Dell PP40L, 0C547MA00 setup guide Dell Factory Image Restore

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Restoring Your Operating System

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

Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system. This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased 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 Dell 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.

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NOTE:If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again.

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.

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.

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Contents SETUP GUIDE Page SETUP GUIDE February 2009 P/N C547M Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Press the Power Button Optional Installing the SIM Optional Microsoft Windows Vista SetupSetting Up Your Studio Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Enable Bluetooth Enable Wireless LAN Enable Wireless WAN/GPSSetting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Using Your Studio Laptop Right Side FeaturesUsing Your Studio Laptop Using Your Studio Laptop Battery Left Side Features Using Your Studio Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Backlit keyboard brightness settings Touch Pad Gestures ScrollZoom Media Controls Using Your Studio Laptop Display Features Camera activity light Indicates if the camera is on or offRemoving and Replacing the Battery Battery bayBattery Software Features FastAccess facial recognitionEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing Your Energy Settings Customizing the DesktopBacking Up Your Data Solving Problems Beep CodesNetwork Problems Solving ProblemsPower Problems Check the cable to ensure it is plugged in and not damagedMemory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory messageLockups and Software Problems Click ApplicationsIf you have other software problems Solving Problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterSystem Messages Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cableThem Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start → Help and Support Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemDell Factory Image Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell Factory Image Restore Operating System Reinstallation Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appearsBefore you Begin Reinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help Service DellConnectOnline Services Support.dell.comMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Ftp.dell.comAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comFinding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources Specifications System Model ProcessorMemory Computer InformationExpressCard Communications VideoAudio Connectors DisplayKeyboard backlit CameraTouch Pad AC Adapter Physical Computer EnvironmentAppendix Macrovision Product NoticeIndex Index Network speed testing Index Page 0C547MA00