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... 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 Keyboard Features 19 Media...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 Dell Diagnostics 36 System Restore 38 3
... 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 Keyboard Features 19 Media...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 Dell Diagnostics 36 System Restore 38 3
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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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Plays or burns only standard-size and shape (12 cm) CDs, and DVDs. Supports one ExpressCard. The computer ships with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs. 5 Eject Button - Connects a USB device, such as follows: Flashing blue: ...-Fi Catcher™ light The light operates as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 15 Press the eject button to a TV. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector -
Plays or burns only standard-size and shape (12 cm) CDs, and DVDs. Supports one ExpressCard. The computer ships with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs. 5 Eject Button - Connects a USB device, such as follows: Flashing blue: ...-Fi Catcher™ light The light operates as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 15 Press the eject button to a TV. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector -
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... files from portable devices, such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices, or played and viewed directly on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. To access the display properties window: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can customize your desktop to music...
... files from portable devices, such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices, or played and viewed directly on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. To access the display properties window: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can customize your desktop to music...
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... be off. To turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 33 or "Contacting Dell" on page 50. If you can not solve your computer. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting...
... be off. To turn on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 33 or "Contacting Dell" on page 50. If you can not solve your computer. CAUTION: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting...
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... device malfunction. You may not be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. The computer is working by testing it off - For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 28 Also temporarily bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. Ensure that the...
... device malfunction. You may not be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. The computer is working by testing it off - For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 28 Also temporarily bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. Ensure that the...
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.... If necessary, install additional memory (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Check if the memory module is successfully communicating with your... computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 54. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Service Manual on your computer ...
.... If necessary, install additional memory (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Reseat the memory modules (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Check if the memory module is successfully communicating with your... computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 54. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Service Manual on your computer ...
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...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 at support.dell.com) to ensure that the power cable is no longer responding 4. Click End Task. If a program stops responding - If necessary, uninstall ...your computer. 30 Turn the computer off . Click Applications. 3. Solving Problems • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Check...
...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 at support.dell.com) to ensure that the power cable is no longer responding 4. Click End Task. If a program stops responding - If necessary, uninstall ...your computer. 30 Turn the computer off . Click Applications. 3. Solving Problems • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Check...
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... will help you need. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find service, support, and system-specific information you identify the cause and action needed to your computer) • Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Dell on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The home...
... will help you need. INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find service, support, and system-specific information you identify the cause and action needed to your computer) • Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Dell on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The home...
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...or see the Service Manual on page 50 for assistance. Replace the battery. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 for assistance. Hard-disk drive read failure - Keyboard failure - Possible motherboard failure or RTC ...battery low. Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. CPU fan failure - See the Service Manual on page 50 for assistance. No bootable partition on hard disk drive...
...or see the Service Manual on page 50 for assistance. Replace the battery. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 for assistance. Hard-disk drive read failure - Keyboard failure - Possible motherboard failure or RTC ...battery low. Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. CPU fan failure - See the Service Manual on page 50 for assistance. No bootable partition on hard disk drive...
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... MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps...
... MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that you can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps...
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... operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. It is known to test displays in the Service Manual to review your computer...
... operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you begin. Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. It is known to test displays in the Service Manual to review your computer...
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...down your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your hard drive. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. When ...and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. 7. Using Support Tools 4. Type 1 to run. 37 Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. Press any key to start the CD menu...
...down your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your hard drive. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that appears and press . 5. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. When ...and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer. 7. Using Support Tools 4. Type 1 to run. 37 Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. Press any key to start the CD menu...
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... to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to your operating system problem. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Using Support Tools You can use it was in when you purchased the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and...
... to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to your operating system problem. System Restore does not monitor your data files. Using Support Tools You can use it was in when you purchased the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and...
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.... NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for a more extensive list of online services available at the computer so that pertain to run Dell Diagnostics. 3. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1. INSPIRON Getting Help If...
.... NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for a more extensive list of online services available at the computer so that pertain to run Dell Diagnostics. 3. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem: 1. INSPIRON Getting Help If...
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... services on page 49 and then see "Before You Call" on the following websites and e-mail addresses: Dell Support websites • support.dell.com • support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) • support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) 46 To contact Dell's support service, see the contact information for your region or go to provide fast, accurate answers. Getting Help...
... services on page 49 and then see "Before You Call" on the following websites and e-mail addresses: Dell Support websites • support.dell.com • support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) • support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) 46 To contact Dell's support service, see the contact information for your region or go to provide fast, accurate answers. Getting Help...
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... When you for the information needed to locate and report on your order. For the telephone number to call your order. provides recorded answers to support.dell.com, or you call the automated order-status service. For the telephone number to call AutoTech, use your e-mail address as missing parts, wrong parts...
... When you for the information needed to locate and report on your order. For the telephone number to call your order. provides recorded answers to support.dell.com, or you call the automated order-status service. For the telephone number to call AutoTech, use your e-mail address as missing parts, wrong parts...
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... • Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of your computer). The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your Express Service Code ready when you call Dell for your Service Tag (located on your computer before you call. You may also be asked for ... turn on the back or bottom of the computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you connected to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist...
... • Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of your computer). The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your Express Service Code ready when you call Dell for your Service Tag (located on your computer before you call. You may also be asked for ... turn on the back or bottom of the computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you connected to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist...
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...on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you performed: Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). Visit support.dell.com. 2. Otherwise, record the contents of each... file. Verify your country or region in your area. 50 To contact Dell for you. Choose the method ...
...on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you performed: Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). Visit support.dell.com. 2. Otherwise, record the contents of each... file. Verify your country or region in your area. 50 To contact Dell for you. Choose the method ...
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... hard drive. upgrade your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your operating system. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com.
... hard drive. upgrade your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your operating system. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com.