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...than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or ...hardware or loss of data and tells you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc. If you make better use of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, Solution Station, and DellConnect are not applicable....
...than its own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or ...hardware or loss of data and tells you how to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc. If you make better use of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, Solution Station, and DellConnect are not applicable....
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...on the screen to a wireless router: Windows® 7 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Click Start → Connect To. 4. To set up your connection to complete the setup. 15 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE...: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 12). 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Windows Vista® 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to...
...on the screen to a wireless router: Windows® 7 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Click Start → Connect To. 4. To set up your connection to complete the setup. 15 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE...: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 12). 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Windows Vista® 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to...
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... close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Contact your ISP to the Internet window appears. To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to select, click Help me...not know which type of connection to the Internet. If you get one. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the ... Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing ...
... close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Contact your ISP to the Internet window appears. To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to select, click Help me...not know which type of connection to the Internet. If you get one. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the ... Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing ...
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The Connect to the Internet. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a connection or Network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. Windows Vista 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup.
The Connect to the Internet. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a connection or Network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP. 4. Windows Vista 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup.
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Your display can vary based on or off. 2 Camera - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com/manuals or at the following location: Windows® 7: Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation Windows Vista®: Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocs 35 Indicates if the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Camera activity indicator - Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Display -
Your display can vary based on or off. 2 Camera - For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com/manuals or at the following location: Windows® 7: Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation Windows Vista®: Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocs 35 Indicates if the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Camera activity indicator - Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Display -
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... download files. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com/manuals or at the following location: Windows® 7: Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation Windows Vista®: Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocs Productivity and Communication You...
... download files. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com/manuals or at the following location: Windows® 7: Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation Windows Vista®: Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocs Productivity and Communication You...
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... Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to the electrical outlet. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If a program crashes repeatedly - If a program stops ...is firmly connected to the computer and to an earlier version of Windows. 2. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the ...
... Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to the electrical outlet. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If a program crashes repeatedly - If a program stops ...is firmly connected to the computer and to an earlier version of Windows. 2. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Microsoft Windows operating system environments. Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the ...
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...invoked: Press any key to go to the Choose An Option window. 4. Do you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 70). 52 The following message is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If PSA is encountered during a test, a... the test you are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . Write down your hard drive and to go to continue." This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. If you want to continue? (Recommended)." If a problem is invoked: a. If the PSA completes...
...invoked: Press any key to go to the Choose An Option window. 4. Do you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 70). 52 The following message is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If PSA is encountered during a test, a... the test you are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . Write down your hard drive and to go to continue." This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. If you want to continue? (Recommended)." If a problem is invoked: a. If the PSA completes...
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... the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer and try again. NOTE: If ...you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the Choose An Option window. 7. then, shut down and restart the computer. The...
... the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer and try again. NOTE: If ...you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the Choose An Option window. 7. then, shut down and restart the computer. The...
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...select the version appropriate for your computer when you want to restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option window. 10. If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 54 ...numbered list. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to run. 8. Using Support Tools 3. Select the test you contact Dell. 9. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an ...
...select the version appropriate for your computer when you want to restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option window. 10. If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 54 ...numbered list. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to run. 8. Using Support Tools 3. Select the test you contact Dell. 9. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an ...
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... event that System Restore makes to your computer are an administrator on the screen. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your data files. System Restore does not monitor your ...administrator to continue the desired action. 3. Starting System Restore 1. Click Start . 2. otherwise, contact your data files or recover them. Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue...
... event that System Restore makes to your computer are an administrator on the screen. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your data files. System Restore does not monitor your ...administrator to continue the desired action. 3. Starting System Restore 1. Click Start . 2. otherwise, contact your data files or recover them. Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue...
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... upgrading your computer documentation at the following location: Windows® 7: Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation Windows Vista®: Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocs Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020 Dell Inspiron M5030 Dell Inspiron N5030 System Chipset Inspiron N5020 Intel HM57 Inspiron M5030 AMD M880G Inspiron N5030 Intel GM45 Processor Inspiron N5020 Inspiron M5030 Inspiron N5030 Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Pentium®...
... upgrading your computer documentation at the following location: Windows® 7: Start → All Programs→ Dell Help Documentation Windows Vista®: Start → Help and Support→ Dell EDocs Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020 Dell Inspiron M5030 Dell Inspiron N5030 System Chipset Inspiron N5020 Intel HM57 Inspiron M5030 AMD M880G Inspiron N5030 Intel GM45 Processor Inspiron N5020 Inspiron M5030 Inspiron N5030 Intel® Core™ i3 Intel Pentium®...
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.... P07F002; Reproduction of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of your computer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Palm Rest Speakers Power Button Module...
.... P07F002; Reproduction of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of your computer. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Before You Begin Battery Keyboard Palm Rest Speakers Power Button Module...
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... on its connector or on its edges, not by your warranty. Also, before you are correctly oriented and aligned. Microsoft® Windows Vista®: Click Start , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down. 3. Ensure that both connectors are disconnecting this document may require the following...safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions for ...
... on its connector or on its edges, not by your warranty. Also, before you are correctly oriented and aligned. Microsoft® Windows Vista®: Click Start , click the arrow , and then click Shut Down. 3. Ensure that both connectors are disconnecting this document may require the following...safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage and to help to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This manual provides instructions for ...
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...menu. b. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Model list. c. The File Download window appears. 6. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your ... a. Enter your desktop. 7. b. NOTE: If you have your desktop. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Back to Contents Page d. A list of results appear on the top right...Tag: a. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when ...
...menu. b. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Model list. c. The File Download window appears. 6. Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your ... a. Enter your desktop. 7. b. NOTE: If you have your desktop. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Back to Contents Page d. A list of results appear on the top right...Tag: a. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ N5020/M5030/N5030 Service Manual The BIOS may require flashing when ...
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...the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer. Click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the memory-module connector. 3. Back to do not hear the click, ... the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. 2. Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the computer: Windows® 7: Click Start Windows Vista®: ® Control Panel® System and Security® System.
...the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. CAUTION: Before turning on the computer. Click Start ® Help and Support® Dell System Information. To confirm the amount of memory installed in the memory-module connector. 3. Back to do not hear the click, ... the memory module(s) and automatically updates the system configuration information. 2. Align the notch in the memory module with the tab in the computer: Windows® 7: Click Start Windows Vista®: ® Control Panel® System and Security® System.