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Question posted by koengsinghz on October 22nd, 2011

How Con I Solve My Dell Laptop Start Up Problem?

my laptop is not working it's a very old dell laptop when i press the power button it appears as if it is starting but then a page come in some foreign language that i dont recognize where i have to insert some 15 digit code there also is caution sign and apparantly 3 step instructions but i cant understand anything there is also 8 13-14 digit codes which i have tried all but doesnt work this must be some virus because i think last time someone used internet in my laptop and the antivirus software must not have been working vry well i am desperate

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Answer #1: Posted by markempee on October 30th, 2011 7:47 PM

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The virus that you have mentioned might be a possible problem, there might be a driver or hardware problems in present in your system. The best thing you can do is to assess or troubleshoot the exact problem before doing any hardware or software repair.

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Setup Guide - Page 5

... Power Button 7 Microsoft® Windows® Setup 8 Connect to the Internet (Optional 8 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 Device Status Lights 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features 18 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 19 Media Controls 20 Display Features 21 Removing and Replacing the Battery 22 Software Features 23 Solving Problems...

Setup Guide - Page 8

...may cause fire or equipment damage. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Off - On - CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Using The Wireless ...make sure the wireless switch is in the "On" position. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it clicks into ...

Setup Guide - Page 9

Connect the Network Cable (optional) If you plan to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Press the Power Button 7

Setup Guide - Page 10

... setup process. The screens will take up your computer unusable. To set up to 15 minutes to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Setting... connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Microsoft® Windows® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system. To connect to...

Setup Guide - Page 11

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Setup Guide - Page 12

...service providers (ISPs). --If you do not have an ISP and want to step 6. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4. NOTE: If you have already obtained setup information from an ISP. 5. Save and close any open files,... Choose from a list of connection to complete the setup. Windows XP 1. Click Start → Internet Explorer. b. Click Next.

Setup Guide - Page 22

Play the previous track or chapter Stop Play or pause Play the next track or chapter Mute the sound Turn down the volume Turn up the volume 20 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls To use the media controls, press the button and then release.

Setup Guide - Page 30

...working by testing it off - If the power light is blinking amber - For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell...Dell" on page 50. Press a key on the keyboard, move the pointer on . Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off then back on. If the power...a connected mouse, or press the power button to verify that the ...

Setup Guide - Page 32

...with the memory. Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Check the software documentation....press and hold the power button for at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer. 30 Ensure that is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet. Click Applications. 3. Click the program that the power cable is no longer responding 4. Solving Problems...

Setup Guide - Page 33

... In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Solving Problems If a program is compatible with this version of Windows. 2. Turn the computer off . Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ ...operating system - Windows Vista 1. If a solid blue screen appears - Then restart your pointer or mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer ...

Owner's Manual - Page 20

... the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your computer may take several seconds). M E D I S P L A Y - 1 camera indicator (optional) 3 display 5 media control buttons (7) 7 touch pad 9 analog microphone 11 headphone connectors (2) 13 touch pad buttons (2) 15 Dell MediaDirect™ button 17 digital array microphones (optional) 2 camera...

Owner's Manual - Page 48

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Owner's Manual - Page 113

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Owner's Manual - Page 115

... Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are displayed instead of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 160). TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - R U N T H E K E Y B O A R D D I A G N O S T I C K E Y P A D - Press to 10 seconds until the computer turns off, then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for...

Owner's Manual - Page 116

... crashes repeatedly END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click the Applications tab and select the program that is designed for the keyword program compatibility wizard in Windows that lets you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for earlier versions of video...

Owner's Manual - Page 119

... has a Dell WWAN device installed. Contact your cellular service provider to verify the status of your card. NOTE: The icon appears in the taskbar...in the main window: • No card detected - If your network settings are available through Windows Help and Support (click Start →Help and Support). Troubleshooting 117 RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN C H E C K Y...

Owner's Manual - Page 120

... has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is on. 118 Troubleshooting If the light is too hot to turn on the computer. If the battery status light flashes blue and amber, the battery is off, press the power button to charge. Power Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 159...

Owner's Manual - Page 135

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Owner's Manual - Page 202

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Service Manual - Page 2

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