Dell F957N, 545s, 537s, 535s, 546s setup guide Using Your Inspiron Desktop

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1FlexBay drive eject button — Press to open the FlexBay drive panel.

2FlexBay drive panel — Supports a Media Card Reader or an additional hard drive.

3 Power button — Turns the computer on or off when pressed. The light in the center of this button indicates the power state:

Solid white — the computer is in power-on state.

Blinking amber — there may be a problem with the system board.

Solid amber — the computer is in sleep state.

Power light is off — the computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.

4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) — Connects to USB devices such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players.

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5 Headphone connector — Connects to headphones.

NOTE: To connect to a powered speaker or sound system, use the audio out connector on the back of your computer.

6 Hard drive activity light — The hard drive activity light is on when the computer reads data from or writes data to the hard drive.

7 Microphone connector — Connects to a microphone for voice or to an audio cable for audio input.

8Optical drive panel — This panel covers the optical drive. Use the optical drive to play a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc.

9Optical drive panel eject button — Press to open or close the optical drive.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE February 2009 P/N F957N Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron DesktopExtend the Rear Stabilizing Feet Connect the Display Connect Using the VGA ConnectorConnect Using the DVI Connector Connect Using the Hdmi ConnectorConnect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the Network Cable Optional Display and Computer Computer and Display Connect to the Internet Optional Windows Vista SetupSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Front View Features Using Your Inspiron DesktopUsing Your Inspiron Desktop Back panel connectors Plug USB Back View FeaturesPower supply diagnostic light Expansion card slots AccessCenter/subwoofer connector Orange Connects to a subwoofer Back Panel ConnectorsProductivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy SettingsBacking Up Your Data Network Problems Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Power Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf a program stops responding End the program Lockups and Software ProblemsClick Applications Welcome screen, click Next Solving Problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsTwo beeps No RAM Detected Beep CodesSystem Messages Drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsClick Start → Help and Support Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed System Recovery Options Click Undo my last restoration and click Next System RestoreStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreDell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreBefore You Begin Operating System ReinstallationClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows VistaGetting Help DellConnect ServiceFtp.dell.com Online ServicesSupport.dell.com Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.comProduct Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellGetting Help If you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com Compliance Computer Model SpecificationsDrives Expansion Slots Front Panel ConnectorsComputer Environment Physical PowerMemory By model 535s/537s 545s 546s ProcessorAudio Type By model 535s 545s 546s Back Panel ConnectorsMacrovision Product Notice AppendixIndex Index Index Index Page