Dell 1546, P02F001, 0F2GGFA00 setup guide Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc

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c.If you are experiencing memory issues, press <y>, otherwise press <n>.

The following message is displayed: “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 and to go to the Choose An Option window.

1.Select the test you want to run.

2.If you encounter a problem during a test, a message with the error code and a description of the problem will appear on your screen. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 69).

Using Support Tools

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.

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

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

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.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE August 2009 P/N F2GGF 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 Enable or Disable Wireless Optional To disable wireless To enable wirelessConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionConnect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionClick Start → Control Panel Windows Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron LaptopUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front Side Features Battery charge level Indicator light statusBattery AC adapterMMC+ Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Scroll Touch Pad GesturesZoom Media Controls System Setup Bios UtilityWindows Mobility Center Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia KeyPlay or pause Play the next track or chapter Eject the disc Using the Optical Drive Disc Spindle Optical drive tray Eject button Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery Battery bay Battery release latch Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy SettingsTransferring Information to a New Computer Click Set up backupBacking Up Your Data If the User Account Control window appears, click ContinueAdd a Category Dell DockAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconBeep Codes Solving ProblemsBeep Code Possible Problem Power Problems Network ProblemsWireless Connections Wired ConnectionsSolving Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Click Applications If a program stops respondingWindows Vista If you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsAssistance from Dell Technical About Your System SystemSystem Messages Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter If PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveInsert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell DataSafe Local BackupUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore Restoring Your Operating System Before You Begin Operating System ReinstallationClick Properties→ Device Manager Click the Drivers tab → Roll Back DriverClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Microsoft WindowsRestoring Your Operating System Getting 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 Locating Your Service TagDiagnostic Checklist For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting DellIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesDell Support Center. To launch the Dell If you need toComputer Model Basic SpecificationsComputer Information MemoryCommunications ConnectorsCamera Optional DisplayAC Adapter BatteryComputer Environment PhysicalRelative humidity maximum Macrovision Product Notice AppendixImporter Index Index Wired network connection 7 wireless network connection Page Page 0F2GGFA00