Dell PP39S, M770H setup guide Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Solid-state Drive

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Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance.

It is recommended that you print this procedure before you begin.

NOTICE: Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell computers.

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may not ship with your computer.

See the Dell Technology Guide to review your computer’s configuration information, and ensure that the device that you want to test displays in the system setup program and is active.

Start the Dell Diagnostics from your solid-state drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc.

Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Solid-state Drive

The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your solid-state drive.

Using Support Tools

NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see “Contacting Dell” on page 41.

1.Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be working properly.

2.Turn on (or restart) your computer.

3.When the DELLlogo appears, press <0> immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press <Enter>.

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: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc.

4.Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your solid-state drive.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE August M770H Contents Getting Help Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile DeviceConnecting the AC Adapter Connecting the Network Cable optional Turning on Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device Using the Wireless Key Connect to the Internet Optional Microsoft Windows XP SetupSetting Up a Wired Internet Connection in Windows XP Click Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet Setting Up a Wireless Connection in Windows XPSetting Up Your Internet Connection in Windows XP Click Start→ lnternet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet Setting Up Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile Device Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile DeviceAudio Out/ Headphone connector Using Your Inspiron Ultra Mobile DeviceLeft Side Features In-1 Media card reader Provides a USB 2.0 connectors 2 Connect toSecurity cable slot Attaches a Computer Base and Keyboard Features Power indicator light Turns on when the system is powered on Press Fn6 to turn up the volume Camera optional Built-in Display FeaturesRemoving and Replacing the Battery Customizing the Desktop in Windows XP Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Entertainment and MultimediaNetwork Problems Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Power ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsClick Applications Lockups and Software ProblemsIf the computer stops responding Solving Problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsSystem Messages Using Support ToolsClick Start→ Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Solid-state Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Before you Begin Windows Operating System ReinstallationRestoring Your Operating System Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows XPGetting Help Fill out the Diagnostic Checklist onOnline Services ServiceFtp.dell.com AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationBefore You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See Finding More Information and Resources Memory Basic SpecificationsSystem Model Dell Inspiron ProcessorVideo Computer InformationInternal Storage CommunicationsAudio Ports and ConnectorsDisplay DimensionsTouch pad BatteryCamera optional AC Adapter Temperature rangePhysical Computer Environment Index Index Network cable, connecting 7 wireless network connection Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Printed on recycled paper