Dell G374R, P04S series setup guide Restoring Your Operating System

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Restoring Your Operating System

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You can restore your operating system in the following ways:

•System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files.

•Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. This procedure permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.

•If you received an Operating System disc with your computer, you can use it to restore your operating system. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.

NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that involve discs.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE May 2009 P/N G374R Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Vista Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Press Enter to apply the change Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Click Start → Connect ToSetting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Control PanelConnect to the Internet window appears Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features Battery charge level Indicator light statusBattery AC AdapterUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery Battery bay Battery release latch Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy SettingsTransferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your DataIf the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Beep Codes Solving ProblemsTwo beeps No RAM detected Three beeps Possible motherboard failure Chipset errorFour beeps RAM read/write failure Five beeps Real Time Clock failureNetwork Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections Power Problems Solving Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding Click ApplicationsClick End Task If you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsSystem Messages For assistance Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start → Help and Support Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore System RestoreDell Factory Image Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Restoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation Before You BeginDell Operating System disc Dell Drivers and Utilities disc Reinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsInsert the Operating System disc Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer ServiceOnline Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Product Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellFinding More Information and Resources Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard driveIf you need to See Drivers and Utilities discSee If you need toSpecifications System ModelProcessor Computer Information MemoryCommunications ExpressCardVideo DiscreteAudio Ports and ConnectorsDisplay DimensionsKeyboard Viewing AnglesResolution BatteryCamera Touch PadDimensions 65 W Temperature rangeAC Adapter See the Dell TechnologyPhysical Weight with 4-cell batteryComputer Environment 90 WAltitude maximum Macrovision Product Notice AppendixIndex Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page 0G374RA00