Dell 1370, P06S001, MV909 setup guide Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc

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Using Support Tools

Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc

1.Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc.

2.Shut down and restart the computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer and try again.

NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program.

3.When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RWand press <Enter>.

4.Select the Boot from CD-ROMoption from the menu that appears and press <Enter>.

5.Type 1 to start the CD menu and press <Enter> to proceed.

6.Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer.

7.Select the test you want to run.

8.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).

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE August 2009 P/N MV909 Rev. A00 Contents Index Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Install the Subscriber Identity Module Optional To install the SIMBattery bay SIM slot Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionTo set up your connection to a wireless router Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up Your Internet Connection To set up your Internet connectionUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Right View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Feature Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features Indicator light status Battery charge levelBattery AC AdapterUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery Life Removing and Replacing BatteryBattery Battery bay Battery release latches Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing Your Energy Settings Customizing the DesktopTransferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your DataDell Dock Add a Category Add an IconRemove a Category or Icon Personalize the DockSolving Problems Beep Code Possible ProblemBeep Codes Network Problems Power ProblemsWireless connection is lost Wired connection is lost Power light is solid white but computer is not responding Memory Problems Other memory problemsInsufficient memory message Computer does not start up Program stops respondingClick Applications Click End Task Program crashes repeatedlyOther software problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterAbout Your System System Using Support Tools System MessagesThem Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If Pre-boot System Assessment PSA is invokedIf PSA is not invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Starting Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Operating System Reinstallation To reinstall Windows, you need the followingBefore You Begin Reinstalling Microsoft Windows Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectOnline Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELLFinding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeIf you need to SeeBasic Specifications System ModelProcessor Computer InformationIn-1 Memory Card Reader MemoryConnectors CommunicationsDisplay Battery BatteryAC Adapter PhysicalComputer Environment Relative humidity maximumAppendix Macrovision Product NoticeImporter Index Index Index