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...applicable. Information in trademarks and trade names other than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are not applicable. ... 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. Reproduction in the User's Guide. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers....
...applicable. Information in trademarks and trade names other than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005 Dell Inc. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD, and operating system media are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are not applicable. ... 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. Reproduction in the User's Guide. All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers....
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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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... as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. You can be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see page 45), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 34), or... User's Guide Available in certain countries. Quick Reference Guide 5 Readme files may be included on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How...
... as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. You can be found at support.dell.com. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can use the CD to reinstall drivers (see page 45), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 34), or... User's Guide Available in certain countries. Quick Reference Guide 5 Readme files may be included on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How...
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...appropriate support site. Computer documentation and product specifications and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Troubleshooting - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS is necessary for your call... of your region to direct your configuration. 6 Quick Reference Guide Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - Find It Here •...
...appropriate support site. Computer documentation and product specifications and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Troubleshooting - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - DSS is necessary for your call... of your region to direct your configuration. 6 Quick Reference Guide Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Service and support - Find It Here •...
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...8226; Frequently asked questions • File downloads • Details on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to use the Operating System CD. Small form factor chassis • DCCY - To reinstall your computer. NOTE: The... Your operating system product key label is optional and may not be available in certain regions. • How to reinstall drivers for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - Mini tower chassis type • DCNE - Ultra-small form factor chassis Quick Reference Guide 7 This...
...8226; Frequently asked questions • File downloads • Details on the operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to use the Operating System CD. Small form factor chassis • DCCY - To reinstall your computer. NOTE: The... Your operating system product key label is optional and may not be available in certain regions. • How to reinstall drivers for my computer Dell Premier Support Website - Mini tower chassis type • DCNE - Ultra-small form factor chassis Quick Reference Guide 7 This...
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... 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 ensure that no diagnostics utility partition... has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User's Guide for ...
... 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 ensure that no diagnostics utility partition... has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User's Guide for ...
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...memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for the option you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your part. The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. Lists the most common symptoms encountered...of all the components installed on your Service Tag. 3 If you run . You can customize the tests you to run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. Quick Reference Guide 35 You can customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the ...
...memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for the option you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your part. The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. Lists the most common symptoms encountered...of all the components installed on your Service Tag. 3 If you run . You can customize the tests you to run a test from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional), remove the CD. Quick Reference Guide 35 You can customize the test by changing the test settings. 4 When the ...
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... Restore (see page 41) to complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your operating system to the operating state it was ...in which they are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative ...
... Restore (see page 41) to complete. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your operating system to the operating state it was ...in which they are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative ...
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...use this computer? If you need the Product Key number located on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. Quick Reference Guide 45 screen appears, you can enter up to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click... Finish to the Internet? 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 offered by ...
...use this computer? If you need the Product Key number located on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. Quick Reference Guide 45 screen appears, you can enter up to five users. 17 Click Next. 18 Click... Finish to the Internet? 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 offered by ...
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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. 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: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic drop-down menu. 46 Quick Reference Guide
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. 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: 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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...so may take you will take some time to complete. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. These steps are mandatory and ...may render your computer available at support.dell.com. 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...
...so may take you will take some time to complete. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. These steps are mandatory and ...may render your computer available at support.dell.com. 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...
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... your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). To create a system recovery media: 1. You can be used to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in the ...state it was in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Insert the disc or USB key in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the...
... your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). To create a system recovery media: 1. You can be used to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in the ...state it was in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Insert the disc or USB key in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the...
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... the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. -- Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. -- Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.... -- Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 34 See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: -- Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. -- If necessary...
... the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. -- Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your computer. -- Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.... -- Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 34 See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: -- Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. -- If necessary...
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... permanently removes any files or programs until the system restoration is recommended that you received your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 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 backup your computer. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. CAUTION: Although Dell DataSafe Local Backup is designed to preserve the data files on your computer before using...
... permanently removes any files or programs until the system restoration is recommended that you received your data files before using the Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 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 backup your computer. In the search box, type System Restore and press . 3. CAUTION: Although Dell DataSafe Local Backup is designed to preserve the data files on your computer before using...
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... 1. 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 page 44) to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Any programs or files added since you received your... using Dell Factory Image Restore. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, back up all data on the computer. 2. Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed ...
... 1. 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 page 44) to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Any programs or files added since you received your... using Dell Factory Image Restore. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. If possible, back up all data on the computer. 2. Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed ...
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... License Agreement the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find drivers and downloads; readme files support.dell.com access technical support and product help check on page 35 find your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. You...
... License Agreement the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance find drivers and downloads; readme files support.dell.com access technical support and product help check on page 35 find your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. You...
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... 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 i5 Intel Celeron Intel Pentium Dual Core System Chipset Type Intel H61 Drives... and upgrading your computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center. INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for trayload SATA DVD+/-RW/ Blu-ray Disc combo (optional)/ Blu-...
... 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 i5 Intel Celeron Intel Pentium Dual Core System Chipset Type Intel H61 Drives... and upgrading your computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center. INSPIRON Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for trayload SATA DVD+/-RW/ Blu-ray Disc combo (optional)/ Blu-...
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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