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c.If you are experiencing memory issues, press <y>, otherwise press <n>. The following message appears: “Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to continue.”

d.Press any key to go to the Choose An Option window.

If PSA is not invoked:

Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.

4.Select the test you want to run.

Using Support Tools

5.If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell for assistance (see “Contacting Dell” on page 61).

NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located at the top of each test screen. The Service Tag helps you identify your computer when you contact Dell.

6.When the tests are complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window.

7.To exit the Dell Diagnostics and to restart the computer, click Exit.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE August 2009 P/N MV909 Rev. A00 Contents Index Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron LaptopConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows To install the SIM Install the Subscriber Identity Module OptionalBattery bay SIM slot Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection To set up your connection to a wireless routerTo set up your Internet connection Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionRight View Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Feature Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features AC Adapter Indicator light statusBattery charge level BatteryUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing Battery Dell Extended Battery LifeBattery Battery bay Battery release latches Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Backing Up Your Data Customizing Your Energy SettingsCustomizing the Desktop Transferring Information to a New ComputerDell Dock Personalize the Dock Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconBeep Codes Solving ProblemsBeep Code Possible Problem Wired connection is lost Network ProblemsPower Problems Wireless connection is lostPower light is solid white but computer is not responding Insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsOther memory problems Click End Task Program crashes repeatedly Computer does not start upProgram stops responding Click ApplicationsOther software problems About Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center System Messages Using Support ToolsThem Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsIf Pre-boot System Assessment PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveIf PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Starting Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Before You Begin Operating System ReinstallationTo reinstall Windows, you need the following Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Microsoft WindowsGetting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Product Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting DellIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesSee If you need toComputer Information Basic SpecificationsSystem Model ProcessorMemory In-1 Memory Card ReaderDisplay ConnectorsCommunications Battery BatteryPhysical AC AdapterRelative humidity maximum Computer EnvironmentMacrovision Product Notice AppendixImporter Index Index Index