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14Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window, and then click Next.

15If you have a network card in your computer, select the appropriate network settings. If you do not have a network card, you will not see this option.

Windows XP begins to install its components and configure the computer. The computer automatically restarts.

16When 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.

17Remove the CD from the drive.

18Reinstall the appropriate drivers (see page 47).

19Reinstall your virus protection software.

NOTICE: The Operating System CD provides options for reinstalling your Windows 2000 operating system. The options can potentially overwrite files installed by Dell and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, Dell does not recommend that you reinstall your operating system unless instructed to do so by a Dell technical support representative.

NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows 2000, you must disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows 2000.

1Insert the Operating System CD into the CD or DVD drive.

Close any program or utility that may start to run after you insert the CD into the drive.

2Turn off the computer (see page 22), 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>.

HINT: The CD that you need to place in your CD or DVD drive is titled Operating System.

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Contents Dell Dimension 4300S Rev. A00 Setting Up If the screen is difficult to read Adding Parts Appendix Total Satisfaction Return Policy Contents When Using Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits Page When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m C T I O N Setting Up Setting Up Parallel Printer Screws On computer USB Printer Installing the Printer DriverSetting Up Windows XP Click checklist for creating a networkWindows Click Turn offSetting Up W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m C T I O N Solving Problems See To Access Help in Windows XP Connect the Computer Directly to AN Electrical Outlet If the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Try different settings for Colors and Screen area If you cannot print to a parallel port printer If you cannot print to a USB printer Verify That the Printer is Recognized by Windows Check for Interrupt Request CONFLICTS- See Press CtrlEsc to display the Start menu Check the Mouse Settings If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk If you cannot play a DVD movie If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CDIf the CD-RW drive stops writing If you have a hard drive problemRestart the COMPUTER- Try to log on to the network again Program crashes Program error causes the system to lock up Program stops respondingSolid blue screen appears Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system If you have a problem with your Internet connectionW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Solving Problems At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Click PropertiesClick Roll Back Driver Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System Windows Click the System Restore tab Click Performance and MaintenanceAccessories-System Tools, and then click System Restore Creating a Restore PointUsing the XP System Restore Wizard Manually Creating the Restore PointsRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Solving Problems Solving Problems Next C T I O N Floppy-drive access light Keyboard connector Line-out jack USB connectors Line-in jack Release buttons Inch drive Inch floppy drive Frontaudio System BoardAdding Parts Card cage Adding Parts Adding Parts Card cage Tabs Slots Page Adding Parts Adding Parts Adding Parts C T I O N W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Sdram PC133 Controls and Lights Power control Push button Power light At 35C 95F, the maximum operating altitude is 914 m 3000 ft Appendix System Setup Program Screens Viewing SettingsAppendix Appendix Appendix Battery Battery socket Battery Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContact Numbers and Addresses International Access Code AutoTech Automated technical support International Access Code W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m International Access Code Country Code Customer Service Seoul, Korea City Code Corporate Sales W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m International Access Code Toll free 800 6011 Technical Support Servers W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m VARs Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Appendix FCC Notices U.S. Only Class a Class B Battery Disposal NOM Information Mexico Only Información para NOM únicamente para México One-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only 106 Appendix Two-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Year One Limited Warranty Coverage During Year Two General Provisions Three-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two and Three Appendix 113 Four-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two, Three, and Four 116 Appendix One-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only 118 Appendix Two-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Coverage During Year One Coverage During Year Two Three-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Appendix 123 Coverage During Years Two and Three Appendix 125 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada Only Guarantee ExclusionsMaking a Claim Limitation and Statutory Rights Dell Computer de Colombia CorporationDell Computer de Mexico SA de CV Index 129 Index Index 131 Index 132

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