Dell Inspirion, Owner'S Manual

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Solving Problems
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3
Click Next .
The System Restore screen appears and the computer restarts.
4
After the computer restarts, click OK .
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:
1
Click the Start button and click Control Panel .
2
Click Performance and Maintenance .
3
Click System .
4
Click the System Restore tab.
5
Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked.
Dell Diagnostics
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions at the
beginning of this document.
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" on
page 81 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance.
NOTICE:
The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell™ computers.
The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive.
NOTE:
If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell.See page 127
1 Shut down the computer. See page 39.
2
If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation
that came with your docking device for instructions.
3
Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
4 Turn on the computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately.
NOTE:
If you cannot see anything on your display, hold down the mute button and press the computer’s
power button to begin the Dell Diagnostics. The computer automatically runs the Pre-boot System
Assessment.
NOTE:
If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell
Diagnostics, from your
Drivers and Utilities
CD.
If you wait too long and the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
logo appears, continue to wait until you
see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer through the Start menu and try
again.