Dell 518, MT480, 519 manual Reinstalling Your Operating System

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1Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.

2Insert the Operating System media.

3Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears.

4Restart the computer.

When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again.

NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program.

5When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press <Enter>.

6Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM.

7Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

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Contents Dell Inspiron Quick Reference Guide June MT480 Contents Reinstalling Your Operating System Macrovision Product Notice Contents About Your Dell Inspiron 518/519 Front ViewBack View Back Panel Connectors About Your Dell Inspiron 518/519 Setting Up Your Computer Installing Your Computer in an EnclosureSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionSetting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up Your Computer Specifications Sata Sdram Player, or VCR Indicates that the network cable has been Connectors Inspiron 518/519 Video Integrated video Indicates power-on state Controls and Lights Vibration spectrum that simulates user Specifications Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ToolsBeep Codes Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive System Messages Page Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities media Test Memory Results Solving Problems Power ProblemsMemory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upProgram stops responding Other software problems Troubleshooting Reinstalling Your Operating System What Is a Driver?Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying DriversUsing the Drivers and Utilities media Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System Media Reinstalling Your Operating System Finding Information Using and maintaining peripherals Getting Help Obtaining AssistanceTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesProblems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Getting Help Before You Call Page Contacting Dell Getting Help Appendix FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B Macrovision Product Notice Index Index Wizard, 15 reinstalling, 49 System Restore Index

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