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Restoring Your Operating System
Reinstalling Windows
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.
NOTE:
Your computer does not have an
internal optical drive. Use an external
optical drive or any external storage device
for the procedures that involve discs.
Save and close any open files and exit any
1.
open programs.
Insert the
2.
Operating System
disc.
Click
3.
Exit
if the
Install Windows
message
appears.
Restart the computer.
4.
When the DELL logo appears, press <F2>
5.
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.
When the boot device list appears, highlight
6.
CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive
and press <Enter>.
Press any key to
7.
Boot from CD-ROM
.
Follow the instructions on the screen to
complete the installation.
Summary of Contents for Inspiron Mini 10v
Page 1: ...SETUP GUIDE INSPIRON ...
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Page 3: ... Model PP19S INSPIRON SETUP GUIDE ...
Page 10: ...8 Setting Up Your Inspiron Mini 10 Press the Power Button ...
Page 18: ...16 Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 Left Side Features 1 2 3 4 ...
Page 20: ...18 Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 1 4 3 2 ...
Page 23: ...21 Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 ...
Page 24: ...22 Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 Display Features 1 2 3 4 ...
Page 26: ...24 Using Your Inspiron Mini 10 Removing and Replacing the Battery 1 2 3 ...
Page 41: ...39 Using Support Tools ...
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