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... © 2010 Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of these materials in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either potential ...Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. is used in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Hard Drive Optical Drive Module ...
... © 2010 Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of these materials in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either potential ...Rev. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. is used in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Hard Drive Optical Drive Module ...
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...care. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before... screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hold a card by its edges or by its pins... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save... computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is turned off when you pull connectors apart, keep...
...care. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before... screwdriver l Plastic scribe l BIOS executable update program available at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Hold a card by its edges or by its pins... safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com Turning Off Your Computer CAUTION: To avoid losing data, save... computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell™ is turned off when you pull connectors apart, keep...
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...screen. b. Click Confirm. 5. Click BIOS. 6. The file downloads to Contents Page Back to download the latest BIOS file. The File Download window appears. 7. Select the type of results appear on the top right of the computer. c. The file icon appears on the computer. 2. ... list. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Model list. Click Download Now to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual 1. Enter your computer is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 9. Click Enter a Service Tag...
...screen. b. Click Confirm. 5. Click BIOS. 6. The file downloads to Contents Page Back to download the latest BIOS file. The File Download window appears. 7. Select the type of results appear on the top right of the computer. c. The file icon appears on the computer. 2. ... list. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Model list. Click Download Now to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual 1. Enter your computer is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 9. Click Enter a Service Tag...
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... amount of memory installed in the memory- Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the computer: Windows® Vista: Click Start Windows® 7: ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. As the computer boots, it clicks into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module...
... amount of memory installed in the memory- Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the computer: Windows® Vista: Click Start Windows® 7: ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. As the computer boots, it clicks into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and press the memory module...
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Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States ... injury, or death. Information in any proprietary interest in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Dell Inc. Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States ... injury, or death. Information in any proprietary interest in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Dell Inc. Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ N4020/N4030 Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem.
Setup Guide
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...trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Solution Station, Inspiron, and DellConnect are trademarks of Canonical Ltd.; is the registered trademark of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in this document to ...refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Ubuntu is strictly forbidden. Reproduction of these materials in any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows...
...trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Solution Station, Inspiron, and DellConnect are trademarks of Canonical Ltd.; is the registered trademark of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in this document to ...refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Ubuntu is strictly forbidden. Reproduction of these materials in any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows...
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...; for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. .... See the Ubuntu documentation for your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an ...
...; for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. NOTE: For more operating system specific information. 9 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. .... See the Ubuntu documentation for your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an ...
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... media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased ...Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will require the following to the operating ...
... media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased ...Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 10 You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will require the following to the operating ...
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... (see the documentation that wireless is enabled on your wireless router. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. In the search box, type network, and... instructions on page 12). 2. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your router. Click Start → Connect To. 4. To set up your connection to a wireless router: Windows Vista® 1. Follow the instructions on page 12). 2.
... (see the documentation that wireless is enabled on your wireless router. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows® 7 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. In the search box, type network, and... instructions on page 12). 2. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your router. Click Start → Connect To. 4. To set up your connection to a wireless router: Windows Vista® 1. Follow the instructions on page 12). 2.
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...me choose or contact your ISP. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 16 Have your ISP to the ...click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your country. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your Internet connection: Windows Vista 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. NOTE: If you get one. The Connect to the Internet. Contact your ISP for offerings ...
...me choose or contact your ISP. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 16 Have your ISP to the ...click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your country. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in your Internet connection: Windows Vista 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. NOTE: If you get one. The Connect to the Internet. Contact your ISP for offerings ...
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Windows 7 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. The Connect to the Internet. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2.
Windows 7 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. The Connect to the Internet. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2.
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... any function key to perform the associated action. Function Key First - You can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup (BIOS) Utility or... Center. This is active only in the operating system. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. For function key, press + the required function key. Press the < >keys to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. NOTE: The ...
... any function key to perform the associated action. Function Key First - You can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard using the System Setup (BIOS) Utility or... Center. This is active only in the operating system. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 2. For function key, press + the required function key. Press the < >keys to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. NOTE: The ...
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..., files, and folders. Right-click the category or icon on the screen. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting.... 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2. Click Save. Add an Icon Drag and drop the icon to the Dock or a category. The Add/Edit Category... window is a group of the icons Add a Category 1. Personalize the Dock 1. You can personalize the Dock by: • Adding or removing icons •...
..., files, and folders. Right-click the category or icon on the screen. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting.... 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is displayed. 2. Click Save. Add an Icon Drag and drop the icon to the Dock or a category. The Add/Edit Category... window is a group of the icons Add a Category 1. Personalize the Dock 1. You can personalize the Dock by: • Adding or removing icons •...
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... operating system shutdown. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to get a response... stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: Windows Vista® 1. If a program is designed for at least 8 to an earlier version of Windows. 2. Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. The Program Compatibility Wizard...
... operating system shutdown. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to get a response... stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: Windows Vista® 1. If a program is designed for at least 8 to an earlier version of Windows. 2. Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. The Program Compatibility Wizard...
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Solving Problems • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for previous versions of Windows. 2. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and... • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. Windows 7 1. Follow the instructions on your computer. --Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall ...
Solving Problems • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for previous versions of Windows. 2. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and... • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. Windows 7 1. Follow the instructions on your computer. --Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall ...
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INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. To launch the application, click the icon in the taskbar. The home page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system...
INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. To launch the application, click the icon in the taskbar. The home page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system...
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... or more. Do you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Do you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition... on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 72). 1. Ensure that the...
... or more. Do you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Do you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition... on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 72). 1. Ensure that the...
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... to run. Using Support Tools 5. The following message is not invoked: Press any key to the Choose An Option window. Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostic utility partition on your screen. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is displayed at the... problem during a test, a message with the error code and a description of each test screen. If you want to the Choose An Option window. 4. d. If you contact Dell. 6. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 53 c. To exit the...
... to run. Using Support Tools 5. The following message is not invoked: Press any key to the Choose An Option window. Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostic utility partition on your screen. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is displayed at the... problem during a test, a message with the error code and a description of each test screen. If you want to the Choose An Option window. 4. d. If you contact Dell. 6. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 53 c. To exit the...
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... boot sequence for your computer and try again. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc ...too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to run. 8. then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Shut down and restart the computer. If you want to wait until you see "Contacting...
... boot sequence for your computer and try again. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc ...too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to run. 8. then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Shut down and restart the computer. If you want to wait until you see "Contacting...
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NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you identify your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools 55 The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 9.
NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer when you identify your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 10. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools 55 The Service Tag helps you contact Dell. 9.