Dell Studio One 1909 Setup Manual page 39

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 Factory Image Restore.
Dell Factory Image Restore
1. Turn on the computer. When the Dell logo
appears, press <F8> several times to access
the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window.
NOTE: If the operating system logo appears,
wait until you see the Microsoft
desktop; then, shut down your computer and
try again.
Select
2. Repair Your Computer.
3. The System Recovery Options window
appears.
4. Select a keyboard layout and click
5. To access the recovery options, log on as a
local user. To access the command prompt,
type administrator in the User name
field, then click OK.
Click
6.
Factory Image Restore welcome screen
appears.
NOTE: Depending upon your configuration,
you may need to select Dell Factory Tools,
then Dell Factory Image Restore.
Click
7.
screen appears.
CAUTION: If you do not want to proceed
with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel.
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8. Select the check box 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
five or more minutes to complete. A message
Next. appears when the operating system and
System Recovery Options
Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell
Next. The Confirm Data Deletion
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