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6Click the appropriate option under How do you want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next.

NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, contact your ISP.

7Use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

Transferring Information to a New Computer

Microsoft Windows Vista

1Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settingsStart Windows Easy Transfer.

2In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue.

3Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress.

4Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard.

Microsoft Windows XP

The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to transfer data, such as:

E-mail messages

Toolbar settings

Window sizes

Internet bookmarks

You can transfer data from one computer to another computer over a network or serial connection, or by storing the data on removable media, such as a writable CD or DVD.

NOTE: You can transfer information from one computer to another computer by directly connecting a serial cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two computers.

For instructions on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP. This information may not be available in certain countries.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Precision R5400 Setup and Quick Reference GuideJune KR019 Contents Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Contents Front View About Your ComputerBack Panel Connectors Quick Setup Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetMicrosoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XPIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows VistaMicrosoft Windows XP Click Next Under Now go to your old computer, click Next Under Now go to your old computer, click Next Processor Processor type SpecificationsNIC PCI-X USB Two back panel 6-pin mini-DIN Controls and Lights Front panel Power button Coin cell battery CR2032 lithium coin cell Specifications MWB Environmental Maximum shock Operating Specifications Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ToolsPower Light If your computer emits a series of beeps during start-up Beep CodesPage T a Error The hard drive cannot read the data Error MessagesDo not use these characters in filenames Troubleshooting Troubleshooting See the program documentation for installation instructions Click UninstallDrive and try again System MessagesTroubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Fix a Problem section, click Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start→ Help and Support Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Press Tab to select Test System and then press Enter Problem quickly Function Any error conditions encountered Troubleshooting TipsPower Problems Memory Problems Click End Task Program crashes repeatedly Lockups and Software ProblemsReinstall the program Computer does not start upWindows Vista Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemDell Support Utility Dell Technical Update ServiceTroubleshooting Click Device Manager Reinstalling SoftwareDrivers Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Click Properties, and click Device ManagerProperties Properties Click System Restoring Your Operating System You can restore your operating system in the following waysUsing Microsoft Windows System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore and Dell PC Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Click Dell Factory Image RestoreDell PC Restore Microsoft Windows XP Using the Operating System Media To reinstall Windows, you need the following items Reinstalling Software Finding Information Document/Media/Label Contents Obtaining Assistance Getting HelpDellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceProblems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Getting Help Before You Call Page Contacting Dell Getting Help Index Index Hardware Troubleshooter, 38 restore to previous state Index