Dell Factory Image Restore | Dell 1370, P06S001, MV909 specification

Restoring Your Operating System

Dell Factory Image Restore

WARNING: 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 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. 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. 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.

2.Select Repair Your Computer.

3.The System Recovery Options window appears.

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Dell 1370, P06S001, MV909 setup guide Starting Dell Factory Image Restore

Contents

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE August 2009 P/N MV909 Rev. A00 Contents Index Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your Computer Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Install the Subscriber Identity Module Optional To install the SIM Battery bay SIM slot Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionTo set up your connection to a wireless router Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up your Internet connection Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Feature Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Indicator light status Battery charge levelBattery AC Adapter Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery Life Removing and Replacing Battery Battery Battery bay Battery release latches Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing Your Energy Settings Customizing the DesktopTransferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your Data Dell Dock Add a Category Add an IconRemove a Category or Icon Personalize the Dock Beep Code Possible Problem Solving ProblemsBeep Codes Network Problems Power ProblemsWireless connection is lost Wired connection is lost Power light is solid white but computer is not responding Other memory problems Memory ProblemsInsufficient memory message Computer does not start up Program stops respondingClick Applications Click End Task Program crashes repeatedly Other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsAbout Your System System Using Support Tools System Messages Them Dell Diagnostics Hardware Troubleshooter Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If Pre-boot System Assessment PSA is invoked If PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc System Restore Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore Starting System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Starting Dell Factory Image Restore Restoring Your Operating System To reinstall Windows, you need the following Operating System ReinstallationBefore You Begin Reinstalling Microsoft Windows Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Dell Support websites Online ServicesDell Support e-mail addresses Automated Order-Status Service Product Information Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Finding More Information and Resources If you need to See If you need to See Basic Specifications System ModelProcessor Computer Information In-1 Memory Card Reader Memory Communications ConnectorsDisplay Battery Battery AC Adapter Physical Computer Environment Relative humidity maximum Appendix Macrovision Product Notice Importer Index Index Index