Dell N073F, PP25L setup guide Dell Factory Image Restore

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Restoring Your Operating System

Dell Factory Image Restore

NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before using these options. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.

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. These options restore 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,

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music files, and so on. If possible, back up all data before using 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.

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.

7.Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE Model PP25L July N073F Contents Getting Help Restoring Your Operating SystemSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop InspironUsing The Wireless Switch Check the Wireless SwitchConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Press the Power Button Optional Windows Vista Setup Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Device Status LightsWiFi status light Turns on when Bluetooth status light Right Side Features Security cable slot Used to attach Left Side Features Front Side Features Computer Base and Keyboard Features Media Controls Display Features 3 4Removing and Replacing Battery Using the Optical Disc Drive Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopCustomizing Your Energy Settings Backing Up Your DataNetwork Problems Solving ProblemsWireless Connections If the network connection is lost Power Problems Wired ConnectionsMemory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory messageIf a program stops responding End the program Lockups and Software ProblemsClick Applications Solving Problems Solving Problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterSystem Messages Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cableHardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and SupportDell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveInsert the Drivers and Utilities media System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemUndoing the Last System Restore Starting System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreOperating System Reinstallation Before you BeginReinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help DellConnect Online Services ServiceSupport.dell.com AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Ftp.dell.comGetting Help Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comGetting Help If you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources System Model Basic SpecificationsProcessor Express Card MemoryCommunications VideoAudio IDT STAC9228Display KeyboardBattery TouchpadAC Adapter Physical Computer EnvironmentRelative humidity maximum Index Index Network connection fixing Index Page Page Page Printed on recycled paper Page Page Page Page
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