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... Network Cable (optional 6 Press the Power Button 6 Windows Vista® Setup 6 Connect to the Internet (Optional 6 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 9 Device Status Lights 9 Keyboard Status Lights 10 Left Side Features 12 Computer Base and Display Features 14 Removing and Replacing the Battery 15 Software Features 16 Solving Problems 18 Network Problems 18 Power Problems 19 Memory Problems 20 Lockups and Software Problems 20 Dell Support Center 23 Using Support Tools 23 System Messages 24 Hardware Troubleshooter 25 Dell Diagnostics 26 Restoring Your Operating System 28 Windows...
... Network Cable (optional 6 Press the Power Button 6 Windows Vista® Setup 6 Connect to the Internet (Optional 6 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 9 Device Status Lights 9 Keyboard Status Lights 10 Left Side Features 12 Computer Base and Display Features 14 Removing and Replacing the Battery 15 Software Features 16 Solving Problems 18 Network Problems 18 Power Problems 19 Memory Problems 20 Lockups and Software Problems 20 Dell Support Center 23 Using Support Tools 23 System Messages 24 Hardware Troubleshooter 25 Dell Diagnostics 26 Restoring Your Operating System 28 Windows...
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...: The instructions in the network cable. Press the Power Button Windows Vista® Setup If you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences and setting up an Internet connection. Connect to complete. These steps are applicable for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Doing so may take you selected Windows Vista operating system while ordering, your computer unusable. About Your Computer Connect the Network Cable (optional) To use a wired network connection...
...: The instructions in the network cable. Press the Power Button Windows Vista® Setup If you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences and setting up an Internet connection. Connect to complete. These steps are applicable for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Doing so may take you selected Windows Vista operating system while ordering, your computer unusable. About Your Computer Connect the Network Cable (optional) To use a wired network connection...
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... www.dell.com. Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your Internet connection. Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can use your ISP to the telephone wall jack before you are using a dial-up your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Setting Up Your Internet Connection NOTE: If you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Contact your wireless Internet connection, you cannot connect to...
... www.dell.com. Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your Internet connection. Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can use your ISP to the telephone wall jack before you are using a dial-up your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Setting Up Your Internet Connection NOTE: If you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Contact your wireless Internet connection, you cannot connect to...
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... and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Choose Broadband if you get one. 1. If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet window appears. 4. NOTE: If you want to the Internet wizard can help you use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection. Follow the instructions on the screen and use an optional USB dial-up , depending...
... and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Choose Broadband if you get one. 1. If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet window appears. 4. NOTE: If you want to the Internet wizard can help you use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection. Follow the instructions on the screen and use an optional USB dial-up , depending...
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...wireless networking is in a power management mode. 2 Hard drive activity light - NOTE: To avoid loss of the computer indicate the following: 12 34 1 Power light - A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is enabled. 9 Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status 4 WiFi status light - Device Status Lights The lights located on the palm rest towards the front of data, never turn on when you turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is flashing. 3 Battery status light...
...wireless networking is in a power management mode. 2 Hard drive activity light - NOTE: To avoid loss of the computer indicate the following: 12 34 1 Power light - A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is enabled. 9 Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status 4 WiFi status light - Device Status Lights The lights located on the palm rest towards the front of data, never turn on when you turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is flashing. 3 Battery status light...
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...) 8 PC Card Slot - Connect to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with a blank installed in -1 media card reader - The two lights next to a network. The computer ships with your computer. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - 4 Network connector - Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. Connects the computer to the connector indicate status and activity for wired network connections.
...) 8 PC Card Slot - Connect to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with a blank installed in -1 media card reader - The two lights next to a network. The computer ships with your computer. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - 4 Network connector - Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. Connects the computer to the connector indicate status and activity for wired network connections.
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... purchasing your computer. Provides the functionality of headphones, or sends audio to a microphone or input signal for this keyboard can vary based on a mouse. 4 Audio Out/ Headphone connector - Provide left -click by using the system setting utility. 3 Touch pad buttons - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Keyboard - Your display can be personalized by tapping the surface. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Display Features 1 2 3 45 6 14...
... purchasing your computer. Provides the functionality of headphones, or sends audio to a microphone or input signal for this keyboard can vary based on a mouse. 4 Audio Out/ Headphone connector - Provide left -click by using the system setting utility. 3 Touch pad buttons - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Keyboard - Your display can be personalized by tapping the surface. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Display Features 1 2 3 45 6 14...
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... and sounds window. To access the display properties window: 1. After connecting to the Internet, you can use your computer to configure the power settings on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Check your computer. 16 Customizing the Desktop You can use the power options in your operating system to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets depending on the applications installed in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive...
... and sounds window. To access the display properties window: 1. After connecting to the Internet, you can use your computer to configure the power settings on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Check your computer. 16 Customizing the Desktop You can use the power options in your operating system to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets depending on the applications installed in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive...
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... - NOTE: The link integrity light on the status: • Green - The link integrity light does not provide status for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 23 or see "Contacting Dell" on page 34. The computer is working and provides information on the network connector is lost - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for wireless connections. 18
... - NOTE: The link integrity light on the status: • Green - The link integrity light does not provide status for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 23 or see "Contacting Dell" on page 34. The computer is working and provides information on the network connector is lost - INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for wireless connections. 18
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... are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. The computer is either turned off - If the power light is solid white and the computer is turned on the keyboard, move the pointer using the touch pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet. 19 Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off...
... are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. The computer is either turned off - If the power light is solid white and the computer is turned on the keyboard, move the pointer using the touch pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet. 19 Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off...
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... following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 38. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 25). • Reseat the memory modules (see if...
... following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 38. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 25). • Reseat the memory modules (see if...
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... any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your pointer using the touch pad or mouse, press and hold the power button for...
... any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your pointer using the touch pad or mouse, press and hold the power button for...
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... access: • Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. Click the icon in this section are for computers with its service tag and express service code. INSPIRON Using Support Tools NOTE: The instructions in the taskbar to your computer's model number along with Windows Vista operating system installed. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support...
... access: • Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. Click the icon in this section are for computers with its service tag and express service code. INSPIRON Using Support Tools NOTE: The instructions in the taskbar to your computer's model number along with Windows Vista operating system installed. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support...
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... assistance. Hard-disk (HDD) drive read failure - No bootable partition on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. Alternatively you received is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test see "Contacting Dell" on page 34 for assistance. 24 CMOS checksum error - Using Support Tools System Messages If your boot device, ensure that the connector is connected and that the drive is not listed in resolving this problem, please...
... assistance. Hard-disk (HDD) drive read failure - No bootable partition on the Dell Support website at checkpoint [nnnn]. Alternatively you received is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test see "Contacting Dell" on page 34 for assistance. 24 CMOS checksum error - Using Support Tools System Messages If your boot device, ensure that the connector is connected and that the drive is not listed in resolving this problem, please...
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... start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. To start the search. 3. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Your USB device needs more power for assistance). Using Support Tools • Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is detected but incorrectly configured, you back up your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual...
... start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. To start the search. 3. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Your USB device needs more power for assistance). Using Support Tools • Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is detected but incorrectly configured, you back up your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual...
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... the system setup program and is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 34. 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. then, shut down your hard drive. Turn on Dell computers. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on...
... the system setup program and is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 34. 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. then, shut down your hard drive. Turn on Dell computers. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on...
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... the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that involves media. 1. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. 7. Using Support Tools 4. Shut down your computer and try again. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. On the next start the CD menu and press to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Use an external optical drive or any key to run...
... the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that involves media. 1. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. 7. Using Support Tools 4. Shut down your computer and try again. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. On the next start the CD menu and press to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Use an external optical drive or any key to run...
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... the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Press any open files and exit any key to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start-up...
... the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Press any open files and exit any key to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start-up...
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... updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your hard drive. the Service Manual on your computer. 36 the Drivers and Utilities media. INSPIRON...
... updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your hard drive. the Service Manual on your computer. 36 the Drivers and Utilities media. INSPIRON...
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... KB per instruction, 32 KB data cache per core 512 KB, 1 MB, 2 MB, or 4 MB 667 MHz and 800 MHz 38 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer...
... KB per instruction, 32 KB data cache per core 512 KB, 1 MB, 2 MB, or 4 MB 667 MHz and 800 MHz 38 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer...
