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...Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Software Features 25 Dell Dock 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems... 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 Dell Diagnostics 41 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Operating System...
...Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Software Features 25 Dell Dock 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems... 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 Dell Diagnostics 41 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Operating System...
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... Inspiron Desktop 1 Optical drive (optional) - Provides a fast and convenient way to headphones. 19 Plays or records only standard-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. 2 Optical drive eject button - Opens the optical drive disc tray when pressed. 3 4-in-1 Memory ... and documents stored on the following digital memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Mini Secure Digital memory card • Micro SD/SDHC memory card 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to USB devices that are connected occasionally such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players....
... Inspiron Desktop 1 Optical drive (optional) - Provides a fast and convenient way to headphones. 19 Plays or records only standard-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. 2 Optical drive eject button - Opens the optical drive disc tray when pressed. 3 4-in-1 Memory ... and documents stored on the following digital memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Mini Secure Digital memory card • Micro SD/SDHC memory card 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to USB devices that are connected occasionally such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players....
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... failure 31 If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 59. Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 38 or...
... failure 31 If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 59. Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 38 or...
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... "Basic Specifications" on page 62. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals) to see if that your computer is compatible ...you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals). • Check if the memory module is successfully communicating with the memory. 35 Your computer supports DDR2 memory. Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - •...
... "Basic Specifications" on page 62. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41). • Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals) to see if that your computer is compatible ...you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals). • Check if the memory module is successfully communicating with the memory. 35 Your computer supports DDR2 memory. Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - •...
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... or more. Do you want to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition... partition on (or restart) your computer. 3. Do you see "Contacting Dell" on page 59). 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. b. This will receive the following message: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? NOTE: If you want to be working properly. 2. The PSA...
... or more. Do you want to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition... partition on (or restart) your computer. 3. Do you see "Contacting Dell" on page 59). 1. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. b. This will receive the following message: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? NOTE: If you want to be working properly. 2. The PSA...
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...your hard drive and to go to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 59). When the tests are experiencing memory issues, press otherwise press . If PSA is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc.... 2. Select the test you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer is encountered during a test,...
...your hard drive and to go to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 59). When the tests are experiencing memory issues, press otherwise press . If PSA is displayed "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc.... 2. Select the test you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer is encountered during a test,...
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating ...operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part 60 See: the Operating System disc the base... of your computer may void your warranty. the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. Check your warranty and return policies before working...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating ...operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part 60 See: the Operating System disc the base... of your computer may void your warranty. the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. Check your warranty and return policies before working...
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non-ECC memory only Capacities 1 GB 1 GB, 2GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. 64 non-ECC memory only 800-MHz DDR2 SODIMM; Basic Specifications Computer Model Memory Connectors Minimum Inspiron 300 one 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) Inspiron 400 two 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) Maximum 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB DIMMs) Memory type 533-MHz DDR2 UDIMM;
non-ECC memory only Capacities 1 GB 1 GB, 2GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. 64 non-ECC memory only 800-MHz DDR2 SODIMM; Basic Specifications Computer Model Memory Connectors Minimum Inspiron 300 one 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) Inspiron 400 two 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) Maximum 1 GB (1 x 1 GB DIMM) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB DIMMs) Memory type 533-MHz DDR2 UDIMM;
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... Drive Internally accessible one 3.5-inch bay for SATA hard drive Front Panel Connectors USB two USB 2.0-compliant connectors Audio one headphone connector Memory card reader one 4-in-1 memory card reader Inspiron 400 one 5.25-inch bay for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive, Blu-ray Disc™ combo, or Blu-ray Disc RW optical...
... Drive Internally accessible one 3.5-inch bay for SATA hard drive Front Panel Connectors USB two USB 2.0-compliant connectors Audio one headphone connector Memory card reader one 4-in-1 memory card reader Inspiron 400 one 5.25-inch bay for SATA DVD+/-RW Super Multi Drive, Blu-ray Disc™ combo, or Blu-ray Disc RW optical...
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Index drivers and downloads 61 DVDs, playing and creating 25 E eject button 19 email addresses for technical support 54 energy conserving 27 Express Service Code 52 F front-side connectors 5, 18 FTP login, anonymous 54 H hard drive type 65 hard drive activity light 23 74 hardware problems diagnosing 41 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 35 N network connection fixing 32 network connector location 23
Index drivers and downloads 61 DVDs, playing and creating 25 E eject button 19 email addresses for technical support 54 energy conserving 27 Express Service Code 52 F front-side connectors 5, 18 FTP login, anonymous 54 H hard drive type 65 hard drive activity light 23 74 hardware problems diagnosing 41 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 35 N network connection fixing 32 network connector location 23