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Dell P07F003, 7RR4T Restoring Your Operating System, Option, Operating System disc, Inspiron

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Restoring Your Operating System

You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of the following options:

CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer. If possible, backup your data files before using these options.

Option	Use

System Restore	as the first solution

Dell DataSafe Local Backup	when System Restore does not resolve your problem

System recovery media	when operating system failure prevents the use of System
	Restore and DataSafe Local Backup
	when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard
	drive

Dell Factory Image Restore	to restore your computer to the operating state it was in
	when you received your computer

Operating System disc	to reinstall only the operating system on your computer

NOTE: The Operating System disc may not ship with your computer.

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Contents

SETUP GUIDE INSPIRONPage INSPIRON SETUP GUIDEJune 2010 P/N 7RR4T Rev. A01 Notes, Cautions, and WarningsSolving Problems ContentsSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron LaptopContents Finding More Information and Resources Specifications AppendixUsing Support Tools Getting HelpSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerINSPIRON Connect the AC Adapter Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopConnect the Network Cable Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopTo use a wired network connection, connect the network cable Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power ButtonMicrosoft Windows Set Up the Operating SystemUbuntu Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media RecommendedYou will require the following to create the system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup 4. Click Create Recovery MediaSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless OptionalWireless enabled Wireless disabled Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows Setting Up a Wireless Connection3. Click Start → Control Panel Windows Vista2. Click Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionThe Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopWindows Vista Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop2. Click Start → Control Panel The Connect to the Internet window appearsUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Right View FeaturesINSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features4 VGA connector - Connects to a monitor or projector Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features1 Power status light - Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate the power status Using Your Inspiron LaptopBattery Status Light Status Lights and IndicatorsIndicator light status Battery charge levellight Power statusIndicator light status Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features1 Power button - Turns the computer on or off when pressed Using Your Inspiron LaptopTouch Pad Gestures ScrollUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom One finger zoom - Allows you to zoom in or outUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys System Setup BIOS UtilityWindows Mobility Center 2. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia KeyUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Mute the sound Decrease the volume level Increase the volume levelPlay the previous track or chapter Play or pause Play the next track or chapterUsing the Optical Drive CAUTION Do not move the computer while playing or recording a discUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 1 disc 2 spindle 3 optical drive tray 4 eject button Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Display FeaturesWindows 7 Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation Windows Vista Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocsUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery1 battery lock latch 2 battery 3 battery release latch Using Your Inspiron LaptopProductivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Windows 7 Start → All Programs→ Dell Help DocumentationUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online BackupAdd a Category Dell DockAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconPossible Problem Solving ProblemsBeep Codes Beep CodeWireless Connections Network ProblemsWired Connections Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Power ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Solving Problems2. Click Applications Lockups and Software Problems4. Click End Task Solving ProblemsIf you have other software problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appearsSolving Problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsAssistance from Dell Technical About Your System SystemMy Dell Downloads Using Support ToolsSystem Messages 1. Go to downloadstore.dell.com/mediaof them Using Support ToolsHardware Troubleshooter 1. Click Start → Help and SupportUsing Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsNOTE The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer Using Support ToolsIf PSA is not invoked If PSA is invokedUsing Support Tools a. The PSA will start running the tests1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities DiscUsing Support Tools NOTE The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Using Support Tools5. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed Option Restoring Your Operating SystemOperating System disc INSPIRONSystem Restore Starting System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup3. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Restoring Your Operating SystemDell DataSafe Local Backup Basic 5. Select Repair Your ComputerRestoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional 2. Click Upgrade NowRestoring Your Operating System Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery MediaPerforming Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreThe System Recovery Options window appears 3. Select Repair Your ComputerThe Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears 6. Click Dell Factory Image Restore7. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Restoring Your Operating System4. Fill out the “Diagnostic Checklist” on page Getting HelpINSPIRON on page 65 for a more extensive list of Dell Support onlineTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnectGetting Help Dell Support websites Online ServicesDell Support e-mail addresses Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addressesAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationGetting Help Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditLocating Your Service Tag Before You CallGetting Help Getting Help Diagnostic ChecklistGetting Help Contacting DellGetting Help Finding More Information and Resources the Service Manual atIf you need to support.dell.comthe Dell Support Center. To launch the Dell Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to support.dell.comProcessor SpecificationsComputer Model System ChipsetConnectors MemoryMemory Card Reader Communications SpecificationsCamera VideoDisplay Audiothe Dell Technology DisplayKeyboard BatteryTouch Pad SpecificationsAC Adapter PhysicalA continuous Specifications Computer EnvironmentComputer Environment 0.66 GRMSAppendix Macrovision Product NoticeINSPIRON Importer Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard Only for MexicoAppendix RegulatoryINSPIRON IndexIndex program compatibility wizard 45 Windows, reinstalling warranty returns 67 WindowsIndex support email addresses 65 support sitesPage Page Printed in the U.S.A 07RR4TA01