Restoring Your Operating System, Option Use | Dell P11S002, HYD06

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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 P11S002, HYD06, M301Z setup guide Restoring Your Operating System, Option Use

Contents

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE March 2010 P/N HYD06 Rev. A00 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 the Operating System Set Up Microsoft WindowsSet Up Ubuntu Create System Recovery Media Recommended Follow the instructions on the screen Install the SIM Card Optional SIM card slot Battery bay Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the External Optical Drive Optional Set Up the TV Tuner Optional Connect to the Internet OptionalClick Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center Setting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionClick Start → Connect To 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 LightBattery 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 System Setup Bios Utility Multimedia Control KeysWindows Mobility Center Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key Using Your Inspiron Laptop Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery release latch Software Features FastAccess Facial RecognitionProductivity and Communication Dell DataSafe Online Backup Entertainment and Multimedia Dell Dock Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Remove a Category or Icon Solving Problems Beep Code Possible ProblemBeep Codes Network Problems Power ProblemsWireless Connections Wired Connections If the problem persists, contact Dell see Contacting Dell on Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding Click ApplicationsClick End Task To run the Program Compatibility Wizard Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterAbout Your System System Tab at support.dell.com My Dell Downloads System Messages Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable Them Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start → Help and Support 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 System Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell DataSafe Local Backup Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional Click 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 Online Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Automated Order-Status Service Product Information Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Getting Help Locating Your Service Tag Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Finding More Information and Resources If you need to See If you need to Dell Support Center. To launch the Dell Specifications Computer Model System ChipsetProcessor Memory Communications Media Card ReaderAudio Connectors VideoDisplay Camera Battery USB AC Adapter Touch PadPhysical Computer Environment Storage To 95% Appendix Macrovision Product Notice Importer Index Index Wireless network connection Page 0HYD06A00