Dell 0DTN4TA00, W01B001 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 Microsoft® Windows® operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first

try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. If Device Driver 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 “System Restore” on page 48.

CAUTION: Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer.

Use Operating System Reinstallation disc only as the last method to restore your operating system.

To reinstall Windows, you need the following items:

•Operating System disc

•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 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 June 2009 P/N DTN4T Rev. A00 Contents Index Setting Up Your Inspiron One Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the Power Cable Connect the Network Cable Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron One Adjust the Computer Stand Press the Power Button Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Connect ToSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron One Using Your Inspiron One Right View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron One Right Panel Buttons and Connectors Headphone or line-out connector Connects to headphones Left View Features Using Your Inspiron One Using the Optical Drive Using Your Inspiron One Back View Features Using Your Inspiron One Back Panel Connectors Using Your Inspiron One Display Features Using Your Inspiron One Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing Your Energy Settings Customizing the DesktopTransferring Information to a New Computer If the User Account Control window appears, click ContinueBacking Up Your Data Add an Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Remove a Category or IconSolving Problems Beep code Possible ProblemBeep Codes Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections If the power light is solid amber Power ProblemsIf the power light is blinking white If the power light is blinking amberMemory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding Click ApplicationsClick End Task If you have other software problems About Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Tab at support.dell.comSystem Messages Hardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and SupportDell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveIf PSA is 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 Restoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation Before You BeginReinstalling 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 DellVisit support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources Processor Basic SpecificationsSystem Model Drives and DevicesExternal Connectors MemoryAudio PowerVideo DisplayMins Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeIndex Index ISP Index Page 0DTN4TA00