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Dell 1501 owner manual Using the Operating System CD

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Using the Operating System CD

Dell PC Restore enables you to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer. It is recommended that you do not remove PC Restore from your computer, even to gain additional hard-drive space. If you remove PC Restore from the hard drive, you cannot ever recall it, and you will never be able to use PC Restore to return your computer’s operating system to its original state.

To remove PC Restore:

1Log on to the computer as a local administrator.

2In Windows Explorer, go to c:\dell\utilities\DSR.

3Double-click the filename DSRIRRemv2.exe.

NOTE: If you do not log on as a local administrator, a message appears stating that you must log on as administrator. Click Quit, and then log on as a local administrator.

NOTE: If the partition for PC Restore does not exist on your computer’s hard drive, a message appears stating that the partition was not found. Click Quit; there is no partition to delete.

4Click OK to remove the PC Restore partition on the hard drive.

5Click Yes when a confirmation message appears.

The PC Restore partition is deleted and the newly available disk space is added to the free space allocation on the hard drive.

6Right-click Local Disk (C) in Windows Explorer, click Properties, and verify that the additional disk space is available as indicated by the increased value for Free Space.

7Click Finish to close the PC Restore Removal window.

8Restart the computer.

Using the Operating System CD

Before You Begin

If you are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback (see page 80). If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver. See "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 82.

NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer.

To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items:

•Dell™ Operating System CD

•Dell Drivers and Utilities CD

Solving Problems

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Contents

Dell Inspiron Owner’s ManualModel PP23LA Abbreviations and Acronyms Notes, Notices, and CautionsAugust P/N HN926Contents 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive traySound and Speaker Problems Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Glossary Index ContentsContents Drivers and Utilities CD also known as ResourceCD Finding InformationDell Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Setup DiagramThese labels are located on the bottom of your computer Windows Help and Support Center Dell Support Website - support.dell.comOperating System CD About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationFront View Solid green The battery is charging T O U C H P A D - Provides the functionality of a mouse. Silk screening on the touch pad indicates scrolling capabilities The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following Left Side View Right Side View A U D I O C O N N E C T O R S Back ViewUSB C O N N E C T O R S Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor About Your Computer Bottom ViewConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection E-mail messages Toolbar settings Window sizes Internet bookmarks Transferring Information to a New ComputerIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP 5 Click Next Prepare the New Computer for the File Transfer Create a Wizard Disk Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSetting Up Your Computer Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display ResolutionIf the video resolution setting is higher than that supported by the display, the computer enters pan mode. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be displayed at one time. For example, the taskbar that usually appears at the bottom of the desktop may no longer be visible. To view the rest of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to pan up, down, left, and right Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadPower Management BatteryKey Combinations System FunctionsSpeaker Functions Adjusting Keyboard SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Customizing the Touch Pad Touch PadBattery Performance Using a BatteryMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCharge Gauge Low-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Configuring Power Management Settings Replacing the Battery Charging the BatteryStoring a Battery Playing a CD or DVD Using MultimediaAdjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeCopying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDHelpful Tips Installing an ExpressCard Using CardsExpressCards ExpressCard BlanksRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory CardRemoving a Media Memory Card Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up a NetworkWireless Local Area Network WLAN Network Setup WizardChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a WLAN ConnectionSetting Up a New WLAN Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 2 Double-click Network Connections Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System GuidesSetting Up a Network Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking SoftwareDell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Extended Test CD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsHard drive problems E-Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsIf you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundError Messages characters in filenames Page M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - A memory module may be Keyboard Problems ExpressCard Problemsthe Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed manufacturerUnexpected characters External Keyboard problemsThe computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsThe computer stops responding A program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyOther software problems Memory ProblemsPower Problems Network ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakersNo sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read Drivers What Is a Driver?If only part of the display is readable Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities To start the Hardware Troubleshooter Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreTo change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a different restore point, or you can undo the restoration Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Using the Operating System CD Reinstalling Windows XP Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer2 Turn off your computer. See Turning Off Your Computer on page Before Working Inside Your Computer3 Disconnect any telephone or network cables from the computer 6 Press the power button to ground the system board Hard Drive Optical Drive1 Turn the computer over 2 Remove the optical-drive security screw 4 Slide the drive out of the bay1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory3 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module Modem 3 Remove the existing modem hinge cover Hinge Coverscribe 1 Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page Keyboard2 Open the display 3 Remove the hinge cover. See Hinge Cover on page 4 Remove the keyboardWireless Mini-Card a Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Mini-Card 1 system board connector 5 Install the replacement Mini-CardMini-Card metal securing tabsAdding and Replacing Parts Coin-Cell Battery Display 8 Lift the display up and away from the computer Adding and Replacing Parts Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer Traveling by Air Travel Tipssupport.dell.com support Contacting DellCountry City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City Country City toll-free 1-800-326-6061 or Country City Country City Country City 800 300 410 or 800 300 411 or Country City Country City Country City Country City or toll-free Printers, and Projectors for RelationshipCountry City Contacting Dell Specifications SpecificationsProcessor System InformationSpecifications Ports and Connectors3-in-1 Media Memory Card Reader MemoryCommunications SpecificationsVideo AudioDisplay SpecificationsSpecifications BatteryKeyboard Touch PadSpecifications Battery continuedAC Adapter Physical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Entering System Setup Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix Changing the Boot Sequence Commonly Used OptionsDiskette Drive Internal HDD USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerTouch Pad Floppy DriveDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsCDs and DVDs Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B Dell Inspiron Product nameModel number PP23LAAppendix Glossary Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Glossary Numbers IndexSee also hard drive See also optical drive Page Page Page Index