Dell 1546, P02F001, 0F2GGFA00 setup guide Restoring Your Operating System

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Restoring Your Operating System

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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 Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE August 2009 P/N F2GGF Rev. A00 Contents Index Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Enable or Disable Wireless Optional To disable wireless To enable wirelessConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionClick Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionConnect to the Internet window appears Windows Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features AC adapter Indicator light statusBattery charge level BatteryMMC+ Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Touch Pad GesturesZoom Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key System Setup Bios UtilityMedia Controls Windows Mobility CenterPlay or pause Play the next track or chapter Eject the disc Using the Optical Drive Disc Spindle Optical drive tray Eject button Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery Battery bay Battery release latch Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy SettingsIf the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Click Set up backupTransferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your DataRemove a Category or Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Add an IconBeep Code Possible Problem Solving ProblemsBeep Codes Wired Connections Network ProblemsPower Problems Wireless ConnectionsSolving Problems If you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click Applications If a program stops respondingWindows Vista If you have other software problems About Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Assistance from Dell TechnicalSystem Messages Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsClick Start → Help and Support If PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveInsert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell DataSafe Local BackupClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore Restoring Your Operating System Click the Drivers tab → Roll Back Driver Operating System ReinstallationBefore You Begin Click Properties→ Device ManagerClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Microsoft WindowsRestoring Your Operating System Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell Support websites Online ServicesDell Support e-mail addresses Product Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Locating Your Service TagDiagnostic Checklist For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting DellIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesDell Support Center. To launch the Dell If you need toMemory Basic SpecificationsComputer Model Computer InformationDisplay ConnectorsCommunications Camera OptionalAC Adapter BatteryComputer Environment PhysicalRelative humidity maximum Macrovision Product Notice AppendixImporter Index Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page Page 0F2GGFA00