Dell 9300 owner manual Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore

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•Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.

•If you received an Operating System CD with your computer, you can use it to restore your operating system. However, using the Operating System CD also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use the CD only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.

Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore

The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow 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. See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on using System Restore. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 12.

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

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

Creating a Restore Point

1Click the Start button and click Help and Support.

2Click the task for System Restore.

3Follow the instructions on the screen.

Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State

If problems occur after you install a device driver, use Device Driver Rollback (see page 75) to resolve the problem. If that is unsuccessful, then use System Restore.

NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete.

1Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore.

2Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click Next.

3Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer.

The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you to see and select restore points. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in boldface type.

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Contents Dell Inspiron W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Enabling the Display Settings for a TVMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Contents Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital AudioConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Contents Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreIf only part of the display is readable Adding and Replacing Parts Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology105 106126 127What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Tips on using Microsoft WindowsHow to play CDs and DVDs How to use standby mode and hibernate modeService Tag and Microsoft Windows License Order status, warranty, and repair information UpdatesWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not beClick the arrow icon Click the topic that describes your problemFollow the instructions on the screen Tour of Your Computer Front ViewKeyboard Touch pad Buttons SpeakersV I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Tour of Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Air vent Optical drive Security cable slot USB connectorsEject button Secure Digital I/O slot Air vent PC Card slot Right Side ViewHard drive Air vent USB connectors Video TV-out connector Back ViewD E O C O N N E C T O R Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Subwoofer Battery charge gauge Optical-drive locking screw BatteryBottom View Hard drive Air vent Memory module coverSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerPrinter Cable Setting Up a PrinterNext window, click the appropriate option Connecting a USB Printer Power Protection DevicesUSB connector on computer Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power SuppliesLine Conditioners Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charging the Battery Removing a BatteryLow-Battery Warning Charge GaugeInstalling a Battery Storing a BatteryUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDsHow to Copy a CD or DVD Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful TipsUsing MediaDirect Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Connector Adapter cableConnector Video TV-out TV/digital audioVideo and Standard Audio Video cableVideo and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Changing Your Audio SettingsClick DVD Click the Settings tab and click Advanced Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Numeric keypadKey Combinations Speaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch PadUsing PC Cards Installing a PC CardPC Card Types PC Card BlanksRemoving a PC Card or Blank Using PC Cards Using PC Cards Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkSetting Up a Home and Office Network Network Setup Wizard Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkDetermining Your Network Type On the welcome screen, click NextConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsOption Function Drive Problems Tab FunctionDVD drive problems Problems writing to a DVD+RW driveIf you cannot eject the DVD or DVD+RW drive tray Hard drive problemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsExternal keyboard problems Unexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsShut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again Computer does not start up Computer stops respondingProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedlyOther software problems Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Network ProblemsPC Card Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems No sound from integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readableWhat Is a Driver? Reinstalling DriversDrivers Identifying DriversRestoring Your Operating System Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackClick the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec To use PC Restore Using the Operating System CD Before You BeginResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Battery-bay latch release Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Screws Hard driveMemory Notch Adding and Replacing Parts Memory module Securing clipsAdding and Replacing Parts Modem Modem cable Mini PCI CardScrew Modem Mini PCI card Antenna cablesTabs Antenna cables Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover Keyboard Hinge coverCoin-Cell Battery Release latch Coin-cell battery Battery cable connector DisplayAntenna cables Display cable connector Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Optical DriveSlide the drive out of the bay Optical drive Notch Optical-drive security screwCover Card Cable Specifications Appendix100 Video 101Control buttons 102 Reduced under certain power-intensive Conditions. See Power Problems onInformation on battery life 103104 Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreensOverview 105System Setup Screen Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options 106Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Performing a One-Time BootDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 107Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Contacting Dell108 109 Mail Australia autechsupport@dell.comInternational Access Code Country Code City Code 110111 112 113 General Support 01-899-753-0777International Access Code Country Code 114115 City Code Technical Support Customer Care Fax Switchboard 116Ireland Sales Sales dial within U.K. only117 118 119 General Support 001-800-882-1519120 General Support 001-800-220-1006General Support 001-800-507-0962 General Support 0800-50-669Fax 02 5441 Tech Fax Switchboard Sales Appendix 121Fax 21 424 01 Corporate Sales Toll-free 1 800 394International Access Code Mail dellzasupport@dell.com 122Gold Queue Sales Penang, MalaysiaPowerConnect, and PowerVault Customer Care 123124 125 FCC Notices U.S. Only Class a Class BFCC Identification Information Macrovision Product Notice127 Appendix 129 IndexIndex See display See hard drive130 131 132
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