Dell P09E setup guide Starting Dell Factory Image Restore

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Restoring Your Operating System

Dell Factory Image

Restore

CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system 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 this option. 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.

NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see “Dell DataSafe Local Backup” on page 81) to restore your operating system.

Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system. This option restores 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, music files, and so on. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore.

Starting Dell Factory Image Restore

1.Turn on the computer.

2.When the DELL logo appears, press <F8> several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window.

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.

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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 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 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 Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Using Your XPS Laptop Right View FeaturesUsing 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 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 MultimediaNvidia Optimus Technology Optional 3D Games Changing the Application Profile SettingsNvidia 3DTV Play Using Your XPS Laptop Using Your XPS Laptop 3D Photos Blu-ray 3DAdd an Icon Dell Dock OptionalAdd a Category Remove a Category or IconDell Stage Optional Using Your XPS Laptop Free Fall Sensor Solving 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 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 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 KeyboardTouch Pad Computer Environment Appendix Index ISP Index Index Page Page 0C4XC4A00