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

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

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