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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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... data files. 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 to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your...
... data files. 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 to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your...
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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 space available, System Restore is unchecked. Therefore, the steps below apply only to restore your...
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 space available, System Restore is unchecked. Therefore, the steps below apply only to restore your...
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... Next. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. Any programs or files added since you received your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to the operating...
... Next. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. Any programs or files added since you received your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to the operating...
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
Setup Guide
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... and remove any programs installed after you purchased the computer. Use the disc only if neither System Restore nor Dell Factory Image Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you received an Operating System disc with your... computer, you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in the following ways: • System Restore...
... and remove any programs installed after you purchased the computer. Use the disc only if neither System Restore nor Dell Factory Image Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. • If you received an Operating System disc with your... computer, you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in the following ways: • System Restore...
Setup Guide
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... installed after you received your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options Window. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore is not available if the hard drive is formatted or partitioned using Factory Image Restore. 1. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using this option. If possible, back up the data...
... installed after you received your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options Window. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore is not available if the hard drive is formatted or partitioned using Factory Image Restore. 1. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using this option. If possible, back up the data...
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NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting...
NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting...
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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