Dell A2420, HW049, MTG24 setup guide Dell Factory Image Restore

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the computer. Any programs or files added since you received your computer—including data files—are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on. If possible, back up all data before using Factory Image Restore.

Dell Factory Image Restore

1.Turn on the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press <F8> several times to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window.

2.Select Repair Your Computer.

3.The System Recovery Options window appears.

4.Select a keyboard layout and click Next.

5.To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK.

System Recovery Options

6.Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears.

NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore.

7.Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears.

NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel.

8.Select the check box to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the factory condition, then click Next.

The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to complete. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition.

9.Click Finish to reboot the system.

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Contents XPS One Page XPS One March 2009 P/N HW049 Rev. A01 Contents Contents Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your XPS One ComputerMouse Turn on the wireless keyboard and mouse Connect the Network Cable Optional Connect the Power Cable Press the Computer Power Button Windows Vista Setup Set Up Media Center For Use With Optional TV Tuner Setting Up Your XPS One Computer Setting Up Your XPS One Computer Setting Up Your XPS One Computer Install the batteries included Setting Up Your XPS One Computer Speakers Using Your XPS OneFront View Features Using Your XPS One Left Side Features Headphone or line-out connector Connects to headphones 987 Back Panel ConnectorsPower connector Connects your computer to the AC power cable Wireless Keyboard Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Touch PadTV Input Device Optional Using the Optical Disc DriveAudio Composite video Video IR connector Customizing the Desktop Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Entertainment and MultimediaBacking Up Your Data Customizing Your Energy SettingsConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionWireless Keyboard or Mouse Problems Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Network ProblemsPower Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Click End Task Click ApplicationsSolving Problems Solving Problems Beep Codes Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Code Repetitive Description short beeps System MessagesHardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities media System Restore System Recovery OptionsClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image RestoreStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreDell Factory Image Restore Before You Begin Reinstalling Windows VistaClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Getting Help Support.dell.com ServiceOnline Services DellConnectFtp.dell.com Automated Order-Status ServiceProduct Information Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.comReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See If you need to Finding More Information and ResourcesDrives and Devices SpecificationsSystem Model Memory Audio External ConnectorsDisplay LvdsPhysical PowerComputer Environment Macrovision Product Notice AppendixIndex Index ISP Index Index Page Page 0HW049A01 Page 0HW049A01 Page 0HW049A01 Page 0HW049A01 Page Printed on recycled paper