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Dell E4200, PP15S, H683D specifications Using Dell Factory Image Restore

Models: E4200 PP15S H683D

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Using Dell Factory Image Restore

Using Dell Factory Image Restore

NOTICE: Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data (for example, documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, and music files) on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before using Dell Factory Image Restore.

NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on certain computers.

1Turn on the computer.

2When the Dell logo appears, press <F8> several times to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options window.

3Select Repair Your Computer.

The System Recovery Options window appears.

4Select a keyboard layout and click Next.

5To access the recovery options, log on as a local user.

6To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK.

7Click Dell Factory Image Restore.

NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore.

8On the Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen, click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears.

NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel.

9Click the checkbox to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the factory condition, then click Next.

The restore process begins and may take 5 or more minutes to complete. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition.

10Click Finish to restart the computer.

Reinstalling Software

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Dell E4200, PP15S, H683D specifications Using Dell Factory Image Restore

Contents

Dell Latitude E4200 Setup and Quick Reference Guide w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mModel PP15S Notes, Notices, and Cautions JulyP/N H683D Setting Up Your Computer Contents4 Troubleshooting Tips Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditContents Problems With Your OrderContents Front View About Your Computerpower light/battery light Back ViewBattery Removal wireless switch icon Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator icon Wireless Switch and Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorQuick Setup Setting Up Your Computer4 Connect IEEE 1394 devices, such as a DVD player Setting Up Your Computer2 Connect the network cable 3 Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboardlaptop with wired connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetMicrosoft Windows Vista Operating System Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP To copy data from the old computer 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer Setting Up Your Computer Specifications Memory Ports and ConnectorsSpecifications Secure Digital SD Memory Card Readerconnected to the E-Dock connector. See the eSATA connector. The other USB connectorwith PowerShare can be used to charge a USB device when the computer is turned onAudio continued Keyboard Operating Battery continuedSpecifications Computer offAC Adapter continued 0.66 GRMS Tips Troubleshooting TipsUsing the Hardware Troubleshooter Power ProblemsMemory Problems Lockups and Software Problems I F Y O U E X P E R I E N C E O T H E R M E M O R Y P R O B L E M SEN D T H E P R O G R A M Dell Technical Update Service Dell Support Utility Dell Diagnostics3 Shut down and restart the computer Identifying Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Drivers and Utilities DriversReturning to a Previous Device Driver Version Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System Media The Drivers and Utilities media is a CD or Finding InformationThe Dell Latitude ON Reader Help file is available on your hard drive How to troubleshoot and solve problemsThe Dell Technology Guide is available at The Dell Latitude ON User’s Guide may have shipped with your computerProvides your operating system product Administrators Guide is available atThe Dell Systems Management Technology iAMT, including overviewFinding Information Obtaining Assistance Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer Service Online ServicesDellConnect Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code Diagnostics Checklist Name Date Address Phone numberService Tag bar code on the back or bottom of the computer Express Service CodeContacting Dell Getting Help Index Page