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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
Setup Guide
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...solution for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if 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. However, using the Operating System media also deletes... left the computer in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system problem. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Use the disc...
...solution for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if 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. However, using the Operating System media also deletes... left the computer in this document were written for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to restore your operating system problem. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Use the disc...
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.... 1. Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the computer, click Continue; Click Start . 2. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you are an administrator on the screen. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may appear. 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...
.... 1. Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the computer, click Continue; Click Start . 2. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you are an administrator on the screen. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may appear. 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...
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... system software to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to reboot the system. 45 Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Turn on as a local user. If possible, back up all data before using Factory Image Restore. To access the recovery...
... system software to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. The restore process begins and may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to reboot the system. 45 Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Turn on as a local user. If possible, back up all data before using Factory Image Restore. To access the recovery...
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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