Users Guide

74 Operating System disc
Restoring your computer using system reinstall media
To restore your computer using the system reinstall media:
1. Turn o your computer.
2. Insert the system recovery disc into the optical drive or connect the
USBkey and turn on the computer.
3. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately to access the
boot menu.
NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears,
continue to wait until your computer loads the operating system;
then, restart your computer and try again
4. Highlight the media you are using to restore, and press <Enter>.
5. If prompted, quickly press any key to boot from the boot device.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the recovery process.