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Contents Restoring Your Operating System 43 System Restore 43 Dell Factory Image Restore 44 Operating System Reinstallation 46 Getting Help 48 Technical Support and Customer Service 49 DellConnect 49 Online Services 49 AutoTech Service 50 Product Information 51 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 51 Before You Call 52 Contacting Dell 53 Finding More Information and Resources 54 Basic Specifications 56 Appendix 67 Macrovision Product Notice 67 Index 68 4
Contents Restoring Your Operating System 43 System Restore 43 Dell Factory Image Restore 44 Operating System Reinstallation 46 Getting Help 48 Technical Support and Customer Service 49 DellConnect 49 Online Services 49 AutoTech Service 50 Product Information 51 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 51 Before You Call 52 Contacting Dell 53 Finding More Information and Resources 54 Basic Specifications 56 Appendix 67 Macrovision Product Notice 67 Index 68 4
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...undesirable operating state. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to restore your operating system. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. .... Restoring Your Operating System You can use it to the operating state it was in when you received the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: •...
...undesirable operating state. NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to restore your operating system. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. .... Restoring Your Operating System You can use it to the operating state it was in when you received the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer, you can restore your operating system in the following ways: •...
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...operating system. In the event that System Restore did not resolve your hard drive to continue the desired action. 3. Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs ...or drivers installed after you are an administrator on certain computers. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you may appear. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your administrator to the operating state it ...
...operating system. In the event that System Restore did not resolve your hard drive to continue the desired action. 3. Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs ...or drivers installed after you are an administrator on certain computers. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you may appear. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your administrator to the operating state it ...
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... been restored to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. If possible, back up all data before using Factory Image Restore. To access the recovery options, log on . Turn on the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Depending upon your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted...
... been restored to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. If possible, back up all data before using Factory Image Restore. To access the recovery options, log on . Turn on the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Depending upon your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted...
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 AutoTech 50 B backups creating 32 C calling Dell 52 CDs, playing and creating 30 computer capabilities 30 computer, setting up 5 computer stand 6 connect(ing) to the Internet 9 conserving energy 31 68 Contacting Dell online 53 customer service 49 customizing your desktop 30 your energy settings 31 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 32 DellConnect 49 Dell Diagnostics 40 Dell Factory Image Restore 43 Dell Support Center 38 Dell support website 55 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 54
Index A airflow, allowing 5 AutoTech 50 B backups creating 32 C calling Dell 52 CDs, playing and creating 30 computer capabilities 30 computer, setting up 5 computer stand 6 connect(ing) to the Internet 9 conserving energy 31 68 Contacting Dell online 53 customer service 49 customizing your desktop 30 your energy settings 31 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 32 DellConnect 49 Dell Diagnostics 40 Dell Factory Image Restore 43 Dell Support Center 38 Dell support website 55 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 54
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Index N network connection fixing 33 network speed testing 33 O order status 50 P power problems, solving 34 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 33 products information and purchasing 51 R reinstalling Windows 43 resources, finding more 54 70 restoring factory image 44 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 51 software features 30 software problems 36 solving problems 33 specifications 56 support email addresses 50 support sites worldwide 49 System Messages 38 system reinstall options 43 System Restore 43 T technical support 49
Index N network connection fixing 33 network speed testing 33 O order status 50 P power problems, solving 34 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 33 products information and purchasing 51 R reinstalling Windows 43 resources, finding more 54 70 restoring factory image 44 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 51 software features 30 software problems 36 solving problems 33 specifications 56 support email addresses 50 support sites worldwide 49 System Messages 38 system reinstall options 43 System Restore 43 T technical support 49