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... program to check the hard drive or CDs. • and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message 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...
... program to check the hard drive or CDs. • and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message 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...
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... If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is connected to an electrical outlet that you print these procedures before you want to test...system logo appears, continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the diagnostics utility partition on Dell computers. Press any key to wait until...
... If your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is connected to an electrical outlet that you print these procedures before you want to test...system logo appears, continue to start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the diagnostics utility partition on Dell computers. Press any key to wait until...
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... switch when restoring your operating system. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your computer. 7. This option restores your hard drive to turn on your hard drive, including any programs or drivers you received your operating system problem. To access the... recovery options, log on certain computers. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be patient until the restore process is completely finished....
... switch when restoring your operating system. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your computer. 7. This option restores your hard drive to turn on your hard drive, including any programs or drivers you received your operating system problem. To access the... recovery options, log on certain computers. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be patient until the restore process is completely finished....
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... below appears. NOTE: Please wait until the process is the first drive detected by the computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. NOTICE: If you installed the ...new device driver. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media ...
... below appears. NOTE: Please wait until the process is the first drive detected by the computer. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. NOTICE: If you installed the ...new device driver. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media ...
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...take one time only. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. 32 NOTE: If you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your computer and try again... until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to the devices specified ...
...take one time only. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. 32 NOTE: If you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may not ship with your computer and try again... until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to the devices specified ...
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... memory, or a new hard drive. dell. upgrade your computer. 38 com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system your Operating System media run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall notebook system software, or update drivers for your warranty. the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: In some...
... memory, or a new hard drive. dell. upgrade your computer. 38 com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: reinstall your operating system your Operating System media run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall notebook system software, or update drivers for your warranty. the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: In some...
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...also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support. find solutions and answers to your Service tag/Express Service Code - dell. find drivers and downloads. access technical support and product help. find your computer or advanced technical-reference material for last-minute ...updates about technical changes to common questions. dell. the DellTM Support website at www. Finding More Information and Resources If you need...
...also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support. find solutions and answers to your Service tag/Express Service Code - dell. find drivers and downloads. access technical support and product help. find your computer or advanced technical-reference material for last-minute ...updates about technical changes to common questions. dell. the DellTM Support website at www. Finding More Information and Resources If you need...
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INSPIRON Specifications System Model - Dell Inspiron 1427 This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and ... configurations two internally-accessible SO-DIMM sockets 1GB and 2GB 800 MHz DDR2 1GB, 2GB, 4GB 40 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.
INSPIRON Specifications System Model - Dell Inspiron 1427 This section provides basic information that you may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and ... configurations two internally-accessible SO-DIMM sockets 1GB and 2GB 800 MHz DDR2 1GB, 2GB, 4GB 40 NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.
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INSPIRON Index A AC Adapter size and weight 45, 46 AC adapter port 13 airflow allowing 5 C calling Dell 36 chipset 41 computer setting up 5 connect to the Internet 9 customer service 34 D damage avoiding 5 48 Dell Technology Guide for further information 20 Diagnostic Checklist 36 drivers and downloads 39 E e-mail addresses technical support 34 F finding more information 38 FTP login, anonymous 35 H help getting help and support 33 I Internet connection 9 ISP Internet Service Provider 9
INSPIRON Index A AC Adapter size and weight 45, 46 AC adapter port 13 airflow allowing 5 C calling Dell 36 chipset 41 computer setting up 5 connect to the Internet 9 customer service 34 D damage avoiding 5 48 Dell Technology Guide for further information 20 Diagnostic Checklist 36 drivers and downloads 39 E e-mail addresses technical support 34 F finding more information 38 FTP login, anonymous 35 H help getting help and support 33 I Internet connection 9 ISP Internet Service Provider 9