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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 Controls...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 Controls...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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... computer ships with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs. 5 Eject Button - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector - Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Supports one ExpressCard. Press the eject button to a TV. 2 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light The light...
... computer ships with print or writing is facing upward when inserting discs. 5 Eject Button - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector - Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Supports one ExpressCard. Press the eject button to a TV. 2 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light The light...
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...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. Productivity and Communication You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, ...support multiple disc media formats including CDs and DVDs. After connecting to the Internet, you to organize and create music and video files that can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Click Personalize, to disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Using Your Inspiron Laptop...
...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. Productivity and Communication You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, ...support multiple disc media formats including CDs and DVDs. After connecting to the Internet, you to organize and create music and video files that can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Click Personalize, to disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Using Your Inspiron Laptop...
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.... - Network Problems Wireless Connections If the network connection is lost - 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. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. On - Off...
.... - Network Problems Wireless Connections If the network connection is lost - 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. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. On - Off...
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... computer is working by testing it off - Press a key on the keyboard, move the pointer on page 50. For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 28 You may not be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. Also temporarily bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension...
... computer is working by testing it off - Press a key on the keyboard, move the pointer on page 50. For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 28 You may not be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. Also temporarily bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension...
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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) to ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see... the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Check if the memory module is compatible with the memory. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. Some possible causes of memory supported by interrupting or blocking other memory problems - ...
... 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) to ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see... the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Check if the memory module is compatible with the memory. Your computer supports DDR2 memory. Some possible causes of memory supported by interrupting or blocking other memory problems - ...
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... - If 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 your computer. 30 Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - If a program stops responding - If a program crashes.... NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on CD. 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 . Turn the computer off .
... - If 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 your computer. 30 Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - If a program stops responding - If a program crashes.... NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on CD. 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 . Turn the computer off .
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... tag and express service code. System Messages If your system's model number along with Dell on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on Call, and Online Scan with PCCheckUp) ...computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that 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 resolve the issue. 33 ...
... tag and express service code. System Messages If your system's model number along with Dell on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on Call, and Online Scan with PCCheckUp) ...computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that 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 resolve the issue. 33 ...
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...and ensure that was running when the message appeared. Replace the CPU fan. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 for assistance. Keyboard failure - Replace the battery. CPU fan failure - Possible hard disk... you could 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 - Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - No bootable partition on hard disk drive,...
...and ensure that was running when the message appeared. Replace the CPU fan. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 50 for assistance. Keyboard failure - Replace the battery. CPU fan failure - Possible hard disk... you could 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 - Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - No bootable partition on hard disk drive,...
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... 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. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system ...has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Using Support Tools (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps....
... 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. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system ...has two USB cables, connect both of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Using Support Tools (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps....
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...configuration information, and ensure that the device that you see a message stating that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Turn on Dell computers. NOTE: If you want to be working properly. 2. It is known to test displays in "Lockups and...down your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers...
...configuration information, and ensure that the device that you see a message stating that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Turn on Dell computers. NOTE: If you want to be working properly. 2. It is known to test displays in "Lockups and...down your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers...
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... from the menu that appears and press . 5. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according...shut down and restart the computer. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Press any key ...to run. 37 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. Shut down your hard drive. NOTE: If you wait too long and...
... from the menu that appears and press . 5. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according...shut down and restart the computer. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Press any key ...to run. 37 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. Shut down your hard drive. NOTE: If you wait too long and...
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Using Support Tools You can use it was in when you purchased the computer. Any changes that System Restore makes to the operating state it to restore ... did not resolve your data files. 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 hard drive to your data files or recover them. 38 System Restore does not monitor your computer are completely...
Using Support Tools You can use it was in when you purchased the computer. Any changes that System Restore makes to the operating state it to restore ... did not resolve your data files. 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 hard drive to your data files or recover them. 38 System Restore does not monitor your computer are completely...
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... troubleshoot the problem: 1. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for help with installation and troubleshooting procedures. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your local Dell representative for a more extensive list of online services available at the computer so that pertain to run Dell Diagnostics. 3. INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience...
... troubleshoot the problem: 1. NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for help with installation and troubleshooting procedures. When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your local Dell representative for a more extensive list of online services available at the computer so that pertain to run Dell Diagnostics. 3. INSPIRON Getting Help If you experience...
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... Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a simple online access tool that allows a Dell service and support associate to support.dell.com and click DellConnect. To contact Dell's support service, 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 Our support staff...
... Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a simple online access tool that allows a Dell service and support associate to support.dell.com and click DellConnect. To contact Dell's support service, 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 Our support staff...
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...-tone telephone to select the subjects that you have a problem with your order. A recording prompts you call . If you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you call AutoTech, use your e-mail address as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact...
...-tone telephone to select the subjects that you have a problem with your order. A recording prompts you call . If you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you call AutoTech, use your e-mail address as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact...
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... • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you call Dell for your Service Tag (located on your computer). You may also be asked for ... • Programs and versions: 49 Getting Help Before You Call NOTE: Have your call more efficiently. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your Express Service Code ready when you call. You may be asked to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist.
... • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you call Dell for your Service Tag (located on your computer). You may also be asked for ... • Programs and versions: 49 Getting Help Before You Call NOTE: Have your call more efficiently. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your Express Service Code ready when you call. You may be asked to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist.
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...file. Visit support.dell.com. 2. Getting Help See your operating system documentation to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. • Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: • Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you . Dell provides several online and telephonebased support and service...method of the computer's start-up files. If the computer is connected to determine the contents of contacting Dell that is convenient for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can...
...file. Visit support.dell.com. 2. Getting Help See your operating system documentation to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. • Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: • Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you . Dell provides several online and telephonebased support and service...method of the computer's start-up files. If the computer is connected to determine the contents of contacting Dell that is convenient for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can...
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... drivers for your Operating System disc. See: your computer, and readme files. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your operating system. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer. 52 NOTE: Drivers and documentation...
... drivers for your Operating System disc. See: your computer, and readme files. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your operating system. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer. 52 NOTE: Drivers and documentation...