Dell 4300 manual Using System Restore

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You can also use the Windows 2000 Hardware Troubleshooter. To use the troubleshooter, click the Start button and click Help. Click Troubleshooting and Maintenance on the Contents tab, click Windows 2000 troubleshooters, and then click Hardware. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and then click Next.

Using System Restore

Windows XP and Windows Me provide a System Restore feature that allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state if changes to the computer’s hardware or software (including new hardware or program installations), or other system settings, have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. You can also undo the last System Restore.

System Restore automatically creates system checkpoints. You can also manually create your own checkpoints by creating Restore Points. To limit the amount of hard disk space used, older restore points will be automatically purged.

If your computer experiences an operating system problem, you can use System Restore from Safe Mode or Normal Mode to return your computer to an earlier operating state.

System Restore does not cause you to lose personal files stored in the My Documents folder, data files, or e-mail messages after restoring the computer to an earlier time. If you restore the computer to a point before you installed a program, the program’s data files won’t be lost, but you will have to reinstall the actual program again.

NOTICE: It is important to make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor changes to or recover your data files. If the original data on the hard disk is accidentally erased or overwritten, or becomes inaccessible because of a hard disk malfunction, you will need your backup files to recover the lost or damaged data.

Solving Problems

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Solutions GuideAbbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and CautionsContents Program error causes the system to lock up Microsoft Windows Error MessagesIf you have a problem with your Internet connection Resolving Other Technical Problems ContentsRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore100 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 114115 116141 Three-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only 137142 1442H930bk1.book Page 8 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 502 PM When Using Your Computer Safety InstructionsErgonomic Computing Habits 2H930bk1.book Page 11 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 502 PM Monitor screen at or below eye level When Working Inside Your ComputerProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 2H930bk1.book Page 14 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 502 PM Setting Up Screws Parallel connector On computer Connecting a PrinterParallel printer Clips Cable Notches Setting Up Parallel PrinterUSB printer cable USB PrinterTransferring Information to a New Computer Windows XP Only Installing the Printer DriverClick checklist for creating a network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Windows XP OnlyWindows XP Turning Off the ComputerWindows Me and Windows Solving Problems Solving Problems Finding SolutionsSee Windows Millennium Edition Me and Windows Accessing Help FilesStart-Up Error Messages Power ProblemsIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsSunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality If the screen is difficult to readClick Appearance and Themes Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you cannot print to a parallel port printer Printer ProblemsIf you cannot print to a USB printer Scanner Problems Modem Problems Double-clickPhone and Modems Windows MeMouse Problems Drive Problems Keyboard ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy disk Back of floppy disk Write-protected Not write- protected If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CDIf the CD-RW drive stops writing If you cannot play a DVD movieIf you have a hard drive problem Network ProblemsUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start Microsoft Windows Error Messages Program crashes General Program ProblemsProgram stops responding Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove ProgramsSolid blue screen appears Program error causes the system to lock upProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system If you have a problem with your Internet connection Internet Connection ProblemsModems Properties window, click Dialing Properties Close the Modems Properties window Close the Control PanelResolving Other Technical Problems Mail ProblemsAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Reinstalling DriversClick Properties Using the Windows XP Device Driver RollbackResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemClick the Device Manager tab Windows MeWindows Using System Restore Windows Me Windows XPUsing the XP System Restore Wizard Creating a Restore PointManually Creating the Restore Points Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows XP 2H930bk1.book Page 54 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 502 PM Click Next in the Welcome to Windows Me window Reinstalling Windows MeClick I accept the Agreement, and then click Next Reinstalling Windows Computer automatically restarts Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer CD volume control dialJack Line-in jack Dell Confidential Preliminary 11/20/01Reattaching the Front Door Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge ArmsFront-door clips Hinge arms Front door Adding Parts Front-panel insert Use fingers to pull here Reattaching the Hinge ArmsT . d e l l . c o m Opening the Computer Cover Arrow Release button Back of computer Adding Parts Looking Inside Your Computer System Board Adding Cards Insert the card into the connector Bracket within slot Back of computer Not fully seated Fully seatedRemoving Cards 2H930bk1.book Page 73 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 502 PM Adding Memory 2H930bk1.book Page 75 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 502 PM Replacing the AGP Card AGP card Card clip lever AGP card clip Slot connectorAdding a Second Hard Drive 2H930bk1.book Page 78 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 502 PM First hard drive in lower bay Hard drive cage Rail tabsFirst hard-drive cable primary boot drive Power cableInch Devices Adding Other DrivesRemove front panel insert through here Rail tabs Drive Drive bay Power cable Drive cable2H930bk1.book Page 84 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 502 PM Drive-bay cover panel Front panel insert Securing tabs2H930bk1.book Page 86 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 502 PM Closing the Computer Cover 2H930bk1.book Page 88 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 502 PM P e n d i Microprocessor SpecificationsSystem Information Expansion BusMemory Ports and ConnectorsDrives Audio3 PowerVideo Controls and LightsEnvironmental PhysicalStandard Settings Viewing Settings Clearing Forgotten PasswordsSystem Setup Program Screens 2H930bk1.book Page 96 Tuesday, November 20, 2001 502 PM Battery Battery socket Battery Replacing the BatteryDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Contact Numbers and Addresses Contacting DellAntigua and Barbuda Argentina Buenos AiresWebsite support.euro.dell.com Austria ViennaBarbados Belgium BrusselsCayman Islands Canada North York, OntarioChile Santiago China XiamenDenmark Horsholm Czech Republic PragueDominican Republic El SalvadorWebsite support.euro.dell.com Corporate Home and Small BusinessWebsite support.euro.dell.com Germany Langen GuatemalaIndia Hong KongIreland Cherrywood Italy Milan Home and Small BusinessJapan Kawasaki JamaicaWebsite support.jp.dell.com Korea Seoul 106 AppendixLuxembourg Latin AmericaMacau Malaysia PenangNetherlands Antilles MexicoNetherlands Amsterdam New ZealandPanama Norway LysakerPeru Poland WarsawSouth Africa Johannesburg Singapore Singapore09/091 Southeast Asian and PacificSwitzerland Geneva Sweden Upplands VasbyTaiwan ThailandBracknell Trinidad/Tobago112 Appendix US Virgin Islands A. Austin, TexasVenezuela Appendix 113114 Appendix Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditAppendix 115 Regulatory Information116 Appendix FCC Notices U.S. OnlyAppendix 117 Class a Class BNOM Information Mexico Only Battery Disposal118 Appendix Información para NOM únicamente para México Limited Warranties and Return PolicyAppendix 119 120 Appendix One-Year Limited Warranty U.S. OnlyAppendix 121 122 Appendix Two-Year Limited Warranty U.S. OnlyAppendix 123 Limited Warranty Coverage During Year One124 Appendix Limited Warranty Coverage During Year TwoAppendix 125 General Provisions126 Appendix Three-Year Limited Warranty U.S. OnlyAppendix 127 Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two and Three128 Appendix Appendix 129 Four-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only130 Appendix Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two, Three, and FourAppendix 131 132 Appendix One-Year Limited Warranty Canada OnlyAppendix 133 134 Appendix Two-Year Limited Warranty Canada OnlyAppendix 135 Coverage During Year One136 Appendix Coverage During Year TwoAppendix 137 Three-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only138 Appendix Appendix 139 Coverage During Years Two and Three140 Appendix Appendix 141 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada OnlyExclusions GuaranteeMaking a Claim 142 AppendixAppendix 143 Limitation and Statutory Rights144 Appendix Index 145 D exIndex Index 147 148 Dell Information Development Localization Supplier
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4300 specifications

The Dell 4300 Series, renowned for its reliability and versatility, stands out as a solid choice for both personal and professional users. This series has garnered attention for its combination of performance, design, and advanced features, making it a well-rounded option in the world of desktop computing.

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