Reinstalling Windows Vista | Dell PP25L specification

Restoring Your Operating System

whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your computer.

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 disc.

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.

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 PP25L setup guide Reinstalling Windows Vista, Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears

Contents

Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE May N073F Contents Getting Help Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Inspiron Check the Wireless Switch Using The Wireless SwitchConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Press the Power Button Optional Windows Vista Setup Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop EnabledDevice Status Lights To turn off Bluetooth wireless, right-click Right Side Features Through Dell QuickSet or the Bios 12 cm Left Side Features USB connector Connects to a Front Side Features Audio Out/ Headphone connectorIn-1 Media card reader Provides a Computer Base and Keyboard Features Keyboard Media Controls Display Features Removing and Replacing the Battery Using the Optical Disc Drive Playing or recording CDs and DVDs Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy Settings Backing Up Your Data Solving Problems Network ProblemsWireless Connections If the network connection is lost Power Problems Wired Connections Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Click Applications Lockups and Software ProblemsIf a program stops responding End the program Click End Task If the computer stops responding If you have other software problems Using Support Tools Dell Support Center System Messages Keyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable Hardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and Support Dell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities media System Restore Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Before you Begin Reinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Getting Help Service DellConnect Online ServicesSupport.dell.com Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Ftp.dell.com Getting Help Diagnostic Checklist Before You Call Contacting Dell Visit support.dell.com Getting Help Finding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources Basic Specifications System ModelProcessor Express Card Memory Basic Specifications Communications Video Camera optionalAudio Dimensions Display Touchpad Battery AC Adapter Physical Computer Environment 50 to 10,000 ft Index Index Index Wireless network connection Page Page 0XXXXXA00