Removing PC Restore, 148 | Dell PP22L specs

5When prompted, click Yes.

The computer restarts. Because the computer is restored to its original operating state, the screens that appear, such as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that appeared the first time the computer was turned on.

6Click Next.

The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts.

7After the computer restarts, click OK.

Removing PC Restore:

NOTICE: Removing Dell PC Restore from the hard drive permanently deletes the PC Restore utility from your computer. After you have removed Dell PC Restore, you will not be able to use it to restore your computer operating system.

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 operating system to its original state.

1Log on to the computer as a local administrator.

2In Microsoft 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 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.

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m October UX862 Contents Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Memory Card Reader Setting Up and Using Networks Dell Technical Update Service 107 Dell MediaDirect problems 128 Adding and Replacing Parts 153 Dell QuickSet Features Traveling With Your Computer 187 211 229 Contents Finding Information Drivers and Utilities Media Setup Diagram What Are You Looking For? Dell Support Utility Operating System Media Finding Information Determining Your Computer’s Configuration About Your Computer Front View M E R a I N D I C a T O R selections you made camera 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 D I O C O N N E C T O R S Ieee 1394 connector Right Side View Back View I D E O TV- O U T C O N N E C T O R Bottom View Fan Hard drive About Your Computer About Your Computer About Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a PrinterWindows Easy Transfer Connecting a USB Printer Printer Cable Power Protection Devices Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Line Conditioners Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessUsing a Projector Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper Microsoft Windows XP Windows Vista Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Click the Windows Vista Start button and click Control Panel Using the Display Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad Battery Power ManagementKey Combinations System Functions Adjusting Keyboard Settings Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsDell QuickSet Key Combinations Click Hardware and Sound Click Keyboard Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Using a Battery Battery Performance Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeBattery Meter Microsoft Windows Battery Meter Check the Battery ChargeCheck the Battery Health Charge Gauge Conserving Battery Power Power Management ModesLow-Battery Warning Standby and Sleep Mode Hibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryAccessing Power Options Properties Windows XP Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Using Multimedia Playing Media CD player includes the following basic buttons Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote Optional Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc BD Media How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BDClick Start →All Programs→Roxio Creator→Projects→Copy Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media Helpful Tips DVD-Writable Drives Adjusting the Volume Click Open Volume Mixer Using Dell MediaDirect Adjusting the PictureIf the computer is turned on or in standby or sleep mode Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode Pdif digital audio connector Video and Standard Audio Standard S-video cable Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Video cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite video adapter Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Component Video and Standard Audio Component video adapter Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Standard audio cable Component video cable Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Enabling S/PDIF Digital AudioClick Advanced Click S/PDIF Interface Click Advanced Click the tab for your video card Using Multimedia Using ExpressCards ExpressCard Blanks Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using ExpressCards Installing a Memory Card Using the Memory Card ReaderMemory Card Blanks Removing a Memory Card or Blank Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up a Network Wireless Local Area NetworkWindows XP What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Start Button and Connect To Option Checking Your Wireless Network CardGeneral tab Order Confirmation for Your Computer Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Click Start→Settings→Control Panel→Network Connections Determining the Wireless Network Device ManagerCompleting 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 Network101 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator102 Security Cable Lock Securing Your Computer103 Passwords 104 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 105 106 Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 108 109 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 110 Dell Support Center 111 Dell Support 112 Dell PC Tune-Up Dell PC CheckUpDell Network Assistant 113 Drive Problems DellConnectClick Self Help→Network / Internet→Network Management 114 Problems writing to a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or BD-RE drive Optical drive problems115 Hard drive problems Click Start→All Programs→Modem Helper Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems117 118 Error Messages 119 120 121 Click Uninstall 122 Click Start →Control Panel→Programs→Programs and Features 123 Ieee 1394 Device Problems ExpressCard Problems124 External Keyboard problems Keyboard Problems125 Unexpected characters 126 Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not startComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Solid blue screen appears Dell MediaDirect problems128 Other software problems 129 Memory Problems 130 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Network Problems131 Power Problems 132 Printer Problems 133 Scanner Problems Click Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→PrinterClick Properties and click Ports 134 Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external speakers 135 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesClick Start→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Mouse Click Start →Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→Mouse If the display is blank Video and Display Problems137 If the display is difficult to read What Is a Driver? DriversIf only part of the display is readable 139 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying Drivers Properties Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back Driver Using the Drivers and Utilities Media141 Manually Reinstalling Drivers At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next 143 Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter Restoring Your Operating SystemClick Start→Help and Support 144 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Starting System RestoreClick Start →Help and Support 145 Undoing the Last System Restore 146 Dell PC Restore Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore147 Removing PC Restore 148 Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore Click Dell Factory Image RestoreSelect Repair Your Computer 149 Using the Operating System Media Before You BeginInsert the Operating System disc 150 151 152 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerWindows XP Click Start→Shut Down→Shut down Windows Vista 154 155 Hard Drive 156 Removing the Hard Drive 157 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Replacing the Hard Drive158 Removing the Optical Drive Optical Drive159 Hinge Cover Replacing the Optical DriveRemoving the Hinge Cover 160 Replacing the Hinge Cover Keyboard161 Removing the Keyboard 162 Memory Replacing the KeyboardRemoving the Dimm a Memory Module 163 164 Replacing the Dimm a Memory Module 165 Properties→General Windows Vista Removing the Dimm B Memory Module166 Replacing the Dimm B Memory Module 167 168 Subscriber Identity Module 169 Removing a Wlan Card Wireless Mini Cards170 171 Replacing a Wlan Card 172 Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card 173 174 175 Replacing a Wwan Card 176 Removing a Wpan Card 177 Flash Cache Module Replacing a Wpan CardRemoving the FCM 178 Replacing the FCM 179 Removing the Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology180 Coin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Card 181 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 182 Dell QuickSet Features 183 184 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 185 Traveling by Air Travel Tips186 Obtaining Assistance Getting Help187 DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer Service188 Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information Before You Call Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit190 191 Visit support.dell.com Contacting Dell192 Specifications 193 194 Sdio 195 USB 196 Lvds 197 Wxga 198 199 200 201 202 Appendix Using the System Setup Program203 Viewing the System Setup Screen System Setup ScreenChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD 205 Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your Computer206 Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse Cleaning an Optical MouseTouch Pad Mouse Media Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only208 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B Macrovision Product Notice 210 Glossary 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 BD. See Blu-ray Disc Index229 230 FCM. See Flash Cache Module 231 See also wireless switch 232 233 SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module 234 235 See also Mobile Broadband 236