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... of your computer. Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM, DCCY May 2005 K8502 Rev. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are not applicable. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are ...may be used in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. NOTICE: A ...
... of your computer. Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM, DCCY May 2005 K8502 Rev. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are not applicable. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are ...may be used in this document to refer to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. NOTICE: A ...
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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
Quick Reference Guide
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...last-minute updates about technical changes to your documentation. You can be included on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: Additional information may be found at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • 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 computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • My computer ...
...last-minute updates about technical changes to your documentation. You can be included on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTE: Additional information may be found at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • 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 computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • My computer ...
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... specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - courses, frequently asked questions The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Community - Contact information, service call when...
... specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - courses, frequently asked questions The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Community - Contact information, service call when...
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...Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to use the Operating System CD. Desktop chassis • DCSM - Ultra-small form factor chassis Quick Reference Guide 7 premiersupport... with your computer. NOTE: The Operating System CD is optional and may not be available in certain regions. • How to reinstall drivers for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - Small form factor chassis • DCCY - Find It Here • Service call status and support history •...
...Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to use the Operating System CD. Desktop chassis • DCSM - Ultra-small form factor chassis Quick Reference Guide 7 premiersupport... with your computer. NOTE: The Operating System CD is optional and may not be available in certain regions. • How to reinstall drivers for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - Small form factor chassis • DCCY - Find It Here • Service call status and support history •...
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...operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight...and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see page 34). On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as...
...operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight...and restart the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Turn on (or restart) your Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) (see page 34). On the next start the Dell Diagnostics. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as...
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... error conditions encountered. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on contacting Dell, see your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your...
... error conditions encountered. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on contacting Dell, see your computer or all devices from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your...
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NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, ...controller. Therefore, do so. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must use System Restore (see page 41) to return your operating system to the ...
NOTICE: Before performing the installation, back up all the steps in the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, ...controller. Therefore, do so. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must use System Restore (see page 41) to return your operating system to the ...
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... the Who will this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK to continue. 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...
... the Who will this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK to continue. 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...
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To view all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic drop-down menu. 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. The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for 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. 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. The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your computer: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. 46 Quick Reference Guide
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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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...render your computer unusable and you will take some time to complete. Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to reinstall the ... agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. To set up an Internet connection.
...render your computer unusable and you will take some time to complete. Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to reinstall the ... agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. To set up an Internet connection.
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...computer. 2. To create a system recovery media: 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media ...data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. Insert the disc or USB key in ...when you set up Microsoft Windows. You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Follow the...
...computer. 2. To create a system recovery media: 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media ...data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. Insert the disc or USB key in ...when you set up Microsoft Windows. You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Follow the...
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... Write down any open files or programs and shut down your computer. -- Ensure that is displayed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 34 If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. -- Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the... software. Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact...
... Write down any open files or programs and shut down your computer. -- Ensure that is displayed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 34 If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. -- Verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the... software. Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact...
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... on your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Click Start . 2. 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 operating system ...problem. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the ...
... on your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Click Start . 2. 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 operating system ...problem. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer. Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the ...
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...48 NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you purchased the computer. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your operating system. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, ..., back up the data before using this option. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. then, shut down your operating system problem. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. This option restores...
...48 NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you purchased the computer. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your operating system. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, ..., back up the data before using this option. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. then, shut down your operating system problem. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. This option restores...
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... users 59 You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer review Warranty information, Terms ...and Conditions (U.S. readme files support.dell.com access technical support and product help check on page 35 find solutions and answers ... also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find your computer "Dell Support Center" on your order status for new purchases find...
... users 59 You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer review Warranty information, Terms ...and Conditions (U.S. readme files support.dell.com access technical support and product help check on page 35 find solutions and answers ... also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find your computer "Dell Support Center" on your order status for new purchases find...
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... up, updating drivers for trayload SATA DVD+/-RW/ Blu-ray Disc combo (optional)/ Blu-ray Disc rewritable (optional) 60 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer. 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...
... up, updating drivers for trayload SATA DVD+/-RW/ Blu-ray Disc combo (optional)/ Blu-ray Disc rewritable (optional) 60 For more information regarding the configuration of your computer. 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...
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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