted or partitioned using Factory Image Restore. 1. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, ...
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... begins and may need to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, 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. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Select the check box to confirm that you want to complete...
... begins and may need to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, 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. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Select the check box to confirm that you want to complete...
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 audio 66 B backups creating 33 C calling Dell 59 CDs, playing and creating 30 chipset 65 computer weights and dimensions 66 computer capabilities 30 computer environment 66 computer information 65 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) optional network cable 8 conserving energy 31 Contacting Dell online 60 customer service 55 customizing your desktop 30 your energy settings 31 D data, backing up 32 DellConnect 55 Dell Diagnostics 44 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 69 INSPIRON
Index A airflow, allowing 5 audio 66 B backups creating 33 C calling Dell 59 CDs, playing and creating 30 chipset 65 computer weights and dimensions 66 computer capabilities 30 computer environment 66 computer information 65 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) optional network cable 8 conserving energy 31 Contacting Dell online 60 customer service 55 customizing your desktop 30 your energy settings 31 D data, backing up 32 DellConnect 55 Dell Diagnostics 44 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 69 INSPIRON
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Index R reinstalling Windows 48 resources, finding more 62 restoring factory image 50 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 58 software features 30 software problems 39 solving problems 35 specifications 64 support email addresses 56 support sites worldwide 55 System Messages 42 System Restore 48 72 U USB 2.0 back connectors 27 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 58 Windows, reinstalling 48 Windows Vista® 12 Program Compatibility Wizard 39 reinstalling 53 wireless network connection 36 X xD-Picture Card reader 19
Index R reinstalling Windows 48 resources, finding more 62 restoring factory image 50 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 58 software features 30 software problems 39 solving problems 35 specifications 64 support email addresses 56 support sites worldwide 55 System Messages 42 System Restore 48 72 U USB 2.0 back connectors 27 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 58 Windows, reinstalling 48 Windows Vista® 12 Program Compatibility Wizard 39 reinstalling 53 wireless network connection 36 X xD-Picture Card reader 19