Recovery tip for Dell

For Vista or Win 7

If your operating system is VISTA / Win 7, tap F8 key when you see the Dell logo. It will take you to advanced boot menu options which include `Repair your Computer'. Select that option and enter your password if asked, then you will see a list of options like `system restore', `command prompt', etc. The last option says Dell PC restore or something similar to that. Select that option and follow the screen.
If in both cases, the Factory default doesn't work, then your laptop's factory image defaults partition have vanished (i.e., Corrupted / Deleted). So you have to reinstall the operating system with the Operating System CD / DVD shipped along with the laptop. Follow the link below to install windows XP Pro on your own.

• Start the computer.
• As the computer starts, press the F8 key until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the screen.
• Press the (Down Arrow) to select Repair Your Computer on the Advanced Boot Options menu, and then press Enter.
• Specify the language settings that you want, and then click Next.
• Log in as a user who has administrative credentials, and then click OK.
• Click Dell Factory Image Restore.
• In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next.
• Click to select the check box for Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to factory condition.
• Click Next. The computer is restored to the default factory configuration.
• When the restore operation is completed, click Finish to restart the computer.

Hiren's BootCD From USB Flash Drive (USB Pen Drive)

Step 1 Connect USB Pen Drive (1GB or more) Step 2 Download and Run USB Disk Storage Format USBFormat.zip (34KB) Step 3 Download grubinst_gui grub4dos.zip (179KB) and Run as Administrator Step 4 Insert the BootCD (10.3 or newer) in the CD Drive and Copy everything from CD to USB Flash Drive Step 5 Copy grldr and menu.lst from grub4dos.zip (or from HBCD folder) to the usb drive Step 6 Test Your USB Drive (read bottom of the page for troubleshoot) Make sure you set your computer to boot from USB Flash Drive To Enter the BIOS press the "Del" button on your keyboard. Alternatives are "F1", "F2", "Insert", and "F10". Some PC's BIOS might even require a different key to be pressed. Commonly a PC will show a message like "Press [Del] to enter Setup" to indicate that you need to press the "Del" key. Some AMI BIOS require you to enable the option "USB Keyboard Legacy support"! For AMI BIOS: Go to "Feature Setup". "Enable" these options: "USB Function Support", "USB Function For DOS" and "ThumbDrive for DOS". Go to "Advanced Setup". Set the "1st Boot Device" to "USB RMD-FDD". Reboot the PC and it now should boot from the Usb Stick. Go to "USB Mass Storage Device Configuration". Select "Emulation Type" and set it to "Harddisk". Go to the "Boot Menu" and set the "1st boot device" to "USB-Stick". Exit the BIOS, saving the changes. you can try "Emulation Type" to "Floppy" or "Forced FDD". For PHOENIX/AWARD BIOS: Go to "Advanced BIOS Features". Go to the "1st Boot device" and set it to "USB-ZIP". Read this and Don't forget to Write a Comment!

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 Have a Laptop? Care Tips for Laptop Screens

The recent PC "refresh" cycle included 176 laptops to add to the 75 or so purchased in the
last year or two. Using a laptop is almost the same as using a desktop - almost.

The screen on a laptop is an LCD (liquid crystal display) composed of individual transistors
at every pixel (the tiny dots that make up the images on the screen). The screens of the
laptops we just purchased have 1,470,000 pixels. Each pixel is a separate transistor/liquid
crystal combination. If any one is damaged you will have a permanent black spot on your
screen. To be sure, the loss of a single pixel will not make your screen unusable, but if you
physically damage the screen you will probably lose more than a single pixel. The screen is
the single most expensive part of your laptop. Most damage to it is non-repairable. Replacing
it can cost $700 to $1,000, a substantial portion of the $1,483 cost of the most recently
purchased machines.

To keep your screen in good shape, stay away from it - i.e. do NOT poke it with your
finger - or even worse- with a pen or pencil. If you want to show something on the screen to
someone else, point "from a distance" or use your mouse and cursor to point to the item of
interest (incidentally, you can make your cursor much larger and/or change its shape if you
find it hard to see on the screen. Go to My Computer > Control Panel > Mouse). If you do
get fingerprints or dirt on your screen, you can clean it - with care and the proper cleaning
solution. Remember, your laptop screen surface is thin, flexible plastic, not glass. Do NOT
(repeat, do NOT) use glass cleaner. The ammonia that is a primary component of most glass
cleaners will eventually yellow the screen and make it brittle.

Your first attempt to clean a screen should be with a soft cloth (NOT paper towels)
dampened with water. If a gentle wipe with this does not work, then use isopropyl alcohol
(rubbing alcohol) at 50% or less (most isopropyl is 90-95% strength; just dilute it with an
equal amount of water). You can buy commercial cleaning solutions and cleaning pads for
computer screens - but make sure they specifically say "for laptop or LCD screens" -
otherwise they most likely contain ammonia and/or ethanol, both of which will damage your
screen.

And, of course, always pour the cleaning solution onto the cleaning cloth - never pour or
spray it directly onto the screen (where it may run off and damage electronic components).

The same care tips hold true for any LCD screen that you may have - for a desktop
computer or TV as well as for laptops.

If you are a new "owner" of a laptop, were unable to attend any of our recent Personal
Technology Consulting days, and have questions about your new machine, please contact
the Helpdesk for assistance.

10 Tips to make your Laptop Battery last longer

Computer Laptop Battery Care and Usage Tips for getting more from a notebook battery.

1. Turn off Wi-Fi and BlueTooth - Most laptops have shortcut keys to instantly disable wireless networking.

2. Don't play computer games, music or DVD movies - Multimedia activities drain laptop batteries.

3. Disconnect all external device like PC Card modems, Firewire, USB devices and optical drives. Use the notebook touchpad instead of an external mouse.

4. Adjust your screen brightness - Dimming your display saves battery power.

5. Tweak Windows Power Options - Choose a Laptop power scheme that turns off the notebook monitor and hard disk after 10 minutes of inactivity.

6. Decrease or mute the Laptop Speaker Volume.

7. Turn off all scheduled tasks.

8. Turn off Auto-save features in Microsoft Office and other applications.

9. If your PC has a built-in wireless card, turn it off or disable it when not in use.

10. Programs that are run from a CD or DVD can be copied to and run from the hard drive, which typically consumes less power than an optical drive.

Looking for the longest battery life laptop ? Actually, many factors affect the amount of time that a laptop battery can deliver power before it must be recharged.

How to extend laptop battery life? Here are some more tips to improve your notebook's battery life:

1. If you do not use your laptop for extended periods of time (a week or more), remove the battery pack from the laptop.

2. Do not expose the battery to high heat or freezing temperatures. Do not leave your battery in your car in the summer. Hot batteries discharge very quickly, and cold ones can't create as much power.

3. Make sure to plug your laptop charger adapter into a UPS and not directly into a power outlet or surge protector.

4. If you have a nickel-metal hydride battery, completely drain and recharge the battery once a month to maximize its capacity to hold a charge.

5. Fully charge new battery packs before use. New pack needs to be fully charged and discharged (cycled) a few times before it can condition to full capacity.

6. For laptops that work as Desktop Replacement, the battery should be re-installed every 3-4 weeks and allowed to fully discharge.

7. Leaving a battery in a laptop while using an electrical outlet for long periods of time will keep the battery in a constant state of charging up and that will reduce the life cycle of the battery.

Battery-saving sleep modes: Should I use Stand By or Hibernate

Standby mode
Use standby to save power when you will be away from the computer for a short time while working - your monitor and hard disks turn off, all applications and open files are stored in RAM. When you want to use the computer again, it comes out of standby quickly, and your desktop is restored exactly as you left it.

Hibernation Mode
Use hibernation to save power when you will be away from the computer for an extended time while working - your computer shuts down to save power but first saves everything in memory on your hard disk. When you restart the computer, your desktop is restored exactly as you left it.

When you choose Start, Turn Off Computer in Windows XP, your options are Stand By, Turn Off, and Restart. To Hibernate, place the cursor over Stand By, then hold down Shift and click.

recovery key for acer aspire one

Restoring your Acer computer to factory condition is easy. Most Aspires will have a second partition that can be used to restore if you do not have CDs. It is recommended that you make those CDs when you first buy the laptop. If you don’t, you run the risk of not being able to install Windows again if that second partition fails.
Keep in mind that running the recovery will restore the computer to the way it was when you first brought it home. Anything you added will be lost, so make sure you have program disks, passwords, favorite websites, photos, documents and anything else you need backed up before proceeding with the recovery of your Acer Aspire.

Hard Disk Recovery should be enabled by default. If it is not, you may need to go into your system’s BIOS by hitting F2 at boot and enable it under the Advanced tab.

Once Hard Disk Recovery is enabled, restart the system and hit ALT+F10. This will begin the Aspire system recovery process. You will be prompted to type six zeros as a security step. Type 000000 to proceed.
You will then see a screen to select your Operating System. Do this and hit enter and the recovery process will begin.
The process for restoring from the second partition is similar with all major brand names. The most important thing to remember is to always have backups of your data and take a few minutes to burn recovery DVDs using Acer’s built in utility.

How to Recover Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Netbook

The Dell Inspiron Mini 10 series of netbooks come with recovery software that can restore your netbook's original factory settings. Dell Inspiron Mini 10 netbooks with Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 can be recovered to the factory settings using a recovery partition on the hard drive. Dell Inspiron Mini 10 netbooks with Ubuntu 8.04 LTS can be recovered to the factory settings using a recovery disc provided when the netbook was purchased.

Windows Vista or Windows 7 Recovery

• 1
  Turn on or restart your Dell Inspiron Mini 10 netbook. Press the "F8" key repeatedly when the "Dell" logo appears on the screen to be redirected to the "Advanced Boot Options" menu.
• 2
  Highlight "Repair Your Computer," and then press "Enter."
• 3
  Highlight the language layout you want to use for your keyboard and click "Next." Enter your username and password if prompted. Click "OK."
• 4
  Click "Dell Factory Image Restore," and then click "Next." The recovery software on some Dell Mini systems may require you to click "Dell Factory Tools" followed by "Dell Factory Image Restore" and "Next."
• 5
  Click "Next" if you understand the netbook will be restored to its original factory settings. The recovery process will begin.
• 6
  Click "Finish" when a message appears saying the recovery is complete. The netbook will restart and boot up to the Windows Vista or Windows 7 set-up screen, where you can begin personalizing your netbook.

Windows XP Recovery

• 1
  Turn on the computer. Press the "Ctrl" and "F11" keys at the same time while the computer is booting up to access the recovery software.
• 2
  Click "Restore."
• 3
  Click "Confirm" to begin the recovery process, which shouldn't take longer than 10 minutes.
• 4
  Click "Finish" to restart the computer and finalize the installation. Click "Yes" to restart the netbook again. The computer will boot up to the Windows XP setup screen.

Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Recovery

• 1
  Plug an external optical drive into an available USB port on your Dell Inspiron Mini 10 netbook. Insert the Ubuntu LTS disc that came with your netbook and restart your netbook.
• 2
  Press the "F12" key repeatedly when the Dell logo appears to be redirected to the "Boot Options" menu.
• 3
  Highlight the name of your optical drive, and then press "Enter." Press the "Enter" key again to boot the netbook from the optical drive.
• 4
  Select the language your operating system should function in, and then press "Enter." Select the language for your keyboard configuration. Press "Enter."
• 5
  Select your time zone, and then press "Enter." Select the option to automatically partition your hard drive. Click "Enter." The partitions will set up. When the process is complete, select "Standard System" to install the standard programs that come with the operating system.
• 6
  Type a password for the default administrator account when you are prompted, and then click "OK." Type in a username and password for your user account and click "OK." The installation will complete.
• 7
  Remove the Ubuntu LTS disc. Click "Enter" to restart the netbook and begin personalizing your operating system.

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ThinkPad T Series

General
Model name		2518A88
Description		ThinkPad T410
Web Price		Rs.64,600.00*
Main Features
Processor		Intel® Core™ i3-350M Processor ( 2.26GHz 1066MHz )
Operating system		Genuine Windows 7 Professional 32
Total memory		2 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz
Display type		14.1 " WXGA TFT 1280x800
Hard drive device		320GB
Network card		ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wi-Fi wireless
Optical device		DVD Recordable (Dual Layer)
Bluetooth		Bluetooth Version 2.1 + EDR
Form Factor		Notebook
Fingerprint Reader		Fingerprint Reader
Warranty		Three year
WWAN		Integrated Wireless Wide Area Network upgradable
Pointing device		UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad)
Battery		6 Cell Lithium-Ion

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ACER Aspire 4738Z

• Intel Dual Core P6100 2.0Ghz, 3MB cache L3
  
• 2048MB RAM DDR3 @1066Mhz (1 x 2GB)
• 320GB HDD SATA @5400rpm
  
• DVDRW
  
• Intel HD Graphics up to 763MB VGA
• Webcam
• Bluetooth
  
• Wifi 802.11 b/g/n Atheros AR5B97
  
• Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet Boardcom
  
• 14.0" HD LED WXGA 1366 x 768
• Linux
  

Ports/Slots

• 3 USB 2.0
• 1 VGA out
• 1 HDMI
• 1 Card Reader
• 1 RJ - 45
• Headphone out - Microphone in

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Dell enters small screen devices space

Dell launched its tablet, the Streak, in India here on Tuesday. Unveiling the new device, which sports a 5-inch touch screen and which runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipset, Mahesh Bhalla, Executive Director and general Manager, Consumer, Dell India, said the new device “marks our entry into the small-screen devices space.”

Dell's Android-based tablet, priced at Rs. 34,990, was aimed “to put the whole world into a five inch screen,” said Mr. Bhalla. The Streak, positioned as an entertainment device for people on the move, could display high definition videos, play music, act as a navigation device using its GPRS capability, apart from enabling Web browsing and e-mail, he said. It has two cameras, one for video calling and the other, with a resolution of 5 megapixels. Mr. Bhalla said Dell was likely to introduce later similar devices with screen sizes of seven and ten inches.

Dell has announced a special advance exchange warranty on the Streak. “The device will be replaced in case there are hardware defects that arise during the one-year warranty,” Mr. Bhalla said.

Mr. Bhalla repeatedly hit the screen to display its toughness, which, he said came from the use of Gorilla Glass, manufactured by Corning. “The distinguishing feature of the Streak is that it occupies the space between regular smart phones and devices with larger screens,” Mr. Bhalla said. The Streak, he said, was well positioned to take full advantage of 3G capabilities that would be offered by mobile phone companies. “The Streak has been future-proofed for the next several years,” he claimed.

“Although the device is larger than the typical mobile phone, its thickness, only 10 mm, enables it to be carried in a purse or in the pocket,” Mr. Bhalla said. “Weighing 220 gm, the device is exceptionally portable,” he said.

Sandeep Sibal, Country Manager and Vice-President, Business Development, Qualcomm, told The Hindu that the company's relationship with Dell “is not exclusive with Dell.” “The Snapdragon is featured on multiple devices and multiple OEMs across the world,” he said. “There are now 140 devices that are being designed on the Snapdragon chipset,” he said.

Dell Streak buyers would be eligible for a special offer from Tata DoCoMo for its data plans.

Likely to unveil similar devices with 7, 10 inches screen

Buyers are eligible for a special offer from Tata DoCoMo

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10.1 (25.6 cm) VAIO M Series (Pink)

VAIO M series in vivid, metallic pink is cute yet radiates a mature aura with its expressive nuances. With long-life battery and wide 10.1 (25.6 cm) LCD (LED Backlight), you can enjoy easy, comfortable Web viewing anytime you want. Its rounded form fits nicely in your hand.

• Intel^® Atom^™ Processor N470 1.83 GHz
• Genuine Windows® 7 Starter 32-bit
• 10.1 (25.6 cm) wide (WSVGA: 1024 x 600) VAIO Display, LED backlight
• HDD: 320 GB (Serial ATA, 5400rpm)
• Weight: 1.4 kg
• 3 color variation

Standard Retail Price:
MRP Rs. 22,990 /-* (MRP inclusive of all taxes)

SAMSUNG LAPTOP R528-DA01IN

Product Description

• INTEL DUAL CORE 2.2 GHz,

• 2 GB DDR3 RAM

• 250 GB HDD / DVD R/W

• 15.6 HD LED / WI-FI / DIGITAL MOTION WEBCAM

• CARRY CASE

• 1 YEAR MANUFACTURER WARRANTY

  Offer Description

  
  

  • 4GB PENDRIVE

  • USB MOUSE

  • HEADPHONE + MIC

    OFFER PRICE IS :24,990/- 

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Compaq 420 Notebook PC - Specifications

Operating system installed	Dos o/s
Processor	Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T6570 (2.10 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB)
Chipset	Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset ICH9M-Enhanced

Dimensions and Weight
Product weight	Starting at 2.26 kg Weight varies by configuration and components
Product dimensions (W x D x H)	33.6 x 22.8 x 2.7 (at front) cm Height varies depending upon where on the notebook the measurement is made

Memory
Standard memory	2 GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM
Memory slots	2 SODIMM

Storage
Internal drives	500 GB  SATA II
Optical drives	DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe

Graphics
Display size (diagonal)	14.0" diagonal LED-backlit HD 16:9 widescreen BrightView (1366 x 768)
Graphics	Mobile Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD

Expansion features
Ports	1 AC power 1 external VGA monitor headphone/line-out 1 RJ-45 1 RJ-11 1 stereo microphone in 3 USB 2.0
Slots	1 Express Card/34 1 secure digital/MultiMedia card
Audio	High Definition Audio support; Integrated microphone; Integrated mono speaker; Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone in
Integrated camera	Integrated 2 MP webcam
Keyboard	HP full-sized spill-resistant keyboard
Pointing device	Touchpad with scroll zone, 1-piece pick button with left and right click functions

Communications
Network interface	Realtek Ethernet Integrated Controller (10/100 NIC)
Wireless technologies	Realtek 802.11b/g/n HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth® 2.1 Wireless Technology In countries where 802.11n is not allowed, this capability is not enabled.

Power and operating requirements
Power requirements	External 65-watt AC adapter Power cord (1.8 meters with AC adapter 3.66 meters)
Battery type	HP 6-cell (47 WHr) Li-Ion battery

Security management
Security management	HP Spare Key HP Disk Sanitizer Setup Password DriveLock Kensington Lock Slot

What's included
Software included	Empty
Warranty	HP Services offers limited 1-year warranty options depending on country 1-year limited warranty on primary battery. Offer Price is: 30,500/- with carry case. Contact Nityananda:9849054347/9246190844/040-66901582

Dell Vostro 3400 Price – Slim and Efficient 14″ inch Business Laptop

Dell Vostro 3400 is 14 inch laptop features latest Intel Core i3 Processor (can also be upgraded to core i5) and offers good performance with slim and lightweight design @ attractive price.

Dell Vostro 3400 Notebook Technical Specification: Basic Configuration

• Windows 7 Home Basic
• 14.0” inch High Definition (1366 x 768) Wide LED Anti-Glare Display
• Intel Core i3 330M Processor (2.13GHz, 3MB L3 Cache)
• Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator HD
• 2GB DDR3-1066MHz SDRAM
• 250GB Hard Disk
• 8X DVD Writer
• Wireless Network Card 802.11 b/g/n
• Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth Module
• Webcam with Microphones
• 8-in-1 card reader
• 34 mm ExpressCard
• HDMI connector
• 6-cell Lithium Ion Battery
• 65W Power Adapter
• Weight: 2.16Kg

Dell Vostro 3400 Price in India: No pricing info available yet.. Directly Contact to Dell India (1800- 425- 4002  OR 09849054347Toll Free)

Dell Vostro 3700 Price – 17″ inch Powerful Laptop with Intel Core i7

Dell Vostro 3700 Laptop Features:

• Desktop Level Performance
• Intel Quad Core i7 Processor
• Dedicated 1 GB Nvidia Graphics Card
• 17.3″ Widescreen Display
• 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader

 
Dell Vostro 3700 Notebook Technical Specification:

• Windows 7 Professional
• 17.3″ High Definition+ Wide LED Anti-Glare Display
• Intel Core i7 Processor
• Intel HM57 Chipset
• Nvidia Geforce GT330M, 1GB Graphics
• Up to 6GB DDR3 1066MHz RAM
• up to 500GB (7200 rpm) Hard Disk
• DVD Writer
• WLAN 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
• Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth 2.1
• Integrated Stereo speakers
• Integrated 2.0 MP camera with digital array microphones
• 4 USB, 1 HDMI, 34 mm ExpressCard, IEEE 1394 connector
• 6-cell Lithium Ion battery
• Weight: 2.70 Kg

Dell Vostro 3700 Price in India: Pre-Order now. Call Dell (1800- 425- 4002 Toll Free or 080-2510-8001 or 09849054347standard charges apply) for delivery time frames.

HCL ME G3843 Laptop Price

HCL ME G3843 Laptop Technical Specification:

• Free DOS
• 15.4″ inch (1200×800 pixels) LCD Display
• Intel Celeron Processor cp 900 (2.2 GHz, 800 MHz, 1 MB Cache)
• Nvidia Geforce 8200M Chipset
• 1GB DDR2 memory
• 160 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive
• DVD Writer
• Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
• 4 in 1 Card Reader (Multimedia Card (MMC) /Memory stick (MS)/Secure Digital Card/ MS-PRO),
• 88 Keys Keyboard
• Touch pad with 2 click buttons and scroll function
• 6 Cell Li-ion Battery
• 3.0 Kg weight without Adaptor
• PCI Exp Card Slot
• 4 USB Port (2.0), VGA Port ,RJ 45 – LAN Port, RJ-11 Port,External MIC Input, Audio Out
• Leaptop Companion DVD
• Microfibre LCD Protector
• One Year Warranty
• Targus Laptop bag

HCL ME G3843 Laptop Price in India – Rs. 23,694/- Indian Rupee (INR)

HCL ME Z3935 Laptop Price

HCL ME Z3935 Laptop Technical Specification:

• Windows Vista Home Premium edition
• 14.1″ inch (1200×800 pixels) Wide XGA TFT Screen with View Perfect technology
• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6600 (2.2 GHz, 800 MHz, 2 MB Cache)
• Intel GM45 Mobile Chipset
• 4GB DDR2 RAM
• 320 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive
• DVD DL Super Multi Drive
• Intel WLAN 5100 Wi-Fi (a/g/n)
• Bluetooth
• 2 MP webcam with Dual Array Internal Mic
• 4 in 1 Card Reader
• 6 Cell Li-ion Battery
• 2.4 Kg weight without Adaptor
• PCI Exp Card Slot
• 3 USB Port (2.0), VGA Port ,RJ 45 – LAN Port, RJ-11 Port
• 1 E-Sata port
• Free AntiVirus with 1 year updates
• Sonic Ear – Gear
• Leaptop Companion DVD
• 10000 Gaming Hours
• Microfibre LCD Protector
• EC2 System Recovery Utility
• One Year Warranty
• Targus Laptop case

HCL ME Z3935 Laptop Price in India – Rs. 34,990/- Indian Rupee (INR)