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Dell 580s, 08XCH8A00 setup guide Inspiron, Setup Guide, Regulatory model DCSLF

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SETUP GUIDE

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Dell 580s, 08XCH8A00 setup guide Inspiron, Setup Guide, Regulatory model DCSLF

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SETUP GUIDE INSPIRONPage SETUP GUIDE INSPIRONRegulatory model DCSLF February 2010 P/N 8XCH8 Rev. A00 Notes, Cautions, and WarningsUsing Support Tools ContentsUsing Your Inspiron Desktop Solving ProblemsIndex Finding More Information and Resources Basic Specifications AppendixContents Getting HelpSetting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Before Setting Up Your ComputerINSPIRON Extend the Rear Stabilizing Feet Setting Up Your Inspiron DesktopSetting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Keyboard and MouseSetting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the DisplayDisplay Connection TypeComputer CableSetting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Network Cable OptionalView Features” on page Connect the Power CableSetting Up Your Inspiron Desktop To locate the voltage selector switch, see “BackSetting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Press the Power ButtonSetting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up Microsoft WindowsSetting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media Recommended3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup 4. Click Create Recovery MediaSetting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up Your Inspiron Desktop 2. Click Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionSetting Up Your Internet Connection Windows VistaWindows Vista 2. Click Start → Control PanelThe Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Inspiron DesktopINSPIRON Using Your Inspiron DesktopFront View Features 1 FlexBay drive eject button - Opens the Flexbay cover when pressed5 Headphone connector - Connects to headphones Using Your Inspiron Desktop6 Line-in or microphone Using Your Inspiron Desktop Back View FeaturesNOTE The power supply light may not be available on all computers Using Your Inspiron DesktopUsing Your Inspiron Desktop Back Panel Connectors8 Front L/R line-out connector - Connects to front L/R speakers Using Your Inspiron DesktopUsing Your Inspiron Desktop Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Entertainment and MultimediaRemove a Category or Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Add an IconUsing Your Inspiron Desktop Dell DataSafe Online BackupBeep Code Solving ProblemsPossible Problem Beep CodesSolving Problems Network ProblemsWireless Connections Wired ConnectionsSolving Problems Power ProblemsSolving Problems If the power light is solid amberSolving Problems Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems If you receive an insufficient memory message4. Click End Task Lockups and Software ProblemsIf a program stops responding - End the program 2. Click ApplicationsWindows Start menuSolving Problems Windows VistaAbout Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Assistance from Dell Technical1. Go to downloadstore.dell.com/media Using Support ToolsMy Dell Downloads System MessagesCPU fan failure - CPU fan has failed. CPU Using Support ToolsHardware Troubleshooter 1. Click Start → Help and SupportUsing Support Tools Using Support Tools Dell DiagnosticsStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive NOTE The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computera. The PSA will start running the tests If PSA is invokedIf PSA is not invoked Using Support ToolsNOTE The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Using Support Tools11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Using Support Tools5. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed INSPIRON Restoring Your Operating SystemOption Operating System discRestoring Your Operating System System RestoreStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreDell DataSafe Local Backup Dell DataSafe Local Backup BasicRestoring Your Operating System Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional2. Click Upgrade Now 5. Select Repair Your ComputerRestoring Your Operating System System Recovery MediaRestoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image Restore7. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Performing Dell Factory Image RestoreThe System Recovery Options window appears 3. Select Repair Your ComputerINSPIRON Getting HelpDellConnect Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer Service Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Dell Support e-mail addressesAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationGetting Help Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditDiagnostic Checklist Before You CallGetting Help Getting Help Contacting Dellsupport.dell.com the Service Manual atFinding More Information and Resources If you need tosupport.dell.com the Dell Support Center. To launch the Dellfind safety best practices information for your If you need toProcessor Types Basic SpecificationsComputer Model DrivesCommunication MemoryVideo AudioPhysical External ConnectorsPower Basic Specifications40G for 2 ms with a change in Computer EnvironmentBasic Specifications Computer EnvironmentAppendix Macrovision Product NoticeINSPIRON Regulatory Model Number Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard Only for MexicoAppendix ImporterINSPIRON IndexIndex Index Page Printed in the U.S.A 08XCH8A00