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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
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... the hard drive. Any changes that System Restore makes to restore your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.... affecting data files. System Restore does not monitor 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 Windows Vista)...
... the hard drive. Any changes that System Restore makes to restore your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.... affecting data files. System Restore does not monitor 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 Windows Vista)...
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..., the steps below apply only to restore your operating system. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. 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. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain...
..., the steps below apply only to restore your operating system. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. 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. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain...
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... name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears...
... name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears...
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Contents Using Support Tools 55 Dell Support Center 55 My Dell Downloads 56 System Messages 56 Hardware Troubleshooter 58 Dell Diagnostics 59 Restoring Your Operating System 63 System Restore 64 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 65 System Recovery Media 67 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Getting Help 71 Technical Support and Customer Service 72 DellConnect 72 Online Services 73 Automated...
Contents Using Support Tools 55 Dell Support Center 55 My Dell Downloads 56 System Messages 56 Hardware Troubleshooter 58 Dell Diagnostics 59 Restoring Your Operating System 63 System Restore 64 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 65 System Recovery Media 67 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Getting Help 71 Technical Support and Customer Service 72 DellConnect 72 Online Services 73 Automated...
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If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your...
If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your...
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... programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. Click Undo my last...
... programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. Click Undo my last...
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...too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. then, shut down your computer to wait until you purchased your computer,... while preserving the data files. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. NOTE: For more depending on the screen. Dell DataSafe Local Backup ...
...too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. then, shut down your computer to wait until you purchased your computer,... while preserving the data files. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. NOTE: For more depending on the screen. Dell DataSafe Local Backup ...
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... instructions on certain computers. If possible, back up the data before using the system recovery media: 1. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. then, shut down your operating system problem. Select the ...see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your operating system. 68 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on page 65) to complete the ...
... instructions on certain computers. If possible, back up the data before using the system recovery media: 1. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer and try again. 3. then, shut down your operating system problem. Select the ...see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your operating system. 68 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on page 65) to complete the ...
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...Computer. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. then, shut down your operating system. including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. The System Recovery Options...If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Restoring Your Operating System You can use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your computer and try again. 3. Turn on . When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to access...
...Computer. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. 2. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. then, shut down your operating system. including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. The System Recovery Options...If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Restoring Your Operating System You can use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your computer and try again. 3. Turn on . When the DELL™ logo appears, press several times to access...
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... the User name field, then click OK. 6. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to factory condition. 9. The restore process begins and may need to restart the computer. 70 The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and...
... the User name field, then click OK. 6. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to factory condition. 9. The restore process begins and may need to restart the computer. 70 The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and...
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 76 computer capabilities 42 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 16 Contacting Dell online 77 customer service 72 D damage, avoiding 5 DellConnect 72 Dell Diagnostics 59 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Dell Support Center 55 Dell Touch Zone 36 Diagnostic Checklist 76 DisplayPort connector 25 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 43 E email addresses for technical support 73 F finding more information 78 FTP login, anonymous 73 95
Index A airflow, allowing 5 C calling Dell 76 computer capabilities 42 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 16 Contacting Dell online 77 customer service 72 D damage, avoiding 5 DellConnect 72 Dell Diagnostics 59 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Dell Support Center 55 Dell Touch Zone 36 Diagnostic Checklist 76 DisplayPort connector 25 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 43 E email addresses for technical support 73 F finding more information 78 FTP login, anonymous 73 95
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Index G gestures touch pad 30 touch screen 38 H hardware problems diagnosing 58 Hardware Troubleshooter 58 help getting assistance and support 71 I Internet connection 16 ISP Internet Service Provider 16 96 M memory problems solving 52 N network connection fixing 49 P power problems, solving 50 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 46 products information and purchasing 74 R resources, finding more 78 restoring factory image 68
Index G gestures touch pad 30 touch screen 38 H hardware problems diagnosing 58 Hardware Troubleshooter 58 help getting assistance and support 71 I Internet connection 16 ISP Internet Service Provider 16 96 M memory problems solving 52 N network connection fixing 49 P power problems, solving 50 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 46 products information and purchasing 74 R resources, finding more 78 restoring factory image 68