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.... See the Ubuntu documentation that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for more operating system specific information. 9 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that shipped with the operating system you selected at support....dell.com. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer for your computer...
.... See the Ubuntu documentation that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for more operating system specific information. 9 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that shipped with the operating system you selected at support....dell.com. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer for your computer...
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...the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. --Ensure that the program is displayed to help in troubleshooting when Contacting Dell. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on Windows XP....8226; Save and close any error message that your computer. --Ensure that is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows and press . 3. Under Fix a Problem click Getting older programs to run on ...
...the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. --Ensure that the program is displayed to help in troubleshooting when Contacting Dell. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on Windows XP....8226; Save and close any error message that your computer. --Ensure that is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with this version of Windows and press . 3. Under Fix a Problem click Getting older programs to run on ...
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...you experience a problem with your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 64). 1. NOTE: If your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment...your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your hard drive. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to be working properly. 2. Turn on Dell computers. Ensure that the computer is...
...you experience a problem with your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 64). 1. NOTE: If your computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment...your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your hard drive. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to be working properly. 2. Turn on Dell computers. Ensure that the computer is...
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... to the Choose An Option window. 4. Write down your hard drive and to go to run. 5. The PSA will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." Using Support Tools NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system... logo appears, continue to run the remaining memory tests? NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. If PSA...
... to the Choose An Option window. 4. Write down your hard drive and to go to run. 5. The PSA will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Do you want to continue? (Recommended)." Using Support Tools NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system... logo appears, continue to run the remaining memory tests? NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. If PSA...
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..., continue to the Choose An Option window. 7. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to run. 48 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. then, shut down and restart the computer. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical... drive. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your ...
..., continue to the Choose An Option window. 7. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to run. 48 Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. then, shut down and restart the computer. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical... drive. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your ...
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The Service Tag helps you identify your screen. 7. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you encounter a problem during a test, a message with the error code and a description of each test screen. When the ... are complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 10. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 9. If you contact Dell. 8. Using Support Tools 49 NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is displayed at...
The Service Tag helps you identify your screen. 7. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you encounter a problem during a test, a message with the error code and a description of each test screen. When the ... are complete, close the test screen to return to restart the computer, click Exit. 10. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to the Choose An Option window. 9. If you contact Dell. 8. Using Support Tools 49 NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is displayed at...
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... 4. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. To access the recovery options, log on certain computers. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on as the last method to wait until you received your operating system. Use... in the User name field, then click OK. 52 If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files,...
... 4. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. To access the recovery options, log on certain computers. Select Repair Your Computer. 3. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on as the last method to wait until you received your operating system. Use... in the User name field, then click OK. 52 If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files,...
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... 8. Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 4. Right-click the device for which the new driver is installed and click Properties. 5. NOTE: If you may take ...five or more minutes to complete. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not...
... 8. Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 4. Right-click the device for which the new driver is installed and click Properties. 5. NOTE: If you may take ...five or more minutes to complete. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you do not...
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... storage device for the procedures that involve discs. • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to the operating state it was in before... following: NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. To reinstall Windows, you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your primary hard drive. Use an external optical drive or any required...
... storage device for the procedures that involve discs. • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to the operating state it was in before... following: NOTE: Your computer does not have an internal optical drive. To reinstall Windows, you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your primary hard drive. Use an external optical drive or any required...
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...-ROM. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer and try again. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating... . 7. Save and close any open programs. 2. Reinstalling Microsoft Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1.
...-ROM. After you reinstall the operating system, you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer and try again. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating... . 7. Save and close any open programs. 2. Reinstalling Microsoft Windows The reinstallation process can take 1 to 2 hours to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. 1.
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... return policies before working inside your operating system. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer. 66 run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall notebook system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more ...See: the Operating System disc the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries...
... return policies before working inside your operating system. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your computer. 66 run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall notebook system software, or update drivers for your computer, and readme files learn more ...See: the Operating System disc the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries...
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... 67 You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help check on your order status for new purchases find solutions and answers to ...technicians or experienced users See: the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance the bottom of your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to ...
... 67 You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to contact technical support find drivers and downloads access technical support and product help check on your order status for new purchases find solutions and answers to ...technicians or experienced users See: the safety and regulatory documents that shipped with your computer and also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance the bottom of your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to ...
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... click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. INSPIRON Basic Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Computer Information Processor types Intel® Atom™ single core System chipset Intel NM10... possible Memory type one user accessible SODIMM connector 1 GB and 2 GB 1 GB and 2 GB 800 MHz DDR2 SODIMM (runs at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.
... click Start→ Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. INSPIRON Basic Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. Computer Model Dell™ Inspiron™ 1012 Computer Information Processor types Intel® Atom™ single core System chipset Intel NM10... possible Memory type one user accessible SODIMM connector 1 GB and 2 GB 1 GB and 2 GB 800 MHz DDR2 SODIMM (runs at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer.
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Index Diagnostic Checklist 63 drivers and downloads 67 DVDs, playing and creating 32 E email addresses for technical support 58 energy conserving 33 F finding more information 66 FTP login, anonymous 58 H hardware problems diagnosing 45 76 Hardware Troubleshooter 45 help getting assistance and support 56 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 40 N network connection fixing 38
Index Diagnostic Checklist 63 drivers and downloads 67 DVDs, playing and creating 32 E email addresses for technical support 58 energy conserving 33 F finding more information 66 FTP login, anonymous 58 H hardware problems diagnosing 45 76 Hardware Troubleshooter 45 help getting assistance and support 56 I Internet connection 14 ISP Internet Service Provider 14 M memory problems solving 40 N network connection fixing 38