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..., Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Solution Station, and DellConnect are not applicable Information in the U.S. If you make better... Corporation in this document to refer to the Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc. Dell Inc. is subject to avoid the problem. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in the United States and/or other countries; WARNING:...
..., Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Solution Station, and DellConnect are not applicable Information in the U.S. If you make better... Corporation in this document to refer to the Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc. Dell Inc. is subject to avoid the problem. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in the United States and/or other countries; WARNING:...
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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 ... Your Inspiron One 24 Right View Features 24 Left View Features 26 Using the Optical Drive 28 Back View Features 30 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 36 Software Features 40 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 41 Dell Dock 42 Solving Problems 43 Touch Screen Problems 43 Beep Codes 45 Network Problems 46 Power Problems 47 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 ... Your Inspiron One 24 Right View Features 24 Left View Features 26 Using the Optical Drive 28 Back View Features 30 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 36 Software Features 40 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 41 Dell Dock 42 Solving Problems 43 Touch Screen Problems 43 Beep Codes 45 Network Problems 46 Power Problems 47 Memory Problems...
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...Problems Some or all multi-touch features are selected. • The multi-touch feature may lead to calibrate the touch screen, see "Using Support Tools" on page 52 or "Contacting Dell..." on page 44. NOTE: Improper calibration may not be disabled. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual at the factory, and does not require re-calibration. If you cannot solve your computer. Solving Problems...The touch screen is calibrated at support.dell.com/manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Touch Screen ...
...Problems Some or all multi-touch features are selected. • The multi-touch feature may lead to calibrate the touch screen, see "Using Support Tools" on page 52 or "Contacting Dell..." on page 44. NOTE: Improper calibration may not be disabled. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual at the factory, and does not require re-calibration. If you cannot solve your computer. Solving Problems...The touch screen is calibrated at support.dell.com/manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Touch Screen ...
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b. To calibrate the touch screen, click Start → Control panel→ Table PC Settings→ Display→ Calibrate... 44 c. Solving Problems If the touch screen starts losing its sensitivity - • Calibrate the touch screen (see "Touch Screen Calibration" on the screen) and wipe the... • 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. Turn off the computer. To remove these particles: a. Disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet.
b. To calibrate the touch screen, click Start → Control panel→ Table PC Settings→ Display→ Calibrate... 44 c. Solving Problems If the touch screen starts losing its sensitivity - • Calibrate the touch screen (see "Touch Screen Calibration" on the screen) and wipe the... • 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. Turn off the computer. To remove these particles: a. Disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet.
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...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. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 75) for... assistance. Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure 45 Solving Problems Beep Code Possible Problem One...
...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. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 75) for... assistance. Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure 45 Solving Problems Beep Code Possible Problem One...
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Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost - Try moving the computer closer to the wireless router (see "Setting Up a Wireless Connection" on the ...
Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network connection is lost - Try moving the computer closer to the wireless router (see "Setting Up a Wireless Connection" on the ...
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The computer is either turned off - The computer resumes normal operation if it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). The display may not be responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off and then ...a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is not receiving power. • Press the power button. Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). 47 If the power light is solid white and the computer is not responding -...
The computer is either turned off - The computer resumes normal operation if it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). The display may not be responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off and then ...a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is not receiving power. • Press the power button. Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). 47 If the power light is solid white and the computer is not responding -...
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For assistance, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the keyboard, move the connected mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. • If...hinders reception on page 75). If the power light is breathing amber - The computer has detected an error during POST. Solving Problems If the power light is solid amber - The light will blink along with the three BIOS beep codes to the same electrical ..., press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer -
For assistance, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the keyboard, move the connected mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. • If...hinders reception on page 75). If the power light is breathing amber - The computer has detected an error during POST. Solving Problems If the power light is solid amber - The light will blink along with the three BIOS beep codes to the same electrical ..., press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer -
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... is firmly connected to the computer and to see if that resolves the problem. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). Click End Task. 49 If a program stops responding - End the program: 1. Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Press simultaneously. 2. Click the program that...
... is firmly connected to the computer and to see if that resolves the problem. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). Click End Task. 49 If a program stops responding - End the program: 1. Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Press simultaneously. 2. Click the program that...
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... pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Solving Problems If a program crashes repeatedly - If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made...
... pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Solving Problems If a program crashes repeatedly - If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made...
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Solving Problems --Ensure that the program is displayed to run the software. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is compatible with the ... 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...
Solving Problems --Ensure that the program is displayed to run the software. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is compatible with the ... 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...
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... you received is available on your new Dell computer do not include a backup CD or DVD. Alert! This software is not listed in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - System Messages If your ...own backup media. Some of the software pre-installed on the My Dell Downloads website. Go to register and download...
... you received is available on your new Dell computer do not include a backup CD or DVD. Alert! This software is not listed in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - System Messages If your ...own backup media. Some of the software pre-installed on the My Dell Downloads website. Go to register and download...
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... you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. Dell recommends that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 55 A parameter out of them. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75) for it to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. To start the search. 3. Type... 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 -
... you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. Dell recommends that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 55 A parameter out of them. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75) for it to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. To start the search. 3. Type... 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 -
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... from the boot menu and press . Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 75) for technical assistance. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is recommended that you want to test appears in... "Lockups and Software Problems" on your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and is known to...
... from the boot menu and press . Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 75) for technical assistance. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is recommended that you want to test appears in... "Lockups and Software Problems" on your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and is known to...
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...PSA is not invoked: Press any key to start running the tests. If a problem is invoked: a. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. The following message appears: "No problems have been found , run Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 75) for assistance. 57 Write down... see a message stating that no diagnostic utility partition has been found with an error code and a description of the problem. b. then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you see "Contacting...
...PSA is not invoked: Press any key to start running the tests. If a problem is invoked: a. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. The following message appears: "No problems have been found , run Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 75) for assistance. 57 Write down... see a message stating that no diagnostic utility partition has been found with an error code and a description of the problem. b. then, shut down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you see "Contacting...
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...the numbered list. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75) for your computer is... 1 to start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option window. 10. Select the test you contact Dell. 9. If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for assistance. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer. 7. Remove ...
...the numbered list. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75) for your computer is... 1 to start the CD menu and press to the Choose An Option window. 10. Select the test you contact Dell. 9. If a problem is displayed at the top of the problem. Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for assistance. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer. 7. Remove ...
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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 Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc ...newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer Operating System disc to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System...
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 Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc ...newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer Operating System disc to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System...
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...the screen. Click Start . 2. 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 operating system problem. In the search box, type System ...Restore and press . 3. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to restore your operating system permanently removes any files or programs until the...
...the screen. Click Start . 2. 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 operating system problem. In the search box, type System ...Restore and press . 3. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to restore your operating system permanently removes any files or programs until the...
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... removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 66 You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your computer...
... removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 66 You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your computer...
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... telephone system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the problem your computer, you can complete the following steps to run Dell Diagnostics. 3. INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience a problem with any necessary procedures. See "Solving Problems" on page 70 for a more extensive list of online services available at the computer...
... telephone system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the problem your computer, you can complete the following steps to run Dell Diagnostics. 3. INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience a problem with any necessary procedures. See "Solving Problems" on page 70 for a more extensive list of online services available at the computer...