DELL 1370 User Manual

WARNING: 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 

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 

Repair Your Computer.

The 

System Recovery Options window 

appears.