Dell 535s, 545s, 537s, 546s, F957N setup guide

Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE February 2009 P/N F957N Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Before Setting Up Your ComputerExtend the Rear Stabilizing Feet Connect Using the VGA Connector Connect the DisplayConnect Using the Hdmi Connector Connect Using the DVI ConnectorConnect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the Network Cable Optional Display and Computer Computer and Display Windows Vista Setup Connect to the Internet OptionalClick Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Using Your Inspiron Desktop Front View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Desktop Expansion card slots Access Back View FeaturesPower supply diagnostic light Back panel connectors Plug USBBack Panel Connectors Center/subwoofer connector Orange Connects to a subwooferEntertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Customizing Your Energy Settings Customizing the DesktopBacking Up Your Data Solving Problems Network ProblemsSolving Problems Power Problems Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory messageClick Applications Lockups and Software ProblemsIf a program stops responding End the program Welcome screen, click Next Solving Problems Using Support Tools Dell Support CenterBeep Codes Two beeps No RAM DetectedSystem Messages Drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed System Recovery Options Undoing the Last System Restore System RestoreStarting System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreOperating System Reinstallation Before You BeginReinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help Service DellConnectMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Online ServicesSupport.dell.com Ftp.dell.comAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comGetting Help At support.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See Compliance Drives SpecificationsComputer Model Computer Environment Front Panel ConnectorsExpansion Slots Power PhysicalBy model 535s/537s 545s 546s Processor MemoryBy model 535s 545s 546s Back Panel Connectors Audio TypeAppendix Macrovision Product NoticeIndex Index Index Index Page