Dell P11F setup guide System Recovery Media

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Restoring Your Operating System

System Recovery Media

CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it is recommended that you backup your data files before using the system recovery media.

You can use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer.

Use the system recovery media in case of:

•Operating system failure that prevents the use of the recovery options installed on your computer.

•Hard drive failure that prevents data from being recovered.

To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software on your computer using the system recovery media:

1.Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer.

2.When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

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.

3.Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press <Enter>.

4.Follow the instructions on the screen.

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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 Setting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional 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 Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status LightPower Button Light Or XPS Logo Light Disabling Battery Charging Touch Pad Gestures ScrollZoom System Setup Multimedia Control KeysWindows Mobility Center 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 Software Features FastAccess Facial RecognitionProductivity and Communication 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 Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired 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 System Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last 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 DellConnectOnline Services Dell Support WebsitesDell Support E-mail Addresses 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 AdapterKeyboard Backlit Touch PadPhysical Computer Environment Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeVDC Index ISP Index Index Page 0N0KR7A00