Dell OptiPlex 740 - Manual (Page 66)

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Quick Reference Guide
4 If you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press to select
that option.
5 Press 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.
NOTICE:
Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press
any key to boot from the CD .
NOTE:
The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard
drive and the speed of your computer.
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 .
13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next.
14 When the How will this computer connect to the
Internet? message appears, click Skip.