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Dell P11S002, HYD06 Restoring Your Operating System, Option, Operating System disc, Inspiron

Models: M301Z HYD06 P11S002

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INSPIRON

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 P11S002, HYD06, M301Z setup guide Restoring Your Operating System, Option, Operating System disc, Inspiron

Contents

INSPIRON SETUP GUIDEPage SETUP GUIDE INSPIRONRegulatory model P11S series Regulatory type P11S001 P11S002 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings March 2010 P/N HYD06 Rev. A00Contents Solving ProblemsSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron LaptopFinding More Information and Resources Specifications Appendix ContentsUsing Support Tools Getting HelpSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerINSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC AdapterConnect the Network Cable Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopTo use a wired network connection, connect the network cable Press the Power Button Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSet Up the Operating System Set Up Microsoft WindowsSet Up Ubuntu Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopCreate System Recovery Media Recommended Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopYou 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 Install the SIM Card Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 1 SIM card slot 2 SIM card 3 battery bayEnable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To enable or disable wirelessConnect the External Optical Drive Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSet Up the TV Tuner Optional Connect to the Internet Optional1. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopSetting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionWindows Vista 3. Click Start → Connect ToSetting Up Your Internet Connection Windows3. Click Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop2. Click Start → Control Panel The Connect to the Internet window appearsSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows VistaSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right View FeaturesINSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 1 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the batteryBack View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopFront View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopStatus Lights and Indicators Battery Status LightIndicator light status Battery charge levelPower Button Light/Power Indicator Light Indicator light statusUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Computer statesComputer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button and light - Turns the computer on or off when pressed. The light on the button indicates the power statesTouch Pad Gestures ScrollFlick Using Your Inspiron LaptopZoom RotateUsing Your Inspiron Laptop System Setup BIOS Utility Multimedia Control KeysWindows Mobility Center 2. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia KeyMute the sound Decrease the volume level Increase the volume level Using Your Inspiron LaptopPlay the previous track or chapter Play or pause Play the next track or chapterDisplay Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopThe display panel holds a camera and a microphone Using Your Inspiron Laptop 2 Camera activity indicator - Indicates if the camera is on or offRemoving and Replacing the Battery Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop 1 battery release latch 2 batterySoftware Features FastAccess Facial RecognitionProductivity and Communication Using Your Inspiron LaptopDell DataSafe Online Backup Entertainment and MultimediaUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconSolving Problems Possible ProblemBeep Codes Beep CodeNetwork Problems Power ProblemsWireless Connections Wired ConnectionsSolving Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Solving ProblemsLockups and Software Problems If a program stops responding2. Click Applications 4. Click End TaskSolving Problems Windows VistaWindows Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterAbout Your System System tab at support.dell.comUsing Support Tools My Dell DownloadsSystem Messages 1. Go to downloadstore.dell.com/mediaKeyboard failure - Keyboard failure or loose cable Using Support ToolsUsing Support Tools of themDell Diagnostics Hardware Troubleshooter1. Click Start → Help and Support Using Support ToolsStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is invokedUsing Support Tools If PSA is not invoked Using Support ToolsThe following message is displayed Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Using Support Tools11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Using Support Tools10. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit Restoring Your Operating System OptionOperating System disc INSPIRONSystem Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemDell DataSafe Local Backup Dell DataSafe Local Backup BasicRestoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional 2. Click Upgrade Now5. Select Repair Your Computer Restoring Your Operating SystemSystem Recovery Media Restoring Your Operating SystemDell Factory Image Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemStarting Dell Factory Image Restore The System Recovery Options window appears3. Select Repair Your Computer The Confirm Data Deletion screen appearsGetting Help INSPIRONTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnectGetting Help Online Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addressesAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationGetting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Getting HelpGetting Help 5. Pack the equipment to be returned in the original or equivalent packing materialsLocating Your Service Tag Before You CallGetting Help Diagnostic Checklist Getting HelpContacting Dell Getting Helpthe Service Manual at Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to support.dell.comFinding More Information and Resources the Dell Support Center. To launch the DellIf you need to support.dell.comSpecifications Computer ModelSystem Chipset ProcessorCommunications Media Card ReaderAudio MemoryConnectors SpecificationsVideo DisplayBattery ConnectorsSpecifications 2.0-compliant connectorsAC Adapter Touch PadPhysical SpecificationsComputer Environment SpecificationsComputer Environment 0.66 GRMSAppendix Macrovision Product NoticeINSPIRON Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard Only for Mexico AppendixImporter RegulatoryIndex INSPIRONIndex Index Page 0HYD06A00 Printed in the U.S.A