98
Solving Problems
www
.del
l.
com |
su
ppo
rt.
d
e
ll.
co
m
NOTICE:
Before performing the installation, back up all data files on your primary hard drive. For
conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer.
To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items:
• Dell™
Operating System
CD
• Dell
Drivers and Utilities
CD
NOTE:
The
Drivers and Utilities
CD contains drivers that were installed during assembly of the computer.
Use the
Drivers and Utilities
CD to load any required drivers.
• Product Key (Product ID Number)
NOTE:
The Product Key is the bar code number on the sticker that is located on the external side cover
of your computer. You may be prompted for the Product Key when you use the
Operating System
CD
under certain conditions.
Reinstalling Windows XP
To reinstall Windows XP, perform all the steps in the following sections in the order in which they
are listed.
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.
NOTICE:
The
Operating System
CD provides options for reinstalling Windows XP. The options can
overwrite files and possibly affect programs installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall
Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you 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.
Booting From the Operating System CD
1
Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.
2
Insert the
Operating System
CD. If any program starts automatically, exit the program before
proceeding.
3
Restart the computer.
4
Press <F2> 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.
5
Press the arrow keys to select
CD-ROM
, and press <Enter>.
6
When the
Press any key to boot from CD
message appears, press any key.
Summary of Contents for Inspirion
Page 2: ...w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m Dell Inspiron 510m Owner s Manual Model PP10L ...
Page 15: ...14 CAUTION Safety Instructions w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 19: ...18 Finding Information for Your Computer w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 41: ...40 Setting Up Your Computer w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 49: ...48 Using a Battery w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 81: ...80 Setting Up a Home and Office Network w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
Page 117: ...116 Adding and Replacing Parts w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m ...
