Dell 1011, K621P setup guide Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

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Dell Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in “Lockups and Software Problems” on page 32 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 51) for technical assistance.

It is recommended that you print these procedures before you begin.

NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell computers.

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

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. See the System Setup section in the Dell Technology Guide.

Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc.

Using Support Tools

Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive.

NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see “Contacting Dell” on page 51.

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 DELL™ logo appears, press <F12> 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.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE February 2009 P/N K621P Rev. A00 Contents Restoring Your Operating System Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron MiniConnect the AC Adapter Connect the Network Cable Optional Press the Power Button Wireless Enable/Disable dialog box appears Microsoft Windows XP SetupUbuntu Setup Enable or Disable WirelessConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionClick Start→ Control Panel New Connection Wizard appears Click Connect to the Internet Choose from a list of Internet service providers ISPsSetting Up Your Inspiron Mini Right Side Features Using Your Inspiron MiniVGA connector Connects to a monitor or projector Using Your Inspiron MiniLeft Side Features Security cable slot Attaches a Computer Base and Keyboard Features Touch pad buttons 2 Provides BatteryScroll Touch Pad GesturesUsing Your Inspiron Mini Display Features Camera activity light Indicates if the camera is on or off Removing and Replacing Battery Battery Battery release latch Battery lock latch Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Backing Up Your Data Customizing the DesktopNetwork Problems Solving ProblemsClick Start→ Internet Explorer→ Connect to the Internet Solving ProblemsPower Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click End Task Click ApplicationsIf you have other software problems Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsKeyboard failure Keyboard failure or loose cable System MessagesClick Start→ Help and Support Hardware TroubleshooterStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities disc Using Support Tools Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Starting System RestoreUsing Dell PC Restore Restoring Your Operating System Before You Begin Operating System ReinstallationClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling WindowsGetting Help Fill out the Diagnostic Checklist onOnline Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceFtp.dell.com Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellFinding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeAt support.dell.com Support.dell.com Memory SpecificationsSystem model ProcessorVideo Computer informationInternal storage CommunicationsAudio Ports and connectorsDisplay DimensionsBattery CameraTouch pad AC adapter Charge time approximateComputer environment Physical110 G Index Index Network cable, connecting 7 wireless network connection Page Printed on recycled paper
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K621P, 1011 specifications

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