Restoring Your Operating System | Dell F2GGF, 1546, P02F001 specs

Restoring Your Operating System

To schedule backups:

1.Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local icon

on the taskbar.

2.Choose Full System Backup to create and schedule automatic backup of all the data in your computer.

To restore data:

1.Turn off your computer.

2.Remove any recently added internal hardware and disconnect devices such as a USB drive, printer, and so on.

NOTE: Do not disconnect the display, keyboard, mouse, and the power cable.

3.Turn on your computer.

4.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.

5.Select Repair Your Computer.

6.Select Dell Factory Image Recovery and DataSafe Options and follow the instructions on the screen.

NOTE: The restoration process might take an hour or more depending on the size of the data to be restored.

NOTE: For more information, see the knowledge base article 353560 at support.dell.com.

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Dell 1546, P02F001, 0F2GGFA00 setup guide Restoring Your Operating System

Contents

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE August 2009 P/N F2GGF 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 Enable or Disable Wireless Optional To enable wireless To disable wireless Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Connect To Click Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionConnect to the Internet window appears Windows Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features Battery Indicator light statusBattery charge level AC adapter MMC+ Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Zoom Windows Mobility Center System Setup Bios UtilityMedia Controls Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Eject the disc Using the Optical Drive Disc Spindle Optical drive tray Eject button Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery Battery bay Battery release latch Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing Your Energy Settings Customizing the Desktop Backing Up Your Data Click Set up backupTransferring Information to a New Computer If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Add an Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Remove a Category or Icon Beep Code Possible Problem Solving ProblemsBeep Codes Wireless Connections Network ProblemsPower Problems Wired Connections Solving Problems If you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding Click Applications Windows Vista If you have other software problems Assistance from Dell Technical Using Support ToolsDell Support Center About Your System System System Messages Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsClick Start → Help and Support Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Dell DataSafe Local BackupClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore Restoring Your Operating System Click Properties→ Device Manager Operating System ReinstallationBefore You Begin Click the Drivers tab → Roll Back Driver Reinstalling Microsoft Windows Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Restoring Your Operating System 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 Locating Your Service Tag 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 Dell Support Center. To launch the Dell Computer Information Basic SpecificationsComputer Model Memory Camera Optional ConnectorsCommunications Display Battery AC Adapter Physical Computer Environment Relative humidity maximum Appendix Macrovision Product Notice Importer Index Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page Page 0F2GGFA00