Dell OptiPlex 320, Quick Reference Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
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Press <F12> 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.
Windows XP Setup
1
When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press <Enter> to select To set up Windows now .
2
Read the information on the Microsoft Windows Licensing Agreement screen, and press <F8> to
accept the license agreement.
3
If 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 remove the CD.
4
If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press <Esc> to select that option.
5
Press <Enter> to select the highlighted partition (recommended), and 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.
NOTE:
The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your
computer.
NOTICE:
Do not press any key when the following message appears:
Press any key to boot from
the CD .
6
When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your location and
click Next .
7
Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next .
8
At the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or
accept the one provided) and a password, and click Next .
9
If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information and click Next .
10
Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window, and click Next .
11
If the Networking Settings screen appears, click Typical and click Next .
12
If you are reinstalling Windows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information
regarding your network configuration, enter your selections. If you are unsure of your settings, accept
the default selections.
Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. The computer
automatically restarts.
NOTICE:
Do not press any key when the following message appears:
Press any key to boot from
the CD .