Dell 170L manual When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next

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NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot

from the CD.

6When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your location and click Next.

7Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next.

8At the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and click Next.

9If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information and click Next.

10Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window, and click Next.

11If the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next.

12If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. If you are unsure of your settings, accept the default selections.

Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. The computer automatically restarts.

NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot

from the CD.

13When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next.

14When the How will this computer connect to the Internet? message appears, click Skip.

15When the Ready to register with Microsoft? screen appears, select No, not at this time and click Next.

16When the Who will use this computer? screen appears, you can enter up to five users.

17Click Next.

18Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD.

19Reinstall the appropriate drivers with the Drivers and Utilities CD.

20Reinstall your virus protection software.

21Reinstall your programs.

NOTE: To reinstall and activate your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite programs, you need the Product Key number located on the back of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve.

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Contents Quick Reference Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mSeptember Contents X6741bk0.book Page 4 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 155 PM Finding Information for Your Computer Use the Service Tag to Computer when youService Code to direct your call when contacting Warranty, and repair informationClick the topic that describes your problem How to reinstall my operating systemClick the arrow icon Follow the instructions on the screenAbout Your Small Desktop Computer Front and Back ViewsSystem board Inside Your ComputerPadlock ring CD/DVD drive Floppy drive Hard drive Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand CD or DVD drive activity light Service tag Power button USB 2.0 connectors 2 headphone connectorAbout Your Mini-Tower Computer Second drive bayX6741bk0.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 155 PM Setting Up Your Computer Setup Without Cards Setup With Cards Quick Reference Guide MonitorSmall Desktop Computer NetworkSetup Without Cards Monitor Keyboard Mouse Speakers Mini-tower ComputerCompleted Setup Microsoft Windows Product Key Power Quick Reference GuideSolving Problems Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDell Diagnostics Main Menu Option FunctionSystem Lights Power Light Problem Description Suggested ResolutionTab Function Diagnostic Lights Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution PatternPower button GuideReinstall the second module If the problem persists, contact DellIt and restart the computer Computer. If the computer starts normallyBeep Codes Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics Code CauseWindows XP Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesWindows Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreEnabling System Restore Before You BeginBooting From the Operating System CD Reinstalling Windows XPWindows XP Setup When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Drivers for Your ComputerX6741bk0.book Page 30 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 155 PM Index IndexPower light Problems beep codes, 22 conflicts
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