Using the Operating System Media | Dell NY105 instruction

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 102). 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 105).

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Dell NY105 manual Using the Operating System Media

Contents

User’s Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Model PP18L August NY105 Contents Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays Contents Configuring Power Management SettingsSetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Using a Primary or System Password Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Contents Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area NetworkEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If only part of the display is readable Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool 104Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 105 101 109 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 113Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card 120 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 143 Technical Support and Customer Service 143Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 145 144 Support.dell.com Finding InformationFinding Information These labels are located on your computer Dell Support Website support.dell.com For more information on Dell QuickSet, see Dell To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSetIcon in the Microsoft Windows taskbar QuickSet on Front View About Your ComputerAbout Your Computer V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Solid orange The battery charge is critically low Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Flashing yellow Error Right Side View Back View T W O R K C O N N E C T O R RJ Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer About Your Computer Bottom View About Your Computer To prepare the new computer for the file transfer Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Microsoft Windows Vista Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista Transferring Information to a New Computer Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge Gauge Low-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerCheck the Battery Health Standby and Sleep Mode Power Management ModesHibernate Mode Charging the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsAccessing Power Options Properties Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Battery Errors Using a Battery Numeric Keypad Using the KeyboardUsing the Keyboard Key Combinations Display Functions BatteryPower Management Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Changing the Track Stick Cap Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Using the Ambient Light Sensor Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using the Display Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Dual Independent Display Mode Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting Up and Using Networks What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Wireless Local Area NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the wizard Right-clickWireless Network Connection Click Properties Connecting to a Wlan Setting Up and Using Networks Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Microsoft Windows Firewall Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using Networks Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying 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 Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Using Cards Card Types Extended Cards Installing a PC Card or ExpressCardPC Card Removing a Card or Blank Using Cards Smart Card Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your Computer Installing a Smart Card About Smart Cards Passwords About Passwords Using a Primary or System Password Using an Administrator Password Using a Hard Drive Password Trusted Platform Module TPM Security Management Software Enabling the TPM FeatureEnable the TPM feature see Enabling the TPM Feature on Activating the Security Management Software Computer Tracking Software Using the Security Management SoftwareIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Dell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Media drive problems Drive ProblemsDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Click the Tools tab Click the Start button and click Control Panel Error Messages Troubleshooting Select the program you want to remove Ieee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems External Keyboard problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer stops responding Solid blue screen appears Memory ProblemsOther software problems Follow the instructions on the screen Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Network ProblemsWireless Local Area Network Wlan General Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed PC Card ProblemsIcon on the Windows Power Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsDocking Power Considerations No sound from integrated speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner No sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones Shut down the computer Disconnect the mouse If the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read Picture quality If only part of the display is readableClick the Start button and then click Control Panel System Setup Program System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens Overview Changing the Boot Sequence System Setup ScreensCommonly Used Options Changing Printer Modes Performing a One-Time BootChanging COM Ports 100 Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareWhat Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers 102 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesMicrosoft Windows XP 103 Microsoft Windows Vista Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Vista Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts Using the Operating System Media To reinstall Windows, you need the following items 107 108 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer 111 Hinge CoverKeyboard Hinge cover Plastic scribe Screws Keyboard tabs Palm rest Pull-tab 113 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyCard cable Metal tab Coin-Cell Battery Memory Battery connector Coin-cell battery Mylar115 Memory module Dimm a 2 securing clips Securing clips 2 per connector 117 Memory module cover 119 120 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan CardWlan card 121 Mobile Broadband Card 123 Mobile Broadband card Mobile Broadband card 2 metal securing tabs Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card 125 Hard Drive SIM card Metal brackets 127 Screws Hard drive Removing Media Bay Devices Media BayFCM Flash Cache Module Optical drive 129 Lift the card out of its connectorFCM card Antenna cables 130 FCM card 131 Dell QuickSetDell QuickSet 132 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Attach a name tag or business card to the computer Travel Tips Traveling by Air 135 SpecificationsCore 136 137 Memory 138 Keycaps 139 Reduced under certain power-intensiveInformation on battery life Conditions Cmos active capacitive pixel-sensing 140Technology 141 Specifications Obtaining Assistance Technical Support and Customer ServiceGetting Help 143 DellConnect Online Services Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service 145 Before You Call For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting Dell147 Visit support.dell.com Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerAppendix Touch Pad Floppy Drive MouseCDs and DVDs FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. Only151 Macrovision Product Notice 153 GlossaryALS ambient light sensor 154 155 To bypass the processor Docking device See APR 156 157 158 159 160 161 For this program 162