Dell Inspiron DCMA Owner's Manual page 95

1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs.
2 Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if the Install Windows
Vista message appears.
3 Restart the computer. 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.
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.
4 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and
press <Enter>.
5 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM.
6 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
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