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Microsoft Windows Vista

1Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and click Help and Support.

2In the search box, type System Restore and press <Enter>.

NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action.

3Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen.

In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may undo the last system restore.

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.

Microsoft Windows XP

1Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore.

2Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.

Microsoft Windows Vista

1Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and click Help and Support.

2In the search box, type System Restore and press <Enter>.

3Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.

Enabling System Restore

NOTE: Windows Vista does not disable System Restore regardless of low disk space. Therefore, the steps below apply only to Windows XP.

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 Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System.

2Click the System Restore tab and ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked.

Using the Operating System Media

Before You Begin

If you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback (see "Using Windows Device Driver Rollback" on page 108). 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® System Restore" on page 111).

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Contents

Dell Latitude ATG D630 User’s Guide May YT465 Contents Configuring Power Management Settings Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Securing Your Computer Troubleshooting 100 103104 107 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool 110 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card 127111 115 Technical Support and Customer Service 149 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 151140 149 What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Finding InformationSupport.dell.com Quick Reference Guide What Are You Looking For? Dell Support Website support.dell.com Dell QuickSet Help About Your Computer Front View V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View About Your Computer Right Side View Back View Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer About Your Computer Bottom View About Your Computer Transferring Information to Another Computer Microsoft Windows XP Transferring Information to Another Computer Microsoft Windows Vista Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge Gauge Conserving Battery Power Low-Battery WarningCheck the Battery Charge Check the Battery Health Standby and Sleep Mode Power Management ModesHibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryAccessing Power Options Properties Windows XP Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Battery Errors Using a Battery Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad Key Combinations Touch Pad and Track Stick Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick CapMouse Properties window Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplayUsing the Ambient Light Sensor Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Dual Independent Display Mode Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tab Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Wireless Local Area Network Checking Your Wireless Network CardWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Select an option under Choose a connection option Start Button and Connect To Option Right-clickWireless Network Connection Click PropertiesOrder Confirmation for Your Computer Connecting to a Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Click Start→ Connect To→ Manage wireless networks Completing the Connection to the Wlan Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Wireless Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Location Profile Settings General Mobility Settings Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorMicrosoft Windows Firewall Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using Networks Using Multimedia Playing Media Copying Media DVD player includes the following basic buttons How to Copy Media Using Blank Media Helpful Tips Media Type Read Write Rewritable Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Using Cards Card Types Extended Cards Installing a PC Card or ExpressCardPC Card Removing a Card or Blank ExpressCard Using Cards Security Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerSmart Card Installing a Smart Card About Smart Cards Passwords About Passwords Using a Primary or System Password Type of Password Features Using an Administrator Password Using a Hard Drive Password Trusted Platform Module TPM Enabling the TPM FeatureSecurity Management Software Using the Security Management Software Computer Tracking SoftwareIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Activating the Security Management Software Securing Your Computer Cleaning Your Computer Cleaning a Non-Optical MouseComputer, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad Floppy Drive Cleaning an Optical MouseCDs and DVDs Troubleshooting Diagnostic LightsDiagnostic Light Codes During Post Suggested Resolution If available, install working memory Dell Technical Update Service Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities media Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Accessing the Dell Support Utility Click Dell Support and point to Dell Support SettingsDell Support Utility Clicking the Dell Support Icon Media drive problems Drive ProblemsDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Click the Start button and click Control Panel Error Messages Troubleshooting Click Add or Remove Programs Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsClick Printers and Other Hardware External Keyboard problems Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Other software problems Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Memory Problems Network Problems Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area NetworkGeneral Icon on the Windows PC Card Problems Power Problems Docking Power Considerations Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerDocking While the Computer Is Running Scanner Problems Printer ProblemsAC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked No sound from integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display ProblemsNo sound from headphones 100 If the display is blank If the display is difficult to readClick Appearance and Themes 101 If only part of the display is readable 102 System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreensOverview 103 System Setup Screens Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options Diskette Drive Modular bay HDD Internal HDD Optical Drive Performing a One-Time Boot Changing Printer ModesChanging COM Ports 105 106 Reinstalling Software What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Installing Drivers in the Correct OrderUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback 108 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver Using the Drivers and Utilities Media109 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool Manually Reinstalling DriversMicrosoft Windows XP Click Start→ Help and Support Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Starting System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Using the Operating System Media Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore Before You Begin Reinstalling Windows 113 114 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer 116 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 120 121 Memory Coin-Cell Battery122 123 124 125 126 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card 127 128 Mobile Broadband Card 129 130 131 Hard Drive Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card132 133 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 134 Media Bay FCM Flash Cache Module CardRemoving Media Bay Devices 135 136 Dell QuickSet 137 138 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 139 Traveling by Air Travel Tips140 Specifications 141Processor System Information Ports and Connectors 142PCI-E Card Memory 143 CommunicationsVideo Audio 144 DisplayKeyboard Touch Pad 145 BatteryTrack Stick 146 AC Adapter 147 Fingerprint Reader OptionalPhysical Environmental Specifications Technical Support and Customer Service Getting HelpObtaining Assistance 149 DellConnect Online Services 150 Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service 151 Contacting Dell Before You CallVisit support.dell.com Diagnostics Checklist 153 154 Appendix FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B 155 Macrovision Product Notice 156 Glossary 157 158 Device driver See driver 159 160 161 162 Module bay See media bay 163 164 165 Video resolution See resolution 166