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Dell 81TR2 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows, Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears

Models: P04F001 P04G001 81TR2 1470 1570 P04F series P04G series

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Reinstalling Microsoft Windows

The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software.

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

2.Insert the Operating System disc.

3.Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears.

4.Restart the computer.

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

Restoring Your Operating System

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.

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

7.Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

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Dell 81TR2, 1570, 1470, P04G series Reinstalling Microsoft Windows, Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears

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SETUP GUIDE INSPIRONPage SETUP GUIDE INSPIRONModels P04F and P04G series Types P04F001 and P04G001 July 2009 P/N 81TR2 Rev. A00 Notes, Cautions, and WarningsSolving Problems ContentsUsing Support Tools Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopContents Finding More Information and Resources Basic Specifications AppendixGetting Help IndexSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerINSPIRON Connect the AC Adapter Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopConnect the Network Cable Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopTo use a wired network connection, connect the network cable Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power ButtonSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft WindowsSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless OptionalSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection 3. Click Start → Connect ToSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up your Internet connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection2. Click Start → Control Panel The Connect to the Internet window appearsThe Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Right View FeaturesINSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features1 Security cable slot - Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to the computer Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features1 Audio in/Microphone connector - Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard FeaturesOff - Computer is off or in hibernate state Using Your Inspiron LaptopScroll Touch Pad GesturesFlick Using Your Inspiron LaptopRotate ZoomDesktop Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control KeysUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Mute the sound Decrease the volume level Increase the volume levelPlay the previous track or chapter Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Eject the disc1 2 3 Display FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop The display panel holds a camera and accompanying digital microphone2 Camera activity indicator - Indicates if the camera is on or off Using Your Inspiron LaptopRemoving and Replacing the Battery Dell Extended Battery LifeThe Extended Battery Life pop-up appears 2. Click Show Settings 3. Click What is Dell Extended Battery Life?1 battery 2 battery bay 3 battery release latch Using Your Inspiron LaptopProductivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing Your Energy Settings2. Click Set up backup 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Back Up and RestoreTransferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your DataAdd a Category Dell DockAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconSolving Problems Beep or LED CodesINSPIRON Wireless Connections Network ProblemsWired Connections Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Power ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Solving ProblemsIf a program stops responding Lockups and Software Problems2. Click Applications 4. Click End TaskIf you have other software problems To run the Program Compatability WizardSolving Problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsAbout Your System System INSPIRONUsing Support Tools System MessagesKeyboard failure - Keyboard failure or loose cable of them Using Support ToolsHardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics1. Click Start → Help and Support Using Support ToolsUsing Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drived. Press any key to go to the Choose An Option window Using Support ToolsUsing Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc10. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit Using Support ToolsSystem Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemINSPIRON Undoing the Last System Restore Starting System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 3. Click Undo my last restoration and click NextStarting Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image Restore3. The System Recovery Options window appears 2. Select Repair Your ComputerRestoring Your Operating System 7. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appearsOperating System Reinstallation Before You BeginRestoring Your Operating System Reinstalling Microsoft Windows 3. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsRestoring Your Operating System INSPIRON Getting HelpDellConnect Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer Service Dell Support websites Online ServicesDell Support e-mail addresses Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addressesAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationGetting Help Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditGetting Help Before You CallGetting Help Diagnostic ChecklistContacting Dell 1. Visit support.dell.comGetting Help If you need to Finding More Information and Resourcesat support.dell.com INSPIRONFinding More Information and Resources support.dell.comIf you need to System Model Basic SpecificationsProcessor Computer Information7-in-1 Memory Card Reader ConnectorsMemory Basic SpecificationsCommunications Basic SpecificationsDisplay ConnectorsAC Adapter BatteryBattery 4-cell/6-cell “smart” lithium ionBasic Specifications PhysicalAC Adapter PhysicalTemperature range Computer EnvironmentBasic Specifications Computer EnvironmentAppendix Macrovision Product NoticeINSPIRON Appendix Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard only for MexicoImporter LaptopsINSPIRON IndexIndex Page Page Printed in the U.S.A 081TR2A00