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2Turn off the computer (see page 18), and then turn the computer on again.

3When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down the computer and try again.

4Use the arrow keys to select the CD-ROM option, and then press <Enter>.

5When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press <Enter> to select To set up Windows now.

6Read the information in the License Agreement window, and then press <F8> on your keyboard to agree with the license information.

7If your computer already has Windows XP installed and you want to recover your current Windows XP data, type R to select the repair option, and then go to step 16.

If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press <Esc> to select the fresh copy option, and then press <Enter> on the next screen to select the highlighted partition (recommended). Then follow the instructions on the screen.

8The Windows XP Setup screen appears and Windows XP begins to copy files and install the devices. The computer automatically restarts multiple times before it requires additional input.

9When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click the green arrow icon at the bottom of the screen to continue. Follow the on-screen directions to finish.

10When the Regional Settings screen appears, select the settings for your locale, and then click Next.

11Enter your name and organization in the Personalize Your Software screen, and then click Next.

12If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, enter a name for your computer when the Computer Name window appears, and then click Next.

If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, enter a name for your computer and a password when the Computer Name and Administrator Password window appears, and then click Next.

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Contents Dell SmartStep 150D Rev. A00 Setting Up If your computer has speakers, use this section Adding Parts 111 115V When Using Your ComputerErgonomic Computing Habits Safety Instr uctions When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Safety Instr uctions C T I O N Parallel Printer USB Printer Installing the Printer Driver On the welcome screen, click Next Click Turn off Click checklist for creating a networkC T I O N Solving Problems See To Access Help in Windows XP If the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read ON- See the setup diagram supplied with the speakers Solving Problems If you cannot print to a parallel port printer If you cannot print to a USB printer Verify That the Modem is Communicating with Windows Check the Mouse Settings If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD Restart the COMPUTER- Try to log on to the network again If you have a hard drive problemCharacters \ / * ? Do not use these characters in filenames Program error causes the system to lock up Program crashesProgram stops responding If you have a problem with your Internet connection Solid blue screen appearsProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Solving Problems W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click NextClick Properties Click Roll Back Driver Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemSolving Problems Click Performance and Maintenance Creating a Restore PointClick the System Restore tab Using the XP System Restore WizardRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Select Undo my last restoration and click Next Undoing the Last System RestoreSolving Problems Solving Problems C T I O N CD Activity Light Power ButtonCD Drive Eject Button Floppy Drive Eject ButtonCD Volume Control Dial CD Headphone ConnectorFloppy Drive Light Diagnostic Lights Power ConnectorMouse Connector Line-In ConnectorMicrophone Connector Line-Out ConnectorUSB Connectors Keyboard ConnectorComputer cover Release latch Adding Parts Adding Parts Power supply Release latch Drive power cables Adding Parts Power supply Drive power cables Adding Parts Release latch Padlock ring FAN Microprocessor DIMMA, Dimmb System BoardAdding Parts Front-panel release tab Retaining hooks Adding Parts Rotate the power supply see Drive bay plate Adding Parts Front of computer Left rail right rail Connect a power cable to the drive Pin 1 cable Filler bracket Adding Parts W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Fully seated Removing Cards Page Securing clips 2 notches Adding Parts Adding Parts C T I O N Cache USB On back panel Maximum shock Operating Appendix System Setup Program Screens Viewing SettingsAppendix Appendix Battery Battery socket Battery Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContact Numbers and Addresses Page Customer Care From outside Toronto Page W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Page W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Country Code Customer Service Seoul, Korea City Code Corporate Sales Page Or 800 300 412 or South Africa Johannesburg Technical Support 011 709 International Access Code Technical Support Servers Page Have your account number handy or value-added resellers VARs Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 100 Appendix FCC Notices U.S. Only Class a Class B Battery Disposal NOM Information Mexico Only Day Limited Warranty United States Only 106 Appendix One-Year Limited Warranty United States and Canada Only 108 Appendix Appendix 109 Total Satisfaction Return Policy United States Only Index 111 Index Index 113 Index 114