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The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Reproduction in any proprietary interest ... permission of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. All rights reserved. A00 If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to refer to either potential damage to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. Models...
The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Information in this document is strictly forbidden. Reproduction in any proprietary interest ... permission of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. All rights reserved. A00 If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to refer to either potential damage to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable. Models...
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Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 41 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 43 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 45 Index 47 4 Contents
Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 41 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 43 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 45 Index 47 4 Contents
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...known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: Additional information may be included on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available... How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers (see page 45), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 34), or access your documentation. Quick Reference Guide 5 Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not ...
...known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: Additional information may be included on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is also available... How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers (see page 45), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 34), or access your documentation. Quick Reference Guide 5 Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not ...
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... appropriate for your configuration. 6 Quick Reference Guide support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Upgrades - Contact information, service call status • User guides - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software... (DSS) - DSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical...
... appropriate for your configuration. 6 Quick Reference Guide support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Upgrades - Contact information, service call status • User guides - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software... (DSS) - DSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical...
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...the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your computer. Desktop chassis • DCSM - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - See your online User's Guide for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow ... reinstall my operating system Operating System CD The operating system is optional and may not ship with your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to use the Operating System CD. Mini tower chassis type • DCNE - Small form factor chassis • DCCY...
...the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your computer. Desktop chassis • DCSM - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - See your online User's Guide for the devices that describes your problem. 4 Follow ... reinstall my operating system Operating System CD The operating system is optional and may not ship with your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to use the Operating System CD. Mini tower chassis type • DCNE - Small form factor chassis • DCCY...
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... been found, run . 34 Quick Reference Guide Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your ... desktop. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. On the next start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type 2 to run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When the...
... been found, run . 34 Quick Reference Guide Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your ... desktop. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. On the next start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 7 Type 2 to run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When the...
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.... You can customize the tests you to run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you want . The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to answer questions periodically. .... For information on your online User's Guide. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer or all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays ...
.... You can customize the tests you to run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you want . The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to answer questions periodically. .... For information on your online User's Guide. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer or all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays ...
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... operating system to load any open files and exit any required drivers, including the drivers required if your hard drive. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. NOTICE: Before performing...up all the steps in the following sections in the order in before you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your computer has a RAID controller. The ...
... operating system to load any open files and exit any required drivers, including the drivers required if your hard drive. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you reinstall Windows XP. NOTICE: Before performing...up all the steps in the following sections in the order in before you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your computer has a RAID controller. The ...
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...users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the computer and ...Product Key number located on the back of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. To complete the installation, respond to the prompts...
...users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 Reinstall the appropriate drivers with Microsoft? Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the computer and ...Product Key number located on the back of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. To complete the installation, respond to the prompts...
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The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your system configuration is displayed on the screen. 2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. 46 Quick Reference Guide To view all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic drop-down menu.
The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your system configuration is displayed on the screen. 2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. 46 Quick Reference Guide To view all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic drop-down menu.
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... previous operating state, 41 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 41 cover removing, 21 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 33 diagnostics beep codes, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6-7 Quick Reference, 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 E error...
... previous operating state, 41 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 41 cover removing, 21 D Dell Premier Support website, 7 support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 33 diagnostics beep codes, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6-7 Quick Reference, 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 E error...
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R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 43 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 33 S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 41 System Restore, 41 T troubleshooting conflicts, 41 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 41 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 43 System Restore, 41 48 Index
R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 43 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 33 S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 41 System Restore, 41 T troubleshooting conflicts, 41 Dell Diagnostics, 33 Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 41 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 41 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 43 System Restore, 41 48 Index
Setup Guide
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... may render your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license... the operating system's setup process. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Set Up the Operating System Your...
... may render your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license... the operating system's setup process. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Set Up the Operating System Your...
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...when you set up Microsoft Windows. Click Create Recovery Media. 4. NOTE: For information on restoring your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media ...if changes to the operating state it was in the computer. 2. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as ...
...when you set up Microsoft Windows. Click Create Recovery Media. 4. NOTE: For information on restoring your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media ...if changes to the operating state it was in the computer. 2. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as ...
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... information: -- Write down any open files or programs and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 34 Ensure that your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. -- Verify that the program...
... information: -- Write down any open files or programs and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 34 Ensure that your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. -- Verify that the program...
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... that you backup your computer. Create backup media of applications you need to preserve the data files on your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any ...programs or drivers installed after you received your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer before using...
... that you backup your computer. Create backup media of applications you need to preserve the data files on your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any ...programs or drivers installed after you received your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer before using...
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... operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. If possible, back up all data on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Data files include documents...
... operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you purchased the computer. If possible, back up all data on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Data files include documents...
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... with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find your computer "Dell Support Center" on page 35 find drivers and downloads; readme files support.dell.com access technical support and product help check on support.dell.com or to contact technical support the back of your Service Tag...
... with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find your computer "Dell Support Center" on page 35 find drivers and downloads; readme files support.dell.com access technical support and product help check on support.dell.com or to contact technical support the back of your Service Tag...
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NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for trayload SATA DVD+/-RW/ Blu-ray Disc combo (optional)/ Blu-ray Disc rewritable (optional) 60 To launch the Dell Support Center, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Computer Model Dell Inspiron 620 Processor Type Intel Core i3 Intel Core...
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for trayload SATA DVD+/-RW/ Blu-ray Disc combo (optional)/ Blu-ray Disc rewritable (optional) 60 To launch the Dell Support Center, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Computer Model Dell Inspiron 620 Processor Type Intel Core i3 Intel Core...
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INSPIRON Index A Advanced Boot Options 48 airflow 5 audio controller 61 B backup and recovery 25 beep code 56 Blu-ray Discs 24 C calling Dell 55 CDs, playing and creating 24 computer capabilities 24 66 connect(ing) display 6 optional network cable 9 to the Internet 13 Contacting Dell online 57 customer service 51 D DataSafe Local Backup 44 DellConnect 51 Dell Diagnostics 39 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Dell Stage 25 Diagnostic Checklist 56 drivers and downloads 59 DVDs, playing and creating 24
INSPIRON Index A Advanced Boot Options 48 airflow 5 audio controller 61 B backup and recovery 25 beep code 56 Blu-ray Discs 24 C calling Dell 55 CDs, playing and creating 24 computer capabilities 24 66 connect(ing) display 6 optional network cable 9 to the Internet 13 Contacting Dell online 57 customer service 51 D DataSafe Local Backup 44 DellConnect 51 Dell Diagnostics 39 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Dell Stage 25 Diagnostic Checklist 56 drivers and downloads 59 DVDs, playing and creating 24