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... commercially available antitheft device to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 4 VGA connector - NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 6 Hard drive - Stores software and data. 17 Connects to a network or a broadband device if you... buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer to a monitor or projector. Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Using Your Inspiron...
... commercially available antitheft device to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 4 VGA connector - NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 6 Hard drive - Stores software and data. 17 Connects to a network or a broadband device if you... buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer to a monitor or projector. Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Using Your Inspiron...
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Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs and DVDs. To access the display properties window: 1. Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your desktop to ... and internet radio stations. Solving Problems Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Customizing the Desktop You can use your computer to open area of the desktop. 2. Click Personalize, to watch...
Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs and DVDs. To access the display properties window: 1. Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your desktop to ... and internet radio stations. Solving Problems Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Customizing the Desktop You can use your computer to open area of the desktop. 2. Click Personalize, to watch...
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... the program, if necessary. 34 If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation...
... the program, if necessary. 34 If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation...
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.... INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find service, support, and system-specific information you need. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 35 For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive...
.... INSPIRON Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find service, support, and system-specific information you need. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 35 For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive...
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...in the following examples, see "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance. CPU fan has failed. Hard-disk drive failure - Possible hard disk drive failure during POST. Keyboard failure or loose cable. CMOS checksum error - See "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance. Possible...Message that was running when the message appeared. Replace the CPU fan. Possible hard disk drive (HDD) failure during HDD boot test. See "Contacting Dell" on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive cable is not listed in resolving this problem, please note this system have ...
...in the following examples, see "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance. CPU fan has failed. Hard-disk drive failure - Possible hard disk drive failure during POST. Keyboard failure or loose cable. CMOS checksum error - See "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance. Possible...Message that was running when the message appeared. Replace the CPU fan. Possible hard disk drive (HDD) failure during HDD boot test. See "Contacting Dell" on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive cable is not listed in resolving this problem, please note this system have ...
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... of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Disconnect the USB device. A parameter out of them. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. Use an external power source to function properly. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Dell recommends that you back up your computer or...
... of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Disconnect the USB device. A parameter out of them. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard disk drive failure. Use an external power source to function properly. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Dell recommends that you back up your computer or...
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.... It is active. Review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you begin. See the Dell Technology Guide. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 38 Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either...
.... It is active. Review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you begin. See the Dell Technology Guide. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 38 Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer. Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either...
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... system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 53. 1. Shut down your computer and try again. then, shut down your hard drive. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD...
... system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 53. 1. Shut down your computer and try again. then, shut down your hard drive. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD...
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INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in when you purchased the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to an earlier operating state without... affecting data files. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use this procedure only if System Restore did...
INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in when you purchased the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to an earlier operating state without... affecting data files. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all data on the hard drive. Use this procedure only if System Restore did...
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...Image Restore 1. then, shut down your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. To access the command prompt, type administrator in certain countries or on . NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in the User name field, then click OK.... and click Next. 5. Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to wait until you received your computer and try again. 3. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your...
...Image Restore 1. then, shut down your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. To access the command prompt, type administrator in certain countries or on . NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in the User name field, then click OK.... and click Next. 5. Turn on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your hard drive to wait until you received your computer and try again. 3. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your...
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... to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin If 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 Device...
... to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin If 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 Device...
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...documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. the Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard drive or on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. See: the Operating System media....or defective part. the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 54 INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to...
...documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your warranty. the Dell Technology Guide installed on your hard drive or on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. See: the Operating System media....or defective part. the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 54 INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to...
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...) Storage 5% to 90% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Non-Operating 1.33 GRMS Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G Non-Operating 163 G Airborne contaminant G2 or lower as level defined by ISA- S71...
...) Storage 5% to 90% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Non-Operating 1.33 GRMS Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G Non-Operating 163 G Airborne contaminant G2 or lower as level defined by ISA- S71...
