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... pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. • Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information...
... pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion and support of Dell products. • Contact Us: Information on various options available for contacting Dell. Technical Support • Drivers and Downloads • Enterprise Resource Center • Find Express Service Code • Manuals Finding Information...
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... you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will... setup information provided by your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use the setup information provided by ...
... you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will... setup information provided by your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next. 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use the setup information provided by ...
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... lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about diagnostic and status lights. These lights function in your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on the screen and look for information about power lights. This light can also be resolved...
... lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about diagnostic and status lights. These lights function in your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on the screen and look for information about power lights. This light can also be resolved...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. Reseat the power cable into an electrical ... If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is ...Lights for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computer. Dell Support Utility Use this support utility for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby ...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for your computer. Reseat the power cable into an electrical ... If the power light is blue and the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is ...Lights for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computer. Dell Support Utility Use this support utility for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in standby ...
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- Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is steady amber, a device may exist. - Ensure that the electrical outlet is ... devices on the front panel. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with similar products in known working by testing it with your computer). - Replace power protection devices...
- Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual for your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is steady amber, a device may exist. - Ensure that the electrical outlet is ... devices on the front panel. When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with similar products in known working by testing it with your computer). - Replace power protection devices...
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... A I L U R E - FOR MORE INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. System Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you can use the status of the lights to...more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. During normal operation, the keyboard status lights display the current status...
... A I L U R E - FOR MORE INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. System Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you can use the status of the lights to...more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. During normal operation, the keyboard status lights display the current status...
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... or time (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Run the...
... or time (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Run the...
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...)" on page 337). For additional safety best practices information, see the instructions that the original drive is not listed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. Replace the battery only with your computer. If you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly... Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the Regulatory...
...)" on page 337). For additional safety best practices information, see the instructions that the original drive is not listed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. Replace the battery only with your computer. If you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly... Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the Regulatory...
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... the Service Manual for your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/... E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O...
... the Service Manual for your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/... E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O...
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... that the processor power cable is green. Computers" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - The computer is receiving electrical power, ... connector on the back of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - The computer is either turned off ...
... that the processor power cable is green. Computers" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - The computer is receiving electrical power, ... connector on the back of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - The computer is either turned off ...
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... the safety instructions shipped with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is not responding, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power... is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. 304 Troubleshooting For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on the back of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Ensure that the main power cable...
... the safety instructions shipped with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is not responding, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power... is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. 304 Troubleshooting For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on the back of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Ensure that the main power cable...
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Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer. Some possible causes of software and hardware updates for your location, if applicable. - The service is set to the system board (see the Documentation for content, format, and ...extension cables - - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Documentation for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - To enroll for your computer. •...
Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual for your computer. Some possible causes of software and hardware updates for your location, if applicable. - The service is set to the system board (see the Documentation for content, format, and ...extension cables - - Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Documentation for the Dell Technical Update service, go to the same electrical outlet Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of interference are: - To enroll for your computer. •...
Setup Guide
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...on . WARNING: Only trained service personnel should never place your Inspiron™ laptop. You should remove the computer cover. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. See the Service Manual at the back of the ...computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at support.dell.com/ manuals...
...on . WARNING: Only trained service personnel should never place your Inspiron™ laptop. You should remove the computer cover. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. See the Service Manual at the back of the ...computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at support.dell.com/ manuals...
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...Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: To replace parts, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/ manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 69. Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 47 or "Contacting Dell... ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module ...
...Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: To replace parts, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/ manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 69. Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 47 or "Contacting Dell... ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module ...
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... is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). If you experience other signals. Solving Problems • Move the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad to resume ...encounter interference that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for instructions.) • If the problem persists, contact...
... is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). If you experience other signals. Solving Problems • Move the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad to resume ...encounter interference that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for instructions.) • If the problem persists, contact...
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... available on page 68. 5. Fill out the "Diagnostic Checklist" on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals for more extensive list of online services available at the computer so that pertain to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1. If the preceding steps ...at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for procedures on page 67. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries. 62 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 49 for help with any necessary procedures. See "Online Services" on page 40 for a more troubleshooting information. 3. INSPIRON ...
... available on page 68. 5. Fill out the "Diagnostic Checklist" on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals for more extensive list of online services available at the computer so that pertain to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1. If the preceding steps ...at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for procedures on page 67. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries. 62 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 49 for help with any necessary procedures. See "Online Services" on page 40 for a more troubleshooting information. 3. INSPIRON ...
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Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer. 70 the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals the Service Manual at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer... part See: the Operating System disc the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your warranty.
Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your computer. 70 the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals the Service Manual at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer... part See: the Operating System disc the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your warranty.
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... type 800 MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM Memory configurations 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Connectors Audio Mini-Card Network adapter USB Video one microphone-in -1 combo card connector • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital High...
... type 800 MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM Memory configurations 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Connectors Audio Mini-Card Network adapter USB Video one microphone-in -1 combo card connector • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Secure Digital High...