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... Up the Operating System 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Software Features 25 Dell Dock 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33... Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 Dell Diagnostics 41 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Operating System Reinstallation 50 3
... Up the Operating System 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Software Features 25 Dell Dock 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33... Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 Dell Diagnostics 41 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Operating System Reinstallation 50 3
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INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop This section provides information about setting up your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning ... in this section, read the safety information that you begin any of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 You should never place your computer. Restricting airflow around your Inspiron™ 300/400. WARNING: Before you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at www...
INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop This section provides information about setting up your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning ... in this section, read the safety information that you begin any of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 You should never place your computer. Restricting airflow around your Inspiron™ 300/400. WARNING: Before you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at www...
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Inspiron 400: Connect the display using the integrated VGA connector. You can purchase the HDMI-to-DVI adapter and additional HDMI cables on your computer and display. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on the Dell website at www.dell.com. Refer to the following ...table to ONLY ONE of the connectors on your computer. 6 Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Display Inspiron 300: Connect the display using the integrated VGA connector or...
Inspiron 400: Connect the display using the integrated VGA connector. You can purchase the HDMI-to-DVI adapter and additional HDMI cables on your computer and display. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on the Dell website at www.dell.com. Refer to the following ...table to ONLY ONE of the connectors on your computer. 6 Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Display Inspiron 300: Connect the display using the integrated VGA connector or...
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Connection Type VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable) Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Cable Display 7
Connection Type VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable) Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Cable Display 7
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of the computer. 8
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of the computer. 8
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... cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. The network connector has two indicators, the network activity and the link integrity light. 11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop A network connection is not required to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of your computer. Connect the other end of the network...
... cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. The network connector has two indicators, the network activity and the link integrity light. 11 Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop A network connection is not required to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of your computer. Connect the other end of the network...
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Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at the time of your computer, it is recommended that shipped with your computer unusable and you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system...
Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at the time of your computer, it is recommended that shipped with your computer unusable and you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system...
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To complete setting up your Internet connection. • If you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB ...original order, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall jack before you set up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in ...
To complete setting up your Internet connection. • If you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB ...original order, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall jack before you set up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in ...
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... Connections, click Create a New Connection. 5. To set up your wireless router. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Windows Vista® 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to a wireless router: Windows XP 1. Follow the instructions on the...
... Connections, click Create a New Connection. 5. To set up your wireless router. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Windows Vista® 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to a wireless router: Windows XP 1. Follow the instructions on the...
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... information ready. The Internet Properties window appears. 16 4. In the next window, select the appropriate option: --If you cannot connect to step 8. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard...
... information ready. The Internet Properties window appears. 16 4. In the next window, select the appropriate option: --If you cannot connect to step 8. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard...
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... appropriate option under How do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your Dell™ computer to the Internet window appears. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop NOTE: If you set your ISP. 4. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Save and close...
... appropriate option under How do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your Dell™ computer to the Internet window appears. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop NOTE: If you set your ISP. 4. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Save and close...
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INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Desktop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron™ desktop. Front View Features 1 2 54 3 18
INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Desktop This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron™ desktop. Front View Features 1 2 54 3 18
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... 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to headphones. 19 Plays or records only standard-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. 2 Optical drive eject button - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 Optical drive (optional) - Opens the optical drive disc tray when pressed. 3 4-in-1 Memory card reader -
... 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to headphones. 19 Plays or records only standard-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. 2 Optical drive eject button - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 Optical drive (optional) - Opens the optical drive disc tray when pressed. 3 4-in-1 Memory card reader -
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Indicates a problem with the system board. • Blinking amber - The computer is not receiving power. • Solid white - NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on . • Solid amber - The light in hibernate mode, or is on page 33. 21 The computer is a problem with the system board or the power supply. The computer is in sleep state or there is either turned off when pressed. Turns the power on or off , in the center of this button indicates the power state: • Off - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 Power button and light -
Indicates a problem with the system board. • Blinking amber - The computer is not receiving power. • Solid white - NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on . • Solid amber - The light in hibernate mode, or is on page 33. 21 The computer is a problem with the system board or the power supply. The computer is in sleep state or there is either turned off when pressed. Turns the power on or off , in the center of this button indicates the power state: • Off - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 Power button and light -
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... as a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector and light - Connects to a network or broadband device. 6 Security cable slot - Connects your computer. 7 Line-out connector - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 AC adapter connector - NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with integrated amplifiers. 8 Microphone connector - Connects to the computer. Turns on...
... as a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector and light - Connects to a network or broadband device. 6 Security cable slot - Connects your computer. 7 Line-out connector - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 AC adapter connector - NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with integrated amplifiers. 8 Microphone connector - Connects to the computer. Turns on...
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NOTE: When both 2.1 audio and video signals. Connects to external SATA and eSATA storage devices. 11 HDMI connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 10 eSATA connectors (2) - Connects to a TV for both HDMI and line out connectors are connected, audio is routed through the analog connectors and not through the HDMI connector. 24 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 9 USB 2.0 connectors (2) -
NOTE: When both 2.1 audio and video signals. Connects to external SATA and eSATA storage devices. 11 HDMI connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 10 eSATA connectors (2) - Connects to a TV for both HDMI and line out connectors are connected, audio is routed through the analog connectors and not through the HDMI connector. 24 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 9 USB 2.0 connectors (2) -
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...files from portable devices, such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices. 25 Check your purchase order for software installed on the Dell Support website at the time of purchase). Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your computer to the Internet, you to organize ... and video files that can be recorded to music and radio stations. Using Your Inspiron Desktop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or on your computer. Optional software applications ...
...files from portable devices, such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices. 25 Check your purchase order for software installed on the Dell Support website at the time of purchase). Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your computer to the Internet, you to organize ... and video files that can be recorded to music and radio stations. Using Your Inspiron Desktop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or on your computer. Optional software applications ...