Dell XPS L502X Support Question

Find answers below for this question about Dell XPS L502X.
Need a Dell XPS L502X manual? We have 2 online manuals for this item!

Dell Overview Questions Manuals Reviews Videos Research

Question posted by dummymo on December 31st, 2013

How Do You Factory Reset Dell Xps L502x After Doing A Factory Reset?

The person who posted this question about this Dell product did not include a detailed explanation. Please use the "Request More Information" button to the right if more details would help you to answer this question.

I Know the Answer!

I have the same question
Request More Information

Current Answers

Answer #1: Posted by DellJesse1 on January 2nd, 2014 7:32 AM

This answer was accepted by the poster of the original question.

DellJesse1

Member since:
April 19th, 2012

Points: 1,551,500

1,100
points

dummymo,

To restore the system to factory conditions you would use the Dell Datasafe Local Backup program. To access the program start the computer and tap the F8 key until you have the advanced options on the screen. From the list choose Datasafe Local Backup and follow the prompts to restore. Below is information to use the program.

DataSafe Local Basic Version

When the system first arrives from Dell, the factory image is already on the system as the Factory.Wim located in the Recovery Partition (usually D:) which will be protected. The customer does not need to run DSL Basic to create a saved image of their system.
Customer can run DSL Basic at any time to create recovery media (DVD only) or recover from the Factory.Wim which will allow them to go "Back to Factory" (Factory Image = OS and applications installed in the factory) or "Back to Factory and Save Data" (OS and applications installed in the factory plus any customer data added to the system hard drive) only. NOTE:
Customers cannot create system backups using DSL Basic.
System Recovery
- The customer can Recover either through the DSL Application or by selecting F8 from the Windows menu option and using DSL to recover the system back to the factory image which boots to the recovery partition (usually D:). If the Recovery Partition is corrupted, or if it is a new hard drive, the recovery will need to be done from the recovery DVD created earlier. The Recovery process allows the customer to save any data on the C: partition. NOTE:
  After Recovery, the customer will go through OOBE again and all selected saved data (not applications) will be saved to a folder on the desktop or a USB device depending upon the customer's choice during the Recovery Process.
- If the customer had run Add/Delete Programs and deleted DSL Basic, they would need to select F8 from the Windows menu option to recover the system from Factory.Wim using the Datasafe Local Option.

Thank You,
Dell-Jesse1
Dell Social Media and Communities
email:[email protected]
Dell Community Forum.
www.en.community.dell.com
Dell Twitter Support
@dellcares
Dell Facebook Support
www.facebook.com/dell
#iwork4dell

Related Dell XPS L502X Manual Pages

Setup Guide - Page 4

patents and other countries; Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited Information in this document is a trademark of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, XPS™, and DellConnect™ are registered trademarks and Core™ is protected by U.S. Trademarks used in the U.S. Blu‑ray Disc™ is subject to ...

Setup Guide - Page 6

... Memory Problems 67 Lockups and Software Problems 68 Using Support Tools 70 Dell Support Center 70 My Dell Downloads 71 Hardware Troubleshooter 72 Dell Diagnostics 72 Restoring Your Operating System 77 System Restore 78 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 79 System Recovery Media 81 Dell Factory Image Restore 82 Getting Help 85 Technical Support and Customer Service...

Setup Guide - Page 9

.... Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer. You should never place your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric.... Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in permanent damage to overheat. Restricting airflow around your Dell XPS laptop. The computer turns ...

Setup Guide - Page 13

...XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer unusable and you will take some time to support.dell... connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements,...

Setup Guide - Page 14

... other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media... data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 12 The system recovery media can use the...

Setup Guide - Page 15

Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 81. 13 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Follow ...

Setup Guide - Page 21

.... Follow the instructions on the desktop. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by region. To enable wireless display: 1. Connect the TV...

Setup Guide - Page 24

... and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 22 Before you can purchase one from dell.com. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, ...Connection NOTE: To set up your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need to connect to your...

Setup Guide - Page 26

Right View Features 1 2 34 56 24 Using Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Dell XPS laptop.

Setup Guide - Page 39

In the Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter. 5. In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane ...OK. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. Click Start . 3. Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 37

Setup Guide - Page 46

...speaker setup, and microphone setup. Keep the optical drive tray closed when you to launch the Dell Audio control panel. Press the eject button on the optical drive tray when you open or ... the side with print or writing is facing upward when placing discs on your computer. Using Your XPS Laptop 6 Audio control-panel control - The optical drive plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray...

Setup Guide - Page 53

... over. 2. Slide the battery release latch to the side. 3. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Using Your XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of fire or explosion. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the ... shipped with the slots on the battery with your computer. This computer should only use batteries from Dell.

Setup Guide - Page 54

For more information, click Start → All Programs → FastAccess. 52 Using Your XPS Laptop Softwar1e Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. This feature 2helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and us3es this to verify your identity to automatically...

Setup Guide - Page 79

... Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall only the operating system on your computer. Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating...

Setup Guide - Page 81

... Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 12) 79 Create backup media of applications you need to install on your computer, it was in when you purchased your ...

Setup Guide - Page 82

... instructions on your computer. 4. Turn off your computer and try again. 5. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added internal hardware...., continue to be restored. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. NOTE...

Setup Guide - Page 84

.... Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press . 4. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen. 82 Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data...

Setup Guide - Page 85

... you purchased the computer. Select Repair Your Computer. Click Next. To access the recovery options, log on . When the DELL logo appears, press several times to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you received your computer and try...

Setup Guide - Page 98

For more information regarding the configuration of your desktop. Computer Model Dell XPS L502X Computer Information System chipset Mobile Intel 6 series express chipset HM67 Processor type Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 96... area of your computer. Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the...

Setup Guide - Page 107

... creating 53 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 7 connect(ing) to the Internet 22 Contacting Dell online 93 Control strip 33 customer service 86 D DataSafe Local Backup 79 DellConnect 86 Dell Diagnostics 72 Dell Factory Image Restore 82 Dell Stage 54 Diagnostic Checklist 92 drivers and downloads 95 DVDs, playing and creating 53 E email addresses...