Dell 1370, P06S001, MV909 setup guide Operating System Reinstallation, Before You Begin

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Restoring Your Operating System

Operating System

Reinstallation

Before You Begin

If you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using the Roll Back Driver feature in Windows. If this feature 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 “System Restore” on page 48.

CAUTION: 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:

•Dell Operating System disc

•Dell Drivers and Utilities disc

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to load any required drivers. Depending on the region from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your computer.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE August 2009 P/N MV909 Rev. A00 Contents Index Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Install the Subscriber Identity Module Optional To install the SIMBattery bay SIM slot Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up your connection to a wireless router Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up Your Internet Connection To set up your Internet connectionUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Right View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Feature Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Battery Indicator light statusBattery charge level AC AdapterUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery Life Removing and Replacing BatteryBattery Battery bay Battery release latches Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Transferring Information to a New Computer Customizing Your Energy SettingsCustomizing the Desktop Backing Up Your DataDell Dock Remove a Category or Icon Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Personalize the DockSolving Problems Beep Code Possible ProblemBeep Codes Wireless connection is lost Network ProblemsPower Problems Wired connection is lost Power light is solid white but computer is not responding Memory Problems Other memory problemsInsufficient memory message Click Applications Computer does not start upProgram stops responding Click End Task Program crashes repeatedlyOther software problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterAbout Your System System Using Support Tools System MessagesThem Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If Pre-boot System Assessment PSA is invokedIf PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Starting Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation To reinstall Windows, you need the followingBefore You Begin Reinstalling Microsoft Windows Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectOnline Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELLFinding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeIf you need to SeeProcessor Basic SpecificationsSystem Model Computer InformationIn-1 Memory Card Reader MemoryConnectors CommunicationsDisplay Battery BatteryAC Adapter PhysicalComputer Environment Relative humidity maximumAppendix Macrovision Product NoticeImporter Index Index Index