DELL inspiron 4100 User Manual

							Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities: Dell Inspiron 4150 
section, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 
2.  Click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 
3.  Click Properties. 
4.  Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 
5.  Double-click the type of device for which you are installing the driver \
(for  example, Modems or Infrared devices). 
6.  Double-click the name of the device for which you are installing the dri\
ver. 
7.  Click the Driver tab and then click Update Driver. 
8.  Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click  Next. 
9.  Click Browse, and browse to the location to which you previously extracted the  driver files. 
10.  When the name of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 
11.  Click Finish and restart your computer. 
Using Microsoft Windows XP Device Driver 
Rollback 
If you install a new device driver that causes system instability, you c\
an use the 
Windows XP Device Driver Rollback utility to replace the new device driv\
er with the 
previously installed version of the device driver. If you cannot reinsta\
ll your previous 
driver by using the Device Driver Rollback utility, then use 
System Restore to return 
your operating system to its previous operating state before you install\
ed the new 
device driver. To use Device Driver Rollback:
1.  Click the Start button and right-click My Computer. 
2.  Click Properties. 
3.  Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 
4.  In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for which the new driver  was installed and then click Properties. 
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5.  Click the Drivers tab. 
6.  Click Roll Back Driver. 
Resolving Software and Hardware 
Incompatibilities
In the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, IRQ conflicts occu\
r if a device 
either is not detected during the operating system setup or is detected \
but incorrectly 
configured. To check for IRQ conflicts on your computer:1.  Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 
2.  Click Performance and Maintenance and click System. 
3.  Click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 
4.  In the Device Manager list, check for conflicts with the other devices. 
Conflicts are indicated by a yellow exclamation point (!) beside the c\
onflicting 
device or a red X if the device has been disabled.
5.  Double-click any conflicting device listed to bring up the Properties window so  that you can determine what needs to be reconfigured or removed from the\
 
Device Manager. 
6.  Resolve these conflicts before checking specific devices. 
7.  Double-click the malfunctioning device type in the Device Manager list. 
8.  Double-click the icon for the specific device in the expanded list. 
The Properties window appears. 
If an IRQ conflict exists, the Device status area in the Properties window 
reports what other devices are sharing the devices IRQ.
9.  Resolve any IRQ conflicts. 
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You can also use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter. To use the 
troubleshooter, click the Start button and click Help and Support. Type hardware 
troubleshooter in the Search field, and then click the arrow to start the search. 
Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list. In the Hardware 
Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my 
computer, and then click Next. 
Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System 
Restore
The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides a System Restore util\
ity that 
allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state if chan\
ges to the 
computers hardware, software (including new hardware or program instal\
lations), or 
system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state\
. You can also 
undo the last system restore.
System Restore automatically creates system checkpoints. You can also ma\
nually 
create your own checkpoints by creating restore points. To limit the amount of hard 
disk space used, older restore points will be automatically purged.
To resolve an operating system problem, you can use System Restore from \
Safe Mode 
or Normal Mode to return your computer to an earlier operating state.
System Restore does not cause you to lose personal files stored in the My 
Documents folder, data files, or e-mail messages after restoring the computer to \
an 
earlier time. If you restore the computer to an operating state that exi\
sted before you 
installed a program, the programs data files are not lost, but you must\
 reinstall the 
actual program again. 
NOTICE: It is important to make regular backups of your data files. System 
Restore does not monitor changes to or recover your data files. If the o\
riginal 
data on the hard disk is accidentally erased or overwritten, or if it be\
comes 
inaccessible because of a hard disk malfunction, use your backup files t\
o 
recover the lost or damaged data. 
System Restore is enabled on your new computer. However, if you reinstal\
l Windows 
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XP with less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Resto\
re is 
automatically disabled. Before you use System Restore, confirm that it i\
s enabled.1.  Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 
2.  Click the Performance and Maintenance. 
3.  Click System. 
4.  Click the System Restore tab. 
5.  Ensure that Turn off System Restore is not checked. 
Creating a Restore Point 
In Windows XP, you can either use the System Restore Wizard or manually \
create a 
restore point. 
Using the System Restore Wizard
To use the System Restore Wizard, click the Start button, click Help and Support, 
click System Restore, and then follow the instructions in the System Restore 
Wizard window. You can also create and name a restore point if you are logged \
on as 
the computer administrator or a user with administrator rights.
Manually Creating a Restore Point
1.  Click the Start button, point to All Programs® Accessories® System Tools,  and then click System Restore. 
2.  Click Create a restore point. 
3.  Click Next. 
4.  Type a name for the new restore point in the Restore point description field. 
The present date and time are automatically added to the description of \
the new 
restore point.
5.  Click Create. 
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6.  Click OK. 
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating 
State 
If problems occur after installing a device driver, first try using Device Driver Rollback. 
If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System \
Restore.
NOTICE: Before restoring the computer to an earlier operating state, save and 
close all open files and exit all open programs. Do not alter, open, or \
delete any 
files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 
1.  Click the Start button, point to All Programs® Accessories® System Tools,  and then click System Restore. 
2.  Ensure that Restore my computer to an earlier time is selected and click  Next. 
3.  Click 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 poi\
nts appear 
in bold.
4.  Select a restore point and click Next. 
If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that restore point i\
s 
automatically selected. If two or more restore points are available, cli\
ck the 
restore point that you want to use.
5.  Click Next. 
The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes 
collecting data, and then the computer automatically restarts.
6.  After the computer restarts, click OK. 
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To change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using a dif\
ferent 
restore point, or you can undo the restoration.
Undoing the Last System Restore 
NOTICE: Save and close all open files and exit all open programs. Do not alter, \
open, or delete any files or programs until the system restoration is co\
mplete. 
1.  Click the Start button, point to All Programs® Accessories® System Tools,  and then click System Restore. 
2.  Select Undo my last restoration and click Next. 
3.  Click Next. 
The System Restore screen appears, and then the computer automatically 
restarts.
4.  After the computer restarts, click OK. 
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							Reinstalling the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System: Dell Ins\
piron 4150 
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Reinstalling the Microsoft® Windows® 
XP Operating System 
Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150 
Before reinstalling the Microsoft Windows XP operating system to correct\
 a problem, 
try correcting the problem by using 
Windows System Restore.
NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling the 
Windows XP operating system. The options can potentially overwrite files\
 
installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard dr\
ive. 
Therefore, do not reinstall your operating system unless instructed to d\
o so by a 
Dell technical support representative. 
1.  Insert the Operating System CD. 
2.  Shut down the computer, and then turn on the computer. 
3.  Press any key when the Press any key to boot from CD message appears on  the screen. 
4.  When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press 
 to select To 
set up Windows now. 
5.  Read the information in the License Agreement window, and then press 
 
on your keyboard to agree with the license information. 
6.  If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to recove\
r  your current Windows XP data, type r to select the repair option, and then go to 
step 15. 
If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press 
 to select the fresh 
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copy option and then press  on the next screen to select the highlighted 
partition (recommended). Then follow the instructions on the screen.
7.  The Windows XP Setup screen appears and Windows XP begins to copy files  and install the device drivers. The computer automatically restarts mult\
iple 
times before it requires additional input. 
8.  When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click the green arrow icon at  the bottom of the screen to continue. Then follow the instructions on th\
e screen 
to finish the installation. 
9.  When the Regional Settings screen appears, select the settings for your locale,  and then click Next. 
10.  Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software screen,  and then click Next. 
11.  If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, enter a name for your  computer when the Computer Name window appears, and then click Next. 
If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, enter a name for your computer 
and a password when the Computer Name and Administrator Password 
window appears, and then click Next.
12.  If you have a modem installed, the Modem Dialing Information screen  appears. Enter the requested information and click Next. 
13.  Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window  and click Next. 
14.  If your computer has a network adapter, select the appropriate network  settings. If your computer does not have a network adapter, you do not s\
ee this 
option. 
Windows XP begins to install its components and configure the computer. \
The 
computer automatically restarts.
15.  When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click the green arrow icon at  the bottom of the screen to continue. Then follow the instructions on th\
e screen 
to complete the installation. 
16.  Remove the CD from the drive. 
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17.  Reinstall the appropriate drivers. 
18.  Reinstall your virus protection software. 
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							Using the System Setup Program: Dell Inspiron 4150 
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Using the System Setup Program 
Dell™ Inspiron™ 4150 
  Overview
  Viewing the System Setup Screens
  System Setup Screens
  Commonly Used Options
Overview
The system setup program contains the standard settings for your compute\
r.
NOTICE: Unless you are an expert computer user or are directed to do so by 
Dell technical support, do not change the settings for this program. Cer\
tain 
changes might make your computer work incorrectly. 
Viewing the System Setup Screens
1.  Turn on (or restart) your computer. 
2.  When the Dell™ logo appears, press 
 immediately. 
If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait unti\
l you see 
the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.
System Setup Screens
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