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... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
... 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing...
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Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for the specific wireless card installed in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program...
Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for the specific wireless card installed in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program...
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... to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of use. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the...
... to install the appropriate drivers manually. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of use. System Restore can be auto-detected by your computer. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the...
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... install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer to the state that controls your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to return your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window...
... install drivers if you: • Upgrade your operating system. • Reinstall your computer to the state that controls your computer after you install or update a driver, use System Restore (see if any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with administrator privileges to return your operating system. • Connect or install a new device. Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem 1 Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. 3 If a window...
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... restart the computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. See the user documentation that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. Click Start→ My Computer. Drives and Media 81 5 Double-click...
... restart the computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. See the user documentation that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. Click Start→ My Computer. Drives and Media 81 5 Double-click...
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... photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is not required. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for specific details. What You Need to provide the broadband service; Broadband access is not available at all locations. You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by...
... photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. If you have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is not required. Setting up a new LAN The following steps are general guidelines for specific details. What You Need to provide the broadband service; Broadband access is not available at all locations. You can choose between two specific types of broadband access offered by...
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... Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Before using a public Wi-Fi network connection: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Double click the Security Center icon, then click the Windows Firewall option. 3 Select the Exceptions tab on page 255. To find out if your software. Use a firewall. Configure your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. Update your computer has a wireless switch...
... Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Before using a public Wi-Fi network connection: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Double click the Security Center icon, then click the Windows Firewall option. 3 Select the Exceptions tab on page 255. To find out if your software. Use a firewall. Configure your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone firewall software. Update your computer has a wireless switch...
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.../headphone connector. Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections To set up the 5.1 audio connections: Click Start →Control Panel→Additional Options. Run IDT Audio Control Panel. In the Jacks tab, there are three connector icons. Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your rear speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. 5.1 Audio NOTE: 5.1 Audio may not be provided by the optical media or a satellite TV channel. A 5.1 signal can be supported...
.../headphone connector. Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections To set up the 5.1 audio connections: Click Start →Control Panel→Additional Options. Run IDT Audio Control Panel. In the Jacks tab, there are three connector icons. Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your rear speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. 5.1 Audio NOTE: 5.1 Audio may not be provided by the optical media or a satellite TV channel. A 5.1 signal can be supported...
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... received is not listed in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292). I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I N T E R R U P T - K E Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 307). N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L U R E - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED...
... received is not listed in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292). I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I N T E R R U P T - K E Y B O A R D F A I L A B L E - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 307). N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L U R E - AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED...
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... network is functioning. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 275), no network communication is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . For additional safety best practices information, see "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on page 79. Power Problems...
... network is functioning. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 275), no network communication is off (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . For additional safety best practices information, see "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on page 79. Power Problems...
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...) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality is positioned at least 60 centimeters (2 feet) away from the monitor. C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I N G S - See "Power Lights for Color quality and Screen resolution. If your computer and connect an external monitor to perform or click the Display icon. 3 Try different settings for Desktop Computers" on...
...) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality is positioned at least 60 centimeters (2 feet) away from the monitor. C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I N G S - See "Power Lights for Color quality and Screen resolution. If your computer and connect an external monitor to perform or click the Display icon. 3 Try different settings for Desktop Computers" on...
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... a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). NOTE: To boot to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. The computer boots to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup The next time you want to be bootable. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating...
... a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to a USB device, the device must be updated for the current boot only). NOTE: To boot to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. The computer boots to select the appropriate device (for certain hardware replacements. 310 System Setup The next time you want to be bootable. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating...
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... with installation and troubleshooting procedures. Our support staff uses special diagnostic utilities to support.dell.com and click DellConnect. 332 Getting Help NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for help with any necessary procedures. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all locations outside the continental U.S. For instructions on using Dell Support, see "Technical Support and Customer Service" on availability. Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a simple online access...
... with installation and troubleshooting procedures. Our support staff uses special diagnostic utilities to support.dell.com and click DellConnect. 332 Getting Help NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for help with any necessary procedures. NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all locations outside the continental U.S. For instructions on using Dell Support, see "Technical Support and Customer Service" on availability. Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a simple online access...
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... the network connector during electrical storms. SVGA - system setup - A utility that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on computers equipped for video cards and controllers that serves as date and time or system password. A connector used to 1280 x 1024. A power management mode that a program displays depends...
... the network connector during electrical storms. SVGA - system setup - A utility that supports resolutions up to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. System setup allows you understand what effect the settings have on computers equipped for video cards and controllers that serves as date and time or system password. A connector used to 1280 x 1024. A power management mode that a program displays depends...
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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... the next start-up, the computer boots according to complete. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the boot sequence for one time only. Reinstalling Windows 7 The reinstallation process may be used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. is subject to complete the installation. disclaims any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message...
... the next start-up, the computer boots according to complete. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the boot sequence for one time only. Reinstalling Windows 7 The reinstallation process may be used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. is subject to complete the installation. disclaims any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. 3 Click Exit if the Install Windows message...
Setup Guide
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...the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . 10 Connect the Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 11 Windows Vista® Setup 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 12 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 23 Network Problems 23 Power Problems 25 Memory Problems 26 Lockups and Software Problems 27 Using Support Tools 30 Dell Support Center 30 Beep Codes 31 System Messages 32 Hardware Troubleshooter 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 System Recovery Options 37 System Restore 38 Dell Factory Image Restore 39...
...the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . 10 Connect the Power Cables to Your Display and Computer 11 Windows Vista® Setup 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 12 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 23 Network Problems 23 Power Problems 25 Memory Problems 26 Lockups and Software Problems 27 Using Support Tools 30 Dell Support Center 30 Beep Codes 31 System Messages 32 Hardware Troubleshooter 34 Dell Diagnostics 34 System Recovery Options 37 System Restore 38 Dell Factory Image Restore 39...
Setup Guide
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... network adapter connector on the back panel of your computer setup, but if you can connect it now. Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector). Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. A network connection is shown. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) NOTE: The exact location of connectors may be different than what is not required to complete your computer. To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect...
... network adapter connector on the back panel of your computer setup, but if you can connect it now. Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector). Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. A network connection is shown. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) NOTE: The exact location of connectors may be different than what is not required to complete your computer. To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect...
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...installed PCI and PCI express cards. 5 Back panel connectors - Access connectors for power supply. • Green light - Appearance may not be available on some models. 4 Expansion card slots - Power is not working. Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector. For power cable connection. Power is not available for the power supply or the power supply is available for the power supply. • No light - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Back View Features 5 4 3 1 2 18 1 Power connector - For selecting the voltage rating. 3 Power supply diagnostic light...
...installed PCI and PCI express cards. 5 Back panel connectors - Access connectors for power supply. • Green light - Appearance may not be available on some models. 4 Expansion card slots - Power is not working. Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector. For power cable connection. Power is not available for the power supply or the power supply is available for the power supply. • No light - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Back View Features 5 4 3 1 2 18 1 Power connector - For selecting the voltage rating. 3 Power supply diagnostic light...
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... close any open programs. 2. System Recovery Options 4. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Depending on the screen to wait until you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your computer and try again. Follow the instructions on the region from CD-ROM. NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during...
... close any open programs. 2. System Recovery Options 4. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Depending on the screen to wait until you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your computer and try again. Follow the instructions on the region from CD-ROM. NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during...
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... desktop system software, or update drivers for your system model number. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. find your computer, and readme files. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. upgrade your computer. the back of your computer may void your operating system. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. INSPIRON...
... desktop system software, or update drivers for your system model number. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. find your computer, and readme files. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. upgrade your computer. the back of your computer may void your operating system. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. INSPIRON...
