Dell Inspiron 8500 Support Question
Dell Inspiron 8500 Support Question
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Question posted by paadamsr on September 26th, 2014
Can I Upgrade The Processor On My Dell Inspiron 8500
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Setup Guide - Page 4
... in this document is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, and DellConnect are trademarks of Intel Corporation in ... names other countries; is subject to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc. Intel, and Atom are either potential damage to change without the written permission of your computer. ...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... 8 Ubuntu® Information 9 Windows Vista® Setup 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 14 Left Side Features 16 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Display Features 20 Removing and Replacing the Battery 21... Problems 26 Lockups and Software Problems 27 Dell Support Center 29
Using Support Tools 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 31...
Setup Guide - Page 7
... never put your computer. NOTICE: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may cause it is running. INSPIRON
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
This section provides information about setting up your Dell™ computer in ) on .
Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow dust to...
Setup Guide - Page 8
CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Connect the AC Adapter
Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.
6 However, power connectors and power ...
Setup Guide - Page 9
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
7 Connect the Network Cable (optional)
To use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable.
Setup Guide - Page 10
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Press the Power Button
8
Setup Guide - Page 11
...to 15 minutes to complete. See the Ubuntu Quick Start Guide that shipped with your laptop is preconfigured with Ubuntu.
These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable.... Ubuntu while ordering, your laptop for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Windows Vista® Setup
Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows...
Setup Guide - Page 12
...in the past, the ISP might have successfully connected in Windows Vista" on page 12.
10 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Contact your Internet connection. NOTE: If an ...NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet, you get one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. To connect to the Internet but have a service outage.
Setup Guide - Page 13
... router. Setting Up a Wireless Connection in Windows Vista
4
3 2 1
1 Internet service 2 cable or DSL modem 3 wireless router 4 portable computer with wireless network
card
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
See the documentation for your computer or router for more information about how to set up and use your wireless Internet connection, you need to...
Setup Guide - Page 14
... icon on how you will use an optional USB dial-up , depending on your ISP information ready. NOTE: If you get one.
1.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Setting Up Your Internet Connection in Windows Vista
To set up an Internet connection, perform the steps in the following section.
Setup Guide - Page 15
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP.
5.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
13
Setup Guide - Page 16
Right Side Features
5 4 3 2 1
14 INSPIRON
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Your Inspiron 1210 has indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks.
Setup Guide - Page 17
...
speaker or sound system.
3
Audio In/ Microphone connector - Provides a fast and
convenient way to a microphone or input signal
for use with audio programs.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
4
USB 2.0 connector - Connects to view and share digital
photos, music, videos, and documents
stored on the following digital memory
cards:
• Secure Digital (SD) memory...
Setup Guide - Page 22
For more information about displays, see the Dell Technology Guide.
20 Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat.
3 Display - Indicates when the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Display Features
The display panel holds a camera and a camera activity light.
1 2 3
1 Camera activity light - Your display...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... until it over. 2. CAUTION: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into place. 3. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Removing and Replacing the Battery
CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
Setup Guide - Page 24
...Internet, you need it and saves power during periods of the desktop.
2.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Software Features
NOTE: For more about the features described in your operating system to music... the power options in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
Microsoft® Windows Vista® provides three...
Setup Guide - Page 25
...on your computer by adapting processor speed to your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 29 or "Contacting Dell" on your computer. ...lifetime.
• High performance -
This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
3. Click Back up files or Back up files:
1. To back up computer. •...
Setup Guide - Page 31
... tag and express service code.
INSPIRON
Using Support Tools
NOTE: The instructions in the taskbar to your computer)
• Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™...Help with Dell on Call, and Online Scan with PCCheckUp)
• About Your System (System Documentation, Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories)
The top of the Dell Support ...
Setup Guide - Page 46
...system software, or update drivers for your operating system.
INSPIRON
Finding More Information and Resources
If you need to: reinstall... with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. upgrade your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®... updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com
NOTE: In some countries, opening...
Setup Guide - Page 48
...
System Model
Dell Inspiron 1210
This section provides basic information that you may vary by region.
For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Processor Type CPU
L2 Cache External bus frequency
Intel® Silverthorne Intel...
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