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...Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to the Microsoft® ...Windows® operating systems are trademarks of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Solution Station, and DellConnect are not applicable. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows start...
...Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to the Microsoft® ...Windows® operating systems are trademarks of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Solution Station, and DellConnect are not applicable. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows start...
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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron One 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the Keyboard and Mouse 6 Connect the AC Adapter 7 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 8 Adjust the Computer Stand 10 Set ... Inspiron One 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Using the Optical Drive 26 Back View Features 28 Display Features 30 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 32 Software Features 36 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 37 Dell Dock (Optional 38 Solving Problems 39 Touch Screen Problems 39 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 43 Memory Problems...
Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron One 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the Keyboard and Mouse 6 Connect the AC Adapter 7 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 8 Adjust the Computer Stand 10 Set ... Inspiron One 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Using the Optical Drive 26 Back View Features 28 Display Features 30 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 32 Software Features 36 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 37 Dell Dock (Optional 38 Solving Problems 39 Touch Screen Problems 39 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 43 Memory Problems...
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...mode, turned off, or is in sleep/standby mode or there might be a problem with audio programs. 7 Hard drive activity light - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69) for assistance. • Off - The computer is not ...to a pair of data, never turn off when pressed. A blinking white light indicates hard drive activity. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69) for assistance. • Blinking amber - CAUTION: To avoid loss of headphones. Turns ...error during Power-on . • Solid amber - Using Your Inspiron One 5 Audio-out/Headphone connector -
...mode, turned off, or is in sleep/standby mode or there might be a problem with audio programs. 7 Hard drive activity light - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69) for assistance. • Off - The computer is not ...to a pair of data, never turn off when pressed. A blinking white light indicates hard drive activity. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69) for assistance. • Blinking amber - CAUTION: To avoid loss of headphones. Turns ...error during Power-on . • Solid amber - Using Your Inspiron One 5 Audio-out/Headphone connector -
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... or all multi-touch features are selected. • The touch screen is calibrated at support.dell.com/manuals for your desktop. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see "Touch Screen Calibration" on page 69. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. If you choose ... at the factory, and does not require re-calibration. To enable them, double-click the Flicks icon in the notification area of your computer. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions.
... or all multi-touch features are selected. • The touch screen is calibrated at support.dell.com/manuals for your desktop. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see "Touch Screen Calibration" on page 69. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. If you choose ... at the factory, and does not require re-calibration. To enable them, double-click the Flicks icon in the notification area of your computer. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions.
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To remove these particles: a. b. Disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet. Solving Problems If the touch screen starts losing its sensitivity - • Calibrate the touch screen (see "Touch Screen Calibration" on page 40). • The touch screen may ...have foreign particles (such as sticky notes) that you calibrate the touch screen if you have touch screen problems or if you change the screen resolution. Touch Screen Calibration NOTE: It is recommended that are blocking the touch sensors. Use a clean, lint-free cloth...
To remove these particles: a. b. Disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet. Solving Problems If the touch screen starts losing its sensitivity - • Calibrate the touch screen (see "Touch Screen Calibration" on page 40). • The touch screen may ...have foreign particles (such as sticky notes) that you calibrate the touch screen if you have touch screen problems or if you change the screen resolution. Touch Screen Calibration NOTE: It is recommended that are blocking the touch sensors. Use a clean, lint-free cloth...
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... system board failure - If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell™ (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Solving Problems Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 69) for assistance. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE... failure Six Video card or chip failure 41 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...
... system board failure - If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell™ (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Solving Problems Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible system board failure - NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 69) for assistance. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE... failure Six Video card or chip failure 41 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...
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... your connection is only for wireless connections. The link integrity light does not provide status for a wired network connection. The computer is lost - Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is not detecting a physical connection to the network. Try moving the computer closer to your wireless router. 42...
... your connection is only for wireless connections. The link integrity light does not provide status for a wired network connection. The computer is lost - Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is not detecting a physical connection to the network. Try moving the computer closer to your wireless router. 42...
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...hibernate mode, turned off and then turn it is off - The computer resumes normal operation if it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). If the power light is not responding - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on ...the AC adapter is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off or in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into the power connector on...
...hibernate mode, turned off and then turn it is off - The computer resumes normal operation if it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). If the power light is not responding - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on ...the AC adapter is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off or in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into the power connector on...
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...until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). For assistance, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - Some possible causes of interference are not using to the same... unwanted signal is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other memory problems - • Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - • Save ...
...until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). For assistance, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - Some possible causes of interference are not using to the same... unwanted signal is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other memory problems - • Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 51). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - • Save ...
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... reinstall the program. If you are unable to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system. 45 Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Click the program that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse...
... reinstall the program. If you are unable to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system. 45 Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Click the program that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse...
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Follow the instructions on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. See the software documentation for information. --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device ...; Save and close any error message that your computer. 46 --Ensure that is compatible with the operating system installed on the screen. Solving Problems To run the software. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program...
Follow the instructions on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. See the software documentation for information. --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device ...; Save and close any error message that your computer. 46 --Ensure that is compatible with the operating system installed on the screen. Solving Problems To run the software. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program...
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...it may not be available in resolving this problem, please note this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Alert! NOTE: If the message that was running when the message appeared. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen to DownloadStore.dell.com/media. 2. Reinstall the software or ... for assistance. From this system have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. Previous attempts at booting this website you could contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69) for either the operating system or the program that appeared is available on your own backup media...
...it may not be available in resolving this problem, please note this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Alert! NOTE: If the message that was running when the message appeared. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen to DownloadStore.dell.com/media. 2. Reinstall the software or ... for assistance. From this system have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. Previous attempts at booting this website you could contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69) for either the operating system or the program that appeared is available on your own backup media...
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Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to function properly. Dell recommends that you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. A parameter out of them. CAUTION - Click Start &#... detected but incorrectly configured, you back up your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - In the search results, select the option that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Use an external power source to resolve the incompatibility. Hard...
Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to function properly. Dell recommends that you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. A parameter out of them. CAUTION - Click Start &#... detected but incorrectly configured, you back up your device has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - In the search results, select the option that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Use an external power source to resolve the incompatibility. Hard...
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... system setup program and is recommended that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for assistance. 1. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 45 and run Dell Diagnostics before you begin. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may invoke the ...that the device that you want to an electrical outlet that the computer is connected to test appears in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 69) for technical assistance. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer.
... system setup program and is recommended that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for assistance. 1. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 45 and run Dell Diagnostics before you begin. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may invoke the ...that the device that you want to an electrical outlet that the computer is connected to test appears in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 69) for technical assistance. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer.
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...computer and try again. Do you want to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If a problem is displayed: "No problems have been found , run Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 69) for assistance. 52 The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more....If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to continue? (Recommended)." then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see a message stating that no diagnostic utility partition has been found with an error code and a description of the...
...computer and try again. Do you want to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If a problem is displayed: "No problems have been found , run Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 69) for assistance. 52 The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more....If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to continue? (Recommended)." then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see a message stating that no diagnostic utility partition has been found with an error code and a description of the...
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... from the menu that appears and press . 5. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69) for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen...for your computer when you want to run. 8. Using Support Tools 4. To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem. Select the test you contact Dell. 9. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer. 7. Remove the Drivers and Utilities...
... from the menu that appears and press . 5. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69) for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen...for your computer when you want to run. 8. Using Support Tools 4. To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem. Select the test you contact Dell. 9. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer. 7. Remove the Drivers and Utilities...
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INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the ...ship with your data files before using these options. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using...
INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the ...ship with your data files before using these options. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using...
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... Local Backup is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it is complete. 1. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open...
... Local Backup is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it is complete. 1. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open...
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...data before using this option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system ...permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 61 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did... programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on page 57) to the operating...to restore your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on your operating system. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be...
...data before using this option. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system ...permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 61 Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did... programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on page 57) to the operating...to restore your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on your operating system. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be...
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... 51 for information and procedures that the support staff can complete the following steps to run Dell™ Diagnostics. 3. NOTE: Some of Dell Support online. 5. INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience a problem with your computer, you can assist you do not have not resolved the... problem, see "Before You Call" on page 68. 4. Call your local Dell representative for a more extensive list of...
... 51 for information and procedures that the support staff can complete the following steps to run Dell™ Diagnostics. 3. NOTE: Some of Dell Support online. 5. INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience a problem with your computer, you can assist you do not have not resolved the... problem, see "Before You Call" on page 68. 4. Call your local Dell representative for a more extensive list of...
