Dell pp33l setup guide Dell Factory Image Restore

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Restoring Your Operating System

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 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.

NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel.

8.Click the checkbox to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the factory condition, then click Next.

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Contents Setup Guide Page Setup Guide July F955H Contents Getting Help Restoring Your Operating SystemSetting Up Your Studio Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the AC Adapter Check the Wireless Switch Using The Wireless SwitchConnect the Network Cable optional Press the Power Button 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 Studio Laptop Using Your Studio Laptop Device Status LightsUsing Your Studio Laptop Right Side Features Battery status light Indicates the battery charging state Left Side Features Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Blinking white indicates searchingVGA connector Connects to a monitor or projector ExpressCard slot Supports one ExpressCard Computer Base and Keyboard Features Caps Lock light Turns on when using the Caps Lock key Using Your Studio Laptop Using Your Studio Laptop Media Controls Display Features Left digital array microphone optionalBattery Removing and ReplacingUsing the Optical Disc Drive To eject a disc from the drive, gently touchEntertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Customizing the DesktopCustomizing Your Energy Settings Backing Up Your DataNetwork Problems Solving ProblemsWireless Connections If the network connection is lost Power Problems Solving ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding End Click ApplicationsIf you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsSystem Messages Using Support Tools Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cableHardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsClick Start → Help and Support Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities media System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemUndoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreStarting System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell Factory Image Restore Operating System Reinstallation Before you BeginReinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceSupport.dell.com Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service 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 Processor Basic SpecificationsSystem Model Type L2 cacheType ExpressCardMemory Computer InformationCommunications Video DiscreteVideo Ports and ConnectorsAudio Display Keyboard Camera optionalBattery Touch padAC Adapter Physical Basic Speciﬁcations Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeIndex Index ISP Index Page Page Page Page Page Page Printed on recycled paper Page Page