Dell PP40S setup guide Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears, Before you Begin

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7.Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears.

NOTICE: If you do not want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel.

8.Click the checkbox to confirm that you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the factory condition, then click Next.

The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to complete. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to factory condition.

9.Click Finish to reboot the 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 Windows Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver

Restoring Your Operating System

Rollback 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 “Using Microsoft Windows System Restore” on page 34.

NOTICE: 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 items:

•Dell Operating System media

•Dell Drivers and Utilities media

NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to load any required drivers. Depending on the region from which you ordered your computer,

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE July M438J Contents Getting Help Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable optional Press the Power Button Ubuntu Information Windows Vista SetupConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection in Windows VistaClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection in Windows Vista Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Camera activity light Indicates when the camera is on or off Display FeaturesRemoving and Replacing the Battery Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesCustomizing Your Energy Settings Productivity and CommunicationClick Back up files or Back up computer Backing Up Your DataNetwork Problems Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Power ProblemsMemory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click Applications Click End TaskIf the computer stops responding If you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsKeyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable System MessagesClick Start → Help and Support Hardware TroubleshooterStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities media Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreBefore you Begin Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appearsClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows VistaGetting Help Fill out the Diagnostic Checklist onOnline Services ServiceFtp.dell.com AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationBefore You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellFinding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources Memory Basic SpecificationsSystem Model ProcessorAudio Computer InformationCommunications VideoPorts and Connectors Basic SpecificationsDisplay DimensionsBattery CameraTouch pad Battery Physical AC AdapterRelative humidity maximum Computer EnvironmentIndex Index Index Network cable, connecting 7 wireless network connection Page Page Printed on recycled paper

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