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... 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 Operating System Reinstallation 40 3
... 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 Operating System Reinstallation 40 3
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... other sides. You should never place your computer in this section, read the safety information that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Before you begin any of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 Restricting airflow around your Inspiron 535s/537s/545s/546s desktop and connecting peripherals.
... other sides. You should never place your computer in this section, read the safety information that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. WARNING: Before you begin any of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 Restricting airflow around your Inspiron 535s/537s/545s/546s desktop and connecting peripherals.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Extend the Rear Stabilizing Feet With the computer sitting in an upright position, carefully lift the rear of the computer, and rotate the stabilizing feet outwards. The extended feet ensure maximum system stability. 6
Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Extend the Rear Stabilizing Feet With the computer sitting in an upright position, carefully lift the rear of the computer, and rotate the stabilizing feet outwards. The extended feet ensure maximum system stability. 6
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Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has an integrated VGA video connector. Connect Using the VGA Connector Connect the display using either the VGA connector, the ...
Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has an integrated VGA video connector. Connect Using the VGA Connector Connect the display using either the VGA connector, the ...
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NOTE: You can purchase an HDMI-to-DVI adapter from the Dell website at www.dell.com. 8 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect Using the HDMI Connector If your display has a VGA connector, use a DVI cable (with white connectors at both ends) with an HDMI-to -VGA adapter from the Dell website at www.dell.com. Connect Using the DVI Connector If your display has a DVI connector, use a VGA cable (with blue connectors at both ends) with a DVI-to-VGA adapter. NOTE: You can purchase a DVI-to -DVI adapter.
NOTE: You can purchase an HDMI-to-DVI adapter from the Dell website at www.dell.com. 8 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect Using the HDMI Connector If your display has a VGA connector, use a DVI cable (with white connectors at both ends) with an HDMI-to -VGA adapter from the Dell website at www.dell.com. Connect Using the DVI Connector If your display has a DVI connector, use a VGA cable (with blue connectors at both ends) with a DVI-to-VGA adapter. NOTE: You can purchase a DVI-to -DVI adapter.
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Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Use the USB connectors on the back panel of connectors may be different than what is shown. NOTE: The exact location of the computer to connect a USB keyboard and mouse. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop 9
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Use the USB connectors on the back panel of connectors may be different than what is shown. NOTE: The exact location of the computer to connect a USB keyboard and mouse. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop 9
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... indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a home cable modem or Ethernet jack), you can connect it now. A network connection is shown. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) NOTE: The exact location of the network cable to either a network port or a broadband device.
... indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a home cable modem or Ethernet jack), you can connect it now. A network connection is shown. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) NOTE: The exact location of the network cable to either a network port or a broadband device.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Power Cables to Your Press the Power Button on Your Display and Computer Computer and Display 11
Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Power Cables to Your Press the Power Button on Your Display and Computer Computer and Display 11
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... need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Windows Vista® Setup To set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem...
... need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Windows Vista® Setup To set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem...
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.... 2. Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you need to connect to a wireless router: 1. Follow the instructions on decisions made at www.dell.com. Dial‑up connections are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your connection to your wireless Internet connection, you can... wall jack before you are considerably slower than DSL and cable (or satellite) modem connections. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Dial-up connections that provide Internet access using WiFi 802.11 technology. Your computer does not have an integrated modem....
.... 2. Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you need to connect to a wireless router: 1. Follow the instructions on decisions made at www.dell.com. Dial‑up connections are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your connection to your wireless Internet connection, you can... wall jack before you are considerably slower than DSL and cable (or satellite) modem connections. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Dial-up connections that provide Internet access using WiFi 802.11 technology. Your computer does not have an integrated modem....
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...of connection to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Contact your ISP to select, click Help me choose or contact your desktop or if you want to the Internet window appears. 4. NOTE: Have your ISP to complete the setup. NOTE: If you cannot connect ..., depending on the screen and use an optional USB dial-up modem or ISDN. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start ...
...of connection to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Contact your ISP to select, click Help me choose or contact your desktop or if you want to the Internet window appears. 4. NOTE: Have your ISP to complete the setup. NOTE: If you cannot connect ..., depending on the screen and use an optional USB dial-up modem or ISDN. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start ...
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The connectors on 9 1 your computer provide the option of attaching additional devices. 8 2 3 4 7 5 6 16 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Your computer has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to Front View Features perform common tasks.
The connectors on 9 1 your computer provide the option of attaching additional devices. 8 2 3 4 7 5 6 16 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Your computer has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to Front View Features perform common tasks.
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... a Media Card Reader or an additional hard drive. 3 Power button - the computer is in the center of your computer. 6 Hard drive activity light - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 5 Headphone connector - NOTE: To connect to play a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™. 9 Optical drive panel eject button - Use the optical drive to a powered...
... a Media Card Reader or an additional hard drive. 3 Power button - the computer is in the center of your computer. 6 Hard drive activity light - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 5 Headphone connector - NOTE: To connect to play a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™. 9 Optical drive panel eject button - Use the optical drive to a powered...
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... panel connectors - NOTE: The power supply diagnostic light may vary. 2 Voltage selector switch - Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Back View Features 5 4 3 1 2 18 1 Power connector - Appearance may not be available on some models. 4 Expansion card slots -
... panel connectors - NOTE: The power supply diagnostic light may vary. 2 Voltage selector switch - Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connector. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Back View Features 5 4 3 1 2 18 1 Power connector - Appearance may not be available on some models. 4 Expansion card slots -
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... not be in a steady "on the card. Rear L/R surround connector (black) - Connects to the display. Microphone connector (pink) - Network connector and light - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop The network activity light flashes when the computer is transmitting or receiving data. Connects to the display. Connects to surround sound speakers. Connects to a network...
... not be in a steady "on the card. Rear L/R surround connector (black) - Connects to the display. Microphone connector (pink) - Network connector and light - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop The network activity light flashes when the computer is transmitting or receiving data. Connects to the display. Connects to surround sound speakers. Connects to a network...
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... Guide available on your hard drive or on your purchase order for software installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats 1 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Line-out connector (green) - Connects to devices like cassette or CD players. 7 6 5 20 Software Features NOTE...
... Guide available on your hard drive or on your purchase order for software installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats 1 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Line-out connector (green) - Connects to devices like cassette or CD players. 7 6 5 20 Software Features NOTE...
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...and sounds window. This power option offers full performance when you to organize and create music and video files that can customize your desktop to open area of purchase), and DVDs. Click Personalize, to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on ...portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop including CDs, Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at the time of the desktop. 2. Customizing the Desktop You can be recorded to your computer over its lifetime. • High performance -...
...and sounds window. This power option offers full performance when you to organize and create music and video files that can customize your desktop to open area of purchase), and DVDs. Click Personalize, to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on ...portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop including CDs, Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at the time of the desktop. 2. Customizing the Desktop You can be recorded to your computer over its lifetime. • High performance -...
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Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings. 2. Click Continue on your computer. Click Back up files or Back up Files wizard. 22 To back up files and folders on the User Account Control window and follow the instructions in the Back up computer. 3. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Backing Up Your Data It is recommended that you periodically back up files: 1.
Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings. 2. Click Continue on your computer. Click Back up files or Back up Files wizard. 22 To back up files and folders on the User Account Control window and follow the instructions in the Back up computer. 3. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Backing Up Your Data It is recommended that you periodically back up files: 1.
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...can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your hard drive. find your computer, and readme files. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update ...Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the back of your computer may void your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your operating system. the Drivers and Utilities disc. the Service Manual on your computer. INSPIRON...
...can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your hard drive. find your computer, and readme files. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update ...Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the back of your computer may void your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your operating system. the Drivers and Utilities disc. the Service Manual on your computer. INSPIRON...
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INSPIRON Index B backups creating 22 C calling Dell 47 CDs, playing and creating 20 computer capabilities 20 connect(ing) displays 7 optional network cable 10 to the Internet 12 using dial-up 13 conserving energy 21 Contacting Dell online 48 customer service 43 58 customizing your desktop 21 your energy settings 21 D data, backing up 22 DellConnect 43 Dell Diagnostics 34 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Dell Support Center 30 Dell support website 51 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 50 Diagnostic Checklist 47 drivers and downloads 51 DVDs, playing and creating 21
INSPIRON Index B backups creating 22 C calling Dell 47 CDs, playing and creating 20 computer capabilities 20 connect(ing) displays 7 optional network cable 10 to the Internet 12 using dial-up 13 conserving energy 21 Contacting Dell online 48 customer service 43 58 customizing your desktop 21 your energy settings 21 D data, backing up 22 DellConnect 43 Dell Diagnostics 34 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Dell Support Center 30 Dell support website 51 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 50 Diagnostic Checklist 47 drivers and downloads 51 DVDs, playing and creating 21