Dell 1564, 8X93C, P08F001, P08F series setup guide Remove 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.

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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 (see “Contacting Dell” on page 69).

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

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

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

11.Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE September 2009 P/N 8X93C 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 SIM Card Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless Optional Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Connect ToSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Using Your Inspiron Laptop Right View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Left View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features Battery Computer Base and Keyboard Features Power button Turns the computer on or off when pressed Touch Pad Gestures ScrollZoom System Setup Bios Utility To access the Function Key BehaviorMultimedia Control Keys Windows Mobility CenterUsing Your Inspiron Laptop Using the Optical Drive Disc Spindle Optical drive tray Eject button Display Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery Life Removing and Replacing the BatteryExtended Battery Life pop-up appears Click Show Settings Click What is Dell Extended Battery Life?Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopCustomizing Your Energy Settings Transferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your DataIf the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Click Start → Control PanelDell DataSafe Online Backup Dell Dock Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconBeep Codes Solving ProblemsBeep Code Possible Problem Wired Connections Network ProblemsWireless Connections Power Problems Solving Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Click End Task If a program stops respondingClick Applications If you have other software problems About Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Using Support Tools System MessagesThem Hardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and SupportDell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveIf PSA is invoked Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System InspironSystem Restore Click Undo System Restore and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver Operating System ReinstallationClick Properties→ Device Manager Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectDell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Automated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Locating Your Service Tag Before You CallDiagnostic 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 Dell Support Center. To launch the DellBasic Specifications Computer ModelComputer Information MemoryCamera ConnectorsCommunications Battery DisplayAC Adapter PhysicalComputer Environment Altitude maximumBasic Specifications Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeImporter Index Index Index Index Page Page 08X93CA00
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