Dell 0DTN4TA00, W01B001 setup guide Dell Factory Image Restore

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Restoring Your Operating System

Dell Factory Image Restore

CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore 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 is not available if the hard drive is formatted or partitioned using the Operating System disc.

NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on certain computers.

Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system. These 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 Factory Image Restore.

1.Turn on the computer. 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, wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE June 2009 P/N DTN4T Rev. A00 Contents Index Setting Up Your Inspiron One Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the Power Cable Connect the Network Cable Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron One Adjust the Computer Stand Press the Power Button Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Connect ToSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron One Using Your Inspiron One Right View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron One Right Panel Buttons and Connectors Headphone or line-out connector Connects to headphones Left View Features Using Your Inspiron One Using the Optical Drive Using Your Inspiron One Back View Features Using Your Inspiron One Back Panel Connectors Using Your Inspiron One Display Features Using Your Inspiron One Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing Your Energy Settings Customizing the DesktopTransferring Information to a New Computer If the User Account Control window appears, click ContinueBacking Up Your Data Dell Dock Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconBeep code Possible Problem Solving ProblemsBeep Codes Wireless Connections Network ProblemsWired Connections Power Problems If the power light is blinking whiteIf the power light is solid amber If the power light is blinking amberIf you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click Applications If a program stops respondingClick End Task If you have other software problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterAbout Your System System Tab at support.dell.comSystem Messages Hardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and SupportDell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveIf PSA is invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemUndoing the Last System Restore Starting System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Restoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation Before You BeginReinstalling Microsoft Windows Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectDell Support websites Online ServicesDell Support e-mail addresses Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Contacting DellVisit support.dell.com If you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources Basic Specifications System ModelProcessor Drives and DevicesExternal Connectors MemoryPower VideoAudio DisplayMins Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeIndex Index ISP Index Page 0DTN4TA00