Dell PP39S, M770H Restoring Your Operating System, Windows Operating System Reinstallation

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Restoring Your Operating System

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If you received an Operating System disc with your computer, you can use it to restore your operating system. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the solid- state drive.

NOTE: Your computer may or may not have an external optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for the procedures that involve discs.

NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary solid-state drive. For conventional solid-state drive configurations, the primary solid-state drive is the first drive detected by the computer.

To reinstall Windows, you need the following items:

•Dell Operating System disc

Windows 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 Windows Device Driver Rollback.

•Dell Drivers and Utilities disc

NOTE: The Dell 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 discs, 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 M770H Contents Getting Help Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile DeviceConnecting the AC Adapter Connecting the Network Cable optional Turning on Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device Using the Wireless Key Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection in Windows XP Microsoft Windows XP SetupConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up Your Internet Connection in Windows XP Setting Up a Wireless Connection in Windows XPClick Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet Click Start→ lnternet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet Setting Up Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile DeviceAudio Out/ Headphone connector Using Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile DeviceLeft Side Features Security cable slot Attaches a USB 2.0 connectors 2 Connect toIn-1 Media card reader Provides a Computer Base and Keyboard Features Power indicator light Turns on when the system is powered on Press Fn6 to turn up the volume Camera optional Built-in Display FeaturesRemoving and Replacing the Battery Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop in Windows XPNetwork Problems Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Power ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsClick Applications Lockups and Software ProblemsIf the computer stops responding Solving Problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsSystem Messages Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Click Start→ Help and Support Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Solid-state Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Windows Operating System ReinstallationBefore you Begin Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows XPGetting Help Fill out the Diagnostic Checklist onOnline Services ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service AutoTech ServiceProduct Information Ftp.dell.comBefore You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources System Model Dell Inspiron Basic SpecificationsProcessor MemoryInternal Storage Computer InformationCommunications VideoAudio Ports and ConnectorsDisplay DimensionsCamera optional BatteryTouch pad AC Adapter Temperature rangePhysical Computer Environment Index Index Network cable, connecting 7 wireless network connection Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Printed on recycled paper