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... that shipped with your warranty. NOTICE: When you are correctly oriented and aligned. As you shut down . 3. If your operating system, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off . Damage due to servicing that both connectors are disconnecting ...technician should perform repairs on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. Back 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 installing...
... that shipped with your warranty. NOTICE: When you are correctly oriented and aligned. As you shut down . 3. If your operating system, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off . Damage due to servicing that both connectors are disconnecting ...technician should perform repairs on the locking tabs before you disconnect the cable. Back 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 installing...
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...hard drive. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to Contents Page Replacing the Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with... your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to install an operating system, drivers, and...
...hard drive. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to Contents Page Replacing the Hard Drive Dell™ Inspiron™ 1210 Service Manual CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with... your computer (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Back to install an operating system, drivers, and...
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...Page Replace the palm rest. To replace the hard drive, replace the rubber case onto the hard drive. 8. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your Dell Technology Guide. Back to the hard drive cable connector. 9. Place the hard drive in your computer Setup Guide or Ubuntu Quick Start... Guide. 14. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed . Install the operating system for your computer, as needed . ...
...Page Replace the palm rest. To replace the hard drive, replace the rubber case onto the hard drive. 8. See "Restoring Your Operating System" in your Dell Technology Guide. Back to the hard drive cable connector. 9. Place the hard drive in your computer Setup Guide or Ubuntu Quick Start... Guide. 14. Install the drivers and utilities for your computer, as needed . Install the operating system for your computer, as needed . ...
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... 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 Replacing the Battery 21 Software Features... 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 Reinstallation 37 3
... 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 Replacing the Battery 21 Software Features... 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 Reinstallation 37 3
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... to complete. See the Ubuntu Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer unusable. 9 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Ubuntu. Ubuntu® Information If you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting...for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process, doing so may take you requested for more operating system specific information. To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may ...
... to complete. See the Ubuntu Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer unusable. 9 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Ubuntu. Ubuntu® Information If you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting...for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process, doing so may take you requested for more operating system specific information. To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may ...
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... the battery. • Off: The system is off and the battery is low. Provide left -click by using the system setting utility. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Power indicator light - On Battery • Solid white: The system is on and the battery is charging. • Flashing white: The...system is in standby mode. • Flashing amber: The battery charge is adequately charged. Connect to an AC adapter to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: On AC Adapter • Solid white: The system is on . • Flashing white: The system is in standby mode. • ...
... the battery. • Off: The system is off and the battery is low. Provide left -click by using the system setting utility. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Power indicator light - On Battery • Solid white: The system is on and the battery is charging. • Flashing white: The...system is in standby mode. • Flashing amber: The battery charge is adequately charged. Connect to an AC adapter to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: On AC Adapter • Solid white: The system is on . • Flashing white: The system is in standby mode. • ...
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...You can use your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets depending on the applications installed in your operating system to configure the power settings on your computer. To access the display properties window: 1. Right-click an open the Personalize... order for software installed on . Customizing the Desktop in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can...
...You can use your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets depending on the applications installed in your operating system to configure the power settings on your computer. To access the display properties window: 1. Right-click an open the Personalize... order for software installed on . Customizing the Desktop in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can...
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... strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not detecting a physical connection to resume normal operation. The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on . The computer is...
... strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not detecting a physical connection to resume normal operation. The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on . The computer is...
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...may not have an optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If the computer stops responding - If a program stops responding - Click the program that is designed for the procedures that... The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to the electrical outlet. If you are unable to ...
...may not have an optical drive. Use an external optical drive or any external storage device for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If the computer stops responding - If a program stops responding - Click the program that is designed for the procedures that... The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to the electrical outlet. If you are unable to ...
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... or programs and shut down any error message that is compatible with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program, Dell Support Center. --Write down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information.... --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer. 28 --Ensure that the program is displayed to run the software. If you...
... or programs and shut down any error message that is compatible with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program, Dell Support Center. --Write down your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information.... --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your computer. 28 --Ensure that the program is displayed to run the software. If you...
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...Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find...tag and express service code. 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 Help with Dell on Call, and Online Scan ...
...Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) • Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to run the application. For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find...tag and express service code. 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 Help with Dell on Call, and Online Scan ...
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...see "Contacting Dell" on your hard disk or the Dell Support website at support.dell. Using Support Tools System Messages If your computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that will help in the following examples, see the documentation for either the operating system or the... program that the drive is your hard disk or the Dell Support website at support. The computer failed to resolve the issue. Hard-disk (HDD) drive read failure...
...see "Contacting Dell" on your hard disk or the Dell Support website at support.dell. Using Support Tools System Messages If your computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that will help in the following examples, see the documentation for either the operating system or the... program that the drive is your hard disk or the Dell Support website at support. The computer failed to resolve the issue. Hard-disk (HDD) drive read failure...
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... 1. A parameter out of them. Using Support Tools • Enter system setup and ensure that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to function properly. Your USB device needs more power for assistance). Click Start →...Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see the Dell Technology Guide on page 43). Disconnect the USB device. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 43 for it to resolve the incompatibility...
... 1. A parameter out of them. Using Support Tools • Enter system setup and ensure that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. This feature can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to function properly. Your USB device needs more power for assistance). Click Start →...Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup (see the Dell Technology Guide on page 43). Disconnect the USB device. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 43 for it to resolve the incompatibility...
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... display a screen image, see a message stating that you begin. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to be working properly. 2. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. 3. NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your hard drive. See the System Setup section in the...
... display a screen image, see a message stating that you begin. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to be working properly. 2. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. 3. NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your hard drive. See the System Setup section in the...
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... listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to proceed. 6. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. then, shut down and restart the computer. ...wait until you want to start -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Press any external storage device for the ...
... listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to proceed. 6. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive. then, shut down and restart the computer. ...wait until you want to start -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Press any external storage device for the ...
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INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. This procedure permanently deletes ...after you purchased the computer. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your operating system problem. 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 your computer are completely...
INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. This procedure permanently deletes ...after you purchased the computer. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your operating system problem. 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 your computer are completely...
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... if you set your administrator to the Windows Classic view. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 35 Click Start . 2. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may appear. In the Start Search box, type ... you may undo the last system restore Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you are an administrator on the screen. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3. If you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open...
... if you set your administrator to the Windows Classic view. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 35 Click Start . 2. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may appear. In the Start Search box, type ... you may undo the last system restore Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you are an administrator on the screen. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3. If you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open...
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... only as a local user. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you purchased the computer. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in when you may not be available in the User name field, then...Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data...
... only as a local user. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you purchased the computer. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in when you may not be available in the User name field, then...Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data...
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...on the region from which you ordered your computer, 37 To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that you installed the new device driver. Depending on your...you want to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to reboot the system. Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring ...
...on the region from which you ordered your computer, 37 To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that you installed the new device driver. Depending on your...you want to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to reboot the system. Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin If you do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring ...
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... see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long and the...
... see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2. NOTE: If you wait too long and the...