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...software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code ... when contacting technical support. • Solutions - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Upgrades - Contact information, service call status • User guides - Contact ...
...software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code ... when contacting technical support. • Solutions - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS) - support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses • Upgrades - Contact information, service call status • User guides - Contact ...
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...patterns that typically remain connected, such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into either of speakers. Connect USB devices such as printers and keyboards. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. Insert a floppy disk into ...this button to attach headphones and most kinds of the USB connectors. See "System Lights" on page 37. NOTICE: If your online User's Guide. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. It is...
...patterns that typically remain connected, such as a mouse, keyboard, memory key, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into either of speakers. Connect USB devices such as printers and keyboards. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. Insert a floppy disk into ...this button to attach headphones and most kinds of the USB connectors. See "System Lights" on page 37. NOTICE: If your online User's Guide. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. It is...
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... ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover. 3 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with either of the USB connectors. Quick Reference Guide 11 Computers with an auto-sensing voltage selector do not have certain computers) a voltage selection switch...selection switch. 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 location. To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual ...
... ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover. 3 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with either of the USB connectors. Quick Reference Guide 11 Computers with an auto-sensing voltage selector do not have certain computers) a voltage selection switch...selection switch. 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 location. To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual ...
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... an auto-sensing voltage selector or a (may not 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...
... an auto-sensing voltage selector or a (may not 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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... the badge. 4 LAN indicator light This light indicates that 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 off the... or longer. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn the badge. Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 98 7 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Connect USB devices such as printers and keyboards. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37. 6 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the...
... the badge. 4 LAN indicator light This light indicates that 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 off the... or longer. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn the badge. Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 98 7 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Connect USB devices such as printers and keyboards. For more information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 37. 6 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the...
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Use the headphone connector to this drive. Insert a floppy disk into the appropriate connector. Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive. Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector You can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Quick ...
Use the headphone connector to this drive. Insert a floppy disk into the appropriate connector. Plug serial, USB, and other devices into this drive. Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector You can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Quick ...
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... 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. Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers - If you have a voltage selection switch on manual voltage...a printer, to open the computer cover. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch, set to the 115-V position even though the AC power...
... 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. Mini Tower, Desktop, and Small Form Factor Computers - If you have a voltage selection switch on manual voltage...a printer, to open the computer cover. A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch, set to the 115-V position even though the AC power...
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...the computer is on the card. 3 network adapter connector 4 network activity light 5 line-in connector 6 line-out connector 7 microphone connector 8 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 9 video connector 10 serial connector To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of your computer....click indicates that came with a sound card, the microphone connector is transmitting or receiving network data. A high volume of the USB connectors. NOTE: If you must use Category 5 wiring and connectors for voice or musical input into the network connector. On ...
...the computer is on the card. 3 network adapter connector 4 network activity light 5 line-in connector 6 line-out connector 7 microphone connector 8 USB 2.0 connectors (6) 9 video connector 10 serial connector To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of your computer....click indicates that came with a sound card, the microphone connector is transmitting or receiving network data. A high volume of the USB connectors. NOTE: If you must use Category 5 wiring and connectors for voice or musical input into the network connector. On ...
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... either of power light patterns that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Attach headphones to turn on page 36 for a description of the USB connectors. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. Instead, perform a Microsoft® Windows® shutdown. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "... more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the power button to this connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - The computer is in your online User's Guide.
... either of power light patterns that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Attach headphones to turn on page 36 for a description of the USB connectors. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. Instead, perform a Microsoft® Windows® shutdown. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "... more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the power button to this connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - The computer is in your online User's Guide.
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... on the diagnostic code. If you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the back panel of your computer. 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 - A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (1-Gbps) network and the computer. • Off - See the...
... on the diagnostic code. If you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the back panel of your computer. 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 - A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps (1-Gbps) network and the computer. • Off - See the...
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...cable from the electrical outlet before you begin any open files, exit any of the USB connectors. 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...network traffic may make this section, follow the safety instructions in your monitor into the white connector on page 37 for networks. Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into place. The computer turns off when you have a ...
...cable from the electrical outlet before you begin any open files, exit any of the USB connectors. 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...network traffic may make this section, follow the safety instructions in your monitor into the white connector on page 37 for networks. Connect USB devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, joystick, and computer speakers into place. The computer turns off when you have a ...
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You must complete all the steps to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse simultaneously. 30 Quick Reference Guide See the appropriate figures that might prevent air circulation around the chassis. NOTICE: To help allow the ... to the card, not to a wall or other storage compartment that follow the safety instructions in Product Information Guide. NOTICE: If your computer. 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 Your Computer ...
You must complete all the steps to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse simultaneously. 30 Quick Reference Guide See the appropriate figures that might prevent air circulation around the chassis. NOTICE: To help allow the ... to the card, not to a wall or other storage compartment that follow the safety instructions in Product Information Guide. NOTICE: If your computer. 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 Your Computer ...
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... floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. 38 Quick Reference Guide Reinstall all power and data cables and occurred. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on reinstalling memory modules, see your...
... floppy or hard drive failure has Reseat all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer. 38 Quick Reference Guide Reinstall all power and data cables and occurred. For information on contacting Dell, see your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on reinstalling memory modules, see your...
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
Setup Guide
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... recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as...
... recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as...
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...page 14. 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your computer. 2. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows ...8226; If you are using a dial-up your computer. 3. To complete setting up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions...
...page 14. 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of your computer. 2. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows ...8226; If you are using a dial-up your computer. 3. To complete setting up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions...
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... supply. Turns the computer on page 30. 17 Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for assistance. • NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Contacting Dell" on . • Solid amber - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 5 Power button and light - There may be... a problem with either turned off when pressed. Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to USB devices, such as a ...
... supply. Turns the computer on page 30. 17 Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 57) for assistance. • NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Contacting Dell" on . • Solid amber - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 5 Power button and light - There may be... a problem with either turned off when pressed. Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to USB devices, such as a ...
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.... Allows you to attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the interior of the power supply. Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to identify your computer. 21 Allows you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. Provide access to select the voltage rating appropriate for your computer. 8 Security... computer when you to connectors on all computers. 2 Voltage selector switch - 1 Power supply light - Used to the appropriate connectors. 5 Expansion card slots - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 7 Padlock slot -
.... Allows you to attach a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to the interior of the power supply. Connect USB, audio, video, and other devices to identify your computer. 21 Allows you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. Provide access to select the voltage rating appropriate for your computer. 8 Security... computer when you to connectors on all computers. 2 Voltage selector switch - 1 Power supply light - Used to the appropriate connectors. 5 Expansion card slots - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 7 Padlock slot -
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... - The two lights next to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. Connects to USB devices, such as a microphone, cassette player, CD player, or VCR. 7 Network connector and light - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 USB 2.0 connectors (6) - Connects to front L/R speakers. 6 Line-in connector - Connect to recording or playback devices such as...
... - The two lights next to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. Connects to USB devices, such as a microphone, cassette player, CD player, or VCR. 7 Network connector and light - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 USB 2.0 connectors (6) - Connects to front L/R speakers. 6 Line-in connector - Connect to recording or playback devices such as...
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... A parameter out of them. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. Disconnect the USB device. A chip on page 57) for assistance. 38 USB over current error - Your USB device needs more power for assistance. Dell recommends that the boot sequence information is correct (see the Service Manual at support...). No timer tick interrupt - CAUTION - No bootable partition on page 57) for it to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the...
... A parameter out of them. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. Disconnect the USB device. A chip on page 57) for assistance. 38 USB over current error - Your USB device needs more power for assistance. Dell recommends that the boot sequence information is correct (see the Service Manual at support...). No timer tick interrupt - CAUTION - No bootable partition on page 57) for it to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the...