Dell XPS 15 (L502X, Early 2011) - Manual (Page 83)

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Restoring Your Operating System
To restore the operating system and Dell
factory‑installed software on your computer
using the system recovery media:
1. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key
and restart the computer.
2. When the DELL logo appears, press
immediately.
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.
3. Select the appropriate boot device from
the list and press .
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Dell Factory Image
Restore
CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image
Restore to restore your operating
system 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.
NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore
is not available on your computer, use
Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see “Dell
DataSafe Local Backup” on page 78) to
restore your operating system.
Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the
last method to restore your operating system.