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Undoing the Last System Restore

NOTICE: Before you undo the last system restore, save and close all 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.

2Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.

Enabling System Restore

If you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. To see if System Restore is enabled:

1Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

2Click Performance and Maintenance.

3Click System.

4Click the System Restore tab.

5Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked.

Using Dell PC Restore

NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before using PC Restore. Use PC Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.

NOTE: Dell PC Restore is not available in all countries or on all computers.

Use Dell PC Restore by Symantec only as the last method to restore your operating system.

PC Restore restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Any programs or files added since you received your computer—including data files—are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore.

To use PC Restore:

1Turn on the computer.

During the boot process, a blue bar with www.dell.com appears at the top of the screen.

2Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press <Ctrl><F11>.

If you do not press <Ctrl><F11> in time, let the computer finish starting, and then restart the computer again.

NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in the following step.

3On the next screen that appears, click Restore.

4On the next screen, click Confirm.

The restore process takes approximately 6–10 minutes to complete.

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Contents Diagnostic lights Hard-drive activity light Microphone connectorUSB 2.0 connectors 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 Microsoft Windows operating system Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Addressing Memory With 4-GB ConfigurationsRecommended Drive Cable Connections 100111 107112 116Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationAppropriate for your configuration Enter your Service Tag or product modelHow to use Windows XP How to work with programs and filesSetting Up and Using Your Computer Location of Service TagFront View of the Computer Cover latch releaseDiagnostic lights Headphone connectorPower button Power lightPower connector Voltage selection switchBack panel connectors Back View of the ComputerBack Panel Connectors Connecting a Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Center/subwooferUSB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeHow to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsCopying CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful TipsXD-Picture Card Using a Media Card Reader OptionalSmartMedia SMC SecureDigital Card SDConnecting Two Monitors Connecting Two Monitors With VGA ConnectorsFollow the procedures in Before You Begin on VGA blue connector Connecting a TVChanging the Display Settings Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Network cable Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPower Management Network Setup WizardStandby Mode Power Options Properties Hibernate ModeEnabling Cool ’n’ Quiet Technology Place the power options iconAdvanced Tab Hibernate TabRAID Level 1 Configuration About RAID ConfigurationsUsing the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAIDRebuilding a RAID Configuration Using Nvidia MediaShieldSetting Up and Using Your Computer Troubleshooting Tips Battery ProblemsSolving Problems CD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive From the Power Schemes tab, select Always OnError Messages Keyboard Problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops respondingOther software problems Program crashes repeatedlySolid blue screen appears Media Card Reader Problems Mouse Problems Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsVideo and Monitor Problems No sound from headphonesIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Diagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionTroubleshooting Tools Have identified a faulty module or Remove the card, reinstall it see PCIReinstalled all modules without error If available, install properly workingLight Pattern Problem Description Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Tab FunctionReinstalling Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackWindows XP Click the Start button and click Control Panel Restoring Your Operating System Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC RestoreEnsure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked Click SystemTroubleshooting Tools Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDTroubleshooting Tools Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Bottom hinge tabs Removing and Installing Parts Removing the Computer CoverCover latch release Computer cover Inside View of Your Computer System board Hard drive Removing and Installing PartsFront-panel connector Serial ATA drive connectorsSystem Board Components PW12VA1Battery socket BT1 Memory Installation GuidelinesStandby power indicator MemoryAddressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Channel a matched pair of memoryDIMM2 white securing clips DIMM4 black securing clips Memory connector farthest Securing clips Installing MemoryCrossbar Removing and Installing Parts From processor DIMM1Removing Memory PCI Cards CardsRelease tab Bracket caught outside of slot Card retention door Alignment guide Alignment barRemoving and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts PCI Express Cards PCI Express x16 card Securing tab Bracket caught outside of slot Card retention door Removing and Installing Parts Removing and Installing Parts Removing the Drive Panel Drive PanelSide hinges Sliding plate leverRemoving the Drive-Panel Insert Drive-panel insert Removing and Installing PartsReplacing the Drive-Panel Insert Drive panel Drive-panel insert tabReplacing the Drive Panel Align the drive panel tabs with the side hingesDrive panel tabs Side hinges Drives Recommended Drive Cable ConnectionsCD/DVD drive FlexBay for optional floppy Drive Interface Connectors Connecting Drive CablesConnecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Power Connector Power cableRemoving a Hard Drive Hard DrivesTabs Installing a Hard DriveHard-drive bracket Hard drive DriveSerial ATA data cable Release tabs Second hard drive in lower bay Adding a Second Hard DriveRemoving a Floppy Drive Floppy DriveDrive latch release Sliding plate Installing a Floppy Drive Power cable Media Card Reader Removing a Media Card ReaderNot present on all computers Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Installing a Media Card Reader Removing and Installing Parts CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive100 Drive release latch Sliding plate 101CD/DVD drive Installing a CD/DVD Drive103 Battery Replacing the BatteryBattery release lever Replacing the Computer Cover 105Computer cover Back of computer 106 107 SpecificationsAudio 108Expansion Bus DrivesConnectors 109Controls and Lights 110 PowerWattage rating PhysicalEntering System Setup System SetupOverview 111112 System Setup Options113 Regardless of the No Boot setting114 Performance115 TimeStrip or surge protector Boot Sequence Setup & Boot MenuQuickboot feature 117 Changing Boot Sequence for the Current BootClearing Forgotten Passwords Cleaning Your Computer Clearing Cmos SettingsComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor 119Mouse Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFloppy Drive CDs and DVDsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class BDell Dimension E521 Contacting Dell122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 Should be called from within Singapore orMalaysia only 140 141 142 143 144 Glossary 145146 147 148 149 NIC See network adapter 150151 152 153 154 Index 155156 157 Problems diagnostic lights, 49 drives158 USB
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