Dell 8200 manual Reinstalling Windows, Click I accept the Agreement, and then click Next

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17In the User Information window, type your name and, if applicable, company name, and then click Next.

The Name field must be completed; the Company Name field is optional.

The License Agreement window appears.

18Click I accept the Agreement, and then click Next.

19Type the Windows product key in the fields provided, and then click Next.

The product key is the bar code number found on the Microsoft Windows label, which is located behind the front-panel connector door as shown on the START HERE sheet for your computer.

20Click Finish.

Windows Setup installs additional files, and then restarts the computer.

21Select Boot From Hard Drive, and then press <Enter>.

Windows Setup installs additional files, and then restarts the computer.

22Select Boot From Hard Drive, and then press <Enter>.

23Enter a password in the Enter Network Password window, if desired, and then click Next.

24Remove the Operating System CD from the CD or DVD drive.

25Enter the system setup program as directed by a Dell technical support representative.

26In the system setup program Boot menu, change the boot sequence back to the original boot sequence. Then, exit the system setup program.

Reinstalling Windows 2000

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.

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Contents Solutions Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Hints, Notices, and CautionsContents If the screen is difficult to read Adding Parts Appendix Index Contents When Using Your Computer Safety InstructionsErgonomic Computing Habits Safety Instructions When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery Disposal Setting Up Parallel Printer Connecting a PrinterUSB Printer Installing the Printer Driver Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows XP Only Setting Up a Home and Office Network Windows XP OnlyTurning Off the Computer Windows XPWindows Me and Windows Solving Problems Finding Solutions See Windows Millennium Edition Me and Windows Accessing Help FilesStart-Up Error Messages Power ProblemsIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsSunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality If the screen is difficult to readClick Appearance and Themes Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you cannot print to a parallel port printer Printer ProblemsIf you cannot print to a USB printer Scanner Problems Modem Problems Click Phone and Modem Options Mouse Problems Windows XP Keyboard ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy disk Drive ProblemsIf you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD If the CD-RW drive stops writing If you cannot play a DVD movieNetwork Problems If you have a hard drive problemUnder Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start Microsoft Windows Error Messages Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove ProgramsClick the Change or Remove Program icon Program error causes the system to lock up General Program ProblemsProgram crashes Program stops respondingInternet Connection Problems If you have a problem with your Internet connectionProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Modems Properties window, click Dialing Properties Close the Modems Properties window Close the Control PanelDouble-click the Phone and Modems Options icon Mail Problems Resolving Other Technical ProblemsReinstalling Drivers Solving Problems At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Using the Windows XP Device Driver RollbackResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click SystemClick the Device Manager tab Windows MeWindows Click the System Restore tab Using System RestoreWindows Me Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows XPSolving Problems Reinstalling Windows Me Select Start Windows Setup from CD-ROM, and then press Enter Click I accept the Agreement, and then click Next Reinstalling WindowsSolving Problems Computer automatically restarts W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Adding Parts Front and Back View of the Computer Power buttonUSB 1.1 connectors Service tag Reattaching the Front Door Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge ArmsReattaching the Hinge Arms L l . c o m Opening the Computer Cover Arrow Release button Back of computer Looking Inside Your ComputerPower supply Back of computer System Board Adding Cards Ensure that the card is fully seated in the connector Removing Cards Tab Securing lever Back of computer Adding Memory Rdram Overview Continuity modules Adding Parts Securing clips 2 notches Replacing the AGP Card Adding a Second Hard Drive Adding Parts Rail tabs Adding Other Drives Inch Devices Gently slide the drive into the bay until you hear a click Power cable Drive cable Securing tabs Tabs 2 drive Drive bay Closing the Computer Cover P e n d i Microprocessor SpecificationsMemory Audio2 Power Altitude Operating 15.2 to 3048 m -50 to 10,000 ft Storage Standard SettingsViewing Settings System Setup Program Screens Clearing Forgotten PasswordsReplacing the Battery Battery Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsContact Numbers and Addresses Website support.euro.dell.com Austria ViennaBarbados Belgium BrusselsCayman Islands Canada North York, OntarioChile Santiago China XiamenDenmark Copenhagen Czech Republic PragueDominican Republic El SalvadorFinland Helsinki France Paris Montpellier Home and Small BusinessCorporate Guatemala Germany LangenHong Kong IndiaJamaica Italy Milan Home and Small BusinessWebsite support.jp.dell.com Korea Seoul Japan KawasakiLuxembourg Latin AmericaMacau Malaysia PenangNetherlands Antilles MexicoNetherlands Amsterdam New ZealandPanama Norway LysakerPeru Poland WarsawSingapore Singapore St. LuciaSouth Africa Johannesburg 09/091Switzerland Geneva Sweden Upplands VasbyTaiwan ThailandBracknell Trinidad/TobagoA. Austin, Texas US Virgin IslandsVenezuela Regulatory Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit118 Appendix NOM Information Mexico Only Limited Warranties and Return Policy One-Year Limited Warranty U.S. OnlyAppendix 121 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 128 Appendix Four-Year Limited Warranty U.S. Only Limited Warranty Coverage During Years Two, Three, and Four Appendix 131 One-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Appendix 133 Two-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only Appendix 135 136 Appendix Three-Year Limited Warranty Canada Only 138 Appendix Appendix 139 140 Appendix Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only Guarantee Making a Claim Dell Computer de Mexico SA de CV D ex 146 Index Index 147 148 Index Dell Information Development Localization Supplier

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