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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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... sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for general information about wireless networking. The "Networking and the...
... sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in basic networking. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for general information about wireless networking. The "Networking and the...
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... the USB port. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. NOTE: Certain mice may need...
... the USB port. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. System Restore can be auto-detected by your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to install the appropriate drivers manually. NOTE: Certain mice may need...
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... is a program that existed before you installed the new driver. Drives and Media 79 You may need to reinstall or update the driver. 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 appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your...
... is a program that existed before you installed the new driver. Drives and Media 79 You may need to reinstall or update the driver. 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 appears asking permission to continue, click Continue. 4 Scroll down the list to see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265) to return your...
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... DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. See the user documentation that came with your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer. Drives and Media 81 If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc...
... DRIVES THAT USE SLOT-LOADING, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS COMPLETELY IN THE SLOT CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. See the user documentation that came with your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer. Drives and Media 81 If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc...
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... cable broadband access through your cable provider. • You must have cable television access, you Need for specific details. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 Broadband access is not available at all locations. You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your computer or computer network to share Internet access...
... cable broadband access through your cable provider. • You must have cable television access, you Need for specific details. Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 151 Broadband access is not available at all locations. You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must connect your computer or computer network to share Internet access...
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... then configures the firewall settings accordingly. For a public, nonsecure network, you are 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 computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Subscribe to specify the type of your operating system and security software...
... then configures the firewall settings accordingly. For a public, nonsecure network, you are 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 computer has a wireless switch and where it is enabled. Subscribe to specify the type of your operating system and security software...
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... surround; Multimedia 207 5.1 Audio NOTE: 5.1 Audio may not be provided by the optical media or a satellite TV channel. Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections To set up the 5.1 audio connections: Click Start →Control Panel→Additional Options. Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your front speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. In the Jacks tab, there are three connector icons. Run IDT Audio Control Panel.
... surround; Multimedia 207 5.1 Audio NOTE: 5.1 Audio may not be provided by the optical media or a satellite TV channel. Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections To set up the 5.1 audio connections: Click Start →Control Panel→Additional Options. Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your front speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. In the Jacks tab, there are three connector icons. Run IDT Audio Control Panel.
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... MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. Contact Dell (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is not listed in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in the table, see "System Setup" on page 337). A chip on page 292). S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. ERROR 8602 - MEMORY...
... MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. Contact Dell (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is not listed in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that a bootable optical media is in the table, see "System Setup" on page 337). A chip on page 292). S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. ERROR 8602 - MEMORY...
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... the network connector on page 280. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer or see "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 275), no network communication is occurring. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 280. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter...
... the network connector on page 280. Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to verify that your computer or see "Diagnostic Lights for Media Drives" on page 275), no network communication is occurring. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 280. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter...
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... the graphics card(s) is poor Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Select a task you wish to the card. Only Part of the Display is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for Color quality and Screen resolution. Turn off nearby devices to appear shaky. Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image...
... the graphics card(s) is poor Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Select a task you wish to the card. Only Part of the Display is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for Color quality and Screen resolution. Turn off nearby devices to appear shaky. Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image...
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... BIOS settings may need to the selected device. NOTE: To boot to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 4 The Boot Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to boot and press . Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to a USB device, the device must be updated...
... BIOS settings may need to the selected device. NOTE: To boot to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 4 The Boot Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to boot and press . Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to a USB device, the device must be updated...
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4 Use Dell's extensive suite of Dell Support online services and features. 5 If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. If you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a simple online access tool that the support staff can assist you do not have not resolved the problem, see "Contacting Dell" on...
4 Use Dell's extensive suite of Dell Support online services and features. 5 If the preceding steps have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. If you with installation and troubleshooting procedures. Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is a simple online access tool that the support staff can assist you do not have not resolved the problem, see "Contacting Dell" on...
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... computer operations to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. The main circuit board in the computer. Sony/Philips Digital Interface - A power management mode that supports resolutions up to the computer. Always disconnect the network cable from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. super-video graphics array - SXGA+ - system setup - T TAPI - Reinforced area of video memory installed in...
... computer operations to configure user-selectable options in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. The main circuit board in the computer. Sony/Philips Digital Interface - A power management mode that supports resolutions up to the computer. Always disconnect the network cable from entering the computer through the electrical outlet. super-video graphics array - SXGA+ - system setup - T TAPI - Reinforced area of video memory installed in...
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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... Boot from CD-ROM. Information in the system setup program. 6 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7 Press any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Reproduction of these materials in any key to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. On the next start-up, the computer boots...
... Boot from CD-ROM. Information in the system setup program. 6 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 7 Press any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Reproduction of these materials in any key to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. On the next start-up, the computer boots...
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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.... 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. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a home cable modem or Ethernet jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. 10 Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector). Connect...
.... 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. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. A click indicates that uses a cable connection (such as a home cable modem or Ethernet jack), you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. 10 Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector). Connect...
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... PCI and PCI express cards. 5 Back 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 - For power cable connection. Power is not working. Access connectors for power supply. • Green light - Power is not available for the power supply or the power supply is available for the power supply. • No light - For selecting the voltage rating. 3 Power supply diagnostic...
... PCI and PCI express cards. 5 Back 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 - For power cable connection. Power is not working. Access connectors for power supply. • Green light - Power is not available for the power supply or the power supply is available for the power supply. • No light - For selecting the voltage rating. 3 Power supply diagnostic...
Setup Guide
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Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. System Recovery Options 4. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to load any required drivers. Depending on the screen to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. Reinstalling Windows Vista® The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to Boot from which you ordered...
Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. System Recovery Options 4. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to load any required drivers. Depending on the screen to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1. Reinstalling Windows Vista® The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to Boot from which you ordered...
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... memory, or a new hard drive. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your hard drive. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. the Dell Technology Guide available on your operating system. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts...
... memory, or a new hard drive. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your hard drive. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. the Dell Technology Guide available on your operating system. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts...