Restoring Your Operating System, Option Use | Dell 09N1F7A01, N5010

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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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Dell 09N1F7A01, N5010, P10F002, P10F001, M5010 setup guide Restoring Your Operating System, Option Use

Contents

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE March 2010 P/N 9N1F7 Rev. A01 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 Ubuntu Set Up the Operating SystemSet Up Microsoft Windows Create System Recovery Media Recommended Follow the instructions on the screen Install the SIM Card Optional SIM card SIM card slot Battery bay Enable or Disable Wireless Optional To enable wireless To disable wireless Set Up Wireless Display Optional Connect to the Internet Optional Click Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Control Panel Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features Front View Features Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light status Computer states Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Zoom Windows Mobility Center System Setup Bios UtilityMultimedia Control Keys Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key 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 Start → Programs → FastAccess Software FeaturesFastAccess Facial Recognition Productivity and Communication Dell DataSafe Online Backup Entertainment and Multimedia Add an Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Remove a Category or Icon Beep Codes Solving ProblemsBeep Code Possible Problem Wired Connections Network ProblemsWireless Connections Power Problems If a program stops responding Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click Applications To run the Program Compatability Wizard If you have other software problems About Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Tab at support.dell.com My Dell Downloads System Messages Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable Them Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is invoked If PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Option Use Undoing the Last System Restore System RestoreStarting System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell DataSafe Local Backup Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Select Repair Your Computer Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup ProfessionalClick Upgrade Now System Recovery Media Dell Factory Image Restore Starting Dell Factory Image Restore Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Getting Help Technical Support Customer Service DellConnect Dell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites 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 Getting Help Finding More Information and Resources If you need to See Support Center, click If you need toDell Support Center. To launch the Dell System Chipset SpecificationsComputer Model Processor Connectors Memory Video Media Card ReaderCommunications Keyboard AudioCamera Touch Pad Battery Display AC Adapter Physical Computer Environment Storage To 95% Appendix Macrovision Product Notice Importer Index Index Index Page Page 09N1F7A01