Using the Operating System CD | Dell PP05XB, M1710 guide

3Click a calendar date to which you want to restore your computer.

The Select a Restore Point screen provides a calendar that allows you to see and select restore points. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in boldface type.

4Select a restore point and click Next.

If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point is automatically selected. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that you prefer.

5Click Next.

The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer restarts.

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 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.

1Click the Start button, point to Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore.

2Click Undo my last restoration and click Next.

Enabling System Restore

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 the Start button and click Control Panel.

2Click Performance and Maintenance.

3Click System.

4Click the System Restore tab.

5Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked.

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 "Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback" on page 111). 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 113.

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Dell PP05XB, M1710 Using the Operating System CD, Click Performance and Maintenance, Click the System Restore tab

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Dell XPS M1710 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Wireless Networking and Bluetooth Wireless Configuring Power Management SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection 100 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 101 Before Working Inside Your Computer 118 Contents Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 106Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 113 104 119 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 133Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 147 121 151 149150 152 Drivers for my computer Warranty informationFinding Information My device documentation Setup Diagram Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints Enter your Service Tag or product modelConfiguration How to use Windows XP Your operating system Microsoft Windows System Restore MicrosoftEarlier operating state without affecting data files Varies based on Determining Your Computer’s Configuration Tour of Your ComputerTour of Your Computer Front View Tour of Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Lights located above the keyboard indicate the following Left Side View Right Side View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Back View Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer D E O C O N N E C T O R Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Prepare the New Computer for the File Transfer Copy Data From the Old ComputerTransfer Data to the New Computer Next Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Power Protection Devices Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Line Conditioners Setting Up Your Computer Switching the Video Image Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using the Display Setting Display Resolution Under Pick a category, click Appearance and ThemesDisplay Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad System Functions BatteryKey Combinations CD or DVD Tray Speaker Functions Power ManagementFeatures on Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge Gauge Low-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Standby Mode To enter standby mode Replacing the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsCharging the Battery To remove the battery Storing a Battery Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaPlaying CDs or DVDs Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsCopying CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect If the Computer Is On or in Standby ModeIf the Computer Is Off or in Hibernate Mode Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience HelpPage Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Video cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Pdif digital audio cable Component Video and Standard Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Component video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable Headphones option Setting Up the Cyberlink CL HeadphonesClick the DVD Audio Setting icon Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver CL Headphone option Video ControllerClick Advanced Using Cards Using CardsInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCards To install an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Installing a Media Memory Card Media Memory Cards To install a media memory card Removing a Media Memory CardPress the card in to release and remove the card Installing a Smart Card Smart Cards Smart card slot ExpressCard slot Using Cards Setting Up a Home and Office Network Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemSetting Up a Home and Office Network Checking Your Wireless Network Card Network Setup WizardWireless Local Area Network Wlan What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Start Button and Connect To Option Setting Up a New WlanConnecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem Point to Connect To, and then click Show all connections Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Completing the Connection to the WlanUnder Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network CardTo set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Dell Wireless Internet Connection Firewall Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Securing Your Computer Computer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionTab Function Accessing the Dell Support Utility Click Dell Support and point to Dell Support SettingsDell Support Utility Clicking the Dell Support Icon Drive ProblemsCD and DVD Drive Problems Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon If You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard Drive Problems Click Properties Attachments Error Messages Troubleshooting Click Add or Remove Programs Ieee 1394 Device Problems Click Printers and Other HardwareDevice manufacturer Keyboard Problems External Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected Characters Computer Stops Responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer Does Not Start Up Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly MediaDirect screen to access Help Dell MediaDirect ProblemsOther Software Problems 102 General Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Mobile Broadband Network ExpressCard Problems Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed 104Icon on the Windows Power Problems 105 Docking Power Considerations Printer ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 106 No Sound From Integrated Speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No Sound From External Speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No Sound From Headphones Video and Display Problems If the Display Is BlankIf the Display Is Difficult to Read If Only Part of the Display is Readable What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 111 Infrared devices Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities To start the Hardware Troubleshooter Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreYou can restore your operating system in the following ways 113 Using the Operating System CD Click Performance and MaintenanceClick the System Restore tab 115 116 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer 118 Hard Drive 119 To replace the hard drive 120 Memory Returning a Hard Drive to Dell121 122 123 Modem 124 125 Mini-Card 126 127 128 Hinge Cover 129 Keyboard 130 Coin-Cell Battery 131 Optical Drive 132 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 133 134 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 135 Travel Tips Traveling by Air136 Specifications 137 Memory Ports and Connectors138 In-1 Media Memory card Reader 139 140 141 Physical 142AC Adapter Environmental 143 Operating Storage 144 Obtaining Assistance Online ServicesGetting Help 145 AutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceSupport Service Problems With Your Order Before You Call147 Diagnostics Checklist 148 System Setup Screen Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens Appendix Commonly Used Options 150 Touch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display CDs and DVDs FCC Notices U.S. Only FCC Class B Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsMacrovision Product Notice 153 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Toll-free Contacting Dell155 Contacting Dell 156 51 481 1570800 90 604 633 158 592 818980-9-15-3978 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 011 709 16702 5441 011 706 168 Toll-free 1800 0600 169Toll-free 1800 0060 Toll-free 1800 006 01344 373 1700870 366 01344 860 171 8001-3605 172 Glossary 173Glossary 174 175 176 177 178 NIC See network adapter 179 180 181 182 183 184 CardBus technology media memory cards Index185 Computer crashes Display settings for a TV enabling in Windows XP Floppy drive connecting to a USB 187 Index Device Driver Rollback, 111 enabling display settings for a 189 190