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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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..., see "Using Support Tools" on page 33 or "Contacting Dell" on the wireless switch, slide it from the rear to the front of the computer until it clicks into place. - On - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer...
..., see "Using Support Tools" on page 33 or "Contacting Dell" on the wireless switch, slide it from the rear to the front of the computer until it clicks into place. - On - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer...
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... menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. 31 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is designed for at least 8 to run the software. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. If you have other software...
... menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. 31 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is designed for at least 8 to run the software. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. If you have other software...
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...Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your computer) • Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Dell on the Dell Support website at support.dell... service code. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find service, ...
...Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your computer) • Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Dell on the Dell Support website at support.dell... service code. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find service, ...
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... parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Dell recommends that you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 for it to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. NOTICE - This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to connect the USB device, or if ...your data regularly. To start the search. 3. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either ...
... parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Dell recommends that you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 for it to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. NOTICE - This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to connect the USB device, or if ...your data regularly. To start the search. 3. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either ...
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..." on page 46 for help with your computer is experiencing. 2. If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. See "Online Services" on page 49. 4. INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience a problem with installation and troubleshooting procedures.
..." on page 46 for help with your computer is experiencing. 2. If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. See "Online Services" on page 49. 4. INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience a problem with installation and troubleshooting procedures.
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...be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your Service Tag (located 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 from a telephone at the...
...be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your Service Tag (located 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 from a telephone at the...
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...diagnostic code: • Description of contacting Dell that is connected to determine the contents of the page. 4. Choose the method of problem and troubleshooting procedures you performed: Contacting Dell For customers in your area. 50 To contact Dell for you can find contact information on the... left side of the computer's start-up files. Visit support.dell.com. 2. If the computer is ...
...diagnostic code: • Description of contacting Dell that is connected to determine the contents of the page. 4. Choose the method of problem and troubleshooting procedures you performed: Contacting Dell For customers in your area. 50 To contact Dell for you can find contact information on the... left side of the computer's start-up files. Visit support.dell.com. 2. If the computer is ...
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Dell support website 53 Dell Technology Guide for further information 52 Diagnostic Checklist 49 drivers and downloads 53 DVDs, playing and creating 23 E email addresses for technical support 47 energy conserving 24 expansion bus 56 F finding more information 52 FTP login, anonymous 47 H hardware problems diagnosing 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 35 help getting assistance and support 46 I Internet connection 8 ISP Internet Service Provider 8 M memory problems solving 29 memory support 55 Index 65
Dell support website 53 Dell Technology Guide for further information 52 Diagnostic Checklist 49 drivers and downloads 53 DVDs, playing and creating 23 E email addresses for technical support 47 energy conserving 24 expansion bus 56 F finding more information 52 FTP login, anonymous 47 H hardware problems diagnosing 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 35 help getting assistance and support 46 I Internet connection 8 ISP Internet Service Provider 8 M memory problems solving 29 memory support 55 Index 65
Owner's Manual
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... . . . 90 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 90 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 91 10 Securing Your Computer 93 Security Cable Lock 93 Passwords 93 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 94 11 Troubleshooting 95 Dell Technical Update Service 95 Dell Diagnostics 95 Dell Support Utility 99 Dell Support 3 100 DellConnect 101 Contents 7
... . . . 90 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 90 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 91 10 Securing Your Computer 93 Security Cable Lock 93 Passwords 93 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 94 11 Troubleshooting 95 Dell Technical Update Service 95 Dell Diagnostics 95 Dell Support Utility 99 Dell Support 3 100 DellConnect 101 Contents 7
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... read 123 If only part of the display is readable 124 Drivers 124 What Is a Driver 124 Identifying Drivers 125 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 125 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 127 Restoring Your Operating System 128 Using Windows Vista System Restore 128 12 Adding...
... read 123 If only part of the display is readable 124 Drivers 124 What Is a Driver 124 Identifying Drivers 125 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 125 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista® Operating System 127 Restoring Your Operating System 128 Using Windows Vista System Restore 128 12 Adding...
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...; Reference - NSS automatically Drivers & Downloads. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface operation of software and hardware updates for the keyword Notebook System Software. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Contact information, service call status, support history, service... contract, and online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, details on ...
...; Reference - NSS automatically Drivers & Downloads. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface operation of software and hardware updates for the keyword Notebook System Software. Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Contact information, service call status, support history, service... contract, and online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, details on ...
Owner's Manual
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... and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - The taskbar is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. This support provides real-time health scans of your computer. For more information, see "Dell Support...Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is located in the Microsoft® ...
... and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - The taskbar is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. This support provides real-time health scans of your computer. For more information, see "Dell Support...Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is located in the Microsoft® ...
Owner's Manual
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... left side of the network adapter. 2 Click Properties. If a network adapter is not listed, you have a wireless network card. Installation media usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Setting Up and Using Networks 85 The Order Confirmation for your wireless router. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not have a wireless network...
... left side of the network adapter. 2 Click Properties. If a network adapter is not listed, you have a wireless network card. Installation media usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Setting Up and Using Networks 85 The Order Confirmation for your wireless router. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not have a wireless network...
Owner's Manual
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... Update service, go to test displays in system setup and is free and can be customized for technical assistance. Troubleshooting 95 Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The service is ...
... Update service, go to test displays in system setup and is free and can be customized for technical assistance. Troubleshooting 95 Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The service is ...
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... ; Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. 96 Troubleshooting NOTE: If the computer is connected to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows®...
... ; Press any key to continue. 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive. 96 Troubleshooting NOTE: If the computer is connected to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu, and then press . NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows®...
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... Utilities media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . Troubleshooting 97 NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the ...screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. and down any error codes and ...
... Utilities media, then close the test window to return to the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu. 10 Remove your computer. 8 At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, select the test you want to highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW, and then press . Troubleshooting 97 NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the ...screen. 9 After all tests have completed, close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. and down any error codes and ...
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...requires no interaction on the screen. If you want . Run Express Test first to customize the tests you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 160). Custom Test Tests a specific device in the computer. Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of tracing the ... Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. NOTE: It is recommended that you have your Service Tag ready. 98 Troubleshooting Symptom Tree Lists a number of common ...
...requires no interaction on the screen. If you want . Run Express Test first to customize the tests you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 160). Custom Test Tests a specific device in the computer. Option Function Express Test Performs a quick test of tracing the ... Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. NOTE: It is recommended that you have your Service Tag ready. 98 Troubleshooting Symptom Tree Lists a number of common ...
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...run the application and to access: • Self-help tools (such as, Dell Support, PC CheckUp, and Network Assistant) • Dell support contact information (like DellConnect) Troubleshooting 99 The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to your hardware configuration for the...2007 and later are specific to run from the Services page at support.dell.com. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. Displays your computer. Systems purchased on the desktop icon to your...
...run the application and to access: • Self-help tools (such as, Dell Support, PC CheckUp, and Network Assistant) • Dell support contact information (like DellConnect) Troubleshooting 99 The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to your hardware configuration for the...2007 and later are specific to run from the Services page at support.dell.com. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. Displays your computer. Systems purchased on the desktop icon to your...
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... service tag, express service code and warranty expiration. or • Click the Start →All Programs→Dell Support 3→Dell Support Settings. The top of the Dell Support 3 window. This utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans for the... and downloads. Dell Support 3 The Dell Support 3 is checked. To access the Dell Support 3: • Click the Dell Support 3 icon in the notification area. NOTE: If Dell Support 3 is not available from the Start menu, go to support.dell.com and download the software. 100 Troubleshooting NOTE: The ...
... service tag, express service code and warranty expiration. or • Click the Start →All Programs→Dell Support 3→Dell Support Settings. The top of the Dell Support 3 window. This utility provides self-support information, software updates, and health scans for the... and downloads. Dell Support 3 The Dell Support 3 is checked. To access the Dell Support 3: • Click the Dell Support 3 icon in the notification area. NOTE: If Dell Support 3 is not available from the Start menu, go to support.dell.com and download the software. 100 Troubleshooting NOTE: The ...