Dell Inspiron 531S Support Question
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
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If you how to change without the written permission of your computer. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Dell TravelLite, and Strike Zone, are not applicable. Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button are registered trademarks of Intel...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... Incompatibilities 91
Restoring Your Operating System 92 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 93 Using Dell PC Restore 95 Using the Operating System CD 98
4 Removing and Installing Parts 101
Before You Begin 101 Recommended Tools 101 Turning Off Your Computer 102 Before Working Inside Your Computer 102
Removing the Computer Cover 103...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
... chassis towards the rear)
Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
2 FlexBay open/close
Press here to open or close...Card Reader (Optional)" on page 31.
6 power button, power light
Press the power button to turn on when a device such as printers and keyboards.
8 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to ...
Owner's Manual - Page 36
... entering hibernate mode. To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is installed in the PCI Express x16 slot.
NOTICE:... hibernate settings on the hard drive, and then completely turning off the computer. If the computer's hard drive becomes...activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer...
Owner's Manual - Page 39
Standby mode conserves power by turning off " state for the majority of our customers. To set standby mode to ...active Power Plan. The next dialog box shows three power plans -
This is Dell Recommended - When the computer exits from a power conservation mode (Standby or Hibernate), the Windows desktop is the active plan.
Windows Vista has three main default power management modes:...
Owner's Manual - Page 40
...mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it .
When...beside the lock icon.
2 Select Hibernate from hibernate mode, the desktop is enabled. Pressing a key on the keyboard or move the mouse... keeps your data on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Hybrid Sleep provides fast wake if the...
Owner's Manual - Page 41
...customers.This is the active Power Plan for all Dell shipping configurations.
3 Under System and Maintenance, click Power Options. This takes you to turn off the display • Change when the computer...modes: • Balanced • Power Saver • High Performance Dell has added a fourth Dell-Recommended mode that sets power management to change the default settings for the majority ...
Owner's Manual - Page 55
...are not custom replaceable. Discard used batteries according to repeatedly reset time and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace ...that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Getting Help" on the screen, write down the exact message. If the battery still...
Owner's Manual - Page 84
...Turn on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, see a message stating that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for technical assistance.
NOTE: If your computer. 3 When the DELL... in Lockups and Software Problems (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer and try again.
NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities...
Owner's Manual - Page 96
..., such as the End User License Agreement, are the same ones that appears, click Restore. 4 On the next screen, click Confirm. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on the computer. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer. The System Recovery Options window appears.
3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next.
96...
Owner's Manual - Page 101
...The procedures in this chapter may require the following conditions exist: • You have performed the steps in the Dell™ Product Information Guide. • A component can be replaceable by moving fan blades, or other unexpected ... on page 102. • You have read the safety information in "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 102
and "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on the...
Owner's Manual - Page 102
....
102
Removing and Installing Parts Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your operating system, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off when you begin any open programs.
2 Click Start , click the arrow , and then...
Owner's Manual - Page 136
...Connect your computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "System Setup" on page 172) and select the appropriate Diskette Drive option.
19 Verify that your computer and devices to their electrical outlets, and turn them on the insert lever outward to release ... on installing any software required for drive operation.
18 Enter system setup (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 84).
Owner's Manual - Page 148
... computer works correctly by touching an unpainted metal surface on page 84). You can do so by running the Dell Diagnostics (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on the side of your computer and devices to make sure they... Information Guide. NOTE: Double-check all cable connections to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. 16 Verify that are secure. 14 Replace the computer cover (see...
Owner's Manual - Page 152
...heat sink and fan assembly. b Ensure that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics
(see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 84).
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Removing and Installing Parts c Hold the heat sink ...fan assembly in place and rotate the clamp lever 180 degrees clockwise to an electrical outlet, and turn them...
Owner's Manual - Page 154
NOTICE: Take care not to an electrical outlet, and turn them on. 8 Verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics
(see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 84).
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Removing and Installing Parts 1
2
1 screw
2 I/O panel
Installing the I/O Panel
1 Place the I/O panel into the computer.
2 Align and slide the I/O panel ...
Owner's Manual - Page 164
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from which you removed them on. 9 Verify that the computer works correctly by running the Dell Diagnostics
(see "Installing the
Processor" on page 84). NOTICE: Ensure that the heat sink assembly... of the computer.
2 Using the eight screws, secure the system board to an electrical outlet, and turn
them (see "Installing Memory" on page 113). 6 Replace any add-in cards on the system board...
Owner's Manual - Page 172
...prompt appears, press immediately. NOTICE: Unless you see "Turning Off Your Computer" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that the keyboard has initialized... F2 prompt indicates that you write down your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Certain changes can appear very quickly, so you must watch for the F2
prompt to appear...
Owner's Manual - Page 178
... at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept
this program to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. The file icon appears on your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board.
1 Turn on -screen...
Owner's Manual - Page 182
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The following information is subject to correct the interference by Dell Inc. Operation is provided on different branch circuits. This device complies with radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning...
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