Dell D06D setup guide Getting Help

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Getting Help

Remember to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer. You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer itself. Ensure that the computer documentation is available.

Diagnostic Checklist

Name:

Date:

Address:

Phone number:

Service Tag and Express Service Code (located on a label at the top of the computer):

Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician):

Operating system and version:

Devices:

Expansion cards:

Are you connected to a network? Yes/No

Network, version, and network adapter:

Programs and versions:

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE 2011 03 Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the Display Connection Type Computer Cable Display Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the Network Cable Optional Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button Set Up the Operating System Create System Recovery Media Recommended Setting Up a Wired Connection Set Up the TV Tuner OptionalConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionSetting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Using Your Inspiron Desktop Front View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Desktop Using Your Inspiron Desktop Using Your Inspiron Desktop Back View Features Using Your Inspiron Desktop Back Panel Connectors Using Your Inspiron Desktop Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Dell DataSafe Online Backup Dell StageUsing Your Inspiron Desktop Solving Problems Beep CodesWireless Connections Network ProblemsWired Connections Power Problems Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Solving Problems Solving Problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterMy Dell Downloads System Messages Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterStarting Dell ePSA Diagnostics Starting Dell PC Checkup Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System RestoreDell DataSafe Local Backup Undoing the Last System RestoreDell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional System Recovery Media Dell Factory Image Restore Starting Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectDell Support Websites Online ServicesDell Support E-mail Addresses Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Getting Help Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service Code Before You CallGetting Help Contacting Dell Finding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeFinding More Information and Resources Processor SpecificationsComputer Model Drives System ChipsetAudio MemoryVideo External Connectors Internal ConnectorsBattery Communication PowerPhysical Computer Environment Appendix Index ISP Index