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Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
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...8226; Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as ...program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • ...
...8226; Change the system configuration information after you remove and replace certain hardware components. Use the system setup program to update your BIOS settings when you add, change, or remove hardware in your computer. • Set or change user-selectable options such as ...program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • ...
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... you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to the Array Disks field. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you set up, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10..., use the arrow keys to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up any data you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to enter the RAID BIOS. The Array Detail window appears. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to select Striping. NOTICE: You lose...
... you want to keep before continuing. 8 Press to the Array Disks field. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you set up, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10..., use the arrow keys to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up any data you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to enter the RAID BIOS. The Array Detail window appears. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to select Striping. NOTICE: You lose...
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... inside your computer. View System Information This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to view version information for that component. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Profile Policies...installed drivers. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. The data can be recalled at a later time.
... inside your computer. View System Information This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to view version information for that component. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of the NVIDIA Control Panel allows you to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Profile Policies...installed drivers. Device Settings When launched, the application detects installed ESA-compatible devices such as evaluate the effectiveness of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. The data can be recalled at a later time.
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... power supply and reduce peaks in data loss or file damage. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power...
... power supply and reduce peaks in data loss or file damage. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power...
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...wireless networks in the documentation for scanning. NOTE: The light turns on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Enabling the Network Locator Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator...(see "System Setup" on only when the computer is shipped to you, you can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on or off ....
...wireless networks in the documentation for scanning. NOTE: The light turns on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Enabling the Network Locator Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator...(see "System Setup" on only when the computer is shipped to you, you can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on or off ....
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... P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I O N - Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292). I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I V E P R O B L E M . ... is correct (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. ERROR 8602 - K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - HARD DRIVE SELF...
... P L E A S E R U N S E T U P P R O G R A M - A PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE MAY OR M A Y N O T I N D I C A T E A P O T E N T I A L H A R D D R I O N - Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292). I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I V E P R O B L E M . ... is correct (see "Keyboard Problems for either the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is not listed in BIOS setup. ERROR 8602 - K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - HARD DRIVE SELF...
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...Boot Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to the selected device. The BIOS settings may need to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to be ...bootable. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. If you wait too long and...
...Boot Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to the selected device. The BIOS settings may need to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device 1 Connect the USB device to be ...bootable. Changing the BIOS Settings The BIOS is a utility that a device is restored. If you wait too long and...
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... Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your system. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to configure user-selectable options in System Summary. The File Download window appears. 5 Click...
... Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this Agreement. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your system. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to configure user-selectable options in System Summary. The File Download window appears. 5 Click...
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The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
The file icon appears on your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the instructions on the screen. 312 System Setup 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears.
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.... accelerated graphics port - alert standards format - A program (or utility) that helps to control display brightness. Glossary Terms in to an electrical outlet. ambient light sensor - BIOS - A program designed to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. A AC - AGP - ASF - ASF is able to be depleted and recharged. AGP...
.... accelerated graphics port - alert standards format - A program (or utility) that helps to control display brightness. Glossary Terms in to an electrical outlet. ambient light sensor - BIOS - A program designed to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. A AC - AGP - ASF - ASF is able to be depleted and recharged. AGP...
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..., or DVD+RWs. A single point on self-test - Plug-and-Play - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of the data path. POST - PIO - NVRAM - PCI Express - power-on a display screen. PCI Express can contain multiple...
..., or DVD+RWs. A single point on self-test - Plug-and-Play - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of the data path. POST - PIO - NVRAM - PCI Express - power-on a display screen. PCI Express can contain multiple...
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... Hz, at the lower end of an image produced by a printer or displayed on the major computer components, such as the CPU (central processing unit). BIOS, that perform basic tests on a monitor. personal system/2 - Interference that is lost when you can have an operating system to by the human eye. processor...
... Hz, at the lower end of an image produced by a printer or displayed on the major computer components, such as the CPU (central processing unit). BIOS, that perform basic tests on a monitor. personal system/2 - Interference that is lost when you can have an operating system to by the human eye. processor...
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... that supports resolutions up to save energy. T TAPI - surge protectors - A video standard for smart cards. super-extended graphics array - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Surge protectors do not change the settings for video cards and controllers that...
... that supports resolutions up to save energy. T TAPI - surge protectors - A video standard for smart cards. super-extended graphics array - The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as an interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Surge protectors do not change the settings for video cards and controllers that...
Setup Guide
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..., it is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. The Windows setup screens will need to complete...'s setup process. To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the...
..., it is preconfigured with Microsoft Windows operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available on the screen. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to reinstall the operating system. The Windows setup screens will need to complete...'s setup process. To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls The media control keys are located on the keyboard. You can use the media controls, press the required key. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia or Function. For multimedia key, press + the required multimedia key. System Setup (BIOS) Utility - 1. Multimedia - ... option. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to perform the associated action. This is active only in the System Setup (BIOS) Utility to perform the associated action. Press any function key to configure the media control keys. Press any multimedia key to enter ...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Media Controls The media control keys are located on the keyboard. You can use the media controls, press the required key. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia or Function. For multimedia key, press + the required multimedia key. System Setup (BIOS) Utility - 1. Multimedia - ... option. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to perform the associated action. This is active only in the System Setup (BIOS) Utility to perform the associated action. Press any function key to configure the media control keys. Press any multimedia key to enter ...