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All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; and is used in this document is strictly forbidden. Model PP40S September 2008 Rev. ...and/or other than its own. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, a n d Windows Vista start button are trademarks of these materials in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other countries. A00 Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Before You Begin Replacing the Hinge...
All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; and is used in this document is strictly forbidden. Model PP40S September 2008 Rev. ...and/or other than its own. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, a n d Windows Vista start button are trademarks of these materials in any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other countries. A00 Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Before You Begin Replacing the Hinge...
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...shut down . Shut down . 3. Ubuntu® Classic Desktop: Click ® Shut down the operating system: Windows® Vista: Click Start , click the arrow Ubuntu® Dell Desktop: , and then click Shut Down. Ensure that shipped with care. NOTICE: Handle components and cards with... your computer. NOTICE: When you begin working inside the computer. Damage due to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing and ...
...shut down . Shut down . 3. Ubuntu® Classic Desktop: Click ® Shut down the operating system: Windows® Vista: Click Start , click the arrow Ubuntu® Dell Desktop: , and then click Shut Down. Ensure that shipped with care. NOTICE: Handle components and cards with... your computer. NOTICE: When you begin working inside the computer. Damage due to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer This section provides procedures for removing and ...
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...update program CD, and restart the computer. Ensure that appear on your desktop and is complete, the computer will automatically reboot. 3. The File Download window appears. 6. NOTE: If you do not have a BIOS-update program CD, flash the BIOS from the CD. Click the down arrow to ... download the file. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is provided with an external optical drive. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive Flashing the BIOS in Ubuntu If a BIOS-update ...
...update program CD, and restart the computer. Ensure that appear on your desktop and is complete, the computer will automatically reboot. 3. The File Download window appears. 6. NOTE: If you do not have a BIOS-update program CD, flash the BIOS from the CD. Click the down arrow to ... download the file. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is provided with an external optical drive. Back to Contents Page Flashing the BIOS Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual Flashing the BIOS From a CD Flashing the BIOS From the Hard Drive Flashing the BIOS in Ubuntu If a BIOS-update ...
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...application and proceed as the downloaded BIOS update file. 11. 1. Click the down arrow to download the file. 7. Type your computer at support.dell.com. 6. Turn on your desktop and is titled the same as follows: a. Create a new folder and name it BIOS. 5. Type cd... this program to Contents Page The computer will restart automatically once the BIOS flash is attached. 2. The File Download window appears. 8. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is...
...application and proceed as the downloaded BIOS update file. 11. 1. Click the down arrow to download the file. 7. Type your computer at support.dell.com. 6. Turn on your desktop and is titled the same as follows: a. Create a new folder and name it BIOS. 5. Type cd... this program to Contents Page The computer will restart automatically once the BIOS flash is attached. 2. The File Download window appears. 8. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Ensure that the AC adapter is plugged in, the main battery is properly installed, and a network cable is...
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...hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Intel Corporation in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. and is used in the U.S. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other countries; Other trademarks and trade names... may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Reproduction of Dell Inc.; Model PP40S July 2008 P/N M438J Rev. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of these materials in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, and DellConnect are either the entities ...
...hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Intel Corporation in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. and is used in the U.S. Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other countries; Other trademarks and trade names... may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Reproduction of Dell Inc.; Model PP40S July 2008 P/N M438J Rev. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of these materials in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, YOURS IS HERE, and DellConnect are either the entities ...
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...Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Ubuntu® Information 9 Windows Vista® Setup 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 14 Left Side Features 16 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Display Features 20 Removing and ... 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 Reinstallation 37 3
...Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Ubuntu® Information 9 Windows Vista® Setup 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 14 Left Side Features 16 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Display Features 20 Removing and ... 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 Reinstallation 37 3
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... mandatory and may render your computer unusable. 9 The screens will take up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Ubuntu. To set up Windows Vista for more operating system specific information. Ubuntu® Information If you through several procedures including accepting license agreements... laptop for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. See the Ubuntu Quick Start Guide that shipped with your laptop is preconfigured with Windows Vista.
... mandatory and may render your computer unusable. 9 The screens will take up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Ubuntu. To set up Windows Vista for more operating system specific information. Ubuntu® Information If you through several procedures including accepting license agreements... laptop for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. See the Ubuntu Quick Start Guide that shipped with your laptop is preconfigured with Windows Vista.
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... a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions and see "Setting Up Your Internet Connection in Windows Vista If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional) and to the Internet (Optional)...WLAN adapter is not a part of your original order, you can help you get one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection. If you do ...
... a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions and see "Setting Up Your Internet Connection in Windows Vista If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional) and to the Internet (Optional)...WLAN adapter is not a part of your original order, you can help you get one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection. If you do ...
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.... 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. 11 Setting Up a Wireless Connection in Windows Vista 4 3 2 1 1 Internet service 2 cable or DSL modem 3 wireless router 4 portable computer with wireless network card Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop See the documentation for your computer or router for more information about how to set...
.... 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. 11 Setting Up a Wireless Connection in Windows Vista 4 3 2 1 1 Internet service 2 cable or DSL modem 3 wireless router 4 portable computer with wireless network card Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop See the documentation for your computer or router for more information about how to set...
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...modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection. Choose Broadband if you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet window appears. 4. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Contact your ISP information ready. Save and close any open files, and exit any open... programs. 2. Chose Dial-up an Internet connection, perform the steps in the following section. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection in Windows Vista To set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the following section. 1.
...modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless technology connection. Choose Broadband if you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet window appears. 4. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Contact your ISP information ready. Save and close any open files, and exit any open... programs. 2. Chose Dial-up an Internet connection, perform the steps in the following section. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection in Windows Vista To set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the following section. 1.
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Click Personalize, to open area of inactivity. 22 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in your computer. Productivity and Communication You can access websites, setup an e-mail account...more information about your computer. Customizing the Desktop in Windows Vista You can use the power options in your operating system to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets depending on the applications installed in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on your ...
Click Personalize, to open area of inactivity. 22 Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in your computer. Productivity and Communication You can access websites, setup an e-mail account...more information about your computer. Customizing the Desktop in Windows Vista You can use the power options in your operating system to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets depending on the applications installed in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on your ...
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... off and then restart your mouse, press the power button for the procedures that is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to... program. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2. Click End Task. If a program is no longer responding 4. Follow the instructions on the media (CD or DVD). Press simultaneously. 2. If ...
... off and then restart your mouse, press the power button for the procedures that is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to... program. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2. Click End Task. If a program is no longer responding 4. Follow the instructions on the media (CD or DVD). Press simultaneously. 2. If ...
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...; Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. INSPIRON Using Support Tools NOTE: The instructions in the taskbar to your computer) • Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To...
...; Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. INSPIRON Using Support Tools NOTE: The instructions in the taskbar to your computer) • Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To...
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... and is active. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that you print these procedures before you contact Dell ( see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If your computer, perform the checks in...
... and is active. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that you print these procedures before you contact Dell ( see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: If your computer, perform the checks in...
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...external optical drive or any key to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard ...drive. Using Support Tools 4. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: Your computer may...
...external optical drive or any key to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard ...drive. Using Support Tools 4. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: Your computer may...
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System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you received the computer....files. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your operating system problem. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your ...the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you to restore your operating system. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in when you can restore your operating system in an ...
System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you received the computer....files. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your operating system problem. Use the disc only if System Restore did not resolve your ...the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you to restore your operating system. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in when you can restore your operating system in an ...
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In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3. In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Starting System Restore 1. Click Start . 2. If you undo... administrator on the screen. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your administrator to the Windows Classic view. Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User ...
In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3. In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Starting System Restore 1. Click Start . 2. If you undo... administrator on the screen. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your administrator to the Windows Classic view. Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the computer, click Continue; NOTE: The User ...
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...files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. These options restore your hard drive to restore your computer. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you may not be available in .... Select Repair Your Computer. 3. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may need to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 36 The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Any ...
...files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. These options restore your hard drive to restore your computer. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you may not be available in .... Select Repair Your Computer. 3. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may need to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 36 The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Any ...
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... files on your computer, 37 NOTICE: If you want to confirm that were installed during the assembly of the computer. To reinstall Windows, you installed the new device driver. The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to load any required drivers. ... hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete. See "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on the region from which you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Finish to...
... files on your computer, 37 NOTICE: If you want to confirm that were installed during the assembly of the computer. To reinstall Windows, you installed the new device driver. The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to load any required drivers. ... hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to complete. See "Using Microsoft Windows System Restore" on the region from which you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to the factory condition, then click Next. Click Finish to...
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...or any key to Boot from CD-ROM. Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to complete. Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you... must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press ....
...or any key to Boot from CD-ROM. Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2. Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to complete. Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you... must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press ....