Dell HW049, MTG24, A2420 setup guide Before You Begin, Reinstalling Windows Vista

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System Recovery Options

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 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 43.

NOTICE: 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 media only as the last method to restore your operating system.

To reinstall Windows, you need the following items:

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•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, or whether you requested the media,

the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your computer. Alternatively, you can also use the Dell Factory Image Restore as it contains all the drivers that are available on your computer.

Reinstalling Windows Vista

The reinstallation process can take 1 to 4 hours to complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software.

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Contents XPS One Page XPS One March 2009 P/N HW049 Rev. A01 Contents Contents Setting Up Your XPS One Computer Before Setting Up Your ComputerMouse Turn on the wireless keyboard and mouse Connect the Network Cable Optional Connect the Power Cable Press the Computer Power Button Windows Vista Setup Set Up Media Center For Use With Optional TV Tuner Setting Up Your XPS One Computer Setting Up Your XPS One Computer Setting Up Your XPS One Computer Install the batteries included Setting Up Your XPS One Computer Using Your XPS One Front View FeaturesSpeakers Using Your XPS One Left Side Features Headphone or line-out connector Connects to headphones Back Panel Connectors 987Power connector Connects your computer to the AC power cable Wireless Keyboard Using the Touch Pad Customizing the Touch PadUsing the Optical Disc Drive Audio Composite video Video IR connectorTV Input Device Optional Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopCustomizing Your Energy Settings Connect to the Internet OptionalBacking Up Your Data Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionSetting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Connect ToSolving Problems Wireless Keyboard or Mouse ProblemsNetwork Problems Solving ProblemsPower Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click Applications Click End TaskSolving Problems Solving Problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterBeep Codes System Messages Code Repetitive Description short beepsHardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveClick Start → Help and Support Insert the Drivers and Utilities media System Recovery Options System RestoreDell Factory Image Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell Factory Image Restore Reinstalling Windows Vista Before You BeginClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Getting Help Service Online ServicesDellConnect Support.dell.comAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Ftp.dell.comReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comFinding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources If you need toSpecifications System ModelDrives and Devices Memory External Connectors AudioLvds DisplayPower PhysicalComputer Environment Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeIndex Index ISP Index Index Page Page 0HW049A01 Page 0HW049A01 Page 0HW049A01 Page 0HW049A01 Page Printed on recycled paper