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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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... ensure that shipped with 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 practice information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the back of the computer and a minimum of the ... inches) on . 5 You should never place your computer. WARNING: Before you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop This section provides information about setting up your...
... ensure that shipped with 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 practice information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at the back of the computer and a minimum of the ... inches) on . 5 You should never place your computer. WARNING: Before you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat. INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop This section provides information about setting up your...
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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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Connect Using the VGA Connector Connect the display using either the VGA connector, the HDMI connector, or the DVI connector. 7 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has an integrated VGA video connector. You can use . VGA • The HDMI connector is a high-performance digital connector that ...
Connect Using the VGA Connector Connect the display using either the VGA connector, the HDMI connector, or the DVI connector. 7 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has an integrated VGA video connector. You can use . VGA • The HDMI connector is a high-performance digital connector that ...
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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. 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 -DVI adapter. NOTE: You can purchase an HDMI-to -VGA adapter from the Dell website at www.dell.com. 8 NOTE: You can purchase a DVI-to -DVI 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 both ends) with an HDMI-to -VGA 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 -DVI adapter. NOTE: You can purchase an HDMI-to -VGA adapter from the Dell website at www.dell.com. 8 NOTE: You can purchase a DVI-to -DVI adapter from the Dell website at www.dell.com.
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NOTE: The exact location of the computer to connect a USB keyboard and mouse. Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Use the USB connectors on the back panel of connectors may be different than what is shown. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop 9
NOTE: The exact location of the computer to connect a USB keyboard and mouse. Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Use the USB connectors on the back panel of connectors may be different than what is shown. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop 9
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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 the network adapter connector on ...
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 the network adapter connector on ...
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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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... you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the screen. Your ISP will take up to 15 minutes to complete. 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...
... you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the screen. Your ISP will take up to 15 minutes to complete. 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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... are using a dial-up your computer based on the screen to a wireless router: 1. Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can purchase one from the Dell website at the time of your original order, you are considerably slower than DSL and cable (or satellite) modem connections. An optional USB modem must... be installed in your connection to complete the setup. 13 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Dial-up your wireless router. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2.
... are using a dial-up your computer based on the screen to a wireless router: 1. Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can purchase one from the Dell website at the time of your original order, you are considerably slower than DSL and cable (or satellite) modem connections. An optional USB modem must... be installed in your connection to complete the setup. 13 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Dial-up your wireless router. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2.
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...NOTE: Have your ISP to the Internet window appears. 4. Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. If you do not have a service outage. Double-click the ISP icon on how you want to set up an Internet connection with a ...get one. 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen and use an optional USB dial-up modem or...
...NOTE: Have your ISP to the Internet window appears. 4. Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. If you do not have a service outage. Double-click the ISP icon on how you want to set up an Internet connection with a ...get one. 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen and use an optional USB dial-up modem or...
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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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... to headphones. Turns the computer on or off or is on the back of this button indicates the power state: • Solid white - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 5 Headphone connector - Connects to an audio cable for audio input. 8 Optical drive panel - NOTE: To connect to open or close the optical drive. 17...
... to headphones. Turns the computer on or off or is on the back of this button indicates the power state: • Solid white - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 5 Headphone connector - Connects to an audio cable for audio input. 8 Optical drive panel - NOTE: To connect to open or close the optical drive. 17...
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... the power supply. • No light - Access connectors for power supply. • Green light - For selecting the voltage rating. 3 Power supply diagnostic light - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Back View Features 5 4 3 1 2 18 1 Power connector - For power cable connection.
... the power supply. • No light - Access connectors for power supply. • Green light - For selecting the voltage rating. 3 Power supply diagnostic light - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Back View Features 5 4 3 1 2 18 1 Power connector - For power cable connection.
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Connects to a network or broadband device. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop The network activity light flashes when the computer is transmitting or receiving data. A high volume of network traffic may not be in a steady "on" state. ...
Connects to a network or broadband device. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop The network activity light flashes when the computer is transmitting or receiving data. A high volume of network traffic may not be in a steady "on" state. ...
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Check your computer. Productivity and Communication You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Line-out connector (green) - Connects to music and radio stations. After connecting to the Internet, you can use your computer to watch videos,... cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Entertainment and Multimedia You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Line-in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or on your purchase order for software installed on the...
Check your computer. Productivity and Communication You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Line-out connector (green) - Connects to music and radio stations. After connecting to the Internet, you can use your computer to watch videos,... cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Entertainment and Multimedia You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Line-in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or on your purchase order for software installed on the...
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... more about your computer. Microsoft® Windows Vista® provides three default options: • Balanced - You can customize your desktop to maximize the life of the computer and by reducing the amount of system performance on your customization options. To access the display...power option provides the highest level of energy consumed by maximizing system performance. 21 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop including CDs, Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at the time of the desktop. 2. Click Personalize, to a disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and...
... more about your computer. Microsoft® Windows Vista® provides three default options: • Balanced - You can customize your desktop to maximize the life of the computer and by reducing the amount of system performance on your customization options. To access the display...power option provides the highest level of energy consumed by maximizing system performance. 21 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop including CDs, Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at the time of the desktop. 2. Click Personalize, to a disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and...
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Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Backing Up Your Data It is recommended that you periodically back up files and folders on the User Account Control window and follow the instructions in the Back up Files wizard. 22 Click Back up files or Back up files: 1. To back up computer. 3. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings. 2. Click Continue on your computer.
Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Backing Up Your Data It is recommended that you periodically back up files and folders on the User Account Control window and follow the instructions in the Back up Files wizard. 22 Click Back up files or Back up files: 1. To back up computer. 3. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings. 2. Click Continue on your computer.
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... your computer, and readme files. find your operating system. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your system model number. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your hard drive. the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell™ Support website at support...
... your computer, and readme files. find your operating system. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your system model number. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your hard drive. the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell™ Support website at support...
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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