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Dell 100N owner manual Using System Restore, Click the Performance and Maintenance

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Using System Restore

Using System Restore

The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides 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.

To resolve 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 an operating state that existed before you installed a program, the program’s data files are not lost, but you must 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 if it becomes inaccessible because of a hard disk malfunction, use your backup files to recover the lost or damaged data.

System Restore is enabled on your new computer. However, if you reinstall Windows XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is automatically disabled. Before you use System Restore, confirm that it is enabled:

1Click the Start button and click Control Panel.

2Click the Performance and Maintenance.

3Click System.

4Click the System Restore tab.

5Ensure that Turn off System Restore is not checked.

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Contents

Dell SmartPC 100N Owner’s ManualAbbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and CautionsMarch P/N 8P550Contents Setting UpSolving Problems Video and Display Problems Appendix Replacing PartsContents Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditContacting Dell Regulatory NoticesCaution Safety Instructions Safety and Use Instructionsw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Caution Power Safety Instructions, continued Keep the battery away from children When Using Your Computer When traveling, do not place the computer in overhead storage compartments where it could slide around. Do not drop your computer or subject it to other mechanical shocks When Removing or Installing Memory Modules Ergonomic Computing HabitsProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery Disposal Connecting a Printer Setting UpSetting Up a Home and Office Network Windows XP Only Turning Off the Computer Power Protection DevicesParallel Printer Connecting a PrinterUSB Printer Installing the Printer Driver Setting Up a Home and Office Network Windows XP Only 3 Click checklist for creating a networkTransferring Information to a New Computer Windows XP Only Power Protection Devices Turning Off the ComputerSurge Protectors Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supply Devicesw w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 22 Setting UpSolving Problems Solving Problems Finding SolutionsSolving Problems See page See page See page See page See page See page See pageSee page See page See page See page See page See page See page Power Problems Accessing HelpTO ACCESS THE Tell Me How HELP FILE TO ACCESS HELP IN WINDOWS XPCONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET Error Messages If the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf only part of the display is readable If the display is difficult to readADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS MOVE THE SUBWOOFER AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER OR MONITORSound and Speaker Problems Printer ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers Modem and Internet Connection Problems 5 Close the Phone and Modems Options window Solving Problems2 Click Printers and Other Hardware and click Phone and Modem Options VERIFY THAT THE MODEM IS COMMUNICATING WITH WINDOWSPC Card Problems Scanner ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsDrive Problems Unexpected CharactersIf you cannot play a CD If you have problems with a hard drive If you cannot eject the CD drive trayIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound A program crashes General Program ProblemsA program stops responding A solid blue screen appearsE-Mail Problems Error messages appearIf Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Resolving Other Technical ProblemsReinstalling the Modem Driver Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 2 Click Performance and Maintenance and click SystemUsing System Restore 2 Click the Performance and Maintenance4 Click the System Restore tab Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Creating a Restore Point2 Select Undo my last restoration and click Next Undoing the Last System RestoreReinstalling Windows XP Enabling Hibernate Mode w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 50 Solving ProblemsReplacing Parts Adding Memory Replacing the Hard Drive Removing a BatteryInstalling a Battery Replacing a Daughter Card Modem Replacing Parts Adding Memory7 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module 9 Replace the memory module cover Replacing the Hard Drive 8 Lift up the hard-drive cover until you hear a click Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Removing a BatteryReplacing a Daughter Card Modem Installing a Battery8 Turn the computer over, and remove the screws from the modem cover Replacing Parts 13 Install the screws to secure the modem to the system board14 Replace the modem cover w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contacting Dell Specifications Standard SettingsA p p e n d i Regulatory NoticesMicroprocessor SpecificationsSystem Information PC CardCommunications Ports and ConnectorsVideo AudioExternal Keyboard BatteryTouch Pad AppendixAC Adapter PhysicalAppendix Standard Settings System Setup Screens Viewing the System Setup ScreensReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contacting Dell When you need to contact Dell, use the telephone numbers, codes, andoperator Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Customer Care Website dell.co.uk/lca/customerservices Country City Regulatory Notices CE Notice European Union CE Mark Notice w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 88 AppendixI n d ex