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...support.dell.com. Shut down your computer and then unplug the cable from the computer. Also, before you shut down the operating system. 2. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your operating system, press and hold the power button ... with your computer. Technical Specifications For information on the cable itself. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for about ...
...support.dell.com. Shut down your computer and then unplug the cable from the computer. Also, before you shut down the operating system. 2. CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your operating system, press and hold the power button ... with your computer. Technical Specifications For information on the cable itself. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 535/537/545/546 Service Manual Technical Specifications Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This chapter provides procedures for about ...
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While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to ground the system board. Press and hold the power button while the system is unplugged to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components. Back to Contents Page Disconnect your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. 4. CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 5.
While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to ground the system board. Press and hold the power button while the system is unplugged to dissipate static electricity, which could harm internal components. Back to Contents Page Disconnect your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. 4. CAUTION: Before touching anything inside your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets. 5.
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If required, press and hold the power button to enable the password feature. 7. Clearing CMOS Settings 1. Place the jumper plug on the CMOS reset jumper pins 2 and 3. Remove the jumper plug and replace ..., wait for approximately five seconds, and then turn off the computer. Remove the jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on the system board. Inspiron 546 4. NOTE: The computer must be disconnected from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on . Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from the CMOS reset jumper pins...
If required, press and hold the power button to enable the password feature. 7. Clearing CMOS Settings 1. Place the jumper plug on the CMOS reset jumper pins 2 and 3. Remove the jumper plug and replace ..., wait for approximately five seconds, and then turn off the computer. Remove the jumper plug from pins 2 and 3 and fix it on the system board. Inspiron 546 4. NOTE: The computer must be disconnected from pins 1 and 2 and replace it on . Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from the CMOS reset jumper pins...
Setup Guide
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Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Press the Power Button on Your Computer and Display Windows Vista® Setup To set up an Internet connection. The screens will take up to 15 minutes to complete. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable. 10
Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Press the Power Button on Your Computer and Display Windows Vista® Setup To set up an Internet connection. The screens will take up to 15 minutes to complete. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable. 10
Setup Guide
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... panel - there may be a problem with the system board. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Solid amber - the computer is either turned off or is on the back of this button indicates the power state: • Solid white - Connects to a microphone for voice or to.... 3 Headphone connector - This panel covers the optical drive. the computer is in the center of your computer. 4 Power button - The hard drive activity light is not receiving power. 5 Hard drive activity light - Connects to headphones. Open the FlexBay panel to open or close the optical drive. ...
... panel - there may be a problem with the system board. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Solid amber - the computer is either turned off or is on the back of this button indicates the power state: • Solid white - Connects to a microphone for voice or to.... 3 Headphone connector - This panel covers the optical drive. the computer is in the center of your computer. 4 Power button - The hard drive activity light is not receiving power. 5 Hard drive activity light - Connects to headphones. Open the FlexBay panel to open or close the optical drive. ...
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... such as a lamp. • Ensure that the display is on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 23 Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. Ensure that the power supply diagnostic light on . The computer is turned on the back of the... is blinking amber - Press a key on the keyboard, move the pointer on the trackpad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it off or is not receiving...
... such as a lamp. • Ensure that the display is on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 23 Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. Ensure that the power supply diagnostic light on . The computer is turned on the back of the... is blinking amber - Press a key on the keyboard, move the pointer on the trackpad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it off or is not receiving...
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...; Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If a program is designed for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. Follow the instructions...
...; Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If a program is designed for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. Follow the instructions...
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Index network speed testing 21 O order status 43 P power button and light 15 power problems, solving 23 problems, solving 21 products information and purchasing 43 R reinstalling Windows 35 resources, finding more 48 restoring factory image 37 58 S shipping products for return or repair 44 software features 18 software problems 25 solving problems 21 specifications 50 support email addresses 42 support sites worldwide 41 System Messages 30 system reinstall options 35 System Restore 35 T technical support 41 temperature operating and storage ranges 51
Index network speed testing 21 O order status 43 P power button and light 15 power problems, solving 23 problems, solving 21 products information and purchasing 43 R reinstalling Windows 35 resources, finding more 48 restoring factory image 37 58 S shipping products for return or repair 44 software features 18 software problems 25 solving problems 21 specifications 50 support email addresses 42 support sites worldwide 41 System Messages 30 system reinstall options 35 System Restore 35 T technical support 41 temperature operating and storage ranges 51