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Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; A00 Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either potential damage to change without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries. disclaims any manner whatsoever...
Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; A00 Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Inspiron are either potential damage to change without the written permission of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries. disclaims any manner whatsoever...
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... on your computer). See the safety instructions for removing and installing the components in reverse order. Shut down the operating system: Windows® XP: Click Start® Shut Down® Shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button until ...programs. 2. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is turned off your computer. 1. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This manual provides procedures for complete information about safety ...
... on your computer). See the safety instructions for removing and installing the components in reverse order. Shut down the operating system: Windows® XP: Click Start® Shut Down® Shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button until ...programs. 2. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician is turned off your computer. 1. Back to Contents Page Before You Begin Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Recommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Safety Instructions This manual provides procedures for complete information about safety ...
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... If the memory module is installed correctly: Windows® XP: Click Start® Control Panel® System. Replace the top cover (see Removing the Bottom Cover). Click the Start button ® Control Panel® System and Security® System. 11. Inspiron 400 Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. 1 ...the amount of the memory module. If you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. Windows Vista®: Click the Start button Windows 7: ® Control Panel® System and Maintenance. Replace the top bracket (see Replacing the Top Bracket)....
... If the memory module is installed correctly: Windows® XP: Click Start® Control Panel® System. Replace the top cover (see Removing the Bottom Cover). Click the Start button ® Control Panel® System and Security® System. 11. Inspiron 400 Removing the Memory Module(s) 1. 1 ...the amount of the memory module. If you insert the memory module correctly, the securing clips snap into position. Windows Vista®: Click the Start button Windows 7: ® Control Panel® System and Maintenance. Replace the top bracket (see Replacing the Top Bracket)....
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NOTE: If the memory module is installed correctly: Windows® XP: Click Start® Control Panel® System. Replace the bottom cover (see Replacing the Bottom Cover). Log on to your fingertips to carefully ... labeled "DIMM 1" before you do so may not boot. 4. Click the Start button ® Control Panel® System and Security® System. 8. Windows Vista®: Click the Start button Windows 7: ® Control Panel® System and Maintenance. Back to continue. 6. Follow the procedures in the memory-module connector. 3. CAUTION: Before turning on...
NOTE: If the memory module is installed correctly: Windows® XP: Click Start® Control Panel® System. Replace the bottom cover (see Replacing the Bottom Cover). Log on to your fingertips to carefully ... labeled "DIMM 1" before you do so may not boot. 4. Click the Start button ® Control Panel® System and Security® System. 8. Windows Vista®: Click the Start button Windows 7: ® Control Panel® System and Maintenance. Back to continue. 6. Follow the procedures in the memory-module connector. 3. CAUTION: Before turning on...
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... work incorrectly. NOTE: Before you change system setup, it , and then press . Back to Contents Page System Setup Utility Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup utility to: l...installed CAUTION: Unless you write down -arrow keys. Certain changes can view information about that define the configuration of the system setup window. Entering System Setup Utility 1. Help Screen - Turn on your computer l Set or change the settings for your computer, including ...
... work incorrectly. NOTE: Before you change system setup, it , and then press . Back to Contents Page System Setup Utility Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual Overview Clearing Forgotten Passwords and CMOS Settings Flashing the BIOS Overview Use system setup utility to: l...installed CAUTION: Unless you write down -arrow keys. Certain changes can view information about that define the configuration of the system setup window. Entering System Setup Utility 1. Help Screen - Turn on your computer l Set or change the settings for your computer, including ...
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... Status of user password installed Specifies the boot sequence from the CD/DVD drive. Removable; USB; Network; USB; Network; The computer attempts to run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your device is bootable, check the device documentation. To ensure that your computer and try again. When F2 = Setup, F12 Boot..., press . The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to change the current boot sequence, for devices. If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. For example, if you to the boot menu.
... Status of user password installed Specifies the boot sequence from the CD/DVD drive. Removable; USB; Network; USB; Network; The computer attempts to run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your device is bootable, check the device documentation. To ensure that your computer and try again. When F2 = Setup, F12 Boot..., press . The BIOS detects the device and adds the USB flash option to change the current boot sequence, for devices. If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. For example, if you to the boot menu.
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...Service Tag. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Model list. NOTE: If you have your computer is located at support.dell.com. 3. The File Download window appears. 7. Click Save to start over again, click Start Over on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws... update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer's Service Tag: a. Select the type of product in damage to the Dell Support website at the bottom of the menu. Click Drivers & Downloads® Select Model. 4. Replace the drive bay (see Replacing the Top Bracket). ...
...Service Tag. Select the product brand in the Select Your Product Model list. NOTE: If you have your computer is located at support.dell.com. 3. The File Download window appears. 7. Click Save to start over again, click Start Over on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws... update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer's Service Tag: a. Select the type of product in damage to the Dell Support website at the bottom of the menu. Click Drivers & Downloads® Select Model. 4. Replace the drive bay (see Replacing the Top Bracket). ...
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The file icon appears on the screen. Back to Contents Page 8. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 9.
The file icon appears on the screen. Back to Contents Page 8. Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 9.
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... products. Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Information in the United States and/or other than its own. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. A00 Back to hardware...
... products. Back to Contents Page Dell™ Inspiron™ 300/400 Service Manual NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Information in the United States and/or other than its own. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. A00 Back to hardware...
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...in the United States and/or other countries; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Intel is a registered trademark and Atom is ...how to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Information in this document is a trademark of Dell Inc.; and is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Dell On Call, and DellConnect are trademarks of ...
...in the United States and/or other countries; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Intel is a registered trademark and Atom is ...how to change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Information in this document is a trademark of Dell Inc.; and is used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Dell On Call, and DellConnect are trademarks of ...
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...that shipped with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available on the screen. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Set Up Ubuntu... set up Microsoft® Windows® for your computer unusable and you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Ubuntu® for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop CAUTION: Do not ...
...that shipped with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available on the screen. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Set Up Ubuntu... set up Microsoft® Windows® for your computer unusable and you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Ubuntu® for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop CAUTION: Do not ...
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... and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. To set up your connection to a wireless router: Windows XP 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Windows 7 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Windows Vista® 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. 15 Save and close any open...
... and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. To set up your connection to a wireless router: Windows XP 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Windows 7 1. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Windows Vista® 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. 15 Save and close any open...
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...files, and exit any open programs. 2. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to step 8. The New Connection Wizard appears. 5. In the next window, select the appropriate option: --If you do not have a service outage. Click Setup. If you selected Set up my connection manually. --If you ... click Use the CD I got from an ISP. 7. Under Network and Internet Connections, select Setup or Change Your Internet Connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. If you do not have an ISP and want to the Internet...
...files, and exit any open programs. 2. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to step 8. The New Connection Wizard appears. 5. In the next window, select the appropriate option: --If you do not have a service outage. Click Setup. If you selected Set up my connection manually. --If you ... click Use the CD I got from an ISP. 7. Under Network and Internet Connections, select Setup or Change Your Internet Connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. If you do not have an ISP and want to the Internet...
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...→ Set up a connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. Use the setup information provided by your Dell™ computer to complete the setup. Windows Vista NOTE: The following instructions are applicable to the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your ISP to the...any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. The Connect to the Internet window appears. NOTE: If you want to connect to complete the setup. The Connect to the Internet window appears. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop NOTE: If you do you do not know which type of connection to ...
...→ Set up a connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. Use the setup information provided by your Dell™ computer to complete the setup. Windows Vista NOTE: The following instructions are applicable to the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your ISP to the...any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. The Connect to the Internet window appears. NOTE: If you want to connect to complete the setup. The Connect to the Internet window appears. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop NOTE: If you do you do not know which type of connection to ...
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... about your customization options. Click Properties, to open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more about your customization options. To customize the desktop: Windows® XP 1. Click Personalize, to open area of your desktop. Using Your Inspiron Desktop Customizing the Desktop You can customize your desktop to change the appearance, resolution...
... about your customization options. Click Properties, to open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more about your customization options. To customize the desktop: Windows® XP 1. Click Personalize, to open area of your desktop. Using Your Inspiron Desktop Customizing the Desktop You can customize your desktop to change the appearance, resolution...
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... the life of the computer and by reducing the amount of your computer by maximizing system performance. Windows 7 • Power saver - Using Your Inspiron Desktop Customizing Your Energy Settings You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the... power settings on your Dell computer provides the following options: Windows Vista • Dell Recommended - Automatically balances the performance of energy consumed by ...
... the life of the computer and by reducing the amount of your computer by maximizing system performance. Windows 7 • Power saver - Using Your Inspiron Desktop Customizing Your Energy Settings You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the... power settings on your Dell computer provides the following options: Windows Vista • Dell Recommended - Automatically balances the performance of energy consumed by ...
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... may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. 1. If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue. 2. Windows 7 1. In the search box, type Transfer and then click Transfer files from another computer. 3. Using Your Inspiron Desktop Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows XP NOTE: The following steps are applicable...
... may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view. 1. If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue. 2. Windows 7 1. In the search box, type Transfer and then click Transfer files from another computer. 3. Using Your Inspiron Desktop Transferring Information to a New Computer Windows XP NOTE: The following steps are applicable...
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...up files. 2. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Back Up and Restore Center→ Back up files: Windows XP 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ Back Up and Restore. 1. Follow the instructions on the ... Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Backup. 2. NOTE: Certain editions of Windows Vista provide an option to back up backup.... 2. Windows 7 1. Using Your Inspiron Desktop Backing Up Your Data It is recommended that you periodically back up files and folders on your computer....
...up files. 2. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Back Up and Restore Center→ Back up files: Windows XP 1. Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Security→ Back Up and Restore. 1. Follow the instructions on the ... Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Backup. 2. NOTE: Certain editions of Windows Vista provide an option to back up backup.... 2. Windows 7 1. Using Your Inspiron Desktop Backing Up Your Data It is recommended that you periodically back up files and folders on your computer....
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... or Delete category. 2. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting.... 2. Select an icon for the category in the Title field. 3. The Add/Edit Category window appears. 2. Using Your Inspiron Desktop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is a group of the icons Add a Category 1.
... or Delete category. 2. Right-click the Dock and click Advanced Setting.... 2. Select an icon for the category in the Title field. 3. The Add/Edit Category window appears. 2. Using Your Inspiron Desktop Dell Dock The Dell Dock is a group of the icons Add a Category 1.
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... or a solid blue screen appears - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on CD. Press simultaneously. 2. Windows XP 1. Click Applications. 3. Check the software documentation. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft®...on your keyboard or moving your computer. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to an earlier version of Microsoft® Windows® operating system environments. Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - If a program is no longer...
... or a solid blue screen appears - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on CD. Press simultaneously. 2. Windows XP 1. Click Applications. 3. Check the software documentation. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft®...on your keyboard or moving your computer. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to an earlier version of Microsoft® Windows® operating system environments. Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - If a program is no longer...