Dell Technology Guide
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... Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers...
... Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers...
Dell Technology Guide
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... regular backups of your hard drive to the operating state it to your computer are completely reversible. Use System Restore as the first solution 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 when you received the computer. Restoring Your Operating System 265
... regular backups of your hard drive to the operating state it to your computer are completely reversible. Use System Restore as the first solution 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 when you received the computer. Restoring Your Operating System 265
Dell Technology Guide
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...; System. 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. 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. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. regardless of free hard-disk...
...; System. 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. 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. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last method to Windows XP. regardless of free hard-disk...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Cancel. 7 Click the check box to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you received your hard drive to the factory condition, and then click Next. The restore process begins and may need to confirm that you purchased the computer. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on . The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears...
... Cancel. 7 Click the check box to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you received your hard drive to the factory condition, and then click Next. The restore process begins and may need to confirm that you purchased the computer. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on . The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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Restoring Your Operating System 60 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 60 Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore 62 Using the Operating System Media 63 7 Getting Help 65 Obtaining Assistance 65 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 66 DellConnect 66 Online Services 66 AutoTech Service 67 Automated Order-Status Service 68 Problems With Your Order 68 Product Information 68 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 68 Before You Call 69 Contacting Dell 71 Index 73 Contents 5
Restoring Your Operating System 60 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . 60 Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore 62 Using the Operating System Media 63 7 Getting Help 65 Obtaining Assistance 65 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . . 66 DellConnect 66 Online Services 66 AutoTech Service 67 Automated Order-Status Service 68 Problems With Your Order 68 Product Information 68 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 68 Before You Call 69 Contacting Dell 71 Index 73 Contents 5
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... location to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to your computer are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for restoring your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system in when you are completely reversible. 60...
... location to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to your computer are installing the driver. 5 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for restoring your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system in when you are completely reversible. 60...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... apply only to restore your operating system. Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. 62 Reinstalling Software Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only...
... apply only to restore your operating system. Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. 62 Reinstalling Software Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... operating system to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Using the Operating System Media Before you Begin If you are considering reinstalling the...
... operating system to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2 Select Repair Your Computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Using the Operating System Media Before you Begin If you are considering reinstalling the...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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..., 48 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 49 starting from your hard drive, 49 Dell Factory Image Restore, 63 Dell Technology Guide, 8 DellConnect, 66 Desktop System Software, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell, 48 documentation, 7 Dell Technology Guide, 8 Service Manual, 8 drivers, 57 Drivers and Utilities media, 7 identifying, 57 reinstalling, 58 returning to a previous version, 58 Drivers and...
..., 48 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 49 starting from your hard drive, 49 Dell Factory Image Restore, 63 Dell Technology Guide, 8 DellConnect, 66 Desktop System Software, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 39 Dell, 48 documentation, 7 Dell Technology Guide, 8 Service Manual, 8 drivers, 57 Drivers and Utilities media, 7 identifying, 57 reinstalling, 58 returning to a previous version, 58 Drivers and...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... finding information, 7 I Internet connecting, 16 setting up, 16 L license label, 8 M media Drivers and Utilities, 7 operating system, 7 memory troubleshooting, 51 N networks, 13 connecting, 13 O operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 62 media, 63 reinstalling, 7 System Restore, 60 Operating System media, 7 operating system product key, 8 P phone numbers, 71 power power light conditions, 50 troubleshooting, 50 problems...
... finding information, 7 I Internet connecting, 16 setting up, 16 L license label, 8 M media Drivers and Utilities, 7 operating system, 7 memory troubleshooting, 51 N networks, 13 connecting, 13 O operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 62 media, 63 reinstalling, 7 System Restore, 60 Operating System media, 7 operating system product key, 8 P phone numbers, 71 power power light conditions, 50 troubleshooting, 50 problems...
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V view back, 22, 25, 28 back panel connectors, 23, 26, 29 front, 21 W warranty information, 8 Windows License label, 8 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore, 62-63 Device Driver Rollback, 58 Program Compatibility wizard, 53 reinstalling, 7 returning to a previous device driver version, 58 System Restore, 60 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 7 returning to a previous device driver version, 58 setting up Internet connection, 17 System Restore, 60 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility wizard, 53 76 Index
V view back, 22, 25, 28 back panel connectors, 23, 26, 29 front, 21 W warranty information, 8 Windows License label, 8 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore, 62-63 Device Driver Rollback, 58 Program Compatibility wizard, 53 reinstalling, 7 returning to a previous device driver version, 58 System Restore, 60 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 7 returning to a previous device driver version, 58 setting up Internet connection, 17 System Restore, 60 wizards Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 17 Program Compatibility wizard, 53 76 Index