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Performing a One-Time Boot

You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering system setup. (You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.)

1Shut down the computer through the Start menu.

2If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.

3Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.

4Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.

5When the boot device list appears, highlight the device from which you want to boot and press <Enter>.

The computer boots to the selected device.

The next time you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is restored.

Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)

Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer and all Dell- installed hardware. In addition to this technician-assisted technical support, online technical support is available at support.dell.com. Additional technical support options may be available for purchase.

Dell provides limited technical support for the computer and any "Dell-installed" software and peripherals1. Support for third-party software and peripherals is provided by the original manufacturer, including those purchased and/or installed through Dell Software and Peripherals, Readyware, and Custom Factory Integration2.

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Repair services are provided pursuant to the terms and conditions of your limited warranty and any optional support service contract purchased with the computer.

All Dell-standard components included in a Custom Factory Integration (CFI) project are covered by the stan- dard Dell limited warranty for your computer. However, Dell also extends a parts replacement program to cover all nonstandard, third-party hardware components integrated through CFI for the duration of the com- puter’s service contract.

Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals

Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of the software programs that are installed on the computer during the manufacturing process (Microsoft® Office, Norton Antivirus, and so on).

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell InspironAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DeviceEnabling the Display Settings for a TV Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions ContentsConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkIf only part of the display is readable Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Contents 106 Adding and Replacing PartsInternal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 105127 126How to use standby mode and hibernate mode What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationTips on using Microsoft Windows How to play CDs and DVDsService Tag and Microsoft Windows License At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be Order status, warranty, and repair informationUpdates What Are You Looking For? Find It HereFollow the instructions on the screen Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Speakers Tour of Your ComputerFront View Keyboard Touch pad ButtonsV I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Tour of Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Eject button Air vent Optical drive Security cable slot USB connectorsLeft Side View Hard drive Right Side ViewSecure Digital I/O slot Air vent PC Card slot Back View Air vent USB connectors Video TV-out connectorD E O C O N N E C T O R Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Hard drive Air vent Memory module cover Subwoofer Battery charge gauge Optical-drive locking screwBattery Bottom ViewSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionNext window, click the appropriate option Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable USB connector on computer Power Protection DevicesConnecting a USB Printer Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSurge Protectors Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge Gauge Charging the BatteryRemoving a Battery Low-Battery WarningStoring a Battery Installing a BatteryUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDHelpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsUsing MediaDirect Video TV-out TV/digital audio Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DeviceConnector Adapter cable ConnectorVideo cable Video and Standard AudioVideo and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Click DVD Changing Your Audio SettingsEnabling the Display Settings for a TV Click the Settings tab and click Advanced Numeric keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric KeypadKey Combinations Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker FunctionsCustomizing the Touch Pad Touch PadPC Card Blanks Using PC CardsInstalling a PC Card PC Card TypesRemoving a PC Card or Blank Using PC Cards Using PC Cards Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter On the welcome screen, click Next Network Setup WizardConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining Your Network TypeConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Tab Function Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a DVD+RW drive DVD drive problemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Hard drive problemsIf you cannot eject the DVD or DVD+RW drive tray Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages External keyboard problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Program crashes repeatedly Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program stops respondingSolid blue screen appears Other software problemsNetwork Problems Memory ProblemsPower Problems PC Card ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf only part of the display is readable If the display is difficult to readIdentifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers DriversClick the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec To use PC Restore Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive Battery-bay latch releaseScrews Hard drive Returning a Hard Drive to DellMemory Memory module Securing clips Notch Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Modem Screw Modem Mini PCI CardModem cable Tabs Antenna cablesMini PCI card Antenna cables Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover Hinge cover KeyboardCoin-Cell Battery Display Release latch Coin-cell battery Battery cable connectorAntenna cables Display cable connector Optical drive Notch Optical-drive security screw Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyOptical Drive Slide the drive out of the bayCover Card Cable Appendix Specifications100 Control buttons 101Video 102 103 Reduced under certain power-intensiveConditions. See Power Problems on Information on battery life104 105 Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens Overview106 System Setup ScreenChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options107 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsPerforming a One-Time Boot Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only108 Contacting DellDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Mail Australia autechsupport@dell.com 109110 International Access Code Country Code City Code111 112 General Support 01-899-753-0777 113114 International Access Code Country Code115 Sales dial within U.K. only City Code Technical Support Customer Care Fax Switchboard116 Ireland Sales117 118 General Support 001-800-882-1519 119General Support 0800-50-669 120General Support 001-800-220-1006 General Support 001-800-507-0962Corporate Sales Toll-free 1 800 394 Fax 02 5441 Tech Fax Switchboard Sales Appendix121 Fax 21 424 01Sales Penang, Malaysia International Access Code Mail dellzasupport@dell.com122 Gold Queue123 PowerConnect, and PowerVault Customer Care124 125 Class a Class B FCC Notices U.S. Only127 Macrovision Product NoticeFCC Identification Information Appendix Index Index129 130 See hard driveSee display 131 132
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