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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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... and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for general information about wireless networking. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless...
... and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for general information about wireless networking. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The device guide provides helpful information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... more information. System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help...
... more information. System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... or update the driver. Drives and Media 79 If an exclamation point is a program that existed before you installed the new driver. 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 is next to the device name, you may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your media drive.
... or update the driver. Drives and Media 79 If an exclamation point is a program that existed before you installed the new driver. 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 is next to the device name, you may need to install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your media drive.
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... the location to eliminate the possibility that came with your 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. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). Drives and Media 81 Click Start...
... the location to eliminate the possibility that came with your 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. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). Drives and Media 81 Click Start...
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... large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. a new line is particularly suited to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your router for setting up a typical LAN. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is marketed by the broadband modem. DSL broadband access is used to each supporting one computer or...
... large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. a new line is particularly suited to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your router for setting up a typical LAN. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is marketed by the broadband modem. DSL broadband access is used to each supporting one computer or...
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... should select the Public Place option. Update your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. Disable file and print sharing. Configure your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. Use a firewall. Before using a public WLAN. For a public, nonsecure...
... should select the Public Place option. Update your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. Disable file and print sharing. Configure your computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. Use a firewall. Before using a public WLAN. For a public, nonsecure...
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... the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on...
... the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. This feature can be malfunctioning or the system board itself may have a failure (see "Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards" on...
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See "Installing Drivers for Media Drives" on page 280. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G S - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Replace the network cable. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T 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 - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I V E R - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 79. For additional ...
See "Installing Drivers for Media Drives" on page 280. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I N G S - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . Replace the network cable. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T 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 - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I V E R - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 79. For additional ...
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... (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. See "Power Lights for instructions on page 273. Turn off nearby devices to the computer. 2 Turn on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. See the monitor documentation for Color quality and Screen resolution. 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 is...
... (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. See "Power Lights for instructions on page 273. Turn off nearby devices to the computer. 2 Turn on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. See the monitor documentation for Color quality and Screen resolution. 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 is...
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... Dell™ hardware. See "Online Services" on page 335, and then see the contact information for help with any necessary procedures. 4 Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available at or near the computer so that allows a Dell service and support associate to access your computer through a broadband connection, diagnose your problem and repair it all under your supervision. If you with installation and troubleshooting...
... Dell™ hardware. See "Online Services" on page 335, and then see the contact information for help with any necessary procedures. 4 Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available at or near the computer so that allows a Dell service and support associate to access your computer through a broadband connection, diagnose your problem and repair it all under your supervision. If you with installation and troubleshooting...
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... cards. A video standard for video cards and controllers that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to configure user-selectable options in your computer. super-extended graphics array plus - SXGA+ - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. A card that supports resolutions up to operate with a processor and a memory chip. The number of colors and resolution that a program displays depends on computers equipped for video cards...
... cards. A video standard for video cards and controllers that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to configure user-selectable options in your computer. super-extended graphics array plus - SXGA+ - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as date and time or system password. A card that supports resolutions up to operate with a processor and a memory chip. The number of colors and resolution that a program displays depends on computers equipped for video cards...
Setup Guide
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... Keyboard and Mouse 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cable 10 Press the Power Button 11 Set Up Microsoft Windows 12 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 34 My Dell Downloads...
... Keyboard and Mouse 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cable 10 Press the Power Button 11 Set Up Microsoft Windows 12 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 34 My Dell Downloads...
Setup Guide
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... connector) on the back panel of the network cable to the network port or the broadband device. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop 9 Connect the Network Cable (Optional) A network connection is not required to complete your computer. To connect your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of your computer setup, but if you can connect it now. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection...
... connector) on the back panel of the network cable to the network port or the broadband device. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop 9 Connect the Network Cable (Optional) A network connection is not required to complete your computer. To connect your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of your computer setup, but if you can connect it now. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection...
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... memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 55). 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 58. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics...
... memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 55). 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 58. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics...
Setup Guide
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... USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Click Start → Help and Support. 2. USB over current error - Use an external power source to resolve the incompatibility. In the search results, select the option that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Using Support Tools No timer tick interrupt - Your USB device needs more power for it to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Dell recommends that you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter...
... USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Click Start → Help and Support. 2. USB over current error - Use an external power source to resolve the incompatibility. In the search results, select the option that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Using Support Tools No timer tick interrupt - Your USB device needs more power for it to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Dell recommends that you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter...
Setup Guide
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... display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your computer. 3. then, shut down your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Press during POST (Power On Self Test...
... display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your computer. 3. then, shut down your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Press during POST (Power On Self Test...
Setup Guide
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... need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 580 Processor Types Intel® Pentium® Intel Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Computer Information System chipset Intel H57 58 Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible two 5.25-inch bays for SATA DVD-ROM, SATA DVD...
... need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 580 Processor Types Intel® Pentium® Intel Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Computer Information System chipset Intel H57 58 Drives Externally accessible Internally accessible two 5.25-inch bays for SATA DVD-ROM, SATA DVD...
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INSPIRON Index C calling Dell 55 CDs, playing and creating 24 chipset 58 computer capabilities 24 connect(ing) optional network cable 9 Contacting Dell online 55 customer service 50 D DataSafe Local Backup 44 DellConnect 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 26 Dell Diagnostics 38 Dell Dock 25 64 Dell Factory Image Restore 47 Diagnostic Checklist 54 drivers and downloads 57 DVDs, playing and creating 24 E eject button 18 e-mail addresses for technical support 51 Express Service Code 57 F front-view connectors 18 FTP login, anonymous 51
INSPIRON Index C calling Dell 55 CDs, playing and creating 24 chipset 58 computer capabilities 24 connect(ing) optional network cable 9 Contacting Dell online 55 customer service 50 D DataSafe Local Backup 44 DellConnect 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 26 Dell Diagnostics 38 Dell Dock 25 64 Dell Factory Image Restore 47 Diagnostic Checklist 54 drivers and downloads 57 DVDs, playing and creating 24 E eject button 18 e-mail addresses for technical support 51 Express Service Code 57 F front-view connectors 18 FTP login, anonymous 51
Comprehensive Specifications
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...: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. non-ECC memory only 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: Memory configurations of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of more than 4 GB require a 64-bit operating system. Processor Type Inspiron 580 Memory Memory connector Memory-module capacities Memory type Memory configurations supported Computer Information System...
...: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. non-ECC memory only 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: Memory configurations of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of more than 4 GB require a 64-bit operating system. Processor Type Inspiron 580 Memory Memory connector Memory-module capacities Memory type Memory configurations supported Computer Information System...
