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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 and restart the computer.

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 144). 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 154).

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, you need the following items:

•Dell Operating System media

•Dell Drivers and Utilities media

NOTE: Your Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer. Use your Drivers and Utilities media to load any required drivers, including the drivers required if your computer has a RAID controller.

Reinstalling Windows XP

The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software.

Troubleshooting

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Contents

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 Uninterruptible Power Supplies Using the Keyboard and Touch PadCustomizing the Touch Pad Installing a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card Using Blank CDs and DVDsPhysically Connecting to a Network or Connecting a Network or BroadbandMobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Enabling/Disabling the Wireless NetworkReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Contents Microsoft Windows Firewall116 Dell Technical Update Service 111117 118Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area External Keyboard problems 129Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 140 Contents 129Using Windows Vista System Restore 149 Video and Display Problems 141Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 154 Using the Operating System Media 157179 177Computer, Keyboard, and Display 179 180Contents Finding Information With your computer What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationComputer when you use Use the Service Tag to identify yourYour call when contacting support Microsoft Windows License LabelHow to connect to the Internet How to find information about myTips articles from technicians online SiteHow to use the Windows operating Updates appropriate for your ConfigurationProblem into the Search box, click Describes your problemRestore your operating system Microsoft Windows System RestoreReturns your computer to an earlier FilesAbout Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationAbout Your Computer Front View Display latches Power button Device status lightsSpeakers Touch pad buttons 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 a N D W I R E L E S S S T a T U S L I G H T S Air vent Left Side ViewOptical drive bay Optical-drive-tray eject buttonRight Side View USB connectors About Your ComputerHard drive ExpressCard slot Card readerUSB C O N N E C T O R S RJ-45 RJ-11 USB connectors Video connector AC adapter connector Network connectorBack View Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Bottom View Battery Hard driveRelease Module coverAbout Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Microsoft Windows XP Transferring Information to a New ComputerTo copy data from the old computer On the old computer, insert the wizard disk Click Start→ Run Microsoft Windows Vista Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Setting Up Your Computer Uninterruptible Power Supplies Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Line ConditionersSetting Up Your Computer Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplayUsing a Projector Using the DisplayWindows Vista Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display Click OK to close the Display Settings window Using a Monitor as Your Primary DisplayUsing Catalyst Control Center Using Hot Keys Using the Desktop ShortcutLaunching Catalyst Control Center Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Speaker Functions Adjusting Keyboard SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog boxTouch pad Touch PadCustomizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCheck the Battery Charge Microsoft Windows Power MeterCheck the Battery Health Charge GaugeLow-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Standby ModeHibernate Mode Press the power button Close the display Press FnEscConfiguring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryAccessing Power Options Properties To remove the battery Replacing the BatteryBattery-bay latch release Storing a BatteryCD/DVD tray Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeCopying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDTo copy the CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsMedia Type Read Write Rewritable DVD-Writable Drives Helpful TipsMute icon Using Multimedia Volume iconClick Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes Using Multimedia Using Cards Using CardsExpressCards ExpressCard BlanksExpressCard Using Cards Installing an ExpressCardRelease latch Removing an ExpressCard or BlankMedia Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory CardMedia memory card slot Removing a Media Memory CardUsing Cards Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using Networks Checking Your Wireless Network Card Wireless Local Area Network WlanWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Completing the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network CardMobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Microsoft Windows FirewallMobile Broadband card is listed under Modems Setting Up and Using Networks Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking SoftwareSecuring Your Computer Securing Your Computer Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Press the power button to ground the system board Hard Drive Optical DriveOptical drive Device security screw Hard drive screws Foam packaging Returning a Hard Drive to DellMemory Memory module Clips 2 per connectorNotch Modem Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover 101 KeyboardHinge cover 102 Keyboard cable Plastic bar on Keyboard connectorKeyboard 103 Wireless Mini-CardMini-Card Metal securing tab Mini-Card 105 Connector Coin-Cell BatterySystem board Antenna cables 107 DisplayScrews Display cable Lift the display away from the computer 108Board 109 110 Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics Troubleshooting 113 114 Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Tab Function 115Dell Support Dell Support CenterClick the Dell Support icon Dell PC TuneUpDesktop 117Dell Network Assistant Dell PC CheckupDellConnect 118Optical drive problems Drive ProblemsClick Start and click My Computer Click the Windows Vista Start button and click ComputerProblems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive Hard drive problems121 Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems122 Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper123 Error Messages124 125 Windows XP 127 Ieee 1394 Device Problems ExpressCard ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Keyboard Problems129 Unexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start 130Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Computer stops responding131 Solid blue screen appears Dell MediaDirect problems132 Other software problems Memory Problems133 Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Network Problems134 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Power Problems135 136 137 Printer ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Scanner Problems138 No sound from integrated speakers No sound from headphonesNo sound from external speakers 139Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Remote Control ProblemsShut down the computer Disconnect the mouse 140 If the display is blank Video and Display Problems141 142 If the display is difficult to readDrivers What Is a Driver?If only part of the display is readable Identifying DriversUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities145 Using the Drivers and Utilities MediaTroubleshooting 147 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware ProblemsRestoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Fix a Problem section, click Hardware TroubleshooterCreating a Restore Point Using Windows Vista System Restore149 150 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State151 Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory ConfigurationBefore You Begin Using the Operating System Media152 153 Restoring Your Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemUsing Microsoft Windows System Restore Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore155 Troubleshooting 157 Troubleshooting Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features159 160 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 161162 Travel Tips163 Traveling by Air164 165 Contacting DellContacting Dell 166 167 Specifications168 ATI R485M 169170 171 Conditions. See Power Problems on Reduced under certain power-intensiveInformation on battery life 172173 174 Appendix Using the System Setup Program175 Appendix176 Viewing the System Setup Screens177 Commonly Used Options178 Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display 179Mouse Touch PadCDs and DVDs Floppy Drive181 FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. Only183 Macrovision Product Notice184 185 Glossary186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 IndexIndex 204 See also hard drive See also optical drive205 206 207 208 209 WWAN. See Mobile Broadband 210