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...AMD Phenom, and ATI Radeon are registered trademarks and Core is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Solution Station, and DellConnect are either trademarks or registered... trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document is a trademark of the Blu‑ray Disc Association; A00 All rights reserved. Dell Inc. Information in trademarks and trade names other countries; Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in this document to ...
...AMD Phenom, and ATI Radeon are registered trademarks and Core is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Solution Station, and DellConnect are either trademarks or registered... trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document is a trademark of the Blu‑ray Disc Association; A00 All rights reserved. Dell Inc. Information in trademarks and trade names other countries; Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in this document to ...
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... the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 18 Back Panel Connectors 20 Software Features 22 Dell Dock 23 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 24 Solving Problems 25 Beep Codes 25 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 27 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30...
... the Internet (Optional 13 Using Your Inspiron Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Back View Features 18 Back Panel Connectors 20 Software Features 22 Dell Dock 23 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 24 Solving Problems 25 Beep Codes 25 Network Problems 26 Power Problems 27 Memory Problems 29 Lockups and Software Problems 30...
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Contents Restoring Your Operating System 40 System Restore 41 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 42 System Recovery Media 44 Dell Factory Image Restore 45 Getting Help 48 Technical Support and Customer Service 49 DellConnect 49 Online Services 50 Automated Order-...Status Service 51 Product Information 51 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 52 Before You Call 53 Contacting Dell 55 Finding More Information and Resources 56 Basic Specifications 58 Appendix 62 Macrovision Product Notice 62 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard...
Contents Restoring Your Operating System 40 System Restore 41 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 42 System Recovery Media 44 Dell Factory Image Restore 45 Getting Help 48 Technical Support and Customer Service 49 DellConnect 49 Online Services 50 Automated Order-...Status Service 51 Product Information 51 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 52 Before You Call 53 Contacting Dell 55 Finding More Information and Resources 56 Basic Specifications 58 Appendix 62 Macrovision Product Notice 62 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard...
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... section provides information about setting up your computer in this section, read the safety information that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that shipped with your computer may cause it is powered on all other...
... section provides information about setting up your computer in this section, read the safety information that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that shipped with your computer may cause it is powered on all other...
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Refer to the following table to ONLY ONE of the connectors on your computer. 6 NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to identify the connectors on your computer and display. NOTE: A DVI connector may be available if you purchased a discrete graphics card. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer and display. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has integrated VGA and HDMI video connectors. You can purchase the HDMI-to-DVI adapter and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com.
Refer to the following table to ONLY ONE of the connectors on your computer. 6 NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to identify the connectors on your computer and display. NOTE: A DVI connector may be available if you purchased a discrete graphics card. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer and display. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has integrated VGA and HDMI video connectors. You can purchase the HDMI-to-DVI adapter and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com.
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Connection Type VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) Computer DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable) HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable) Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Cable Display 7
Connection Type VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) Computer DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable) HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable) Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Cable Display 7
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer. 8
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer. 8
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Connect the other end of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of the network cable to complete your computer setup, but if you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop 9 NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable to connect to the network connector (RJ45 connector). To connect your computer. Connect the telephone cable only to the modem connector (RJ11 connector) and not to the network ...
Connect the other end of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of the network cable to complete your computer setup, but if you have an existing network or Internet connection that the network cable has been securely attached. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop 9 NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable to connect to the network connector (RJ45 connector). To connect your computer. Connect the telephone cable only to the modem connector (RJ11 connector) and not to the network ...
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To locate the voltage selector switch, see "Back View Features" on page 18. 10 Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Power Cable CAUTION: To help avoid damaging your computer, ensure that the voltage selector switch is set for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location.
To locate the voltage selector switch, see "Back View Features" on page 18. 10 Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Power Cable CAUTION: To help avoid damaging your computer, ensure that the voltage selector switch is set for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location.
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...be used to restore your computer, it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is preconfigured with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). To set up Windows for your computer unusable and you through several... download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as ...
...be used to restore your computer, it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is preconfigured with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). To set up Windows for your computer unusable and you through several... download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 12 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as ...
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.... To create a system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on . 2. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is turned on the screen. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE...: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. Ensure that the power cable is connected and the computer is not part of your ...
.... To create a system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on . 2. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is turned on the screen. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE...: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. Ensure that the power cable is connected and the computer is not part of your ...
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In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to a wireless router: Windows Vista® 1. Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Contact your ISP information ready. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. If you do not have successfully connected in your country. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Save and close any open files, and exit any...
In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to a wireless router: Windows Vista® 1. Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Contact your ISP information ready. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. If you do not have successfully connected in your country. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Save and close any open files, and exit any...
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Windows 7 1. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your Internet connection: Windows Vista 1. The Connect to the Internet window appears. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. The Connect to the Internet window appears. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. In the search box, type network, and then click Network ...
Windows 7 1. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your Internet connection: Windows Vista 1. The Connect to the Internet window appears. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. The Connect to the Internet window appears. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. In the search box, type network, and then click Network ...
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Front View Features 9 1 1 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Connects to headphones. 5 NOTE: To connect to USB devices that are connected 2 3 occasionally such as memory keys, digital 7 cameras, and MP3 players. 4 3 Headphone connector - Connect 8 to a powered 6 speaker or sound system, use the audio connectors on your computer. 16 Eject the optical drive tray when pressed. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Desktop This section provides information about the 10 features available on the back of your Inspiron™ desktop.
Front View Features 9 1 1 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Connects to headphones. 5 NOTE: To connect to USB devices that are connected 2 3 occasionally such as memory keys, digital 7 cameras, and MP3 players. 4 3 Headphone connector - Connect 8 to a powered 6 speaker or sound system, use the audio connectors on your computer. 16 Eject the optical drive tray when pressed. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Desktop This section provides information about the 10 features available on the back of your Inspiron™ desktop.
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.... 9 Optical drives (2) - A blinking white light indicates hard-drive activity. Helps to an audio cable for voice or to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 17 The light in or microphone connector - Connects to a microphone for audio input. 5 Power button - NOTE: For information on...
.... 9 Optical drives (2) - A blinking white light indicates hard-drive activity. Helps to an audio cable for voice or to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 17 The light in or microphone connector - Connects to a microphone for audio input. 5 Power button - NOTE: For information on...
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1 Power connector - Allows to the interior of this connector may not be available on all computers. Connect USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connectors. 5 Expansion card slots - Appearance of your region. 3 Power supply light - NOTE: The power supply light may vary. 2 Voltage selector switch - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 4 Back panel connectors - Attaches to a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to select the voltage rating appropriate for your computer. 19 Indicates power availability on any installed PCI and PCI express cards. 6 ...
1 Power connector - Allows to the interior of this connector may not be available on all computers. Connect USB, audio, and other devices into the appropriate connectors. 5 Expansion card slots - Appearance of your region. 3 Power supply light - NOTE: The power supply light may vary. 2 Voltage selector switch - Using Your Inspiron Desktop 4 Back panel connectors - Attaches to a standard padlock to prevent unauthorized access to select the voltage rating appropriate for your computer. 19 Indicates power availability on any installed PCI and PCI express cards. 6 ...
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Using Your Inspiron Desktop Back Panel Connectors NOTE: Depending on your computer model, the exact location of connectors may be different. Inspiron 560 Inspiron 570 1 2 3 4 5 11 10 6 7 9 8 20
Using Your Inspiron Desktop Back Panel Connectors NOTE: Depending on your computer model, the exact location of connectors may be different. Inspiron 560 Inspiron 570 1 2 3 4 5 11 10 6 7 9 8 20
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Connects to rear L/R surround speakers. 6 Side L/R surround connector - Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to recording or playback devices such as a mouse, printer, keyboard, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 Rear L/R surround connector - Connects to a microphone for wired network connection. 21 Connects your computer to front L/R speakers. 9 Line-in connector - NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal will be read. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to a network or broadband device if you are using a wired ...
Connects to rear L/R surround speakers. 6 Side L/R surround connector - Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to recording or playback devices such as a mouse, printer, keyboard, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 Rear L/R surround connector - Connects to a microphone for wired network connection. 21 Connects your computer to front L/R speakers. 9 Line-in connector - NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal will be read. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to a network or broadband device if you are using a wired ...