Quick Reference Guide
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...operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run. 34 Quick Reference Guide...optional) (see page 34). If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer's configuration information, and...
...operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run. 34 Quick Reference Guide...optional) (see page 34). If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer's configuration information, and...
Quick Reference Guide
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... CD for the first time on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. message appears, click Skip...the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on this computer connect to the Internet? To complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by...CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. NOTICE...
... CD for the first time on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. message appears, click Skip...the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on this computer connect to the Internet? To complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by...CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. NOTICE...
Setup Guide
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... the antenna-in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen. Turn on your computer. 3. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your wired ..., you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your Internet connection. • If you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ...
... the antenna-in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen. Turn on your computer. 3. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your wired ..., you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your Internet connection. • If you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ...
Setup Guide
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.... Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for assistance. • Blinking amber - Connect to a powered speaker or sound system, use with either turned off when pressed. The computer is either the system board or the power supply. Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 5 Power...
.... Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for assistance. • Blinking amber - Connect to a powered speaker or sound system, use with either turned off when pressed. The computer is either the system board or the power supply. Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 5 Power...
Setup Guide
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CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is blinking. 7 Media Card Reader - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on when the computer reads or writes data. Using Your Inspiron Desktop 6 Hard drive activity light - Opens the optical drive tray when pressed. 18 A blinking white light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on a media card. 8 Optical drive eject button (2) -
CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is blinking. 7 Media Card Reader - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on when the computer reads or writes data. Using Your Inspiron Desktop 6 Hard drive activity light - Opens the optical drive tray when pressed. 18 A blinking white light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on a media card. 8 Optical drive eject button (2) -
Setup Guide
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... successfully, the following message is displayed: "Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment Complete." 5. The following message appears "Do you see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for assistance. • To stop ePSA and restart your computer, press . • To continue to run the...on (or restart) your computer. 2. Turn on . 1. If a device fails a test, the test stops and the computer beeps. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen and contact Dell (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Do you are experiencing memory issues, press...
... successfully, the following message is displayed: "Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment Complete." 5. The following message appears "Do you see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for assistance. • To stop ePSA and restart your computer, press . • To continue to run the...on (or restart) your computer. 2. Turn on . 1. If a device fails a test, the test stops and the computer beeps. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen and contact Dell (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Do you are experiencing memory issues, press...
Setup Guide
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... and remove any newly added internal hardware. 3. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select Repair Your Computer. 45 then, shut down your computer. 4. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in when you to: ... Recovery Media (Recommended)" on page 12) Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore your computer. 2. Turn on your computer and try again. 5. Turn off your operating system and Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you purchased your operating...
... and remove any newly added internal hardware. 3. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select Repair Your Computer. 45 then, shut down your computer. 4. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in when you to: ... Recovery Media (Recommended)" on page 12) Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore your computer. 2. Turn on your computer and try again. 5. Turn off your operating system and Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you purchased your operating...
Setup Guide
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... on certain computers. Turn on . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the operating state it was in certain countries or on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore...
... on certain computers. Turn on . NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the operating state it was in certain countries or on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore...
Service Manual
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...list. Click Select Model. NOTE: If you do not have your computer's Service Tag: a. The file icon appears on your computer. b. Enter your desktop. 7. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Family list. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. To flash the BIOS: 1. b....Select Your Product Model list. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8. Turn on the screen. Go to save the file on your computer. ...
...list. Click Select Model. NOTE: If you do not have your computer's Service Tag: a. The file icon appears on your computer. b. Enter your desktop. 7. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Family list. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. To flash the BIOS: 1. b....Select Your Product Model list. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8. Turn on the screen. Go to save the file on your computer. ...
Service Manual
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Turn on (or restart) your computer (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then, shut down your computer. 2. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer, including installed ...system logo appears, continue to wait until you see Turning Off Your Computer) and try again. Press to make changes to your computer work incorrectly. and down-arrow keys. Press the up - Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Passwords ...
Turn on (or restart) your computer (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then, shut down your computer. 2. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer, including installed ...system logo appears, continue to wait until you see Turning Off Your Computer) and try again. Press to make changes to your computer work incorrectly. and down-arrow keys. Press the up - Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Inspiron™ 620s Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing CMOS Passwords ...
Service Manual
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...computer generates an error message. On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. USB Floppy; USB Floppy; USB CD/DVD; USB Floppy; Boot Options l USB Floppy - ...Drivers and Utilities disc. USB CD/DVD; l USB Storage Device - NOTE: To boot to run the Dell Diagnostics from the CD/DVD/CD-RW drive to a USB device, the device must be bootable. l... USB device, connect the USB device to change the current boot sequence, for Future Boots 1. Turn on the drive, the computer generates an error message. 3rd Boot Priority 4th Boot Priority 5th ...
...computer generates an error message. On the Boot Device Menu choose the device you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. USB Floppy; USB Floppy; USB CD/DVD; USB Floppy; Boot Options l USB Floppy - ...Drivers and Utilities disc. USB CD/DVD; l USB Storage Device - NOTE: To boot to run the Dell Diagnostics from the CD/DVD/CD-RW drive to a USB device, the device must be bootable. l... USB device, connect the USB device to change the current boot sequence, for Future Boots 1. Turn on the drive, the computer generates an error message. 3rd Boot Priority 4th Boot Priority 5th ...