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...System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Front View Features 22 Status Lights and Indicators 24 Computer Base Features 26 Touch...Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 43 Memory Problems 44 Lockups and Software Problems 45 3
...System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Left View Features 20 Front View Features 22 Status Lights and Indicators 24 Computer Base Features 26 Touch...Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 43 Memory Problems 44 Lockups and Software Problems 45 3
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INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 71. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Three Possible system board failure - If this occurs, write down the...
INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 71. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Three Possible system board failure - If this occurs, write down the...
Setup Guide
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..., print each file before you connected to determine the contents of the computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are... /No • Network, version, and network adapter: • Programs and versions: See your computer before calling Dell. • Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: • Description of each file. You may be asked to fill out the following Diagnostic Checklist. Getting Help ...
..., print each file before you connected to determine the contents of the computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are... /No • Network, version, and network adapter: • Programs and versions: See your computer before calling Dell. • Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: • Description of each file. You may be asked to fill out the following Diagnostic Checklist. Getting Help ...