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Restoring Your Operating System
Restart the computer.4�
When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> 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.
If you experience a problem with your computer,
you can complete the following steps to
diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:
See “Solving Problems” on page 1� 22 for
information and procedures that pertain to
the problem your computer is experiencing.
See “Dell Diagnostics” on page 2� 29 for
procedures on how to run Dell Diagnostics.
Fill out the “Diagnostic Checklist” on 3�
page 39.
Use Dell’s extensive suite of online services 4�
available at Dell Support (support�dell�com)
for help with installation and troubleshooting
procedures. See “Online Services” on
page 36 for a more extensive list of Dell
Support online.
If the preceding steps have not resolved the 5�
problem, see “Contacting Dell” on page 40.
NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone
near or at the computer so that the support
staff can assist you with any necessary
procedures.
NOTE: Dell’s Express Service Code system
may not be available in all countries.
When prompted by Dell’s automated telephone
system, enter your Express Service Code to
route the call directly to the proper support
personnel. If you do not have an Express
Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder,
double-click the Express Service Code icon, and
follow the directions.
NOTE: Some of the following services
are not always available in all locations
outside the continental U.S. Call your local
Dell representative for information on
availability.
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