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...Display Device 239 Configure the Display Views 240 Dual Independent Display Mode 241 Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays . . . . 242 Switching the Display Image 242 Configuring Display Settings 242 Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu 243 Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista...
...Display Device 239 Configure the Display Views 240 Dual Independent Display Mode 241 Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays . . . . 242 Switching the Display Image 242 Configuring Display Settings 242 Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu 243 Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista...
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... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
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... connections, and tutorials in your computer. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for general information about wireless networking. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed...
... connections, and tutorials in your computer. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for general information about wireless networking. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed...
Dell Technology Guide
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... the screen check box. 3 Click OK. System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your computer. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. •...
... the screen check box. 3 Click OK. System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your computer. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. •...
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... you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on page 265) to return your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver...
... you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to perform the tasks mentioned in with a [!]) on page 265) to return your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for Media Drives A driver...
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... FOR DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS 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 - HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. Click Start→ My Computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. Drive Problems...
... FOR DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS 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 - HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. Click Start→ My Computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. Drive Problems...
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... folders on the Restore Files wizard. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Backup and Restore Center. 2 Click either Restore files or Restore computer. 3 Click Continue on User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions on your backed-up files and folders. 5 Select whether to hide the drive and make the drive visible. Running Backup With Hidden Drives NOTE: You cannot run backup in...
... folders on the Restore Files wizard. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Backup and Restore Center. 2 Click either Restore files or Restore computer. 3 Click Continue on User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions on your backed-up files and folders. 5 Select whether to hide the drive and make the drive visible. Running Backup With Hidden Drives NOTE: You cannot run backup in...
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... is used to provide the broadband service; a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - Broadband access is not required. If you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered...
... is used to provide the broadband service; a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - Broadband access is not required. If you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered...
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... software with the latest security patches and virus information. Before using a public Wi-Fi network connection: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Double click the Security Center icon, then click the Windows Firewall option. 3 Select the Exceptions tab on page 255. To find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. When you to Secure Your Computer" on the Windows Firewall Settings...
... software with the latest security patches and virus information. Before using a public Wi-Fi network connection: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Double click the Security Center icon, then click the Windows Firewall option. 3 Select the Exceptions tab on page 255. To find out if your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. When you to Secure Your Computer" on the Windows Firewall Settings...
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...board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on page 307). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. NOTICE - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS...
...board might be enabled or disabled in the table, see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on page 307). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. NOTICE - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS...
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... any error conditions encountered. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer or all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your Warranty Information and provides you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). The device list may indicate requirements for contacting Dell Technical Support...
... any error conditions encountered. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center application is installed on your computer or all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your Warranty Information and provides you to customize the test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). The device list may indicate requirements for contacting Dell Technical Support...
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... 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - If the link integrity light is occurring. Replace the network cable. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I V E R - Power Problems CAUTION: Before...
... 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network jack. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - If the link integrity light is occurring. Replace the network cable. R E I N S T A L L T H E M O U S E D R I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R - C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I V E R - Power Problems CAUTION: Before...
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... running the monitor self-test. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - See the monitor documentation for Color quality and Screen resolution. Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to the card. See "Power Lights for interference. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality...
... running the monitor self-test. M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - See the monitor documentation for Color quality and Screen resolution. Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to the card. See "Power Lights for interference. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality...
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... with installation and troubleshooting procedures. Call your region or go to provide fast, accurate answers. See "Online Services" on page 333 for a more information, go to access your computer through a broadband connection, diagnose your problem and repair it all countries. To contact Dell's support service, see "Before You Call" on page 335, and then see "Technical Support and Customer Service" on page 332. 4 Use Dell...
... with installation and troubleshooting procedures. Call your region or go to provide fast, accurate answers. See "Online Services" on page 333 for a more information, go to access your computer through a broadband connection, diagnose your problem and repair it all countries. To contact Dell's support service, see "Before You Call" on page 335, and then see "Technical Support and Customer Service" on page 332. 4 Use Dell...
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... for video cards and controllers. A card that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. system setup - Unless you to 1400 x 1050. S/PDIF - standby mode - Network connections cannot be used to attach a TV or digital audio device to save energy. system board - A power management mode that a program displays depends...
... for video cards and controllers. A card that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Typical SVGA resolutions are 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768. system setup - Unless you to 1400 x 1050. S/PDIF - standby mode - Network connections cannot be used to attach a TV or digital audio device to save energy. system board - A power management mode that a program displays depends...
Setup Guide
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...Keyboard and Mouse 7 Connect the Display 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 10 Connect the Power Cable 11 Press the Power Button 12 Set Up Microsoft Windows 13 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Back View Features 20 Back Panel Connectors 22 Software Features 24 Dell Dock 25 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 26 Solving Problems 27 Beep Codes 27 Network Problems 28 Power Problems 29 Memory Problems 31 Lockups and Software Problems 32 Using Support Tools 34 Dell Support Center...
...Keyboard and Mouse 7 Connect the Display 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 10 Connect the Power Cable 11 Press the Power Button 12 Set Up Microsoft Windows 13 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Back View Features 20 Back Panel Connectors 22 Software Features 24 Dell Dock 25 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 26 Solving Problems 27 Beep Codes 27 Network Problems 28 Power Problems 29 Memory Problems 31 Lockups and Software Problems 32 Using Support Tools 34 Dell Support Center...
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... device or Ethernet jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. 10 To connect your computer setup, but if you can connect it now. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) A network connection is not required to complete your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of your computer. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on...
... device or Ethernet jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. 10 To connect your computer setup, but if you can connect it now. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) A network connection is not required to complete your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of your computer. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on...
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... using to see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Your computer supports DDR3 memory. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Check if the memory module is compatible with your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 60. • Run the Dell Diagnostics...
... using to see if that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Your computer supports DDR3 memory. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Check if the memory module is compatible with your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 60. • Run the Dell Diagnostics...
Setup Guide
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.... NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives 60 For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s Processor Types Intel® Celeron® Intel Pentium® Dual Core Intel Core™2 Duo Intel Core2 Quad Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible one 5.25-inch bay for SATA DVD-ROM, SATA DVD+/RW Super Multi Drive, or Blu-ray Disc™ combo drive one 3.5-inch FlexBay...
.... NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives 60 For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 560s Processor Types Intel® Celeron® Intel Pentium® Dual Core Intel Core™2 Duo Intel Core2 Quad Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible one 5.25-inch bay for SATA DVD-ROM, SATA DVD+/RW Super Multi Drive, or Blu-ray Disc™ combo drive one 3.5-inch FlexBay...
Comprehensive Specifications
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... region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more than 4 GB require a 64-bit operating system. Processor Information Types • Intel® Celeron® • Intel Pentium® Dual Core • Intel Core™2 Duo • Intel Core2 Quad Memory Connectors Memory-module capacities Memory type Memory configurations possible Computer Information System chipset RAID support four internally-accessible DDR3 DIMM sockets 1 GB...
... region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more than 4 GB require a 64-bit operating system. Processor Information Types • Intel® Celeron® • Intel Pentium® Dual Core • Intel Core™2 Duo • Intel Core2 Quad Memory Connectors Memory-module capacities Memory type Memory configurations possible Computer Information System chipset RAID support four internally-accessible DDR3 DIMM sockets 1 GB...