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6 Press the power buttons on the monitor and the computer. 7 Connect to your network. 4 5 3 2 6 1 1 Internet service 2 cable or DSL modem 3 wireless router 4 desktop computer with network adapter 5 desktop computer with USB wireless 6 USB wireless adapter adapter Setting Up Your Computer 15
6 Press the power buttons on the monitor and the computer. 7 Connect to your network. 4 5 3 2 6 1 1 Internet service 2 cable or DSL modem 3 wireless router 4 desktop computer with network adapter 5 desktop computer with USB wireless 6 USB wireless adapter adapter Setting Up Your Computer 15
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...and to the telephone wall connector before you set up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your Internet connection. Contact your desktop or if you want to the Internet wizard. Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 1 Save and close any open files, and exit... any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your ISP to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you do not have an ISP, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs). ...
...and to the telephone wall connector before you set up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your Internet connection. Contact your desktop or if you want to the Internet wizard. Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 1 Save and close any open files, and exit... any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your ISP to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you do not have an ISP, click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs). ...
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...NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. Troubleshooting 43 NOTE: If you see the ...® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers ...
...NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. Troubleshooting 43 NOTE: If you see the ...® Windows® desktop, and then shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers ...
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If you install drivers obtained from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your Drivers and Utilities media. If you installed the new driver. If this is your first time to use System Restore (see... to a Previous Device Driver Version Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Using the Drivers and Utilities ...
If you install drivers obtained from your Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert your Drivers and Utilities media. If you installed the new driver. If this is your first time to use System Restore (see... to a Previous Device Driver Version Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ My Computer→ Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 2 Right-click the device for Dell™ computers. Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties→ Device Manager. Using the Drivers and Utilities ...
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... restart the computer. 4 When you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files...
... restart the computer. 4 When you are not displayed, exit the Drivers and Utilities program. For drivers information, see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. Manually Reinstalling Drivers After extracting the driver files...
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After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start-up, the computer boots according to complete. Press any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. 3 If the Install Windows message ... and exit any key to Boot from CD-ROM, and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. 60 Reinstalling Software When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. then, shut down your computer and try again. Reinstalling...
After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start-up, the computer boots according to complete. Press any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System disc. 3 If the Install Windows message ... and exit any key to Boot from CD-ROM, and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. 60 Reinstalling Software When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. then, shut down your computer and try again. Reinstalling...
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... Tag/Express Service Code is located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support NOTE: Your Service Tag/Express...media is a CD or • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Readme files NOTE: Readme files may be included on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your...
... Tag/Express Service Code is located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support NOTE: Your Service Tag/Express...media is a CD or • Drivers for technicians or experienced users. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. • Desktop System Software (DSS) • Readme files NOTE: Readme files may be included on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your...
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... number to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on your order. AutoTech Service Dell's automated support service-AutoTech-provides recorded answers to the questions most frequently asked by Dell customers about their portable and desktop computers. For the telephone number to call for your... region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 69. For the telephone number to call AutoTech, use ...
... number to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on your order. AutoTech Service Dell's automated support service-AutoTech-provides recorded answers to the questions most frequently asked by Dell customers about their portable and desktop computers. For the telephone number to call for your... region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 69. For the telephone number to call AutoTech, use ...
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..., 42 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 43 starting from your hard drive, 43 Dell Factory Image Restore, 58 Dell Technology Guide, 62 DellConnect, 64 Desktop System Software, 61 diagnostics beep codes, 33 Dell, 42 documentation, 61 Dell Technology Guide, 62 Service Manual, 62 drivers, 51 Drivers and Utilities media, 61 identifying, 51 reinstalling...
..., 42 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 43 starting from your hard drive, 43 Dell Factory Image Restore, 58 Dell Technology Guide, 62 DellConnect, 64 Desktop System Software, 61 diagnostics beep codes, 33 Dell, 42 documentation, 61 Dell Technology Guide, 62 Service Manual, 62 drivers, 51 Drivers and Utilities media, 61 identifying, 51 reinstalling...
Service Manual
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... the computer cover with the computer cover facing up . 5. NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to Contents Page Computer Cover Dell™ Vostro™ 410 Service Manual Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. 3. Remove the two screws securing...secure the computer cover. Set the cover aside in Before Working on its right side with the slots located along the edge of desktop space. Replacing the Computer Cover 1. Lay your computer on Your Computer. 2. Press the computer cover down and slide it away ...
... the computer cover with the computer cover facing up . 5. NOTICE: Ensure that sufficient space exists to Contents Page Computer Cover Dell™ Vostro™ 410 Service Manual Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before working inside the computer. 3. Remove the two screws securing...secure the computer cover. Set the cover aside in Before Working on its right side with the slots located along the edge of desktop space. Replacing the Computer Cover 1. Lay your computer on Your Computer. 2. Press the computer cover down and slide it away ...
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... the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the procedure After Working on to Contents Page Log on Your Computer. 4. Back to your Windows desktop and click Properties. 6. If you apply equal force to each end of the module. 2. To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount...
... the bottom of the module with the crossbar in the procedure After Working on to Contents Page Log on Your Computer. 4. Back to your Windows desktop and click Properties. 6. If you apply equal force to each end of the module. 2. To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount...
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Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Vostro™ 410 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup System ... logo appears, continue to wait until you write down your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Information on the screen is a scrollable list containing features that the keyboard has initialized. Option Field - ...about that selection active. If you press before you must watch for your computer. 2. When the blue DELL™ logo is highlighted, the Option Field displays more information about each option. NOTE: The F2 ...
Back to Contents Page System Setup Dell™ Vostro™ 410 Service Manual Overview Entering System Setup System ... logo appears, continue to wait until you write down your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Information on the screen is a scrollable list containing features that the keyboard has initialized. Option Field - ...about that selection active. If you press before you must watch for your computer. 2. When the blue DELL™ logo is highlighted, the Option Field displays more information about each option. NOTE: The F2 ...
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...from the CD drive. At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the screen, press . Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Former-Sts (Off by default) Boot Sequence This feature allows you see Entering System Setup). 2. The computer attempts to it . 3. If the...list. Press plus (+) or minus (-) to restore it . 4. Disabled (Disabled by default) S3 Auto Power On Enabled; On; You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your device is bootable, check the device documentation. Disabled (Disabled by default) Auto Power On Date 0 Auto Power On Time 0:...
...from the CD drive. At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the screen, press . Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Former-Sts (Off by default) Boot Sequence This feature allows you see Entering System Setup). 2. The computer attempts to it . 3. If the...list. Press plus (+) or minus (-) to restore it . 4. Disabled (Disabled by default) S3 Auto Power On Enabled; On; You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your device is bootable, check the device documentation. Disabled (Disabled by default) Auto Power On Date 0 Auto Power On Time 0:...
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...click OK. The file downloads to Contents Page Click Download Now to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the on-screen instructions. The File Download window appears. 5. Click the down arrow to download ...the file. 4. Click Save this Agreement. Back to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS...
...click OK. The file downloads to Contents Page Click Download Now to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the on-screen instructions. The File Download window appears. 5. Click the down arrow to download ...the file. 4. Click Save this Agreement. Back to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS...
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... from the boot menu and then press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter System Setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 4. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in the ...search field and press to start button , and click Help and Support. 2. Windows Vista: 1. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you begin ...
... from the boot menu and then press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter System Setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 4. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release in the ...search field and press to start button , and click Help and Support. 2. Windows Vista: 1. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you begin ...
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..., record the test results and then press any key to return to run (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you see Dell Diagnostics Main Menu). NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and...Memory initiates the extended memory test, which can take up to thirty minutes or more to run (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left -click with the mouse, or press and then , to select the test you select Test...
..., record the test results and then press any key to return to run (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer's configuration information, and ensure that you see Dell Diagnostics Main Menu). NOTE: Write down any error codes and problem descriptions exactly as they appear and...Memory initiates the extended memory test, which can take up to thirty minutes or more to run (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. At the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu, left -click with the mouse, or press and then , to select the test you select Test...