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...Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks and Core is strictly forbidden. All rights reserved. and is used in this document is protected by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. October 2008 P/N Y465H Rev. Use of this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Microsoft, Windows, Windows.... NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, WIFi-Catcher, and DellConnect are either potential damage to hardware or loss of...
...Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks and Core is strictly forbidden. All rights reserved. and is used in this document is protected by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. October 2008 P/N Y465H Rev. Use of this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Microsoft, Windows, Windows.... NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, WIFi-Catcher, and DellConnect are either potential damage to hardware or loss of...
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...5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Check the Wireless Switch 6 Connect the Network Cable (optional 7 Press the 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...Replacing the Battery 22 Software Features 23 Solving Problems 26 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 28 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30 Dell Support Center 33 System Messages 33 Using Support Tools 33 Hardware Troubleshooter 35...
...5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Check the Wireless Switch 6 Connect the Network Cable (optional 7 Press the 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...Replacing the Battery 22 Software Features 23 Solving Problems 26 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 28 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30 Dell Support Center 33 System Messages 33 Using Support Tools 33 Hardware Troubleshooter 35...
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Contents Restoring Your Operating System 39 Windows XP: Using Dell™ PC Restore 40 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 42 Operating System Reinstallation 43 Technical Support and Customer Service 45 Getting Help 46 DellConnect 46 Online Services 46 AutoTech Service 47 Product Information 48 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 48 Before You Call 49 Contacting Dell 50 Finding More Information and Resources 52 Basic Specifications 54 Index 64 4
Contents Restoring Your Operating System 39 Windows XP: Using Dell™ PC Restore 40 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 42 Operating System Reinstallation 43 Technical Support and Customer Service 45 Getting Help 46 DellConnect 46 Online Services 46 AutoTech Service 47 Product Information 48 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 48 Before You Call 49 Contacting Dell 50 Finding More Information and Resources 52 Basic Specifications 54 Index 64 4
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The screens will take up Windows for setup instructions. 8 Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your computer unusable. These steps are .... Doing so may take you set up to 15 minutes to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Microsoft® Windows® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system. To set up an Internet connection.
The screens will take up Windows for setup instructions. 8 Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your computer unusable. These steps are .... Doing so may take you set up to 15 minutes to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Microsoft® Windows® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system. To set up an Internet connection.
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... ISP, perform the steps in the past, the ISP might have an ISP icon on the screen to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can help you get one. If you cannot connect to check the service status, or try connecting... and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. NOTE: Have your wireless router. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet window appears. 9 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. NOTE: If you do not have a service outage. The Connect to...
... ISP, perform the steps in the past, the ISP might have an ISP icon on the screen to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can help you get one. If you cannot connect to check the service status, or try connecting... and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. NOTE: Have your wireless router. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet window appears. 9 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. NOTE: If you do not have a service outage. The Connect to...
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... to select, contact your ISP. 5. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3. In the next window, click the appropriate option: --If you will use an optional USB dial-up , depending on the screen to complete the setup...modem or ISDN. NOTE: If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from your ISP to complete the setup. Click Next. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4. Click Start → Internet Explorer. Otherwise, follow the instructions on how you want to select one, click Choose from a list of connection to connect...
... to select, contact your ISP. 5. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3. In the next window, click the appropriate option: --If you will use an optional USB dial-up , depending on the screen to complete the setup...modem or ISDN. NOTE: If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from your ISP to complete the setup. Click Next. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 4. Click Start → Internet Explorer. Otherwise, follow the instructions on how you want to select one, click Choose from a list of connection to connect...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can use your computer. After connecting to the Internet, you to open area of the desktop. 2. Optional software applications enable you... TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. To access the display properties window: 1. Right-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more information about your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Check your purchase order for software installed on by accessing the ...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can use your computer. After connecting to the Internet, you to open area of the desktop. 2. Optional software applications enable you... TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. To access the display properties window: 1. Right-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more information about your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Check your purchase order for software installed on by accessing the ...
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... This power option provides the highest level of energy consumed by your computer over its lifetime. • High performance - Microsoft® Windows Vista® provides three default options: • Balanced - This power option offers full performance when you need it and saves power ...area of inactivity. • Power saver - Right-click an open the Display Properties window and learn more about your customization options. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop in Windows XP You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings...
... This power option provides the highest level of energy consumed by your computer over its lifetime. • High performance - Microsoft® Windows Vista® provides three default options: • Balanced - This power option offers full performance when you need it and saves power ...area of inactivity. • Power saver - Right-click an open the Display Properties window and learn more about your customization options. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop in Windows XP You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings...
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...3. To back up Files wizard. Backing Up Your Data on Windows XP It is recommended that you periodically back up files and folders on your computer. Follow the instructions in the Back up Files wizard. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 25 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and ...Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings. 2. Backing Up Your Data on Windows Vista It is recommended that you periodically back up files and ...
...3. To back up Files wizard. Backing Up Your Data on Windows XP It is recommended that you periodically back up files and folders on your computer. Follow the instructions in the Back up Files wizard. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 25 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and ...Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings. 2. Backing Up Your Data on Windows Vista It is recommended that you periodically back up files and ...
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... the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer. --Ensure that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista/non-XP operating system environments. Follow the instructions on the screen. If you have other software problems - •... for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is designed for information. 31 See the software documentation for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that your computer. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. In the...
... the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer. --Ensure that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista/non-XP operating system environments. Follow the instructions on the screen. If you have other software problems - •... for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is designed for information. 31 See the software documentation for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that your computer. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. In the...
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... Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. Click the icon in the taskbar to your computer) • Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and ... express service code. System Messages If your system's model number along with Dell on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find service, support, and system-specific information you ...
... Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. Click the icon in the taskbar to your computer) • Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and ... express service code. System Messages If your system's model number along with Dell on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find service, support, and system-specific information you ...
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... page 50. 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see a message stating that you print these procedures before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; It is known to review your hard drive. See the System Setup section in "Lockups and Software ...Problems" on page 30 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Using Support Tools...
... page 50. 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see a message stating that you print these procedures before you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; It is known to review your hard drive. See the System Setup section in "Lockups and Software ...Problems" on page 30 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Using Support Tools...
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...run. 37 then, shut down and restart the computer. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. On the next start the CD menu and press... 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Press any key to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; ...
...run. 37 then, shut down and restart the computer. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. On the next start the CD menu and press... 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Press any key to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. Shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; ...
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...the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore and Dell PC Restore returns your computer to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Any changes that System Restore ... to your operating system problem. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files....
...the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore and Dell PC Restore returns your computer to the operating state it to restore your operating system. Any changes that System Restore ... to your operating system problem. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files....
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...and press . 3. Starting System Restore in Windows Vista 1. Click Start . 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply ...Windows Classic view. Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the computer, click Continue; Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 39 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2. If you are an administrator on the screen. otherwise, contact your Dell...
...and press . 3. Starting System Restore in Windows Vista 1. Click Start . 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply ...Windows Classic view. Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the computer, click Continue; Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 39 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2. If you are an administrator on the screen. otherwise, contact your Dell...
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Windows XP: Using Dell™ PC Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Use Dell... removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. Follow the instructions on certain computers. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the screen. Any programs or files added since...
Windows XP: Using Dell™ PC Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Use Dell... removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. Follow the instructions on certain computers. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the screen. Any programs or files added since...
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... when you received your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. If possible, back up the data before...last method to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your ...
... when you received your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. If possible, back up the data before...last method to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your ...
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...problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Restoring Your Operating System 6. The restore process begins and...Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTICE: If you want to the factory condition, then click Next. Click the checkbox to confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows...
...problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to the operating state it was in before you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Restoring Your Operating System 6. The restore process begins and...Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTICE: If you want to the factory condition, then click Next. Click the checkbox to confirm that you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows...
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... to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start-up, the computer boots according to load any required drivers. Depending on the screen to Boot from...exit any key to complete the installation. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 44 4. then, shut down your computer. Save and close any open programs. 2. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of...
... to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start-up, the computer boots according to load any required drivers. Depending on the screen to Boot from...exit any key to complete the installation. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 44 4. then, shut down your computer. Save and close any open programs. 2. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of...
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Index N network connection fixing 27 network speed testing 27 O order status 47 P power problems, solving 28 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 26 processor 54 products information and purchasing 48 66 R reinstalling Windows 38 resources, finding more 52 restoring factory image 42 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 48 software features 23 software problems 30 solving problems 26 specifications 54 support email addresses 47 support sites worldwide 46
Index N network connection fixing 27 network speed testing 27 O order status 47 P power problems, solving 28 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 26 processor 54 products information and purchasing 48 66 R reinstalling Windows 38 resources, finding more 52 restoring factory image 42 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 48 software features 23 software problems 30 solving problems 26 specifications 54 support email addresses 47 support sites worldwide 46