Dell 7RR4T, P07F002, P07F series Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic, Select Repair Your Computer

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Restoring Your Operating System

NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see “Dell Factory Image Restore” on page 61) to restore your operating system.

You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files.

Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to:

•Backup and restore your computer to an earlier operating state

•Create system recovery media

Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic

To restore the factory image while preserving the data files:

1.Turn off your computer.

2.Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware.

NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter.

3.Turn on your computer.

4.When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F8> several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window.

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.

5. Select Repair Your Computer.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE June 2010 P/N 7RR4T Rev. A01 Contents Index Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up the Operating System Microsoft WindowsUbuntu Create System Recovery Media Recommended Follow the instructions on the screen Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Control PanelClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connect to the Internet window appearsSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators BatteryIndicator light status Computer states Power status LightComputer Base Features Power button Turns the computer on or off when pressed Touch Pad Gestures ScrollZoom One finger zoom Allows you to zoom in or outSystem Setup Bios Utility Multimedia Control KeysWindows Mobility Center Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia KeyUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive Disc Spindle Optical drive tray Eject button Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery lock latch Battery release latch Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Dell DataSafe Online Backup Dell Dock Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconSolving Problems Beep Code Possible ProblemBeep Codes Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections Power Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click Applications Click End TaskIf you have other software problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterAssistance from Dell Technical About Your System SystemMy Dell Downloads System MessagesThem Hardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and SupportDell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveIf PSA is invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Option UseSystem Restore Starting System RestoreDell DataSafe Local Backup Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Select Repair Your ComputerUpgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional Click Upgrade NowSystem Recovery Media Dell Factory Image Restore Performing Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Getting Help Technical Support Customer Service DellConnectOnline Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Locating Your Service Tag Before You CallDiagnostic Checklist Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELLGetting Help Finding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeIf you need to Dell Support Center. To launch the DellSpecifications ProcessorConnectors MemoryMemory Card Reader Communications CameraVideo Audio DisplayBattery KeyboardTouch Pad AC Adapter PhysicalComputer Environment Storage To 95%Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeImporter Index Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page Page 07RR4TA01
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