User manual PACKARD BELL MAESTRO 220

[. . . ] Make sure you run Setup my PC to configure your Internet access, antivirus program, Identity card, etc. Packard Bell InfoCentre To discover more about your computer, please make sure you check Packard Bell InfoCentre, the electronic user`s guide installed on your computer (see page 21 for details). Packard Bell Support Make sure you write down your computer serial number, date and place of purchase and model name on the cover of this guide. If you call us, please write down any error message causing the problem, and have the computer in front of you and switched on if possible. [. . . ] When the Packard Bell logo appears, press [F5] on your keyboard for a few seconds. Use the arrow keys to highlight Last Known Good Configuration and press [Enter]. If your computer does not function correctly after you have installed new programs, try uninstalling them. System Restore monitors the changes to your computer and automatically creates restore points to revert to a previous time if necessary. It can undo harmful changes to your computer and restore its settings and performance, while saving your personal data files (such as documents, browsing history, drawings, favourites, or e-mails). When you restore your computer you will need to reinstall any programs you installed after the restore point was created. To do this, you should use Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel. Access System Restore from the Windows desktop If you succeeded in starting your computer using Safe Mode or Last Known Good Configuration: Click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore. Access System Restore during boot-up If you cannot access the Windows desktop: 1. You can use System Restore to: Restore your computer to an earlier time This option will return to your computer to how it was on an earlier date, without affecting your personal documents or e-mails (it will not restore lost documents either). By default Windows XP saves snapshots of itself when major changes are made to the Operating System (e. This process modifies the system files and can sometimes generate conflicts within Windows. " signs in front of a device name, going back to a previous version of that driver may help. It can undo harmful changes to your computer and restore its settings and performance, while saving your personal data files (such as documents, browsing history, drawings, favourites, or e-mails). System Restore monitors the changes to your computer and automatically creates restore points to revert When your programs run erratically, there are good chances that your operating system may not be functioning correctly. Please also check the recommendations on the previous case (page 42) if the steps below do not help solve your problem. If you cannot close your programs by clicking on the cross in the top right corner of the screen, try using the Task Manager. Press the [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del] keys simultaneously or right-click on an empty space on the taskbar and select Task Manager in the pop up menu. Close programs using Windows Task Manager Does this happen with only one application? If you notice that a specific program does not work correctly, try uninstalling and reinstalling it. If you do not notice improvement after reinstalling your program, please check the software editor's Website for updates. If the program was originally supplied with your computer, you may check the Packard Bell Support Website on www. [. . . ] Inside the power supply are hazardous voltages that can cause serious personal injury. To prevent electrical hazards, do not remove or disable the ground contact on the power cord. Consult your dealer or the local electrical authorities if you are unsure of the type of power cord to use in your country. Cables The EMC performance of the system is guaranteed only if the cable and interface use efficient shielding. [. . . ]