Dell E4200, PP15S, H683D specifications Using Dell Factory Image Restore

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Using Dell Factory Image Restore

NOTICE: Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data (for example, documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, and music files) on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before using Dell Factory Image Restore.

NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on certain computers.

1Turn on the computer.

2When the Dell logo appears, press <F8> several times to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window.

3Select Repair Your Computer.

The System Recovery Options window appears.

4Select a keyboard layout and click Next.

5To access the recovery options, log on as a local user.

6To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK.

7Click Dell Factory Image Restore.

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

8On the Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen, click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears.

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

9Click the checkbox 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 5 or more minutes to complete. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition.

10Click Finish to restart the computer.

Reinstalling Software

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Contents Dell Latitude E4200 Setup and Quick Reference Guide July H683D Contents Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contents Front View About Your ComputerBack View Battery Removal Wireless Switch and Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Quick Setup Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Internet service Cable or DSL modem Wireless router Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetMicrosoft Windows Vista Operating System Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Setting Up Your Computer Processor SpecificationsSecure Digital SD Memory Card Reader Base for additional information Wxga Keyboard Operating Environmental Grms Tips Troubleshooting TipsUsing the Hardware Troubleshooter Power ProblemsMemory Problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsDell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities media Identifying Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Drivers and Utilities DriversReinstalling Software Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following waysUsing Microsoft Windows System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System Media Finding Information Dell Technology Guide About your operating system Features, setup, and configuration Finding Information Obtaining Assistance Getting HelpDellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceProblems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Getting Help Before You Call Page Contacting Dell Getting Help Index Operating system Dell Factory Image Restore, 39 media Index Connection, 15 System Restore
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