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Plays or records only standard-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. 2 Optical drive eject button - Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices that are connected occasionally such as memory keys, digital ... digital memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Mini Secure Digital memory card • Micro SD/SDHC memory card 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 Optical drive (optional) - Opens the optical drive disc tray when pressed. 3 4-in-1 Memory card reader - Connects to headphones. 19
Plays or records only standard-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. 2 Optical drive eject button - Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices that are connected occasionally such as memory keys, digital ... digital memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Mini Secure Digital memory card • Micro SD/SDHC memory card 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1 Optical drive (optional) - Opens the optical drive disc tray when pressed. 3 4-in-1 Memory card reader - Connects to headphones. 19
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...and handheld entertainment devices. 25 Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at support.dell.com/manuals. Productivity and Communication You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, and upload or... download files. Entertainment and Multimedia You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Using Your Inspiron Desktop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or on the...
...and handheld entertainment devices. 25 Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at support.dell.com/manuals. Productivity and Communication You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, and upload or... download files. Entertainment and Multimedia You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Using Your Inspiron Desktop Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or on the...
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... Tag for one time only. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to the Choose An Option window. 10. Select the test you contact Dell. 9. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer when you want to proceed. 6. Using Support Tools NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for... computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4.
... Tag for one time only. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to the Choose An Option window. 10. Select the test you contact Dell. 9. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer when you want to proceed. 6. Using Support Tools NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for... computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4.
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... and other software. 1. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Save and close ...any open files and exit any key to complete the installation. 51 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® The reinstallation process can take ...
... and other software. 1. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Save and close ...any open files and exit any key to complete the installation. 51 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7. Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® The reinstallation process can take ...
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... 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 one 3.5-inch bay for SATA hard...
... 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 one 3.5-inch bay for SATA hard...
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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