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

Models: A2420 HW049 MTG24

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

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 Computer Mouse 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 Connectors Power connector Connects your computer to the AC power cable Wireless Keyboard Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad TV Input Device Optional Using the Optical Disc DriveAudio Composite video Video IR connector Customizing the Desktop Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Entertainment and Multimedia Backing Up Your Data Customizing Your Energy SettingsConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection Click Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection Wireless Keyboard or Mouse Problems Solving Problems Solving Problems Network Problems Power Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Click End Task Click Applications Solving Problems Solving Problems Beep Codes Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Code Repetitive Description short beeps System Messages Hardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities media System Restore System Recovery Options Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image RestoreStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Before You Begin Reinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Getting Help Support.dell.com ServiceOnline Services DellConnect Ftp.dell.com Automated Order-Status ServiceProduct Information Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Visit support.dell.com Contacting Dell At support.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See If you need to Finding More Information and Resources Drives and Devices SpecificationsSystem Model Memory Audio External Connectors Display Lvds Physical Power Computer Environment Macrovision Product Notice Appendix Index Index ISP Index Index Page Page 0HW049A01 Page 0HW049A01 Page 0HW049A01 Page 0HW049A01 Page Printed on recycled paper