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Restoring Your Operating System
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.
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 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.
Turn on the computer. When the Dell logo
1.
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, shut down your computer
and try again.
Select
2.
Repair Your Computer
.
The
3.
System Recovery Options
window
appears.
Summary of Contents for Inspiron 1546
Page 1: ...SETUP GUIDE INSPIRON ...
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Page 3: ...SETUP GUIDE Regulatory Model P02F Regulatory Type P02F001 INSPIRON ...
Page 10: ...8 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button ...
Page 12: ...10 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless Optional ...
Page 20: ...18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 1 2 3 4 5 ...
Page 22: ...20 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features 1 2 3 4 5 ...
Page 25: ...23 Using Your Inspiron Laptop ...
Page 26: ...24 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features 2 3 1 ...
Page 33: ...31 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 3 4 2 1 disc 2 spindle 3 optical drive tray 4 eject button ...
Page 37: ...35 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 2 3 1 1 battery 2 battery bay 3 battery release latch ...
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