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08XCH8A00, DCSLF, 580s setup guide
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Specification
Warranty
Setting Up a Wired Connection
Solving Problems
Dell Diagnostics
Setup Guide
Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup
System Restore
How to
Headphone connector - Connects to headphones
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Contents
SETUP GUIDE
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SETUP GUIDE
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Regulatory model DCSLF
February 2010 P/N 8XCH8 Rev. A00
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
Using Your Inspiron Desktop
Contents
Solving Problems
Using Support Tools
Contents
Finding More Information and Resources Basic Specifications Appendix
Getting Help
Index
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Before Setting Up Your Computer
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Extend the Rear Stabilizing Feet
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Connect the Display
Computer
Connection Type
Cable
Display
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Connect the Network Cable Optional
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Connect the Power Cable
To locate the voltage selector switch, see “Back
View Features” on page
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Press the Power Button
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Set Up Microsoft Windows
3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup
Create System Recovery Media Recommended
4. Click Create Recovery Media
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Setting Up a Wired Connection
Connect to the Internet Optional
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
Windows Vista
2. Click Start → Connect To
The Connect to the Internet window appears
2. Click Start → Control Panel
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Windows Vista
Front View Features
Using Your Inspiron Desktop
1 FlexBay drive eject button - Opens the Flexbay cover when pressed
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5 Headphone connector - Connects to headphones
Using Your Inspiron Desktop
6 Line-in or microphone
Using Your Inspiron Desktop
Back View Features
NOTE The power supply light may not be available on all computers
Using Your Inspiron Desktop
Using Your Inspiron Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
8 Front L/R line-out connector - Connects to front L/R speakers
Using Your Inspiron Desktop
Productivity and Communication
Software Features
Entertainment and Multimedia
Using Your Inspiron Desktop
Add a Category
Dell Dock
Add an Icon
Remove a Category or Icon
Using Your Inspiron Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
Possible Problem
Solving Problems
Beep Codes
Beep Code
Wireless Connections
Network Problems
Wired Connections
Solving Problems
Solving Problems
Power Problems
Solving Problems
If the power light is solid amber
If you experience other memory problems
Memory Problems
If you receive an insufficient memory message
Solving Problems
If a program stops responding - End the program
Lockups and Software Problems
2. Click Applications
4. Click End Task
Solving Problems
Start menu
Windows Vista
Windows
Dell Support Center
Using Support Tools
Assistance from Dell Technical
About Your System System
My Dell Downloads
Using Support Tools
System Messages
1. Go to downloadstore.dell.com/media
CPU fan failure - CPU fan has failed. CPU
Using Support Tools
Hardware Troubleshooter
1. Click Start → Help and Support
Using Support Tools
Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive
Dell Diagnostics
NOTE The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer
Using Support Tools
If PSA is not invoked
If PSA is invoked
Using Support Tools
a. The PSA will start running the tests
1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc
Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc
Using Support Tools
NOTE The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer
11. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc
Using Support Tools
5. Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed
Option
Restoring Your Operating System
Operating System disc
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Starting System Restore
System Restore
Undoing the Last System Restore
Restoring Your Operating System
Dell DataSafe Local Backup
Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic
Restoring Your Operating System
2. Click Upgrade Now
Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional
5. Select Repair Your Computer
Restoring Your Operating System
Restoring Your Operating System
System Recovery Media
Restoring Your Operating System
Dell Factory Image Restore
The System Recovery Options window appears
Performing Dell Factory Image Restore
3. Select Repair Your Computer
7. Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears
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Getting Help
DellConnect
Getting Help
Technical Support and Customer Service
Dell Support websites
Online Services
Dell Support e-mail addresses
Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses
Automated Order-Status Service
Product Information
Getting Help
Getting Help
Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit
Diagnostic Checklist
Before You Call
Getting Help
Getting Help
Contacting Dell
Finding More Information and Resources
the Service Manual at
If you need to
support.dell.com
find safety best practices information for your
the Dell Support Center. To launch the Dell
If you need to
support.dell.com
Computer Model
Basic Specifications
Drives
Processor Types
Video
Memory
Audio
Communication
Power
External Connectors
Basic Specifications
Physical
Basic Specifications
Computer Environment
Computer Environment
40G for 2 ms with a change in
Appendix
Macrovision Product Notice
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Appendix
Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard Only for Mexico
Importer
Regulatory Model Number
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Index
Index
Index
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Printed in the U.S.A
08XCH8A00