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... into the socket with the coin-cell battery facing towards you can explode if it is not covered by Dell™ is incorrectly installed. WARNING: A new battery can restore the correct settings in system setup utility (see Replacing the Drive Bay). 4. Carefully pull the release lever ...regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Top Cover). 4. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your ...
... into the socket with the coin-cell battery facing towards you can explode if it is not covered by Dell™ is incorrectly installed. WARNING: A new battery can restore the correct settings in system setup utility (see Replacing the Drive Bay). 4. Carefully pull the release lever ...regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see Removing the Top Cover). 4. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery WARNING: Before working inside your ...
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Back to do so may result in step 1. 5. Connect your computer and devices to the computer. 7. Enter the system setup utility (see System Setup Utility) and restore the settings you recorded in damage to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the top bracket (see Replacing the Top Cover). CAUTION: Before turning on . 8. Failure to Contents Page Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 6.
Back to do so may result in step 1. 5. Connect your computer and devices to the computer. 7. Enter the system setup utility (see System Setup Utility) and restore the settings you recorded in damage to electrical outlets, and then turn them on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the top bracket (see Replacing the Top Cover). CAUTION: Before turning on . 8. Failure to Contents Page Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 6.
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Replace the top bracket (see Replacing the Top Cover). See "Restoring Your Operating System" in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the procedures in the Setup Guide. 11. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed . Failure ... four screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 8. Replace the optical drive (see the Dell Technology Guide. For more information, see Replacing the Optical Drive). 7. Back to the computer. 9. Align the screw holes on the drive bay with the screw...
Replace the top bracket (see Replacing the Top Cover). See "Restoring Your Operating System" in Before You Begin. 2. Follow the procedures in the Setup Guide. 11. Save the original packaging for your computer, as needed . Failure ... four screws that no stray screws remain inside the computer. Replace the top cover (see Replacing the Top Bracket). 8. Replace the optical drive (see the Dell Technology Guide. For more information, see Replacing the Optical Drive). 7. Back to the computer. 9. Align the screw holes on the drive bay with the screw...
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... - Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature to change the boot sequence for example, to run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your device is restored. 1. Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 4. For example, if you...
... - Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use this feature to change the boot sequence for example, to run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your device is restored. 1. Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media. The Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 4. For example, if you...
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...any of the device. Follow the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer....Remove the top bracket (see Removing the Drive Bay). 6. Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings WARNING: Before you want to restore it. 3. Remove the top cover (see Entering System Setup Utility). 2. Enter system setup utility (see Removing the Top Cover...7. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from the electrical outlet to access the menu. Inspiron 300
...any of the device. Follow the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer....Remove the top bracket (see Removing the Drive Bay). 6. Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings WARNING: Before you want to restore it. 3. Remove the top cover (see Entering System Setup Utility). 2. Enter system setup utility (see Removing the Top Cover...7. Remove the 2-pin jumper plug from the electrical outlet to access the menu. Inspiron 300
SETUP GUIDE
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...Operating System 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Software Features 25 Dell Dock 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 ...Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 Dell Diagnostics 41 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell Factory Image Restore...
...Operating System 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 18 Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Software Features 25 Dell Dock 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 ...Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 35 Lockups and Software Problems 36 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 41 Dell Diagnostics 41 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell Factory Image Restore...
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... Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Back Up and Restore Center→ Back up backup.... 2. Follow the instructions on the Backup or Restore wizard. Using Your Inspiron Desktop Backing Up Your Data It is recommended that you periodically back up files and... folders on your computer. 3. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ Back Up and Restore. 1. To back up files...
... Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Back Up and Restore Center→ Back up backup.... 2. Follow the instructions on the Backup or Restore wizard. Using Your Inspiron Desktop Backing Up Your Data It is recommended that you periodically back up files and... folders on your computer. 3. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ Back Up and Restore. 1. To back up files...
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... removes any programs installed after you received the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in when you purchased...
... removes any programs installed after you received the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating System You can use it was in when you purchased...
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... undesirable operating state. Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2. If you are completely reversible. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. In the Start Search box, type System...
... undesirable operating state. Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2. If you are completely reversible. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. In the Start Search box, type System...
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...the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 47 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2. Restoring Your Operating System In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you ...undo the last system restore, save and close all open files, and exit any open programs. Do not...
...the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. 47 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Restore. 2. Restoring Your Operating System In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you ...undo the last system restore, save and close all open files, and exit any open programs. Do not...
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...back up all data on certain computers. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your hard drive to wait until you purchased the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to access the ...If possible, back up the data before using this option. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you see the Microsoft...
...back up all data on certain computers. Performing Dell Factory Image Restore 1. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to restore your hard drive to wait until you purchased the computer. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to access the ...If possible, back up the data before using this option. Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in when you see the Microsoft...
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.... 9. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you want to the factory condition, then click Next. A message appears when ...the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. 4. Click Next. ...
.... 9. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: If you want to the factory condition, then click Next. A message appears when ...the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. 4. Click Next. ...
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..., back up all data files on page 46. Click Start . 2. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. Click Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 4. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. For... conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. 50 See "System Restore" on your operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Right-click the ...
..., back up all data files on page 46. Click Start . 2. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your primary hard drive. Click Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 4. Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver. For... conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. 50 See "System Restore" on your operating system to correct a problem with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Right-click the ...
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...program. 6. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to wait until you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your computer and try again. Follow the ... NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. then, shut down your computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to load any key to Boot from which you ordered your computer, or whether you see the...to complete the installation. 51 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Restoring Your Operating System 2.
...program. 6. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to wait until you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your computer and try again. Follow the ... NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. then, shut down your computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to load any key to Boot from which you ordered your computer, or whether you see the...to complete the installation. 51 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Restoring Your Operating System 2.
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Index A AC adapter size and weight 68, 69 B backups creating 29 C calling Dell 57 CDs, playing and creating 25 computer capabilities 25 connect(ing) displays 6 optional network cable 10 conserving energy 27 Contacting Dell online 59 customer service 53 customizing your desktop 25 your energy settings 27 D data, backing up 28 DellConnect 53 Dell Diagnostics 41 Dell Dock 30 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Dell support website 61 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 60 Diagnostic Checklist 57 73 INSPIRON
Index A AC adapter size and weight 68, 69 B backups creating 29 C calling Dell 57 CDs, playing and creating 25 computer capabilities 25 connect(ing) displays 6 optional network cable 10 conserving energy 27 Contacting Dell online 59 customer service 53 customizing your desktop 25 your energy settings 27 D data, backing up 28 DellConnect 53 Dell Diagnostics 41 Dell Dock 30 Dell Factory Image Restore 48 Dell support website 61 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 60 Diagnostic Checklist 57 73 INSPIRON
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network speed testing 32 O order status 55 P power button and light 21 power problems, solving 33 problems, solving 31 products information and purchasing 55 R reinstalling Windows 45 restoring factory image 48 S security cable slot 23 Service Tag 58 shipping products for return or repair 56 software features 25 software problems 36 solving problems 31 specifications 62 support email addresses 54 support sites worldwide 54 System Messages 39 System Restore 45 Index 75
network speed testing 32 O order status 55 P power button and light 21 power problems, solving 33 problems, solving 31 products information and purchasing 55 R reinstalling Windows 45 restoring factory image 48 S security cable slot 23 Service Tag 58 shipping products for return or repair 56 software features 25 software problems 36 solving problems 31 specifications 62 support email addresses 54 support sites worldwide 54 System Messages 39 System Restore 45 Index 75