Dell Studio XPS 8100 (Late 2009) - Manual (Page 52)

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Restoring Your Operating System
Dell DataSafe Local Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not
be available in all regions.
Dell DataSafe Local Backup is a backup and
recovery application that can restore your
computer if you lose data due to a virus attack,
accidentally delete critical files or folders, or if
the hard drive crashes.
This application allows you to:
Restore files and folders. •
Restore your hard drive to the operating •
state it was in when you purchased your
computer, without erasing the existing
personal files and data.
To schedule backups:
Double‑click the Dell DataSafe Local icon 1.
on the taskbar.
Choose 2. Full System Backup to create and
schedule automatic backup of all the data in
your computer.
To restore data:
Turn off your computer. 1.
Remove any recently added internal 2.
hardware and disconnect devices such as a
USB drive, printer, and so on.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the display,
keyboard, mouse, and the power cable.
Turn on your computer. 3.
When the Dell logo appears, press <F8> 4.
several times to access the Advanced Boot
Options window.