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Dell PP36S Transferring Information to a New Computer, Microsoft Windows XP Operating System

Models: PP36S PP36X PP36L

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Transferring Information to a New Computer

Microsoft Windows Vista®

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

2Click the Windows Vista Start button → Control Panel

3Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet.

4In the Connect to the Internet window, click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect:

•Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth wireless technology connection.

•Chose Dial-upif you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN.

NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP.

5Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

Transferring Information to a New Computer

Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System

Windows XP provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from a source computer to a new computer.

You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on removable media, such as a writable CD, for transfer to the new computer.

NOTE: You can transfer information from an old computer to a new computer by directly connecting a serial cable to the input/output (I/O) ports of the two computers.

For instructions on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to Set Up a Direct Cable Connection Between Two Computers in Windows XP. This information may not be available in certain countries.

For transferring information to a new computer, you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard.

Setting Up Your Computer

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Dell PP36S, PP36L, PP36X manual Transferring Information to a New Computer, Microsoft Windows XP Operating System

Contents

Dell Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710 Setup and Quick Reference Guide w w w . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mModels PP36S, PP36L, and PP36X Macrovision Product Notice Notes, Notices, and Cautions2 Setting Up Your Computer Contents3 Specifications 4 Troubleshooting 6 Finding Information 7 Getting Help Contents keyboard status lights About Your ComputerFront View Dell Vostrofingerprint reader optional Vostroforward, reverse, stop, play optical device in media bayVostro power/battery charging status Back ViewDell Vostro Vostro network connectorair vents USB connectorsVostro ExpressCard/54 slotBattery Removal Wireless Switch Quick Setup Setting Up Your Computer3 Connect USB devices, such as a mouse or keyboard, if applicable laptop computer with network Connecting to the InternetMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Setting Up Your Internet Connection2 Click Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Transferring Information to a New Computer3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer→ Next 3 On the Which computer is this? screen, click New Computer→ Next 4 On the Which computer is this? screen, click Old Computer→ Next Microsoft Windows Vista2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progressintegrated Specifications54-mm ExpressCard slot supports both Vostro 1310, 1510, and 1710 integrated microphone connector, stereoheadphone/speakers connector 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on systemSpecifications microphone-in connector, stereoheadphone/speakers connector Volume controlsWUXGA TrueLife Vostro 1510 and WXGA anti-glare Vostro 1310 and359.4 mm x 118.9 mm x 5.2 mm 84 U.S./Canada 85 Europe 88 Japan105 U.S./Chinese 106 Europe/Brazil 283.1 mm x 118.9 mm x 5.2 mm 11.146Touch Pad operating conditions and can be significantly conditions see Power Problems on page4 cell and 6 cell 205 mm 8.071 inches 6 cell and 8 cell 271 mm 10.67 inchesPage battery Weightbattery batteryhard drive in operating status and a Specifications Beep Codes TroubleshootingPower Lights ToolsIf your computer beeps during start-up 1 Write down the beep code Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames Then, shut down the computer, reinstall the hard drive, and restart the computer. If the problem persists, try another drive. Run the Hard Disk Drive tests in the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on page M E M O R Y A L L O C A T I O N E R R O R - The software you are attempting to run is conflicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility. Shut down the computer, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. Try to run the program again. If the error message still appears, see the software documentation O P E R A T I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - Reinstall the hard drive see your Service Manual at support.dell.com. If the problem persists, contact Dell see Dell Diagnostics on page When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media Solving ProblemsPower Problems I F YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS Memory ProblemsI F YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE A program stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsThe computer does not start up The computer stops respondingA solid blue screen appears Dell Support Utility Dell Technical Update ServiceAccessing the Dell Support Utility 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell Support→ Dell Support SettingsDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Clicking the Dell Support IconIdentifying Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Drivers and Utilities DriversProperties 3 Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver Using the Drivers and Utilities MediaReturning to a Previous Device Driver Version 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Manually Reinstalling Drivers2 Click Properties→ Device Manager Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore3 Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore 2 Click Undo my last restoration and click NextEnabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System Windows XP Dell PC Restore 2 Select Repair Your Computer Windows Vista Dell Factory Image Restore5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System MediaBefore you Begin Reinstalling Windows located on your computer Finding InformationService Tag/Express Service Code Label The Service Tag/Express Service Code isDell Technology Guide Safety, Regulatory, Warranty, andService Manual Support DocumentationObtaining Assistance Getting HelpOnline Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceDellConnect AutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or CreditBefore You Call Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code Diagnostics Checklist Name Date Address Phone numberService Tag bar code on the back or bottom of the computer Express Service Code1 Visit support.dell.com Contacting DellGetting Help Index Page Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Program Compatibility wizard System Restore Windows XPDevice Driver Rollback, 52 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 19 PC Restore, 56 reinstalling, 61 System Restore wizardsIndex