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Popular Dell Inspiron 8500 Manual Pages
Setup Guide - Page 4
... any manner whatsoever without notice.
© 2008 Dell Inc. A00 Reproduction of Dell Inc.;
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Intel Corporation in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Model PP40S
July 2008
P/N M438J
Rev. is subject...
Setup Guide - Page 5
...20 Removing and Replacing the Battery 21 Software Features 22
Solving Problems 24 Network Problems 24 Power Problems 25 Memory Problems 26 Lockups and Software Problems 27 Dell Support Center 29
Using Support Tools 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter 31 Dell Diagnostics 32
Restoring Your Operating System 34 System Restore 34 Dell Factory Image Restore 36 Operating System...
Setup Guide - Page 24
... videos, play games, listen to configure the power settings on your computer. To access the display properties window:
1.
Microsoft® Windows Vista® provides three default options:
• Balanced - Using Your Inspiron Laptop
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...
Setup Guide - Page 25
... Your Inspiron Laptop
3. Backing Up Your Data
It is recommended that you can not solve your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 29 or "Contacting Dell" on your computer by maximizing system performance.
Click Continue on your computer over its lifetime.
• High performance -
• Power saver - This power option saves power...
Setup Guide - Page 26
... the setup. Network Problems
Wireless Connections
If the wireless network connection is working and provides information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. See the Service Manual on the status:
• Green - c.
A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer.
24 INSPIRON
Solving Problems
CAUTION...
Setup Guide - Page 28
...the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Some possible causes of interference are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer -
If you encounter interference that hinders reception on page 31).
26 Solving Problems
If the power...
Setup Guide - Page 31
... at support.dell.com.
For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com.
29 INSPIRON
Using Support Tools
NOTE: The instructions in the taskbar to your computer's model number along with Windows Vista operating system installed. The home page provides links to access:
• Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security...
Setup Guide - Page 32
....com. For help you received is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device.
30
Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test see the documentation for assistance. Previous attempts at support.dell.
Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery. (See the Dell Technology Guide on your hard disk or the Dell Support website at booting this...
Setup Guide - Page 33
...correct (see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard disk or the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Click Start → Help and Support.
2.
Your USB device needs more power for assistance). Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps.
31 Using Support Tools
• Enter system setup and ensure that...
Setup Guide - Page 34
... outlet that you print these procedures before you contact Dell ( see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; It is recommended that is optional and may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the Dell Technology Guide. Using Support Tools
Dell Diagnostics
If you experience a problem with your computer. See the System Setup section in "Lockups and Software...
Setup Guide - Page 35
... immediately. Insert the Drivers and Utilities media.
2.
NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the procedures that appears and press .
5. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that involves media.
1. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Use an...
Setup Guide - Page 40
... involve media.
1. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete. Reinstalling Windows Vista
The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to complete the installation.
38 Insert the Operating System..., you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restoring Your Operating System
or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media ...
Setup Guide - Page 46
...documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com
NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your hard drive.
learn more about your operating system. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the Service Manual on your warranty. the Drivers and Utilities media. upgrade...
Setup Guide - Page 48
NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.
Processor Type CPU
L2 Cache External ...the configuration of your computer, click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer.
INSPIRON
Basic Specifications
System Model
Dell Inspiron 1210
This section provides basic information that you may vary by region...
Setup Guide - Page 56
INSPIRON
Index
A
AC adapter size and weight 52
airflow, allowing 5 AutoTech 41
B
backups creating 23
C
calling Dell 42 chipset 47 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing)
to the Internet 9 conserving energy 22
54
Contacting Dell online 43 customer service 40 customizing
your energy settings 22
D
damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 23 Dell Factory Image Restore 34 Dell Support Center 29 Dell support ...
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