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... Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down with active programs will help you troubleshoot the problem later. Also, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. HINT: If an error message is ... which Windows mode you restart your computer. Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any...
... Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down with active programs will help you troubleshoot the problem later. Also, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. HINT: If an error message is ... which Windows mode you restart your computer. Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any...
Dell Technology Guide
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... desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states, such as power, no power, or standby. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your computer. 272 Troubleshooting These lights start and turn off or...
... desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states, such as power, no power, or standby. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your computer. 272 Troubleshooting These lights start and turn off or...
Dell Technology Guide
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... conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE...2 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with your computer. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • ...
... conflict with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE...2 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with your computer. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • ...
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..." on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the processor power cable is in standby mode. The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that...
..." on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the processor power cable is in standby mode. The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that...
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... purposes. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - The Screen is working by testing it with your graphics card, go to support.dell.com. For additional safety best practices information, see the monitor's documentation. If you remove the card, store it in this section, follow the safety instructions... MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor cable is normal for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins). Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION...
... purposes. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - The Screen is working by testing it with your graphics card, go to support.dell.com. For additional safety best practices information, see the monitor's documentation. If you remove the card, store it in this section, follow the safety instructions... MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor cable is normal for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins). Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION...
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... securely connected to resume normal operation. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the electrical outlet is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. 304 Troubleshooting The power button light located on page 337). Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that the computer turns on...
... securely connected to resume normal operation. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the electrical outlet is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. 304 Troubleshooting The power button light located on page 337). Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that the computer turns on...
Setup Guide
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... Power Button 11 Set Up Microsoft Windows 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 18 Back Panel Connectors 20 Software Features 22 Dell Dock 23 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 24 Solving Problems 25 Beep Codes 25 Network Problems 26 Power Problems...
... Power Button 11 Set Up Microsoft Windows 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 18 Back Panel Connectors 20 Software Features 22 Dell Dock 23 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 24 Solving Problems 25 Beep Codes 25 Network Problems 26 Power Problems...
Setup Guide
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...). Helps to an audio cable for voice or to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 17 Ensure that the side with print or writing is...Express Service Code (located on top of this button indicates the power state. The light in or microphone connector - NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on when the computer reads or writes ... hard-drive activity. Connects to a microphone for audio input. 5 Power button - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 4 Line-in the center of the chassis towards the back) -
...). Helps to an audio cable for voice or to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 17 Ensure that the side with print or writing is...Express Service Code (located on top of this button indicates the power state. The light in or microphone connector - NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on when the computer reads or writes ... hard-drive activity. Connects to a microphone for audio input. 5 Power button - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 4 Line-in the center of the chassis towards the back) -
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...problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 55). The display may be connected or powered on. • Ensure that the power supply light on the back of the computer is on. The computer is in hibernate mode, turned off, or is not receiving power. • Press the power button... to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the power strip is turned on. If the light is off - Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off there may not be a possible problem with another device...
...problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 55). The display may be connected or powered on. • Ensure that the power supply light on the back of the computer is on. The computer is in hibernate mode, turned off, or is not receiving power. • Press the power button... to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the power strip is turned on. If the light is off - Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off there may not be a possible problem with another device...
Setup Guide
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... mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. • There may be a problem with the system board. For assistance, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the keyboard, move the connected mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet. 28 An unwanted signal...
... mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. • There may be a problem with the system board. For assistance, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the keyboard, move the connected mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet. 28 An unwanted signal...
Setup Guide
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Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Press simultaneously. 2. Click End Task. Check the software documentation. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an ...appears - If a program is no longer responding 4. If a program stops responding - Click Applications. 3. If a program crashes repeatedly - Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. End the program: 1. Run...
Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Press simultaneously. 2. Click End Task. Check the software documentation. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an ...appears - If a program is no longer responding 4. If a program stops responding - Click Applications. 3. If a program crashes repeatedly - Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. End the program: 1. Run...
Setup Guide
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hardware problems diagnosing 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 35 headphone front connector 16 I Internet connection 13 ISP Internet Service Provider 13 M memory problems solving 29 memory support 59 N network connection fixing 26 network connector location 21 O order status 51 P power button 17 power problems, solving 27 problems, solving 25 processor 58 products information and purchasing 51 R restoring factory image 45 Index 65
hardware problems diagnosing 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 35 headphone front connector 16 I Internet connection 13 ISP Internet Service Provider 13 M memory problems solving 29 memory support 59 N network connection fixing 26 network connector location 21 O order status 51 P power button 17 power problems, solving 27 problems, solving 25 processor 58 products information and purchasing 51 R restoring factory image 45 Index 65