Dell P10S, NHPXD, N3010 setup guide Restoring Your Operating System, Option Use

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INSPIRON

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

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE April 2010 P/N Nhpxd 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 Ubuntu Set Up the Operating SystemSet Up Microsoft Windows Create System Recovery Media Recommended Follow the instructions on the screen Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Wireless Display Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the External Optical Drive Optional Setting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Click Start → Connect ToSetting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Control PanelConnect to the Internet window appears Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features Back View Features Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status LightPower Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status Computer statesComputer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures ScrollZoom System Setup Bios Utility Multimedia Control KeysWindows Mobility Center Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia KeyUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery lock latch Battery release latch Software Features FastAccess Facial RecognitionStart → Programs → FastAccess Productivity and CommunicationDell DataSafe Online Backup Entertainment and MultimediaDell Dock Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconBeep Codes Solving ProblemsBeep Code Possible Problem Network Problems Power ProblemsWireless Connections Wired ConnectionsIf the problem persists, contact Dell see Contacting Dell on Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory messageIf a program stops responding Click ApplicationsTo run the Program Compatibility Wizard Windows Vista Solving Problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterAbout Your System System Tab at support.dell.comMy Dell Downloads System MessagesUsing Support Tools Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is invokedIf PSA is not invoked Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Option UseSystem Restore Starting System RestoreDell DataSafe Local Backup Undoing the Last System RestoreDell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Select Repair Your Computer Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup ProfessionalClick Upgrade Now System Recovery Media Dell Factory Image Restore Starting Dell Factory Image RestoreSystem Recovery Options window appears Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectDell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Locating Your Service Tag Before You CallDiagnostic Checklist Contacting Dell Finding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeIf you need to SeeSpecifications Computer ModelProcessor System ChipsetConnectors Media Card ReaderAudio CommunicationsVideo Keyboard CameraDisplay AC Adapter BatteryTouch Pad Physical Computer Environment Storage To 95%Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeImporter Index Index Index Page Page 0NHPXDA01

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