Dell MX36C setup guide Restoring Your Operating System

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Restoring Your Operating System

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 DataSafe Local Backup restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer, without erasing the data files. Use this option if System Restore did not resolve your problem.

•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 Operating System disc only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.

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Contents SETUP GUIDE Page SETUP GUIDE Model D03M series Type D03M001September 2009 P/N MX36C Rev. A00 Contents Index Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Lifting Your Computer Before Setting Up Your Computer Connect the Display Connection Type Computer Cable Display Connect the Keyboard Mouse Connect the Network Cable Optional It nowConnect the Power Cable Set Up Microsoft Windows Set Up UbuntuSetting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSave and close any open files, and exit any open programs Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionFollow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup Click Start → Connect ToConnect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionClick Start → Control Panel Connect to the Internet window appears Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Front View FeaturesUsing Your Studio XPS Desktop Top View Features Headphone connector Connects to headphones Back View Features Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Back Panel Connectors Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Right-click an open area of the desktop To access the display properties windowCustomizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy Settings Follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard Transferring Information to a New ComputerIf the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Backing Up Your Data Click Set up backupFollow the instructions on the Configure Backup wizard Follow the instructions on the Back Up Files wizardDell DataSafe Online Backup Add an Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Remove a Category or IconBeep Codes Solving ProblemsBeep Code Possible Problem Wired Connections Network ProblemsWireless Connections If the network connection is lostPower Problems If the problem persists, contact Dell see Contacting Dell onIf you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsFor assistance, contact Dell see Contacting Dell on If you experience other memory problems Click Applications If a program stops responding End the programPress CtrlShiftEsc simultaneously Click the program that is no longer respondingFollow the instructions on the Program Compatibility wizard If you have other software problemsClick Start Start menuAbout Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Using Support Tools System MessagesUsing Support Tools Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is invokedPress any key to go to the Choose An Option window If PSA is not invokedType 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed Select the test you want to runRemove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore System RestoreStarting System Restore Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screenDell DataSafe Local Backup Dell Factory Image Restore Performing Dell Factory Image Restore Click Properties→ Device Manager Operating System ReinstallationBefore You Begin Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back DriverClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Microsoft WindowsTo reinstall Windows, you need the following items Restoring Your Operating System Fill out the Diagnostic Checklist on Getting HelpDell Support websites Online ServicesDellConnect Support.dell.comMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Dell Support e-mail addressesDell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses Ftp.dell.comReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Product InformationGetting Help Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELLGetting Help If you need to See Reinstall your operating systemFinding More Information and Resources Find safety best practices information for your computer If you need toBasic Specifications Memory Computer ModelComputer Information Video DrivesAudio CommunicationExternal connectors Computer Environment Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeD03M D03M001 115/230 VAC 50/60 Hz 4 a ImporterCurrent Index Index Index Index Page 0MX36CA00