Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD | Dell 4150 specification

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HINT: The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your computer. You can step away from the computer at this time if you need to do so.

NOTICE: To prevent conflicts with Windows XP, disable any virus protection software installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. See the documentation that came with the software for instructions.

Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD

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

2Exit any program or utility that might run after you insert the CD.

3Shut down (see page 38) and restart the computer.

4Press immediately after the Dell™ logo appears.

If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again.

5Use the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and then press .

6Press any key when the Press any key to boot from CD message appears on the screen.

Starting Windows XP Setup
1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press	to
select To set up Windows now.

2Read the information in the Microsoft Windows Licensing

Agreement screen, and then press	on your keyboard to accept
the license agreement.

3If 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 remove the CD from the drive.

4 If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press	to select
the fresh copy option.

5Press 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 automatically restarts multiple times.

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Dell 4150 owner manual Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD, Select To set up Windows now

Contents

Dell Inspiron Hints, Notices, and Cautions Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Connecting a Television to the Computer Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Modem and Internet Connection Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 100 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 108Memory, Mini PCI Card, and Modem Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 107 Contents General Power Battery Air Travel EMC Instructions When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits Battery Disposal Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge When Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Front ViewPage Light is flashing Hard drive Left Side ViewPC Card slot Setting Up and Using Your Computer Right Side View Modem connector Infrared sensorAudio connectors Speaker AU D I O CO N N E C T O R S Back View Fan PS/2 connector AC adapter connector Serial connector Docking connectorParallel connector USB connector Hint Docking devices may not be available in all countries Setting Up and Using Your Computer Fan Bottom ViewDocking device latch Connecting a Parallel Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Transferring Information to a New Computer With Windows XP Connecting to the Internet Setting Up a Home and Office Network With Windows XPClick checklist for creating a network Click Connect to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Copying CDs Click Project Selector Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Using Easy CD Creator BasicHelpful Tips How to Copy a CD Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Turned Off Turning Off the ComputerAbout the Module Bay Click Turn off Swapping Devices While the Computer Is Running Bottom of computer Using the Floppy Drive as an External Device Enabling the Infrared Sensor Connecting a Television to the Computer Video Connection Video cable Audio cable Composite Video Connection Setting Up and Using Your Computer Composite video connector Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Click Appearance and Themes and click Display Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Setting Up the Dolby HeadphoneClick the Dolby Headphone tab Click Enable Dolby Headphone Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Setting Up and Using Your Computer Solving Problems Finding Solutions See See See page 66 Accessing Help Power Problems Error Messages Video and Display Problems If the display is blank If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers Click Appearance and Themes Printer Problems If you have a problem with external speakers Modem and Internet Connection Problems Close the Phone and Modems Options window Scanner Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Drive ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD Write-protected Not write-protected If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Under Error-checking, click Check Now PC Card ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive If the CD-RW drive stops writing General Program Problems Network ProblemsProgram crashes Program stops responding Mail ProblemsError messages appear Solid blue screen appears If Your Computer Gets Wet Resolving Other Technical Problems If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers What Is a Driver?Performance and Maintenance window, click System Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers Click Roll Back Driver Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Click Properties Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Click the System Restore tab Creating a Restore PointClick the Performance and Maintenance Click Create a restore point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Before You Reinstall Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows XP Preparing to Boot From the Operating System CD Select To set up Windows now Completing the GUI Setup Completing the Operating System Setup Adding and Replacing Parts Palm Rests Display Cover Hard Drive Screw Hard drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory, Mini PCI Card, and Modem Turn the computer over Adding Memory Cover Memory module Securing clips Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding a Modem Screw Modem Adding and Replacing Parts P e n d i System Information SpecificationsMicroprocessor PC Card Video Ports and ConnectorsCommunications 101 Display Audio102 Touch Pad 103 Track Stick Battery104 Physical AC Adapter105 Environmental 106 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Contacting Dell Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 109 110 Cayman Islands BruneiCanada North York, Ontario Chile Santiago Costa Rica China XiamenColombia Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com 113 114 Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.com Hong KongIndia 115 Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.comJamaica 116 Korea Seoul Japan Kawasaki Website support.jp.dell.com117 Macao Latin AmericaLuxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com Malaysia Penang Netherlands Antilles MexicoMontserrat Netherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com 120 121 Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com Spain Madrid Website support.euro.dell.com122 123 Uruguay Dell.co.uk/lca/customerservicesBracknell Website support.euro.dell.com 124 Virgin Islands A. Austin, TexasBusiness Venezuela Regulatory Notices NOM Information Mexico Only 127 Appendix Limited Warranty for the U.S Limited Warranties and Return Policy How long does this limited warranty last? 130 What if I purchased a service contract? 131 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only 132 Limited Warranty Terms for Canada 133 134 135 Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada Only 136 Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only 137 Guarantee 138 Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 139 140 What are ’Errata’? D ex 141 142 143 144