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... software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - courses, frequently asked questions The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Community - DSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Computer documentation, details on your computer. • Use the Service Tag...
... software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - courses, frequently asked questions The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including: • Community - DSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Computer documentation, details on your computer. • Use the Service Tag...
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... typically remain connected, such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into either of the USB connectors. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. The computer is configured as a wake device in your computer. Insert a ...- Use the microphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - Quick Reference Guide 9 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 LAN indicator light 5 diagnostic lights 6 power button 7 power light 8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector Insert...
... typically remain connected, such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into either of the USB connectors. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. The computer is configured as a wake device in your computer. Insert a ...- Use the microphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - Quick Reference Guide 9 1 CD/DVD drive 2 floppy drive 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 4 LAN indicator light 5 diagnostic lights 6 power button 7 power light 8 hard-drive activity light 9 headphone connector 10 microphone connector Insert...
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...power available in your location. 4 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector. 5 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into either an auto-sensing voltage selector or a manual (may not be available on the back panel and... operating voltage. Also, ensure that a LAN (network) connection is established. Front View 1 2 3 11 10 9 8 76 5 4 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Connect USB devices such as printers and keyboards. 2 LAN indicator light This light indicates that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with...
...power available in your location. 4 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector. 5 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into either an auto-sensing voltage selector or a manual (may not be available on the back panel and... operating voltage. Also, ensure that a LAN (network) connection is established. Front View 1 2 3 11 10 9 8 76 5 4 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Connect USB devices such as printers and keyboards. 2 LAN indicator light This light indicates that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with...
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... NOTICE: In Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set the switch for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. 2 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 3 power connector Insert the power cable into this latch to the 115-V position even though the AC power...
... NOTICE: In Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set the switch for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. 2 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 3 power connector Insert the power cable into this latch to the 115-V position even though the AC power...
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...established. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge The badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge, press firmly, and turn ...turn the badge. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. Press this button to match the orientation of the USB connectors. 2 power button It is recommended that a LAN (network) connection is in use the back USB connectors for 6 seconds or longer. NOTICE: If your computer. Front View 1 2 3 4 5 ...
...established. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge The badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge, press firmly, and turn ...turn the badge. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. Press this button to match the orientation of the USB connectors. 2 power button It is recommended that a LAN (network) connection is in use the back USB connectors for 6 seconds or longer. NOTICE: If your computer. Front View 1 2 3 4 5 ...
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... into this drive. Small Form Factor Computer - Quick Reference Guide 15 The computer is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive. Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into the appropriate connector. Connect the power cable to attach a microphone. For more...
... into this drive. Small Form Factor Computer - Quick Reference Guide 15 The computer is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive. Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into the appropriate connector. Connect the power cable to attach a microphone. For more...
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...ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in Japan is not detecting a physical connection to the parallel connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to...and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with an auto-sensing voltage selector certain computers) do not have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. To help avoid damaging a computer with either an auto-sensing voltage selector or a (may not be set...
...ensure that most closely matches the AC power available in Japan is not detecting a physical connection to the parallel connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to...and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with an auto-sensing voltage selector certain computers) do not have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. To help avoid damaging a computer with either an auto-sensing voltage selector or a (may not be set...
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... (6) 9 video connector 10 serial connector To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of the USB connectors. Use the pink microphone connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. Do not remove ... speed to 10 Mbps to attach headphones and most speakers with your computer. Connect your VGA-compatible monitor into a sound or telephony program. Connect USB devices such as a handheld device, to be covered by a cap. The default designations are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use...
... (6) 9 video connector 10 serial connector To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of the USB connectors. Use the pink microphone connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. Do not remove ... speed to 10 Mbps to attach headphones and most speakers with your computer. Connect your VGA-compatible monitor into a sound or telephony program. Connect USB devices such as a handheld device, to be covered by a cap. The default designations are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use...
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...-saving mode, press the power button or use the power button to turn on page 36 for a description of the USB connectors. Press this connector. To ensure proper ventilation, do not use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in the...USB devices such as a wake device in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Attach headphones to indicate different operating states: • No light - See "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid yellow- The computer is in your computer. The computer is turned off the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell...
...-saving mode, press the power button or use the power button to turn on page 36 for a description of the USB connectors. Press this connector. To ensure proper ventilation, do not use the keyboard or the mouse if it is in the...USB devices such as a wake device in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - Attach headphones to indicate different operating states: • No light - See "Power Problems" in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid yellow- The computer is in your computer. The computer is turned off the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell...
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...knob in system setup. 20 Quick Reference Guide To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 diagnostic lights 2 computer cover release knob 3 back-panel connectors 4 power connector 5 vents Use the lights to help... you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. • Green - Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (1-Gbps) network and the ...
...knob in system setup. 20 Quick Reference Guide To ensure proper ventilation, do not block these cooling vents. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 1 diagnostic lights 2 computer cover release knob 3 back-panel connectors 4 power connector 5 vents Use the lights to help... you have a USB printer, plug it into a USB connector. • Green - Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (1-Gbps) network and the ...
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... are turned off your computer. It is transmitting or receiving network data. Use the blue line-in the Product Information Guide. Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into any of light codes that the computer and any of...programs before removing the cover. Quick Reference Guide 21 3 network adapter connector 4 network activity light 5 line-out connector 6 line-in connector 7 USB connectors (5) 8 serial connector 9 video connector 10 power connector 11 diagnostic lights Attach the UTP cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to...
... are turned off your computer. It is transmitting or receiving network data. Use the blue line-in the Product Information Guide. Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into any of light codes that the computer and any of...programs before removing the cover. Quick Reference Guide 21 3 network adapter connector 4 network activity light 5 line-out connector 6 line-in connector 7 USB connectors (5) 8 serial connector 9 video connector 10 power connector 11 diagnostic lights Attach the UTP cable to an RJ45 jack wall plate or to...
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... computer to maintain proper operating temperature, ensure that you do not place the computer too close to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse simultaneously. 30 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 1 2 3 5 4 1 heat sink assembly 2 speaker (optional) 3 memory modules (2) 4 hard drive 5 chassis intrusion switch Setting Up...
... computer to maintain proper operating temperature, ensure that you do not place the computer too close to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse simultaneously. 30 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer 1 2 3 5 4 1 heat sink assembly 2 speaker (optional) 3 memory modules (2) 4 hard drive 5 chassis intrusion switch Setting Up...
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... the computer. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. 38 Quick Reference Guide A possible USB failure has occurred. Continue until you know works and restart the computer.... • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell...
... the computer. A possible floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. 38 Quick Reference Guide A possible USB failure has occurred. Continue until you know works and restart the computer.... • If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. restart the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell...
Setup Guide
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer. 8
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer. 8
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... media: 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 4. NOTE: For information on restoring your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You can be used to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings... 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 computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local ...
... media: 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 4. NOTE: For information on restoring your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You can be used to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings... 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 computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local ...
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... • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of the TV tuner may vary by region. Connect to.../satellite modem connection, contact your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. To set up the TV...
... • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of the TV tuner may vary by region. Connect to.../satellite modem connection, contact your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. To set up the TV...
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...on page 57) for assistance. • NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Contacting Dell" on page 30. 17 Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for assistance. • Blinking amber - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Microphone or... with either turned off, in sleep/standby mode or there might be a problem with the system board or the power supply. Using Your Inspiron Desktop 5 Power button and light - Turns the computer on . • Solid amber - The computer is either the system board or ...
...on page 57) for assistance. • NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Contacting Dell" on page 30. 17 Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for assistance. • Blinking amber - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Microphone or... with either turned off, in sleep/standby mode or there might be a problem with the system board or the power supply. Using Your Inspiron Desktop 5 Power button and light - Turns the computer on . • Solid amber - The computer is either the system board or ...
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... padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the computer. NOTE: The power supply light may vary. 4 Back panel connectors - Allows you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. The appearance of this connector may not be available on all computers. 2 Voltage selector switch - NOTE: Before...the voltage rating appropriate for your computer when you to attach a commercially available security cable to the interior of the power supply. Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to the power cable. Allows you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the ...
... padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the computer. NOTE: The power supply light may vary. 4 Back panel connectors - Allows you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. The appearance of this connector may not be available on all computers. 2 Voltage selector switch - NOTE: Before...the voltage rating appropriate for your computer when you to attach a commercially available security cable to the interior of the power supply. Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to the power cable. Allows you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the ...
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...an audio cable for a wired network connection. 23 The two lights next to a monitor or projector. 4 Microphone connector - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 USB 2.0 connectors (6) - Connects to the connector indicate the status and activity for audio input. 5 Front L/R line-out connector - Connects... as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 2 HDMI connector - Connects to the HDMI connector on your computer to USB devices, such as a microphone, cassette player, CD player, or VCR. 7 Network connector and light - Connects your display or TV. 3...
...an audio cable for a wired network connection. 23 The two lights next to a monitor or projector. 4 Microphone connector - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 USB 2.0 connectors (6) - Connects to the connector indicate the status and activity for audio input. 5 Front L/R line-out connector - Connects... as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 2 HDMI connector - Connects to the HDMI connector on your computer to USB devices, such as a microphone, cassette player, CD player, or VCR. 7 Network connector and light - Connects your display or TV. 3...
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... drive is your data regularly. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. No timer tick interrupt - Disconnect the USB device. A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or there might be a system board failure (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If...
... drive is your data regularly. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. No timer tick interrupt - Disconnect the USB device. A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or there might be a system board failure (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If...