Dell 150D, 1N016 Undoing the Last System Restore, Select Undo my last restoration and click Next

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HINT: The CD that you need to place in your CD drive is titled Operating System.

6After the computer restarts, click OK.

To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration.

Undoing the Last System Restore

NOTICE: Before undoing the last system restore, save and close all open files and close all 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—> System Tools, and then click System Restore.

2Select Undo my last restoration and click Next.

NOTICE: Save and close all open files and close all open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is complete.

3Click Next.

4The System Restore screen appears, and then the computer automatically restarts.

5After the computer restarts, click OK.

Before reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem, try correcting the problem by performing a Windows XP System Restore (see page 41).

NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your Windows XP operating system. The options can potentially overwrite files installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive.

Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your operating system unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative.

NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, you must disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP.

1Insert the Operating System CD into the CD drive.

Close any program or utility that may start to run after you insert the CD into the drive.

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Contents Dell SmartStep 150D Rev. A00 Setting Up If your computer has speakers, use this section Adding Parts 111 When Using Your Computer 115VErgonomic Computing Habits Safety Instr uctions When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Safety Instr uctions C T I O N Parallel Printer USB Printer Installing the Printer Driver On the welcome screen, click Next Click checklist for creating a network Click Turn offC T I O N Solving Problems See To Access Help in Windows XP If the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read ON- See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers Solving Problems If you cannot print to a parallel port printer If you cannot print to a USB printer Verify That the Modem is Communicating with Windows Check the Mouse Settings If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD If you have a hard drive problem Restart the COMPUTER- Try to log on to the network againCharacters \ / * ? Do not use these characters in filenames Program stops responding Program error causes the system to lock upProgram crashes Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system If you have a problem with your Internet connectionSolid blue screen appears Solving Problems W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Click Properties Using the Windows XP Device Driver RollbackAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System Click Roll Back DriverSolving Problems Creating a Restore Point Click Performance and MaintenanceClick the System Restore tab Using the XP System Restore WizardRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Select Undo my last restoration and click NextSolving Problems Solving Problems C T I O N Power Button CD Activity LightCD Drive Eject Button Floppy Drive Eject ButtonFloppy Drive Light CD Volume Control DialCD Headphone Connector Power Connector Diagnostic LightsMouse Connector Line-In ConnectorLine-Out Connector Microphone ConnectorUSB Connectors Keyboard ConnectorComputer cover Release latch Adding Parts Adding Parts Power supply Release latch Drive power cables Adding Parts Power supply Drive power cables Adding Parts Release latch Padlock ring System Board FAN Microprocessor DIMMA, DimmbAdding Parts Front-panel release tab Retaining hooks Adding Parts Rotate the power supply see Drive bay plate Adding Parts Front of computer Left rail right rail Connect a power cable to the drive Pin 1 cable Filler bracket Adding Parts W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Fully seated Removing Cards Page Securing clips 2 notches Adding Parts Adding Parts C T I O N Cache USB On back panel Maximum shock Operating Appendix Viewing Settings System Setup Program ScreensAppendix Appendix Battery Battery socket Battery Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsContact Numbers and Addresses Page Customer Care From outside Toronto Page W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Page W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Country Code Customer Service Seoul, Korea City Code Corporate Sales Page Or 800 300 412 or South Africa Johannesburg Technical Support 011 709 International Access Code Technical Support Servers Page Have your account number handy or value-added resellers VARs Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 100 Appendix FCC Notices U.S. Only Class a Class B Battery Disposal NOM Information Mexico Only Day Limited Warranty United States Only 106 Appendix One-Year Limited Warranty United States and Canada Only 108 Appendix Appendix 109 Total Satisfaction Return Policy United States Only Index 111 Index Index 113 Index 114