Dell P09E 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 November 2010 P/N C4XC4 Rev. A00 Contents Using Support Tools Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Contents Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your XPS LaptopConnect 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 SIM card 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 Set Up Stereoscopic 3D Optional Set Up 3D TV Optional Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Right View Features Using Your XPS LaptopUsing Your XPS Laptop Using Your XPS Laptop Using Your XPS Laptop Left View Features Using Your XPS Laptop 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 Scroll Touch Pad GesturesZoom System Setup Multimedia Control KeysWindows Mobility Center Using Your XPS Laptop Control Strip Features Using Your XPS Laptop Using the Emergency Eject Hole Using the Optical DriveUsing Your XPS Laptop Display Features Using Your XPS Laptop Zoom Touch Screen Gestures OptionalRotate Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery release latch Tabs Software Features FastAccess Facial RecognitionProductivity and Communication Entertainment and Multimedia Dell DataSafe Online BackupNvidia Optimus Technology Optional Changing the Application Profile Settings Nvidia 3DTV Play3D Games Using Your XPS Laptop Using Your XPS Laptop Blu-ray 3D 3D PhotosAdd a Category Dell Dock OptionalAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconDell Stage Optional Using Your XPS Laptop Free Fall Sensor Beep Codes Solving ProblemsTouch Screen Problems Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections Power Problems Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Solving Problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsMy Dell Downloads Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsIf PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveIf PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Starting Dell Diagnostics From 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 Basic Dell DataSafe Local BackupUpgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional System Recovery Media Starting Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer ServiceOnline Services Dell Support WebsitesDell Support E-mail Addresses Product Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Locating Your Service TagGetting Help Contacting Dell If you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesFinding More Information and Resources Computer Model SpecificationsComputer Information MemoryPdif ConnectorsCamera Media Card ReaderCommunications AudioDisplay VideoAC Adapter BatteryKeyboard Touch PadPhysical Computer Environment Appendix Index ISP Index Index Page Page 0C4XC4A00