Inspiron | Dell 537s, 545s, 535s, 546s, F957N instruction

INSPIRON™

SETUP GUIDE

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

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Inspiron Page SETUP GUIDE February 2009 P/N F957N Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Extend the Rear Stabilizing Feet Connect the Display Connect Using the VGA Connector Connect Using the DVI Connector Connect Using the Hdmi Connector Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the Network Cable Optional Display and Computer Computer and Display Connect to the Internet Optional Windows Vista Setup Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Front View Features Using Your Inspiron Desktop Using Your Inspiron Desktop Power supply diagnostic light Back View FeaturesExpansion card slots Access Back panel connectors Plug USB Center/subwoofer connector Orange Connects to a subwoofer Back Panel Connectors Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy Settings Backing Up Your Data Network Problems Solving Problems Solving Problems Power Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory Problems If a program stops responding End the program Lockups and Software ProblemsClick Applications Welcome screen, click Next Solving Problems Dell Support Center Using Support Tools Two beeps No RAM Detected Beep Codes System Messages Drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsClick Start → Help and Support Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed System Recovery Options Starting System Restore System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Before You Begin Operating System Reinstallation Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows Vista Getting Help DellConnect Service Support.dell.com Online ServicesMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Ftp.dell.com Product Information Automated Order-Status Service Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Visit support.dell.com Contacting Dell Getting Help If you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com Compliance Computer Model SpecificationsDrives Expansion Slots Front Panel ConnectorsComputer Environment Physical Power Memory By model 535s/537s 545s 546s Processor Audio Type By model 535s 545s 546s Back Panel Connectors Macrovision Product Notice Appendix Index Index Index Index Page