User manual ACER VERITON M420

[. . . ] Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the ACER logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, DellNet, and PowerConnect are trademarks of Dell Inc. ; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Model DHP February 2005 P/N T8243 Rev. [. . . ] 7 Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next. 8 Click Browse and browse to the location to which you previously extracted the driver files. 10 Click Finish and restart your computer. Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. To resolve incompatibilities using the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in the Search field and click the arrow to start the search. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, click I need to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and click Next. Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following ways: · · Microsoft Windows XP System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Dell PC Restore by Symantec restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any applications installed after you received the computer. NOTE: Dell PC Restore is available only on computers purchased in certain regions. Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files) if changes to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on using System Restore. To access help, see page 11. Troubleshooting Tools 49 www. dell. com | support. dell. com NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files. During the boot process, a blue bar with www. dell. com appears at the top of the screen. 2 Immediately upon seeing the blue bar, press <Ctrl><F11>. If you do not press <Ctrl><F11> in time, let the computer finish restarting, and then restart the computer again. NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with PC Restore, click Reboot in the following step. 3 On the next screen that appears, click Restore. Troubleshooting Tools 51 www. dell. com | support. dell. com 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. 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. 8 After the computer restarts, click OK. 52 Troubleshooting Tools Removing and Installing Parts Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in your computer. Unless otherwise noted, each procedure assumes that the following conditions exist: · · · You have performed the steps in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 53 and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 53. You have read the safety information in your DellTM Product Information Guide. A component can be replaced or--if purchased separately--installed by performing the removal procedure in reverse order. Recommended Tools The procedures in this document may require the following tools: · · Small flat-blade screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, save and close any open files and exit any open programs before you turn off your computer. 1 Shut down the operating system: a b Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that the computer and any attached devices are turned off. [. . . ] Note that FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to operate this equipment. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: · · This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. [. . . ]