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...the computer, or adjust the stand while the hard drive activity light is in /Microphone connector - Turns the computer on . • Solid amber - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75) for assistance. • Blinking amber - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75) for use the line-...board or the power supply. The computer has detected an error during the Power-on when the computer reads or writes data. Using Your Inspiron One 5 Audio-out/Headphone connector - Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for assistance. • Off - Connects to a pair of ...
...the computer, or adjust the stand while the hard drive activity light is in /Microphone connector - Turns the computer on . • Solid amber - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75) for assistance. • Blinking amber - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75) for use the line-...board or the power supply. The computer has detected an error during the Power-on when the computer reads or writes data. Using Your Inspiron One 5 Audio-out/Headphone connector - Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for assistance. • Off - Connects to a pair of ...
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... displayed to run the software. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements...
... displayed to run the software. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements...
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.... No boot device available - System fan failure - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75) for assistance. A chip on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device...
.... No boot device available - System fan failure - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75) for assistance. A chip on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device...
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... problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 55 S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. To start the search. 3. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. CAUTION - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75) for it to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. Dell recommends that you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start...
... problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 55 S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. To start the search. 3. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. CAUTION - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75) for it to connect the USB device, or if your data regularly. Dell recommends that you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to start...
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... your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. 56 Turn on your hard drive. It is recommended that is active. Ensure that the computer is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your computer. 3. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is connected to be working properly. 2. Using...
... your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. 56 Turn on your hard drive. It is recommended that is active. Ensure that the computer is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on (or restart) your computer. 3. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is connected to be working properly. 2. Using...
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... problem is invoked: a. NOTE: If you want to run Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 75) for assistance. 57 This will start Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. If you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. If PSA is not ... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Write down your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. 4. Using Support Tools NOTE: If you wait too long and the...
... problem is invoked: a. NOTE: If you want to run Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on page 75) for assistance. 57 This will start Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. If you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. If PSA is not ... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Write down your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. 4. Using Support Tools NOTE: If you wait too long and the...
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... Backup when installing the operating system and Dell factoryinstalled software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer ...to the operating state it was in when you received your computer Operating System disc to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell...prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall ...
... Backup when installing the operating system and Dell factoryinstalled software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer ...to the operating state it was in when you received your computer Operating System disc to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer. Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell...prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall ...
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..." on page 66) to restore your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer, while preserving the data... files. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: Do...
..." on page 66) to restore your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased your computer, while preserving the data... files. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: Do...
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...and restart the computer. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. 65 You can use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that you backup your computer and try again. 3. When the... the Microsoft Windows desktop; To restore operating system and Dell factoryinstalled software using the system recovery media. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press ....
...and restart the computer. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. 65 You can use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that you backup your computer and try again. 3. When the... the Microsoft Windows desktop; To restore operating system and Dell factoryinstalled software using the system recovery media. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press ....
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... Restore only as the last method to restore your computer- If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 66 This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on . If possible, back up the data before...you purchased the computer. including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 62) to restore your operating system ...
... Restore only as the last method to restore your computer- If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. 66 This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on . If possible, back up the data before...you purchased the computer. including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 62) to restore your operating system ...
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... 2. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to the factory condition, then click Next. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User ... operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 67 The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Click Next. NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. ...
... 2. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to the factory condition, then click Next. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User ... operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 67 The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Click Next. NOTE: Depending upon your computer and try again. 3. ...
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...personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, ensure that belong with your return. 1. Remove any data on the hard drive and on the outside of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for credit. 5. Include any ...accessories that you have run and any error messages reported by Dell Diagnostics (see "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 74), indicating...
...personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, ensure that belong with your return. 1. Remove any data on the hard drive and on the outside of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for credit. 5. Include any ...accessories that you have run and any error messages reported by Dell Diagnostics (see "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 74), indicating...
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...INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall system software find more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive... reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 65 the back of your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 56 "My Dell Downloads" on page 53 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/...
...INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system find your system model number run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall system software find more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features upgrade your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive... reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 65 the back of your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 56 "My Dell Downloads" on page 53 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/...
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... Externally accessible) Memory Memory module connectors Inspiron 2305 Inspiron 2310 Memory module capacities Memory type one 3.5-inch SATA hard drive one digital microphone software program menus and media controls 79 Audio Audio controller Speakers Microphone Volume controls Realtek ALC272 High Definition audio 2 x 4 watt speakers one tray-load SATA DVD+/-RW/Blu-ray Disc™ combo (optional)/ Blu-...Maximum memory 4 GB Possible memory 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, configurations and 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.
... Externally accessible) Memory Memory module connectors Inspiron 2305 Inspiron 2310 Memory module capacities Memory type one 3.5-inch SATA hard drive one digital microphone software program menus and media controls 79 Audio Audio controller Speakers Microphone Volume controls Realtek ALC272 High Definition audio 2 x 4 watt speakers one tray-load SATA DVD+/-RW/Blu-ray Disc™ combo (optional)/ Blu-...Maximum memory 4 GB Possible memory 2 GB, 3 GB, 4 GB, 6 GB, configurations and 8 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.
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... 83 measured with a change in velocity of 20 in/s (51 cm/s) Non-Operating 40 G for 22 ms with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; for operating - measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 40 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity of...
... 83 measured with a change in velocity of 20 in/s (51 cm/s) Non-Operating 40 G for 22 ms with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; for operating - measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 40 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity of...
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H hard drive activity light 25 hardware problems diagnosing 55 Hardware Troubleshooter 55 help getting assistance and support 68 I Internet connection 19 ISP Internet Service Provider 19 M Media Card Reader 24 memory problems solving 49 microphone connector 25 N network connection fixing 46 P power button and light 25 power problems, solving 47 problems, solving 43 products information and purchasing 71 R resources, finding more 76 restoring factory image 66 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 72 Index 87
H hard drive activity light 25 hardware problems diagnosing 55 Hardware Troubleshooter 55 help getting assistance and support 68 I Internet connection 19 ISP Internet Service Provider 19 M Media Card Reader 24 memory problems solving 49 microphone connector 25 N network connection fixing 46 P power button and light 25 power problems, solving 47 problems, solving 43 products information and purchasing 71 R resources, finding more 76 restoring factory image 66 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 72 Index 87