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...; Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 16 Software Features 18 Solving Problems 21 Network Problems 21 Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 Beep Codes 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter...
...; Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 16 Software Features 18 Solving Problems 21 Network Problems 21 Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 24 Lockups and Software Problems 25 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 Beep Codes 29 System Messages 30 Hardware Troubleshooter...
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there may be a problem with the system board. Connects to a microphone for voice or to open or close the optical drive. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Press to an audio cable for audio input. 8 FlexBay - the computer is in sleep state. • Power light is not receiving power. 5 Hard drive activity ...CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™. 15 The light in power-on when the computer reads data from or writes data to turn computer on the back of this button indicates the power state: • Solid white - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Solid amber - This panel covers...
there may be a problem with the system board. Connects to a microphone for voice or to open or close the optical drive. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Press to an audio cable for audio input. 8 FlexBay - the computer is in sleep state. • Power light is not receiving power. 5 Hard drive activity ...CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™. 15 The light in power-on when the computer reads data from or writes data to turn computer on the back of this button indicates the power state: • Solid white - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Solid amber - This panel covers...
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INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practice information, see "Using Support Tools" on page 28 or "Contacting Dell..." on page 46. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. b. Network Problems Wireless Connections If the network connection is powered on the screen to solve your wireless router...
INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service and troubleshooting instructions. WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practice information, see "Using Support Tools" on page 28 or "Contacting Dell..." on page 46. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. b. Network Problems Wireless Connections If the network connection is powered on the screen to solve your wireless router...
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... computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the electrical outlet is properly connected and then turn it with the power supply or the power cable. Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is in sleep state...receiving electrical power, but a device might be connected or powered on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 23 If the power light is turned on properly. • Ensure that the power strip is solid amber - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables ...
... computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the electrical outlet is properly connected and then turn it with the power supply or the power cable. Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is in sleep state...receiving electrical power, but a device might be connected or powered on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). 23 If the power light is turned on properly. • Ensure that the power strip is solid amber - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables ...
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... files and exit any open programs you encounter interference that hinders reception on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Some possible causes ...of interference are not using to see the Service Manual on your computer is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. Solving Problems If you are : • Power...
... files and exit any open programs you encounter interference that hinders reception on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Some possible causes ...of interference are not using to see the Service Manual on your computer is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. Solving Problems If you are : • Power...
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... start up - End the program: 1. Press simultaneously. 2. Click the program that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to ensure that you experience other memory problems - • Ensure that your computer. Ensure that is successfully communicating with the memory. ...Check the software documentation. Click End Task. Solving Problems If you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Check if the memory module is compatible with your computer...
... start up - End the program: 1. Press simultaneously. 2. Click the program that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to ensure that you experience other memory problems - • Ensure that your computer. Ensure that is successfully communicating with the memory. ...Check the software documentation. Click End Task. Solving Problems If you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). • Check if the memory module is compatible with your computer...
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Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - If a program is designed for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on the ... the welcome screen, click Next. 3. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to non-Windows Vista® operating...
Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - If a program is designed for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on the ... the welcome screen, click Next. 3. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to non-Windows Vista® operating...
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... connected and that the drive is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Use an external power source to function properly. No timer tick interrupt - Disconnect the USB device. Dell recommends that the boot sequence information is installed properly and partitioned...or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Using Support Tools NOTICE - A parameter out of them. This feature can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see the Service Manual on page ...
... connected and that the drive is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Use an external power source to function properly. No timer tick interrupt - Disconnect the USB device. Dell recommends that the boot sequence information is installed properly and partitioned...or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Using Support Tools NOTICE - A parameter out of them. This feature can be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see the Service Manual on page ...
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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