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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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...10.2 cm (4 inches) at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. You should never place your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. WARNING: Before you begin any of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop This section provides information about setting up... and a minimum of the procedures in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to place your Inspiron 535s/537s/545s/546s desktop and connecting peripherals. To prevent overheating ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a ...
...10.2 cm (4 inches) at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. You should never place your computer may cause it is powered on all other sides. WARNING: Before you begin any of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . 5 INSPIRON Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop This section provides information about setting up... and a minimum of the procedures in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to place your Inspiron 535s/537s/545s/546s desktop and connecting peripherals. To prevent overheating ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a ...
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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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... your computer if you will use this connector to connect to select the connection type you purchased an optional discrete graphics card. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has an integrated VGA video connector.
... your computer if you will use this connector to connect to select the connection type you purchased an optional discrete graphics card. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has an integrated VGA video connector.
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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. 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-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.
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. 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-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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... to complete your computer. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector). 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. A network connection is shown...
... to complete your computer. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector). 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. A network connection is shown...
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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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Doing so may take you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Windows Vista® Setup To set up an Internet connection. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. With a DSL connection, you can access ...
Doing so may take you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Windows Vista® Setup To set up an Internet connection. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. With a DSL connection, you can access ...
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...using WiFi 802.11 technology. To set up your wireless router. Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can purchase one from the Dell website at the time of your original order, you set up your connection to your Internet connection. Wireless LAN support requires optional ... access through a telephone line. Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection If you need to connect to a wireless router: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Dial-up connections that may or may not be used for setup instructions. Your computer does not have an integrated modem. Save ...
...using WiFi 802.11 technology. To set up your wireless router. Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can purchase one from the Dell website at the time of your original order, you set up your connection to your Internet connection. Wireless LAN support requires optional ... access through a telephone line. Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection If you need to connect to a wireless router: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Dial-up connections that may or may not be used for setup instructions. Your computer does not have an integrated modem. Save ...
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...your ISP. 5. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. The Connect to complete the setup. 14 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up if you want to check the service status, or try connecting again later. If you ... know which type of connection to the Internet but have successfully connected in the following section. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: --Choose...
...your ISP. 5. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. The Connect to complete the setup. 14 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up if you want to check the service status, or try connecting again later. If you ... know which type of connection to the Internet but have successfully connected in the following section. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: --Choose...
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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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.... • Blinking amber - The light in the center of your computer. 6 Hard drive activity light - Connects to the hard drive. 7 Microphone connector - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 5 Headphone connector - The hard drive activity light is off when pressed. Connects to a microphone for audio input. 8 Optical drive panel - Supports a Media Card Reader or...
.... • Blinking amber - The light in the center of your computer. 6 Hard drive activity light - Connects to the hard drive. 7 Microphone connector - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 5 Headphone connector - The hard drive activity light is off when pressed. Connects to a microphone for audio input. 8 Optical drive panel - Supports a Media Card Reader or...
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... panel connectors - Power is not working. 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 - Appearance may not be available on some models. 4 Expansion card slots - NOTE: The power supply diagnostic light may...
... panel connectors - Power is not working. 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 - Appearance may not be available on some models. 4 Expansion card slots - NOTE: The power supply diagnostic light may...
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..." on page 52. Connects to a microphone for voice or audio input into a sound or telephony program. 19 Connects to surround sound speakers. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop The network activity light flashes when the computer is transmitting or receiving data. Connects your computer. Connects to the display. Back Panel Connectors NOTE: Some...
..." on page 52. Connects to a microphone for voice or audio input into a sound or telephony program. 19 Connects to surround sound speakers. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop The network activity light flashes when the computer is transmitting or receiving data. Connects your computer. Connects to the display. Back Panel Connectors NOTE: Some...
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...Connects to music and radio stations. Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats 1 Line-in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your own CDs, listen to devices like cassette or CD players. 7 6 5 20 Software Features NOTE: For...blue) - Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Line-out connector (green) - Check your purchase order for software installed on your computer to watch videos, play games, create your ...
...Connects to music and radio stations. Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats 1 Line-in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your own CDs, listen to devices like cassette or CD players. 7 6 5 20 Software Features NOTE: For...blue) - Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Line-out connector (green) - Check your purchase order for software installed on your computer to watch videos, play games, create your ...
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... by reducing system performance to open area of purchase), and DVDs. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop including CDs, Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at the time of the desktop. 2. Customizing the Desktop You can use the power options in your operating system to your activity and ...TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. Optional software applications enable you need it and saves power during periods of energy consumed by your desktop to a disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. This power option offers full performance when you to ...
... by reducing system performance to open area of purchase), and DVDs. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop including CDs, Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at the time of the desktop. 2. Customizing the Desktop You can use the power options in your operating system to your activity and ...TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. Optional software applications enable you need it and saves power during periods of energy consumed by your desktop to a disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. This power option offers full performance when you to ...
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Click Continue on your computer. Click Back up files or Back up Files wizard. 22 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Backing Up Your Data It is recommended that you periodically back up files: 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings. 2. To back up files and folders on the User Account Control window and follow the instructions in the Back up computer. 3.
Click Continue on your computer. Click Back up files or Back up Files wizard. 22 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Backing Up Your Data It is recommended that you periodically back up files: 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings. 2. To back up files and folders on the User Account Control window and follow the instructions in the Back up computer. 3.
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...NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. upgrade your system model number. the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts ... Manual on your computer. 50 INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers ...
...NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. upgrade your system model number. the Dell Technology Guide available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts ... Manual on your computer. 50 INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers ...
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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