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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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... on . 5 Restricting airflow around your Inspiron 535s/537s/545s/546s desktop and connecting peripherals. 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. For additional safety best ...your computer, ensure that shipped with your computer. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop This section provides information about setting up your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides....
... on . 5 Restricting airflow around your Inspiron 535s/537s/545s/546s desktop and connecting peripherals. 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. For additional safety best ...your computer, ensure that shipped with your computer. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop This section provides information about setting up your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides....
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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 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.
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VGA • The HDMI connector is a high-performance digital connector that carries both ends). Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has an integrated VGA video connector. Refer to the following table when identifying the connectors on your display and computer ...
VGA • The HDMI connector is a high-performance digital connector that carries both ends). Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has an integrated VGA video connector. Refer to the following table when identifying the connectors on your display and computer ...
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NOTE: You can purchase an HDMI-to -VGA adapter from the Dell website at www.dell.com. 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 www.dell.com. 8 NOTE: You can purchase a DVI-to -DVI adapter from the Dell website at both ends) with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. 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 an HDMI-to -VGA adapter from the Dell website at www.dell.com. 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 www.dell.com. 8 NOTE: You can purchase a DVI-to -DVI adapter from the Dell website at both ends) with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter. 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.
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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 Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Use the USB connectors on the back panel of connectors may be different than what is shown.
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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. Do not plug a telephone cable (...
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. Do not plug a telephone cable (...
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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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... an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable. 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...
... an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable. 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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...internal components that may or may not be used for setup instructions. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Dial-up connections that provide Internet access using WiFi 802.11 technology. Follow the instructions on decisions made at www....dell.com. Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can purchase one from the Dell website at the time of your wireless router. Setting Up a ...
...internal components that may or may not be used for setup instructions. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Dial-up connections that provide Internet access using WiFi 802.11 technology. Follow the instructions on decisions made at www....dell.com. Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can purchase one from the Dell website at the time of your wireless router. Setting Up a ...
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...Internet. The Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how... on your ISP. 5. NOTE: Have your ISP to the Internet window appears. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1. If you do not have a service outage. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Save...
...Internet. The Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how... on your ISP. 5. NOTE: Have your ISP to the Internet window appears. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1. If you do not have a service outage. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Save...
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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. The connectors on 9 1 your computer provide the option of attaching additional devices. 8 2 3 4 7 5 6 16
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... of this button indicates the power state: • Solid white - the computer is in the center of your computer. 6 Hard drive activity light - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 5 Headphone connector - Connects to a microphone for audio input. 8 Optical drive panel - NOTE: To connect to the hard drive. 7 Microphone connector - This panel covers the...
... of this button indicates the power state: • Solid white - the computer is in the center of your computer. 6 Hard drive activity light - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 5 Headphone connector - Connects to a microphone for audio input. 8 Optical drive panel - NOTE: To connect to the hard drive. 7 Microphone connector - This panel covers the...
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... light - Access connectors for power supply. • Green light - Indicates power availability for any installed PCI and PCI express cards. 5 Back panel connectors - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Back View Features 5 4 3 1 2 18 1 Power connector - Power is not working. For power cable connection. Appearance may not be available on some models. 4 Expansion card...
... light - Access connectors for power supply. • Green light - Indicates power availability for any installed PCI and PCI express cards. 5 Back panel connectors - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Back View Features 5 4 3 1 2 18 1 Power connector - Power is not working. For power cable connection. Appearance may not be available on some models. 4 Expansion card...
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... MP3 player. On computers with a video card, use the connector on page 52. Connects to multichannel-capable sound speakers. 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 a subwoofer. Rear L/R surround connector (black...
... MP3 player. On computers with a video card, use the connector on page 52. Connects to multichannel-capable sound speakers. 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 a subwoofer. Rear L/R surround connector (black...
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... connector (blue) - Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats 1 Check your computer. Line-in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or on your purchase order for software installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Line-out connector (green) -
... connector (blue) - Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats 1 Check your computer. Line-in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or on your purchase order for software installed on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Line-out connector (green) -
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Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop including CDs, Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at the time of the desktop. 2. Right-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more about your activity and by your operating system to a ... computer over its lifetime. • High performance - This power option provides the highest level of inactivity. • Power saver - Customizing the Desktop You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices, or played and viewed directly...
Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop including CDs, Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at the time of the desktop. 2. Right-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more about your activity and by your operating system to a ... computer over its lifetime. • High performance - This power option provides the highest level of inactivity. • Power saver - Customizing the Desktop You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices, or played and viewed directly...
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Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Backing Up Your Data It is recommended that you periodically back up computer. 3. Click Back up files or Back up files and folders on the User Account Control window and follow the instructions in the Back up files: 1. Click Continue on your computer. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings. 2. To back up Files wizard. 22
Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Backing Up Your Data It is recommended that you periodically back up computer. 3. Click Back up files or Back up files and folders on the User Account Control window and follow the instructions in the Back up files: 1. Click Continue on your computer. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings. 2. To back up Files wizard. 22
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...dell.com. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your warranty. learn more about your computer. 50 reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. INSPIRON...computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your system model number. find your computer, and readme files. See: your hard drive. the Drivers and Utilities disc. the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell™ ...
...dell.com. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your warranty. learn more about your computer. 50 reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. Check your warranty and return policies before working inside your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. INSPIRON...computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your system model number. find your computer, and readme files. See: your hard drive. the Drivers and Utilities disc. the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell™ ...
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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