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Connect your computer and devices to your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click Properties. 10. Click the General tab. 11. Log on to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. Insert the memory module into the ... you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the memory module. 5. Inspiron 545 Right-click the My Computer icon on Inspiron™ 535/537. To verify that memory size has changed, press to the table below: Model One module Two modules Three modules Four...
Connect your computer and devices to your Microsoft® Windows® desktop and click Properties. 10. Click the General tab. 11. Log on to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. Insert the memory module into the ... you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into the cutouts at each end of the memory module. 5. Inspiron 545 Right-click the My Computer icon on Inspiron™ 535/537. To verify that memory size has changed, press to the table below: Model One module Two modules Three modules Four...
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...features that you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to make changes to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use System ...- Help Field - Displays the amount of the computer. Before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down for the computer, if present. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. In this section may not appear, or may result when a key on the...
...features that you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to make changes to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use System ...- Help Field - Displays the amount of the computer. Before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down for the computer, if present. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. In this section may not appear, or may result when a key on the...
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... USB device, connect the USB device to it. CD/DVD; Hard Drive; Hard Drive; Enabled (Disabled by default) Off; You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. ATA (ATA by default) l 2nd Boot Device-Removable; CD/DVD; On; If you can... The following options are available when the Supervisor Password is set. Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. USB Device Setting l AMD Live!-indicates the AMD Live! Disabled (Removable by default) Identifies the device installed in the bottom- Each device...
... USB device, connect the USB device to it. CD/DVD; Hard Drive; Hard Drive; Enabled (Disabled by default) Off; You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. ATA (ATA by default) l 2nd Boot Device-Removable; CD/DVD; On; If you can... The following options are available when the Supervisor Password is set. Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. USB Device Setting l AMD Live!-indicates the AMD Live! Disabled (Removable by default) Identifies the device installed in the bottom- Each device...
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Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the computer. 2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3. The File Download window appears. 5. The file ...downloads to disk, and then click OK. Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop. 7. The file icon appears on . Flashing the BIOS...
Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the computer. 2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3. The File Download window appears. 5. The file ...downloads to disk, and then click OK. Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop. 7. The file icon appears on . Flashing the BIOS...
Setup Guide
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... Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 16 Software Features 18 Solving Problems 21 Network Problems 21 Power Problems 23 Memory ...Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 Beep Codes 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Recovery Options 35 System Restore 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Operating System Reinstallation 38 Getting Help ...
... Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 16 Software Features 18 Solving Problems 21 Network Problems 21 Power Problems 23 Memory ...Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 Beep Codes 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 32 Dell Diagnostics 32 System Recovery Options 35 System Restore 36 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Operating System Reinstallation 38 Getting Help ...
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....dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. To prevent overheating ensure that you begin any of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 You should never place your computer. WARNING: Before you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat. Restricting airflow around your Inspiron 535/537/545/546 desktop and connecting peripherals. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop...
....dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. To prevent overheating ensure that you begin any of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 You should never place your computer. WARNING: Before you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat. Restricting airflow around your Inspiron 535/537/545/546 desktop and connecting peripherals. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop...
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Refer to the display. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has an integrated VGA video connector. VGA HDMI DVI Connect the display using a VGA cable (with integrated speakers. Connect Using ...
Refer to the display. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has an integrated VGA video connector. VGA HDMI DVI Connect the display using a VGA cable (with integrated speakers. Connect Using ...
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Connect Using the DVI Connector If your display has a DVI connector, use the VGA cable (with blue connectors at both ends) with a DVI-to-VGA adapter. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect Using the HDMI Connector If your display has a VGA connector, use a DVI cable (with white connectors at both ends) with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. NOTE: You can purchase a DVI-to -DVI adapter from the Dell website at www.dell.com. NOTE: You can purchase an HDMI-to -VGA adapter from the Dell website at www.dell.com. 7
Connect Using the DVI Connector If your display has a DVI connector, use the VGA cable (with blue connectors at both ends) with a DVI-to-VGA adapter. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect Using the HDMI Connector If your display has a VGA connector, use a DVI cable (with white connectors at both ends) with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. NOTE: You can purchase a DVI-to -DVI adapter from the Dell website at www.dell.com. NOTE: You can purchase an HDMI-to -VGA adapter from the Dell website at www.dell.com. 7
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Use the USB connectors on the back panel of the computer to connect a USB keyboard and mouse. Connect the Network Cable (Optional) NOTE: The exact location of connectors may be different than what is shown. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse NOTE: The exact location of connectors may be different than what is shown. 8
Use the USB connectors on the back panel of the computer to connect a USB keyboard and mouse. Connect the Network Cable (Optional) NOTE: The exact location of connectors may be different than what is shown. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse NOTE: The exact location of connectors may be different than what is shown. 8
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Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop A network connection is not required to Your Display and Computer 9 Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the ...
Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop A network connection is not required to Your Display and Computer 9 Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the ...
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These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable. 10 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up to 15 minutes to complete. The screens will take up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Press the Power Button on Your Computer and Display Windows Vista® Setup To set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen.
These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable. 10 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up to 15 minutes to complete. The screens will take up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Press the Power Button on Your Computer and Display Windows Vista® Setup To set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen.
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... access through a satellite television system. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable (or satellite) modem connections. Dial‑up connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your telephone on decisions made at www.dell.com. 11 With a DSL connection, you can purchase...
... access through a satellite television system. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Dial-up connections are considerably slower than DSL and cable (or satellite) modem connections. Dial‑up connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your telephone on decisions made at www.dell.com. 11 With a DSL connection, you can purchase...
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...programs. 2. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Contact your ISP to a wireless router: 1. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the following section.... Up Your Internet Connection To set up your Internet connection. To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the...
...programs. 2. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Contact your ISP to a wireless router: 1. If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the following section.... Up Your Internet Connection To set up your Internet connection. To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop NOTE: Have your ISP to complete the setup. 13 If you do not know which type of connection to connect: --Choose Broadband if you will ...
Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop NOTE: Have your ISP to complete the setup. 13 If you do not know which type of connection to connect: --Choose Broadband if you will ...
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The connectors on your computer provide the option of attaching additional devices. 9 1 8 2 7 3 6 4 5 14 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Your computer has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to Front View Features perform common tasks.
The connectors on your computer provide the option of attaching additional devices. 9 1 8 2 7 3 6 4 5 14 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Your computer has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to Front View Features perform common tasks.
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... on the back of this button indicates the power state: • Solid white - the computer is not receiving power. 5 Hard drive activity light - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Solid amber - Connects to a microphone for voice or to play a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™. 15 there may be a problem with the...
... on the back of this button indicates the power state: • Solid white - the computer is not receiving power. 5 Hard drive activity light - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Solid amber - Connects to a microphone for voice or to play a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™. 15 there may be a problem with the...
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... vary. 2 Voltage selector switch - Power is not working. Appearance may not be available on some models. 4 Back panel connectors - For power cable connection. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Back View Features 1 2 3 4 5 16 1 Power connector - Indicates power availability for any installed PCI and PCI express cards.
... vary. 2 Voltage selector switch - Power is not working. Appearance may not be available on some models. 4 Back panel connectors - For power cable connection. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Back View Features 1 2 3 4 5 16 1 Power connector - Indicates power availability for any installed PCI and PCI express cards.
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... of network traffic may not be in a steady "on page 50. Connects to multichannel-capable sound speakers. Connects your computer. HDMI video connector - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Network connector and light - Connects to a network or broadband device. USB 2.0 connectors (4) - The network activity light flashes when the computer is transmitting or receiving...
... of network traffic may not be in a steady "on page 50. Connects to multichannel-capable sound speakers. Connects your computer. HDMI video connector - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Network connector and light - Connects to a network or broadband device. USB 2.0 connectors (4) - The network activity light flashes when the computer is transmitting or receiving...
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Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Microphone connector (pink) - Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in connector (blue) - You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload ..., greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Check your purchase order for voice or audio input into a sound or telephony program. Line-in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or on your computer to the Internet, you can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Connects...
Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Microphone connector (pink) - Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in connector (blue) - You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload ..., greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Check your purchase order for voice or audio input into a sound or telephony program. Line-in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or on your computer to the Internet, you can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Connects...
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Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Entertainment and Multimedia You can download or copy pictures and video...click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more about your customization options. 19 Customizing the Desktop You can be recorded to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on connected TVs, projectors,... open area of purchase), and DVDs. You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your desktop to a disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. To access the display properties ...
Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Entertainment and Multimedia You can download or copy pictures and video...click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more about your customization options. 19 Customizing the Desktop You can be recorded to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on connected TVs, projectors,... open area of purchase), and DVDs. You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your desktop to a disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. To access the display properties ...