Dell P04S series, G374R setup guide Starting System Restore

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Restoring Your Operating System

System Restore

The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Any changes that System Restore makes to your computer are completely reversible.

CAUTION: Make regular backups of your data files. System Restore does not monitor your data files or recover them.

NOTE: The procedures in this document are applicable for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.

Starting System Restore

1.Click Start .

2.In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press <Enter>.

NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action.

3.Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen.

In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may undo the last system restore.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE May 2009 P/N G374R Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Vista Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Press Enter to apply the change Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Connect ToClick Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionConnect to the Internet window appears Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features Battery Indicator light statusBattery charge level AC AdapterUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery Battery bay Battery release latch Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing Your Energy Settings Customizing the DesktopBacking Up Your Data Transferring Information to a New ComputerIf the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Solving Problems Beep CodesFour beeps RAM read/write failure Three beeps Possible motherboard failure Chipset errorTwo beeps No RAM detected Five beeps Real Time Clock failureWireless Connections Network ProblemsWired Connections Power Problems Solving Problems If you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click Applications If a program stops respondingClick End Task If you have other software problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterSystem Messages For assistance Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsClick Start → Help and Support Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Restoring Your Operating System Before You Begin Operating System ReinstallationDell Operating System disc Dell Drivers and Utilities disc Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows VistaInsert the Operating System disc Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectDell Support websites Online ServicesDell Support e-mail addresses Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comIf you need to See Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard driveFinding More Information and Resources Drivers and Utilities discIf you need to SeeSystem Model SpecificationsProcessor Memory Computer InformationVideo ExpressCardCommunications DiscretePorts and Connectors AudioKeyboard DimensionsDisplay Viewing AnglesCamera BatteryResolution Touch PadAC Adapter Temperature rangeDimensions 65 W See the Dell TechnologyComputer Environment Weight with 4-cell batteryPhysical 90 WAltitude maximum Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeIndex Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page 0G374RA00