Dell P06F001 manual Restoring Your Operating System, Option Use

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Restoring Your Operating System

You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of the following options:

CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer. If possible, backup your data files before using these options.

Option	Use

System Restore	as the first solution

Dell DataSafe Local Backup	when System Restore does not resolve your problem

System recovery media	when operating system failure prevents the use of System
	Restore and DataSafe Local Backup
	when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard
	drive

Dell Factory Image Restore	to restore your computer to the operating state it was in
	when you received your computer

Operating System disc	to reinstall only the operating system on your computer

NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer.

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Contents SETUP GUIDE Page SETUP GUIDE March 2010 P/N C1RXR Rev. A00 Contents Index Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Create System Recovery Media Recommended Follow the instructions on the screen Install the SIM Card Optional Battery bay SIM card slot Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Wireless Display Optional WlanPress the wireless display F6 key on the keyboard Setting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Click Start → Control PanelSetting Up Your Internet Connection Connect to the Internet window appearsUsing Your Studio Laptop Right View FeaturesUsing Your Studio Laptop Left View Features Using Your Studio Laptop ExpressCard slot Supports one 34 mm ExpressCard Using Your Studio Laptop Front View Features Computer states Battery charge level AC adapter BatteryComputer Base Features Using Your Studio Laptop Using Your Studio Laptop Touch Pad Gestures ZoomTo access the Function Key Behavior Multimedia Control KeysUsing Your Studio Laptop Display Features Using Your Studio Laptop Switchable Graphics Dell Extended Battery Life Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery release latches Battery bay Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Dell DataSafe Online Backup Free Fall SensorDell Dock Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconSolving Problems Beep Code Possible ProblemBeep Codes Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections Power Problems If you are not able to setupSolving Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding Click ApplicationsClick End Task To run the Program Compatibility Wizard Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterAssistance from Dell Technical About Your System SystemMy Dell Downloads System MessagesUsing Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and SupportDell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Option UseSystem Restore Click Undo System Restore and click NextDell DataSafe Local Backup Dell DataSafe Local Backup BasicUpgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional Click Upgrade NowSystem Recovery Media Dell Factory Image Restore Confirm Data Deletion screen appears 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 SeeIcon in the taskbar Basic Specifications Computer ModelComputer Information MemoryConnectors CommunicationsBattery CameraDisplay AC Adapter PhysicalComputer Environment Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeIndex ISP Index Index Page Page 0C1RXRA00

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