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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
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... are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. A chip on page 71). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 71). OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - Remove and then reinstall the program. TI M E- SECTOR NOT FOUND -...If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. Contact Dell (see your computer to an electrical outlet to restore the data by entering the system Troubleshooting 45 D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may have a defective sector or...
... are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. A chip on page 71). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 71). OPTIONAL R O M B A D CHECKSUM - Remove and then reinstall the program. TI M E- SECTOR NOT FOUND -...If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. Contact Dell (see your computer to an electrical outlet to restore the data by entering the system Troubleshooting 45 D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may have a defective sector or...
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... the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 60) to return your computer might not work correctly. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to the operating state that existed before you installed...
... the Drivers and Utilities Media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 60) to return your computer might not work correctly. Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your administrator to the operating state that existed before you installed...
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... software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to the operating state it to your computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When...
... software. 6 Click Browse and browse to the location to the operating state it to your computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore (available in Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to which you previously copied the driver files. 7 When...
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... appear. Windows XP: NOTICE: Before you set your data files. System Restore does not monitor your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do ...not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your Dell™ computer to...
... appear. Windows XP: NOTICE: Before you set your data files. System Restore does not monitor your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do ...not alter, open , or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your Dell™ computer to...
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...Maintenance→ System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. These options restore your hard drive to the operating state ...disk space. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; 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 (Windows Vista) only as...
...Maintenance→ System. 2 Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is automatically disabled. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. These options restore your hard drive to the operating state ...disk space. Enabling System Restore NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore; 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 (Windows Vista) only as...
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... Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Microsoft Windows System Restore to return your configuration, you installed the new device driver. NOTE: Depending upon your operating system to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 6 On the Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen, click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message...
... Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Microsoft Windows System Restore to return your configuration, you installed the new device driver. NOTE: Depending upon your operating system to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 6 On the Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen, click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message...
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... network cable, 11 power cables, 12 contacting Dell, 65, 71 D Dell contacting, 65, 71 Factory Image Restore, 62 software updates, 55 Support Utility, 55 technical support and customer service, 66 Technical Update Service, 54 Dell Diagnostics, 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, ...
... network cable, 11 power cables, 12 contacting Dell, 65, 71 D Dell contacting, 65, 71 Factory Image Restore, 62 software updates, 55 Support Utility, 55 technical support and customer service, 66 Technical Update Service, 54 Dell Diagnostics, 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, ...
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... 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...
... 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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...37 power, 37 processor, 31 system information, 31 video, 32 support, 65 contacting Dell, 71 DellConnect, 66 online services, 66 regional, 66 technical support and customer service, 66 support information, 8 System Restore, 60 enabling, 62 T Terms and Conditions, 8 transferring information to a new computer..., 17 troubleshooting, 8, 39 blue screen, 54 computer not responding, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 48 error messages, 41 memory, 51 power, 50...
...37 power, 37 processor, 31 system information, 31 video, 32 support, 65 contacting Dell, 71 DellConnect, 66 online services, 66 regional, 66 technical support and customer service, 66 support information, 8 System Restore, 60 enabling, 62 T Terms and Conditions, 8 transferring information to a new computer..., 17 troubleshooting, 8, 39 blue screen, 54 computer not responding, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 48 error messages, 41 memory, 51 power, 50...
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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
Service Manual
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...Back to Contents Page Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Enter the system setup program (see System Setup Program for instructions) and restore the settings you may damage the system board by prying off the socket or by the manufacturer. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery ...program so that shipped with the object. For the Vostro 220s, remove the chassis support bracket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery...
...Back to Contents Page Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1. Enter the system setup program (see System Setup Program for instructions) and restore the settings you may damage the system board by prying off the socket or by the manufacturer. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery ...program so that shipped with the object. For the Vostro 220s, remove the chassis support bracket (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Vostro™ 420/220/220s Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery...
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... enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark). 5. Turn on (or restart) your computer, read the safety information that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on Your Computer. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press to boot from a floppy drive (if installed). The...you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . When F12 = Boot Menu appears in case you want to restore it . 4. For additional safety best practices information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Option Settings l Diskette Drive -
... enable or disable a device (enabled devices have a checkmark). 5. Turn on (or restart) your computer, read the safety information that you can run the Dell Diagnostics on Your Computer. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Sequence menu option and press to boot from a floppy drive (if installed). The...you are booting to a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . When F12 = Boot Menu appears in case you want to restore it . 4. For additional safety best practices information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Option Settings l Diskette Drive -
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Click Scan for the operating system or the program that shipped with your administrator to restore computer resources. Windows Vista: 1. The User Account Control window may have to restart your computer. Error Messages CAUTION: Before ... installation instructions. Close all windows and open is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for and attempt recovery of the ...
Click Scan for the operating system or the program that shipped with your administrator to restore computer resources. Windows Vista: 1. The User Account Control window may have to restart your computer. Error Messages CAUTION: Before ... installation instructions. Close all windows and open is not listed, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for and attempt recovery of the ...