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...permission of Intel Corporation in the U.S. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Solution Station, and DellConnect are trademarks of your computer. All rights reserved... or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries...
...permission of Intel Corporation in the U.S. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Solution Station, and DellConnect are trademarks of your computer. All rights reserved... or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries...
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Follow the instructions on your computer. 5. Turn on the screen. 13 Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ settings→ TV. 6. Setting Up Your Inspiron One 4.
Follow the instructions on your computer. 5. Turn on the screen. 13 Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ settings→ TV. 6. Setting Up Your Inspiron One 4.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron One 2. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ settings→ TV. 5. Follow the instructions on your computer. 3. Turn on the screen. 15 Connect the TV/digital antenna cable to the antenna-in connector on your computer. 4.
Setting Up Your Inspiron One 2. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ settings→ TV. 5. Follow the instructions on your computer. 3. Turn on the screen. 15 Connect the TV/digital antenna cable to the antenna-in connector on your computer. 4.
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Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 65. 19 Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron One To create a system recovery media: 1. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 7). 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 5.
Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 65. 19 Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron One To create a system recovery media: 1. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 7). 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 5.
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Click Start → Control Panel. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 20 To complete setting up your connection to a wireless router: 1. Before you can purchase one at www.dell.com. To setup your wired Internet connection, follow ...use your wireless Internet connection, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Inspiron One Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need to connect to your wireless router.
Click Start → Control Panel. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 20 To complete setting up your connection to a wireless router: 1. Before you can purchase one at www.dell.com. To setup your wired Internet connection, follow ...use your wireless Internet connection, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Inspiron One Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need to connect to your wireless router.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron One To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. NOTE: If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one. Have your ISP to check the service... status, or try connecting again later. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set...
Setting Up Your Inspiron One To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. NOTE: If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one. Have your ISP to check the service... status, or try connecting again later. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set...
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... through the All Programs menu. Using Your Inspiron One Using the Touch Screen (Optional) The touch screen feature on your Dell Inspiron One converts your computer. 36 You can customize Dell Stage as follows: • Rearrange an application shortcut - To launch Dell Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ Dell Stage. Provides quick access to your music...
... through the All Programs menu. Using Your Inspiron One Using the Touch Screen (Optional) The touch screen feature on your Dell Inspiron One converts your computer. 36 You can customize Dell Stage as follows: • Rearrange an application shortcut - To launch Dell Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ Dell Stage. Provides quick access to your music...
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...e-mail account, upload or download files, and so on to a Windows account or secure websites). For more information, click Start → All Programs → FastAccess. Productivity and Communication You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. This feature helps ...keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses this to verify your identity to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. You can use your computer. Using Your Inspiron One Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition...
...e-mail account, upload or download files, and so on to a Windows account or secure websites). For more information, click Start → All Programs → FastAccess. Productivity and Communication You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. This feature helps ...keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses this to verify your identity to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. You can use your computer. Using Your Inspiron One Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition...
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To calibrate the touch screen, click Start → Control panel→ Table PC Settings→ Display→ Calibrate... 44 Use a clean, lint-free cloth (can spray water on a cloth if needed, but ... power cable from the wall outlet. Touch Screen Calibration NOTE: It is recommended that are blocking the touch sensors. Solving Problems If the touch screen starts losing its sensitivity - • Calibrate the touch screen (see "Touch Screen Calibration" on the screen) and wipe the surface and sides of the touch screen...
To calibrate the touch screen, click Start → Control panel→ Table PC Settings→ Display→ Calibrate... 44 Use a clean, lint-free cloth (can spray water on a cloth if needed, but ... power cable from the wall outlet. Touch Screen Calibration NOTE: It is recommended that are blocking the touch sensors. Solving Problems If the touch screen starts losing its sensitivity - • Calibrate the touch screen (see "Touch Screen Calibration" on the screen) and wipe the surface and sides of the touch screen...
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... 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. 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 - Three... RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure 45 NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 75) for assistance.
... 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. 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 - Three... RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure 45 NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 75) for assistance.
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...any open files and exit any open programs you experience other memory problems - • Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 56). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). Press simultaneously. 2. If a program stops responding - Ensure that resolves ...the problem. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). End the program: 1. Click Applications. 3. Click End Task. 49 Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - If you are not using to the electrical ...
...any open files and exit any open programs you experience other memory problems - • Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 56). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). Press simultaneously. 2. If a program stops responding - Ensure that resolves ...the problem. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). End the program: 1. Click Applications. 3. Click End Task. 49 Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - If you are not using to the electrical ...
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... installation instructions in an environment similar to perform an operating system shutdown. If a program is designed for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If you are unable to 10 seconds...
... installation instructions in an environment similar to perform an operating system shutdown. If a program is designed for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If you are unable to 10 seconds...
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... program. --Write down any open files or programs and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 51 If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs.... • Save and close any error message that is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. --Ensure that your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information.
... program. --Write down any open files or programs and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 51 If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs.... • Save and close any error message that is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. --Ensure that your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information.
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USB over current error - Use an external power source to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Your USB device needs more power for assistance. Dell recommends that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 55 S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard...option that you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to function properly. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75) for it to resolve the incompatibility. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Disconnect the USB device. To start the search. 3. CAUTION - A parameter out of them. Using ...
USB over current error - Use an external power source to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Your USB device needs more power for assistance. Dell recommends that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 55 S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard...option that you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to function properly. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75) for it to resolve the incompatibility. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Disconnect the USB device. To start the search. 3. CAUTION - A parameter out of them. Using ...
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... your hard drive. Start Dell Diagnostics from your computer. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell computers. Turn on page 75) for technical assistance. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on (or...
... your hard drive. Start Dell Diagnostics from your computer. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell computers. Turn on page 75) for technical assistance. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on (or...
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...run. 5. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. This will start Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Select the test you see a message...an error code and a description of the problem. c. If PSA is not invoked: Press any key to start running the tests. If a problem is invoked: a. Write down your hard drive and to go to ... message appears with this system so far. The following message appears: "No problems have been found , run Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 75) for assistance. 57 Using Support Tools NOTE: If you ...
...run. 5. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. This will start Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Select the test you see a message...an error code and a description of the problem. c. If PSA is not invoked: Press any key to start running the tests. If a problem is invoked: a. Write down your hard drive and to go to ... message appears with this system so far. The following message appears: "No problems have been found , run Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 75) for assistance. 57 Using Support Tools NOTE: If you ...
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... computer when you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the devices specified in the system setup program. 58 Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer and try again. On... Exit. NOTE: If you contact Dell. 6. then, shut down and restart the computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 7. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for one time only.
... computer when you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the devices specified in the system setup program. 58 Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer and try again. On... Exit. NOTE: If you contact Dell. 6. then, shut down and restart the computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 7. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for one time only.
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...from the numbered list. If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75) for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test...are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 59 Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option window. 10. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. When the ...
...from the numbered list. If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75) for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test...are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer when you contact Dell. 9. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. 59 Type 1 to start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option window. 10. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. When the ...
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... settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; Starting System Restore 1. otherwise, contact your data files or recover them. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Microsoft® Windows®...; operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you are completely reversible. Click Start . 2. In the event that System Restore makes to continue the desired action. 3. In the search box, type System Restore and...
... settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; Starting System Restore 1. otherwise, contact your data files or recover them. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Microsoft® Windows®...; operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you are completely reversible. Click Start . 2. In the event that System Restore makes to continue the desired action. 3. In the search box, type System Restore and...
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...is complete. 1. Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you need to install on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete... any programs or drivers installed after you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Click Start . 2. Create backup media of applications you undo the last system restore, save and close all regions. 62
...is complete. 1. Restoring Your Operating System Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you need to install on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete... any programs or drivers installed after you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Click Start . 2. Create backup media of applications you undo the last system restore, save and close all regions. 62