Dell P479C, 1435, PP24L setup guide Restoring Your Operating System

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Restoring Your Operating System

4.Restart the computer.

5.When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again.

NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program.

6.When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press <Enter>.

7.Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

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Contents SETUP GUIDE Page SETUP GUIDE August P479C Contents Getting Help Restoring Your Operating SystemSetting Up Your Studio Laptop Before Setting Up Your Studio LaptopConnecting the AC Adapter Connecting the Network Cable OptionalUsing the Wireless Switch Windows Vista SetupSetting Up a Wired Internet Connection Connecting to the Internet OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Connect ToSetting Up Your Studio Laptop Bluetooth status light optional Using Your Studio LaptopDevice Status Lights Using Your Studio Laptop Battery status light Indicates the battery charging stateExpressCards Plastic blank installedCommunications, multimedia, and security Designed only for ExpressCardsIn-1 Media card reader Provides For more information, see Connect the AC Adapter on Using Your Studio Laptop Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Button Left Side FeaturesWireless networks in your vicinity Security cable slot Lets you attach Using Your Studio Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Analog Microphone If you do not haveUsing Your Studio Laptop Num Lock light Turns on when using the Num Lock key Camera optional Built-in camera for Display FeaturesFastAccess Left digital array microphoneMedia Controls Removing and Replacing the Battery Productivity and Communication Using the Optical Disc DriveSoftware Features Entertainment and MultimediaCustomizing Your Energy Settings Customizing the DesktopBacking Up Your Data Network Problems Solving ProblemsWireless Connections If the network connection is lost Power Problems Solving ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsIf the power light is blinking white If you receive an insufficient memory messageClick End Task If a program stops responding End the programClick Applications If the computer stops respondingSolving Problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterSystem Messages Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cableHardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and SupportDell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveInsert the Drivers and Utilities media System Restore Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Starting System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell Factory Image Restore Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows VistaBefore you Begin Restoring Your Operating System Getting Help DellConnect Online Services ServiceSupport.dell.com Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Ftp.dell.comGetting Help Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comGetting Help If you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources Basic Specifications System ModelSystem Information ExpressCardBasic Specifications MemoryPorts and Connectors In-1 Memory Card ReaderCommunications VideoAudio MediaDisplay Keyboard Touch PadBattery Types and dimensionsAC Adapter Output currentPhysical EnvironmentalContaminant level By ISA-S71.04-1985 Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeIndex Index Memory problems solving Network connection fixing Wireless switch 10 Page Page Page Printed on recycled paper

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