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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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... Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in your computer. The device guide provides helpful 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 in the Search field...
... Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in your computer. The device guide provides helpful 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 in the Search field...
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... icon on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. Turning the Touch...
... icon on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) NOTE: Certain mice may need to install the appropriate drivers manually. Turning the Touch...
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.... 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 reinstall or update the driver. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265...
.... 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 reinstall or update the driver. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265...
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.... See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). 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 - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Drives and Media 81 HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com...
.... See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). 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 - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. Drives and Media 81 HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com...
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... supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - If you have cable television access, you Need for setting up a typical LAN. a new line is particularly suited to provide the broadband service; What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is used to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. Setting up access...
... supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. • Network cables - If you have cable television access, you Need for setting up a typical LAN. a new line is particularly suited to provide the broadband service; What you can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by telephone companies, but it is used to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. Setting up access...
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... to specify the type of your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. Subscribe to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service or secure hotspot wireless service. Disable file and print sharing 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...
... to specify the type of your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. Subscribe to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service or secure hotspot wireless service. Disable file and print sharing 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...
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... is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L U R E - 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. K E Y B O A R D F A I O N - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose...
... is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter the system setup program and ensure that was running when the message appeared. Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L U R E - 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. K E Y B O A R D F A I O N - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose...
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... T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D 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 - See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 275), no network communication is occurring. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Installing Drivers for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting Ensure that the network cable is functioning. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped...
... T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D 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 - See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 275), no network communication is occurring. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . See "Installing Drivers for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting Ensure that the network cable is functioning. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped...
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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 is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for Color quality and Screen resolution. C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I G H T S - ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - Only Part of the Display is...
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 is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for Color quality and Screen resolution. C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I G H T S - ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - Only Part of the Display is...
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... to access your computer through a broadband connection, diagnose your questions about Dell™ hardware. If you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. For instructions on using Dell Support, see "Before You Call" on page 337. Call your local Dell representative for your region or go to answer your problem and repair it all countries. Our support staff uses special diagnostic utilities to the proper support personnel. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system...
... to access your computer through a broadband connection, diagnose your questions about Dell™ hardware. If you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. For instructions on using Dell Support, see "Before You Call" on page 337. Call your local Dell representative for your region or go to answer your problem and repair it all countries. Our support staff uses special diagnostic utilities to the proper support personnel. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system...
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... supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. An audio transfer file format that allows the transfer of colors and resolution that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to authenticate a user on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of the file. A video standard for video cards and controllers. Enables Windows programs to 1400 x 1050. A power management mode...
... supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. An audio transfer file format that allows the transfer of colors and resolution that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to authenticate a user on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of the file. A video standard for video cards and controllers. Enables Windows programs to 1400 x 1050. A power management mode...
Setup Guide
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... 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 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 DataSafe Online Backup 25 Dell Dock 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 System Messages 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 37 Dell...
... 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 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 DataSafe Online Backup 25 Dell Dock 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 System Messages 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 37 Dell...
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... Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. 10 Connect the other end of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of the network cable to the network port or the broadband device. NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable to connect to the network connector (RJ45 connector). Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) A network connection is not required to complete your computer setup...
... Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. 10 Connect the other end of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of the network cable to the network port or the broadband device. NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable to connect to the network connector (RJ45 connector). Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) A network connection is not required to complete your computer setup...
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... the type of memory supported by your computer. 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" on page 37). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell...
... the type of memory supported by your computer. 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" on page 37). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell...
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... device exists. • If the hard drive is correct. Use an external power source to function properly. Dell recommends that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. A chip on page 55). 36 Disconnect the USB device. NOTICE - S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. Your USB device needs more power for it to connect the USB device, or if your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup...
... device exists. • If the hard drive is correct. Use an external power source to function properly. Dell recommends that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. A chip on page 55). 36 Disconnect the USB device. NOTICE - S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. Your USB device needs more power for it to connect the USB device, or if your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup...
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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 desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more about your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail upgrade your computer with new or additional components, like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See...
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 desktop system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more about your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail upgrade your computer with new or additional components, like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See...
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... Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives 58 Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 580s Processor Types Intel® Pentium® Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 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 two 3.5-inch bays for , and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON Basic Specifications This...
... Comprehensive Specifications at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives 58 Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 580s Processor Types Intel® Pentium® Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 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 two 3.5-inch bays for , and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON Basic Specifications This...
Comprehensive Specifications
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... 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 more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. For more than 4 GB require a 64-bit operating system. Processor Type Inspiron 580s Computer Information System chipset Memory Memory connector Memory-module capacities Memory type Memory configurations supported...
... 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 more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. For more than 4 GB require a 64-bit operating system. Processor Type Inspiron 580s Computer Information System chipset Memory Memory connector Memory-module capacities Memory type Memory configurations supported...