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...Connection. If you cannot connect to the Internet but did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually, continue to the Internet wizard can help you get one , click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (...but have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP. 7. If you selected Set up my connection manually. --If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to step 8. To setup your ISP to select one . ... ready. If you do not have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.
...Connection. If you cannot connect to the Internet but did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually, continue to the Internet wizard can help you get one , click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (...but have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP. 7. If you selected Set up my connection manually. --If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to step 8. To setup your ISP to select one . ... ready. If you do not have a service outage. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.
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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. You can use your purchase order for software installed on the Dell Support website at the time of ... optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at support.dell.com/manuals. Optional software applications enable you can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs, listen to a disc, ...
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. You can use your purchase order for software installed on the Dell Support website at the time of ... optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at support.dell.com/manuals. Optional software applications enable you can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs, listen to a disc, ...
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... any open files and exit any open programs you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals). • Check if the memory module is successfully communicating with the memory. 35 If necessary, install additional... memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals) to ensure that resolves the problem. • See the...
... any open files and exit any open programs you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals). • Check if the memory module is successfully communicating with the memory. 35 If necessary, install additional... memory (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals) to ensure that resolves the problem. • See the...
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...read failure - For help you received is not listed in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at support.dell.com/manuals. Hard-disk drive failure - Using Support Tools System Messages If your computer has an issue or error, it may display ... Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD POST. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59) for assistance. Battery needs replacement. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59) for the same error. Previous ...
...read failure - For help you received is not listed in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at support.dell.com/manuals. Hard-disk drive failure - Using Support Tools System Messages If your computer has an issue or error, it may display ... Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD POST. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59) for assistance. Battery needs replacement. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59) for the same error. Previous ...
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...Enter system setup and ensure that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59) for assistance. Your USB device needs more power for loose connection. No bootable... partition on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. No timer tick interrupt - Disconnect the USB device. NOTICE - A parameter out of them. Use an external power source to function properly. See the Service Manual on hard drive, the hard drive...
...Enter system setup and ensure that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 59) for assistance. Your USB device needs more power for loose connection. No bootable... partition on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. No timer tick interrupt - Disconnect the USB device. NOTICE - A parameter out of them. Use an external power source to function properly. See the Service Manual on hard drive, the hard drive...
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...the option that you print these procedures before you begin. See the System Setup section in the Service Manual to resolve the incompatibility. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that ...Utilities disc. 41 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is recommended that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Hardware...
...the option that you print these procedures before you begin. See the System Setup section in the Service Manual to resolve the incompatibility. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that ...Utilities disc. 41 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is recommended that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Hardware...
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall ... computer the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found 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 the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. the Dell Technology Guide available on your computer.
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall ... computer the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found 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 the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. the Dell Technology Guide available on your computer.
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For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. INSPIRON Basic Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. 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. 62
For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. INSPIRON Basic Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. 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. 62
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non-ECC memory only 800-MHz DDR2 SODIMM; non-ECC memory only Capacities 1 GB 1 GB, 2GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. 64 Basic Specifications Computer Model Memory Connectors Minimum Inspiron 300 one 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) Inspiron 400 two 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) Maximum 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB DIMMs) Memory type 533-MHz DDR2 UDIMM;
non-ECC memory only 800-MHz DDR2 SODIMM; non-ECC memory only Capacities 1 GB 1 GB, 2GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. 64 Basic Specifications Computer Model Memory Connectors Minimum Inspiron 300 one 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) Inspiron 400 two 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) Maximum 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB DIMMs) Memory type 533-MHz DDR2 UDIMM;