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...6 Connect the Network Cable (optional 7 Press the Power Button 7 Microsoft® Windows® Setup 8 Connect to the Internet (Optional 8 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 Device Status Lights 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 19 Media Controls...Software Features 23 Solving Problems 26 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 28 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30 Dell Support Center 33 System Messages 33 Using Support Tools 33 Hardware Troubleshooter 35 Dell Diagnostics 36 System Restore 38 3
...6 Connect the Network Cable (optional 7 Press the Power Button 7 Microsoft® Windows® Setup 8 Connect to the Internet (Optional 8 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 Device Status Lights 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 19 Media Controls...Software Features 23 Solving Problems 26 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 28 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30 Dell Support Center 33 System Messages 33 Using Support Tools 33 Hardware Troubleshooter 35 Dell Diagnostics 36 System Restore 38 3
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Contents Restoring Your Operating System 39 Windows XP: Using Dell™ PC Restore 40 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 42 Operating System Reinstallation 43 Technical Support and Customer Service 45 Getting Help 46 DellConnect 46 Online Services 46 AutoTech Service 47 Product Information 48 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 48 Before You Call 49 Contacting Dell 50 Finding More Information and Resources 52 Basic Specifications 54 Index 64 4
Contents Restoring Your Operating System 39 Windows XP: Using Dell™ PC Restore 40 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 42 Operating System Reinstallation 43 Technical Support and Customer Service 45 Getting Help 46 DellConnect 46 Online Services 46 AutoTech Service 47 Product Information 48 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 48 Before You Call 49 Contacting Dell 50 Finding More Information and Resources 52 Basic Specifications 54 Index 64 4
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...: No signal found 3 ExpressCard slot - Ensure that the side with a plastic blank installed in the slot. 4 Optical Drive - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector - Press the eject button to a TV. Supports one ExpressCard. 2 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light The light operates as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 15
...: No signal found 3 ExpressCard slot - Ensure that the side with a plastic blank installed in the slot. 4 Optical Drive - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector - Press the eject button to a TV. Supports one ExpressCard. 2 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light The light operates as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 15
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... and learn more information about your computer to watch videos, play games, create your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets..., to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on by accessing the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload...
... and learn more information about your computer to watch videos, play games, create your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets..., to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on by accessing the Personalize appearance and sounds window. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload...
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...the computer until it clicks into place. - To turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 33 or "Contacting Dell" on page 50. On - Network Problems Wireless Connections If the ...network connection is lost - Momentary 26 The wireless switch may be off. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. If you can not solve your computer. INSPIRON...
...the computer until it clicks into place. - To turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 33 or "Contacting Dell" on page 50. On - Network Problems Wireless Connections If the ...network connection is lost - Momentary 26 The wireless switch may be off. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. If you can not solve your computer. INSPIRON...
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...as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. Press a key on the keyboard, move the pointer on . For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on page 50. You may not be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. If the power light is solid amber - The computer ...the power button to remove and then reinstall the memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 28 Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the ...
...as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. Press a key on the keyboard, move the pointer on . For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on page 50. You may not be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. If the power light is solid amber - The computer ...the power button to remove and then reinstall the memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 28 Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the ...
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...Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to the same electrical outlet. Solving Problems If you encounter interference that hinders reception on your computer, see "... compatible with the memory. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. If necessary, install additional memory (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Check if the ...
...Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to the same electrical outlet. Solving Problems If you encounter interference that hinders reception on your computer, see "... compatible with the memory. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. If necessary, install additional memory (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Check if the ...
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.... 3. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at support.dell.com) to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Click End Task. Turn the computer off . If you are unable to get a response by pressing...
.... 3. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at support.dell.com) to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Click End Task. Turn the computer off . If you are unable to get a response by pressing...
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... Message that will help you need. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. Click the icon in the taskbar to resolve the issue. 33 INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find service, support, and system-specific information you identify the cause and action...
... Message that will help you need. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. Click the icon in the taskbar to resolve the issue. 33 INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find service, support, and system-specific information you identify the cause and action...
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... cables are connected and that the drive is not listed in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at support.dell.com or see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is correct 34 Possible... 50 for assistance. Alert! See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Keyboard failure or loose cable. Hard-disk drive failure - No bootable partition on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 for assistance. The computer failed to complete...
... cables are connected and that the drive is not listed in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at support.dell.com or see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is correct 34 Possible... 50 for assistance. Alert! See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Keyboard failure or loose cable. Hard-disk drive failure - No bootable partition on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 for assistance. The computer failed to complete...
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...failure. Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Using Support Tools (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Your USB device needs more power for assistance). Use an external power ...This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. A parameter out of them. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is ...
...failure. Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Using Support Tools (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Your USB device needs more power for assistance). Use an external power ...This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. A parameter out of them. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is ...
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... the System Setup section in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 30 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . then, shut down your computer. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer and try again. It is known to... Service Manual to wait until you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical...
... the System Setup section in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 30 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . then, shut down your computer. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer and try again. It is known to... Service Manual to wait until you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical...
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...change the boot sequence for your computer. 7. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If multiple versions are listed, select the version ...appropriate for one time only. Using Support Tools 4. Press any key to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. then, shut down and restart the computer. On the...
...change the boot sequence for your computer. 7. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If multiple versions are listed, select the version ...appropriate for one time only. Using Support Tools 4. Press any key to start -up, the computer boots according to proceed. 6. then, shut down and restart the computer. On the...
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... operating system. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore and Dell PC Restore returns your hard drive to your computer are completely reversible. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System... Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. 38 Using Support Tools You can use it was in an undesirable operating state. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Both procedures permanently...
... operating system. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore and Dell PC Restore returns your hard drive to your computer are completely reversible. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System... Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. 38 Using Support Tools You can use it was in an undesirable operating state. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Both procedures permanently...
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... for information on page 26 for help with your computer is experiencing. 2. INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience a problem with installation and troubleshooting procedures. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for information and procedures that the support staff can complete the following services are not always available in all locations...
... for information on page 26 for help with your computer is experiencing. 2. INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience a problem with installation and troubleshooting procedures. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for information and procedures that the support staff can complete the following services are not always available in all locations...
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... You Call" on the following websites and e-mail addresses: Dell Support websites • support.dell.com • support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) • support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) 46 Our support staff uses computer-based diagnostics to access your computer through the following websites: • www.dell.com • www.dell.com/ap (Asian/Pacific countries only) • www...
... You Call" on the following websites and e-mail addresses: Dell Support websites • support.dell.com • support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) • support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) 46 Our support staff uses computer-based diagnostics to access your computer through the following websites: • www.dell.com • www.dell.com/ap (Asian/Pacific countries only) • www...
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... that correspond to your password. If you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you can call the automated order-status service. For the telephone number to call your region, see "Contacting Dell" on accessing the telephone number to call AutoTech, use your e-mail address as your questions. For instructions...
... that correspond to your password. If you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you can call the automated order-status service. For the telephone number to call your region, see "Contacting Dell" on accessing the telephone number to call AutoTech, use your e-mail address as your questions. For instructions...
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... asked for your Service Tag (located on your computer). Ensure that the computer documentation is available. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your Express Service Code ready when you connected to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist. If possible,... turn on the back or bottom of the computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you call. Getting Help Before You...
... asked for your Service Tag (located on your computer). Ensure that the computer documentation is available. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your Express Service Code ready when you connected to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist. If possible,... turn on the back or bottom of the computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you call. Getting Help Before You...
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...can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Click Contact Us on your area. 50 To contact Dell for you. Dell provides several online and telephonebased support and service options. Getting Help See your country or region in the Choose...product, and some services may not be available in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). If the computer is convenient for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Visit support.dell.com. 2. NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you performed:...
...can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Click Contact Us on your area. 50 To contact Dell for you. Dell provides several online and telephonebased support and service options. Getting Help See your country or region in the Choose...product, and some services may not be available in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). If the computer is convenient for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Visit support.dell.com. 2. NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you performed:...
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... computer. 52 the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your operating system. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your hard drive. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. upgrade your operating system, maintaining...
... computer. 52 the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your operating system. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your hard drive. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. upgrade your operating system, maintaining...