Dell 0M41FVA00, D03U001 setup guide Using Your Inspiron Desktop

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Using Your Inspiron Desktop

1 Top cover release button — Opens the top cover of the computer.

2 eSATA connectors (2) — Connect to SATA and eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard disk drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player).

3 VGA connector — Connects video devices such as a monitor or projector.

4 Network connector — Connects your computer to a network or broadband device.

5Line-out connector — Connects to headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers.

6 Microphone connector — Connects to a microphone for voice or audio input into a sound or telephony program.

7Optical S/PDIF connector — Connects to amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital audio output through optical digital cables. This format carries an audio signal without going through an analog audio conversion process.

8 USB 2.0 connectors (2) — Connect to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

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Contents Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE May 2010 P/N M41FV Rev. A00 Contents Index Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron DesktopConnect the Display Connection Type Computer Cable Display Connect to the Flat Panel Display Directly Set Up the Home Theatre OptionalSetting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Channel speakers Select Configure Adjust the Display Scaling SettingConnect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the Network Cable Optional Connect the AC Adapter Press the Power Button Set Up Ubuntu Linux Set Up Microsoft WindowsCreate System Recovery Media Recommended Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Click Start → Control PanelClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionConnect to the Internet window appears Front View Features Using Your Inspiron DesktopUsing Your Inspiron Desktop Top View Features Using Your Inspiron Desktop 3 4 11 10 9 Back View FeaturesUsing Your Inspiron Desktop Using Your Inspiron Desktop Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Add a Category Dell DockAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconDell DataSafe Online Backup Beep Codes Solving ProblemsBeep Code Possible Problem Wireless Connections Network ProblemsWired Connections If the network connection is lostIf the power light is solid amber Power ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsClick Applications If a program stops responding End the programWindows Start menu If you have other software problemsDell Support Center Using Support ToolsAbout Your System System Tab on support.dell.comSystem Messages My Dell DownloadsUsing Support Tools Click Start → Help and Support Hardware TroubleshooterStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsIf PSA is invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Option Use Restoring Your Operating SystemStarting System Restore System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell DataSafe Local BackupUndoing the Last System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Select Repair Your Computer Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup ProfessionalClick Upgrade Now System Recovery Media Performing Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Product Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Getting Help Before You Call Locating the Service TagDiagnostic Checklist For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting DellIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesSee If you need toComputer Model SpecificationsComputer Information MemoryAudio DrivesVideo CommunicationMemory Card Reader External ConnectorsPhysical BatteryAC Adapter Computer Environment Macrovision Product Notice AppendixImporter Index Index Index Page Page 0M41FVA00