Dell 2300C manual Completing the GUI Setup

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5Press <Enter> to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and then follow the instructions on the screen.

The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to copy files and install the devices. The computer restarts multiple times.

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NOTICE: When the computer restarts, the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. Do not press any key when this message appears.

1When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your location and click Next.

2Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen and click Next.

3If you are reinstalling Windows XP Home Edition, at the What's your computer's name window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the name provided) and click Next.

If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, at the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and then click Next.

4If you have a modem installed, enter the requested information and click Next when the Modem Dialing Information screen appears.

5Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window and click Next.

6If your computer has a network adapter, click Typical in the Networking Settings screen and click Next.

If your computer does not have a network adapter, this option does not appear.

7If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional, you may be prompted to provide further network information regarding your network configuration, such as the domain name or workgroup name. If you are unsure of your settings, accept the default selections.

Windows XP installs the operating system components, configures the computer, and then restarts the computer.

HINT: The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your computer.

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Contents Dell Dimension 2300C Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and CautionsContents Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Solving ProblemsFront and Back View of the Computer Diagnostic LightsUsing System Restore If the screen is difficult to readAppendix General W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeBattery Disposal What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Finding Information for Your ComputerP r e s s S e r v i c e code a n d P r o d u c t Ke y T u p D i a g r a m Finding Information for Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting the AC Adapter Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting a Parallel Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Connecting an Ieee 1394 Device Optional Transferring Information to a New Computer Ieee 1394 connector Ieee 1394 cableConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkNetwork Setup Wizard Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetCopying CDs Click Set up or change your Internet connectionUsing Easy CD Creator Basic Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW DiscsSupport.roxio.com How to Copy a CDClick Turn off Turning Off the ComputerSetting Up and Using Your Computer Solving Problems See Finding SolutionsSolving Problems Finding Help Information Battery ProblemsCD drive problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD-RW drive Hard drive problems DVD drive problemsClick Phone and Modem Options Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsClick the Start button, and then click Control Panel Click the Change or Remove Program icon Error MessagesProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system General ProblemsProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedlySolid blue screen appears Other software problemsGeneral hardware problems Other technical problemsKeyboard Problems Ieee 1394 ProblemsMouse Problems CH E C K T H E M O U S E C a B L E Lightlight Network ProblemsPower Problems PC Card ProblemsSolving Problems Printer Problems Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective Action Diagnostic LightsY Y Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversUsing the Dell Dimension ResourceCD Using System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Creating a Restore PointResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Undoing the Last System RestoreBefore You Reinstall Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD Completing the GUI Setup Completing the Operating System Setup Adding Parts Front View Front and Back View of the ComputerComputer to unexpectedly restart Back View Reattaching the Front Door Opening the Computer Cover Release buttons One on each side Back of computer Cable security tabCD or DVD drive Hard drive System board Looking Inside Your ComputerCard slots System Board Adding PC Cards Optional Installing a PC CardPC Card Types Press the eject button, and gently remove the card Removing a PC CardAdding Other Cards Adding Parts Adding Memory To microprocessor Closing the Computer Cover P e n d i Expansion Bus SpecificationsMicroprocessor System InformationMemory Ports and ConnectorsDrives Audio PowerControls and Lights Environmental PhysicalStandard Settings System Setup Program Screens Viewing SettingsClearing Forgotten Passwords Replacing the Battery Dell Technical Support Policy BatteryJapan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com Contacting DellRegulatory Information D ex Index Index 100