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Dell N073F, PP25L Reinstalling Windows Vista, Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears

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Restoring Your Operating System

Reinstalling Windows Vista

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 media.

3.Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears.

4.Restart the computer.

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

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.

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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 N073F Reinstalling Windows Vista, Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears, Restoring Your Operating System

Contents

INSPIRON SETUP GUIDEPage SETUP GUIDE INSPIRONModel PP25L July Notes, Notices, and CautionsModel PP25L P/N N073FUsing Your Inspiron Laptop ContentsSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Solving ProblemsRestoring Your Operating System Finding More Information and Resources Basic Specifications IndexGetting Help Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerINSPIRON Using The Wireless Switch Check the Wireless SwitchSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapteroptional Press the Power ButtonConnect the Network Cable Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopWindows Vista Setup Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 2. Click Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop3. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection2. Click Start → Control Panel The Connect to the Internet window appearsSetting Up Your Inspiron Laptop or Bluetooth wireless technology connectionINSPIRON Using Your Inspiron LaptopDevice Status Lights 1 2 3 4wireless networking is enabled WiFi status light - Turns on whenBluetooth status light Using The Wireless SwitchRight Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop5 Security cable slot - Used to attach Using Your Inspiron Laptop5 4 USB connector - Connects to a Left Side Features2 VGA connector - Connects to a monitor or projector Using Your Inspiron LaptopSecure digital SD memory card SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity card Front Side FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Multi Media Card MMC Memory Stick Memory Stick PROComputer Base and Keyboard Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopTurn up the volume Media ControlsUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Turn down the volumeDisplay Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop1 2 3 4 Removing and Replacing the Battery Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing the Optical Disc Drive Using Your Inspiron LaptopNOTE Do not move the computer while playing or recording CDs and DVDs Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Customizing the Desktop2. Click Back up files or Back up computer Customizing Your Energy SettingsBacking Up Your Data Using Your Inspiron LaptopWireless Connections If the network connection is lost Solving ProblemsNetwork Problems b. Click Start → Connect ToPower Problems Solving ProblemsWired Connections Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory messageSolving Problems 2. Click Applications Lockups and Software ProblemsIf a program stops responding - End the program 4. Click End TaskIf you have other software problems Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Ensure that the program is installed and configured properlyVerify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterINSPIRON Using Support Tools System MessagesHardware Troubleshooter 1. Click Start → Help and SupportUsing Support Tools Dell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveUsing Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities mediaUsing Support Tools System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemINSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore 3. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next3. The System Recovery Options window appears Dell Factory Image RestoreDell Factory Image Restore 2. Select Repair Your ComputerDell Operating System media Dell Drivers and Utilities media Operating System ReinstallationBefore you Begin Restoring Your Operating SystemReinstalling Windows Vista 3. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsRestoring Your Operating System Getting Help INSPIRONDellConnect ServiceOnline Services Technical Support and Customermobilesupport@us.dell.com support@us.dell.com AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service la-techsupport@dell.com Latin America and Caribbean countries onlyReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Product InformationGetting Help Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallGetting Help Contacting Dell 1. Visit support.dell.comGetting Help Getting Help If you need to the Dell Technology Guide installed on yourFinding More Information and Resources the Drivers and Utilities mediafind safety best practices information for your If you need toProcessor Basic SpecificationsSystem Model INSPIRONExpress Card MemoryBasic Specifications Video Basic SpecificationsCommunications VideoAudio Ports and ConnectorsViewing Angles DimensionsDisplay see Dell TechnologySize BatteryTouchpad See Dell Technology GuideBasic Specifications Temperature rangeAC Adapter BatteryPhysical Temperaturerange Computer EnvironmentComputer Environment Relative humidity maximumBasic Specifications Computer EnvironmentIndex INSPIRONIndex Index Index Page Printed in the U.S.A Page Printed in China Printed on recycled paper Page Printed in Malaysia Page Printed in Ireland Page Printed in Brazil