Dell Factory Image Restore | Dell P07F003, 7RR4T, P07F002, P07F001

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 may not be available in certain countries or on certain computers.

NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see “Dell DataSafe Local Backup” on page 57) to restore your operating system

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

Restoring Your Operating System

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.

Performing Dell Factory Image Restore

1.Turn on the computer.

2.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, restart your computer and try again.

3.Select Repair Your Computer.

The System Recovery Options window appears.

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Dell P07F003, 7RR4T, P07F002, P07F series, P07F001, M5030 setup guide Performing Dell Factory Image Restore

Contents

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE June 2010 P/N 7RR4T Rev. A01 Contents Index Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up the Operating System Microsoft WindowsUbuntu Create System Recovery Media Recommended Follow the instructions on the screen Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Control PanelClick Start → Connect To Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Right View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Battery Status Lights and Indicators Light Indicator light status Computer states Power status Computer Base Features Power button Turns the computer on or off when pressed Scroll Touch Pad Gestures One finger zoom Allows you to zoom in or out Zoom Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key System Setup Bios UtilityMultimedia Control Keys Windows Mobility Center Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive Disc Spindle Optical drive tray Eject button Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery lock latch Battery release latch Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Dell DataSafe Online Backup Remove a Category or Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Add an Icon Solving Problems Beep Code Possible ProblemBeep Codes Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections Power Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click End Task Click Applications If you have other software problems About Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Assistance from Dell Technical System Messages My Dell Downloads Them Click Start → Help and Support Hardware Troubleshooter Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics If PSA is invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Option Use Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Select Repair Your Computer Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Click Upgrade Now Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional System Recovery Media Performing Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Restoring Your Operating System Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support Customer Service Online Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Product Information Automated Order-Status Service Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Locating Your Service Tag Diagnostic Checklist For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting Dell Getting Help If you need to See Finding More Information and Resources Dell Support Center. To launch the Dell If you need to Processor Specifications Connectors MemoryMemory Card Reader Communications CameraVideo Display Audio Battery KeyboardTouch Pad Physical AC Adapter Storage To 95% Computer Environment Macrovision Product Notice Appendix Importer Index Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page Page 07RR4TA01