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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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... may cause it is powered on all other sides. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that shipped with 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...
... may cause it is powered on all other sides. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that shipped with 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...
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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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...; The HDMI connector is a high-performance digital connector that carries both video and audio signals for displays such as monitors and projectors. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has an integrated VGA video connector. HDMI DVI Connect the display using a VGA cable (with integrated speakers. • The...
...; The HDMI connector is a high-performance digital connector that carries both video and audio signals for displays such as monitors and projectors. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has an integrated VGA video connector. HDMI DVI Connect the display using a VGA cable (with integrated speakers. • The...
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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 -DVI adapter from the Dell website at www.dell.com. NOTE: You can purchase a DVI-to -VGA adapter. NOTE: You can purchase 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 from the Dell website at www.dell.com. 8
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 from the Dell website at www.dell.com. NOTE: You can purchase a DVI-to -VGA adapter. NOTE: You can purchase 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 from the Dell website at www.dell.com. 8
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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 NOTE: The exact location of the computer to connect a USB keyboard and mouse.
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... device, connect one end of connectors may be different than what is not required to either a network port or a broadband device. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) NOTE: The exact location of the network cable to complete your computer setup, but if you have an existing network...
... device, connect one end of connectors may be different than what is not required to either a network port or a broadband device. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) NOTE: The exact location of the network cable to complete your computer setup, but if you have an existing network...
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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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... or more of the following Internet connection options: • DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your computer unusable. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Windows Vista® Setup To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your existing telephone line or cellular telephone service...
... or more of the following Internet connection options: • DSL connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your computer unusable. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Windows Vista® Setup To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your existing telephone line or cellular telephone service...
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.... Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you can purchase one from the Dell website at the time of your original order, you need to connect to the telephone wall jack before you are using a DSL or ... connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional) and to your computer based on the screen to a wireless router: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Dial-up connections that provide Internet access using WiFi 802.11 technology. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Wireless LAN support requires optional internal...
.... Setting Up a Wireless Connection Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you can purchase one from the Dell website at the time of your original order, you need to connect to the telephone wall jack before you are using a DSL or ... connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional) and to your computer based on the screen to a wireless router: 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop • Dial-up connections that provide Internet access using WiFi 802.11 technology. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Wireless LAN support requires optional internal...
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...NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. NOTE: If you will use the setup information provided by your desktop or if you want to connect: --Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless...: Have your ISP to set up , depending on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. 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 want to check the service status, or try connecting again later...
...NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. NOTE: If you will use the setup information provided by your desktop or if you want to connect: --Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth® wireless...: Have your ISP to set up , depending on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3. 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 want to check the service status, or try connecting again later...
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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 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Your computer has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to Front View Features perform common tasks.
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... the back of this button indicates the power state: • Solid white - Supports a Media Card Reader or an additional hard drive. 3 Power button - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 5 Headphone connector - Connects to a microphone for voice or to play a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™. 9 Optical drive panel eject button - This panel covers...
... the back of this button indicates the power state: • Solid white - Supports a Media Card Reader or an additional hard drive. 3 Power button - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 5 Headphone connector - Connects to a microphone for voice or to play a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™. 9 Optical drive panel eject button - This panel covers...
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NOTE: The power supply diagnostic light may vary. 2 Voltage selector switch - Access connectors for power supply. • Green light - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Back View Features 5 4 3 1 2 18 1 Power connector - Indicates power availability for any installed PCI and PCI express cards. 5 Back panel connectors - For power cable connection. For ...
NOTE: The power supply diagnostic light may vary. 2 Voltage selector switch - Access connectors for power supply. • Green light - Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Back View Features 5 4 3 1 2 18 1 Power connector - Indicates power availability for any installed PCI and PCI express cards. 5 Back panel connectors - For power cable connection. For ...
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... with a video card, use the connector on the card. Connects to a microphone for voice or audio input into a sound or telephony program. 19 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop The network activity light flashes when the computer is transmitting or receiving data. VGA video connector - Rear L/R surround connector (black) - Connects to USB devices...
... with a video card, use the connector on the card. Connects to a microphone for voice or audio input into a sound or telephony program. 19 Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop The network activity light flashes when the computer is transmitting or receiving data. VGA video connector - Rear L/R surround connector (black) - Connects to USB devices...
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... Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in connector (blue) - Check your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Line-in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your purchase order for software installed on . After connecting to music and radio stations. Entertainment and... Communication You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Line-out connector (green) -
... Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in connector (blue) - Check your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Line-in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your purchase order for software installed on . After connecting to music and radio stations. Entertainment and... Communication You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Line-out connector (green) -
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... the power options in your operating system to open area of purchase), and DVDs. Customizing Your Energy Settings You can customize your desktop to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on your customization options. Optional software applications enable you need it and... by your activity and by accessing the Personalize appearance and sounds window. 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...
... the power options in your operating system to open area of purchase), and DVDs. Customizing Your Energy Settings You can customize your desktop to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, and so on your customization options. Optional software applications enable you need it and... by your activity and by accessing the Personalize appearance and sounds window. 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...
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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. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings. 2. Click Continue on your computer. To back up computer. 3.
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. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings. 2. Click Continue on your computer. To back up computer. 3.
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... on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. See: your hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the Dell Technology Guide ... and return policies before working inside your warranty. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®... find your operating system. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your system model number.
... on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. See: your hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. the Dell Technology Guide ... and return policies before working inside your warranty. run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall desktop system software, or update drivers for your operating system, maintaining peripherals, RAID, Internet, Bluetooth®... find your operating system. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your system model number.
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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