Dell P11F setup guide Restoring Your Operating System

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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 to restore your operating system 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 Dell factory-installed software 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 July 2010 P/N N0KR7 Rev. A00 Contents Solving Problems Index Contents Setting Up Your XPS 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 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card Optional Battery bay SIM card slot Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display Optional Set Up the TV Tuner Optional Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Using Your XPS Laptop Right View FeaturesUsing Your XPS Laptop Using Your XPS Laptop Using Your XPS Laptop Left View Features Front View Features Back View Features Using Your XPS Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your XPS Laptop Using Your XPS Laptop Using Your XPS Laptop Power Button Light Or XPS Logo Light Status Lights and IndicatorsBattery Status Light Disabling Battery Charging Touch Pad Gestures ScrollZoom Windows Mobility Center System SetupMultimedia Control Keys Using Your XPS Laptop Control Strip Features Using Your XPS Laptop Using the Optical Drive Using the Emergency Eject HoleUsing Your XPS Laptop Display Features Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Screen Gestures Optional ZoomRotate Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery release latch Tabs Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesFastAccess Facial Recognition Dell DataSafe Online Backup Entertainment and MultimediaDell Stage Optional Using Your XPS Laptop Nvidia Optimus Technology Changing the Application Profile Settings Free Fall SensorAdd an Icon Dell Dock OptionalAdd a Category Remove a Category or IconSolving Problems Beep CodesTouch Screen Problems Wired Connections Network ProblemsWireless Connections Power Problems Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Solving Problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterMy Dell Downloads System MessagesUsing Support Tools Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is invokedIf PSA is not invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Drivers and Utilities Disc Insert the Drivers and Utilities discRemove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore System RestoreStarting System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup Dell DataSafe Local Backup BasicUpgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional System Recovery Media Dell Factory Image Restore Starting Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 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 Getting Help Locating Your Service Tag Before You CallGetting Help Contacting Dell Finding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeFinding More Information and Resources Computer Information SpecificationsComputer Model MemoryConnectors PdifCommunications Media Card ReaderCamera AudioVideo DisplayBattery AC AdapterPhysical Keyboard BacklitTouch Pad Computer Environment Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeVDC Index ISP Index Index Page 0N0KR7A00