Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide
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...will take some time to complete. Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. October 2009 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. The Windows setup screens will need an external modem or...Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system if you selected it is not a part of your original order, you need to reinstall the operating system. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers...
...will take some time to complete. Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. October 2009 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. The Windows setup screens will need an external modem or...Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system if you selected it is not a part of your original order, you need to reinstall the operating system. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers...
Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide
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... any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other software. All rights reserved. is subject to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other than its own. Trademarks used in this document to refer to Boot from CD-ROM. Reinstalling Windows 7 ...The reinstallation process may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete. then,...
... any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other software. All rights reserved. is subject to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other than its own. Trademarks used in this document to refer to Boot from CD-ROM. Reinstalling Windows 7 ...The reinstallation process may be used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete. then,...
Service Manual
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...4. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Support Bracket). 7. Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards Configuring Your Computer After...your computer. 6. Remove the computer cover (see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card. Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. If necessary, disconnect any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel...
...4. Remove the computer cover (see Replacing the Support Bracket). 7. Back to Contents Page PCI and PCI Express Cards Dell™ Inspiron™ 535s/537s/545s/546s Service Manual Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards Replacing PCI and PCI Express Cards Configuring Your Computer After...your computer. 6. Remove the computer cover (see Configuring Your Computer After Removing or Installing a PCI/PCI Express Card. Remove the card's driver from the electrical outlet before removing the cover. If necessary, disconnect any cover(s) (including computer covers, bezels, filler brackets, front-panel...
Service Manual
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.../PCI Express Card. Prepare the card for information about the card's cable connections. See the documentation that came with the card for information on installing drivers and software for your card, see the Setup Guide. Cables routed over or behind the cards. For information on configuring the card, making internal connections...
.../PCI Express Card. Prepare the card for information about the card's cable connections. See the documentation that came with the card for information on installing drivers and software for your card, see the Setup Guide. Cables routed over or behind the cards. For information on configuring the card, making internal connections...
Service Manual
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... MB; 64 MB; 128 MB; 256 MB; 512 MB (Auto by default). l Numlock Key-OFF; Hard Drive; On; Last (Off by default). Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you want the computer to boot from the CD drive so that you can use this feature to restart your computer..., memory key, or CD-RW drive. 1. User Access Level Set User Password Password Check Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. PCI Slot; Disabled; Full/Low Speed (High Speed by default). Hard Drive;
... MB; 64 MB; 128 MB; 256 MB; 512 MB (Auto by default). l Numlock Key-OFF; Hard Drive; On; Last (Off by default). Turn on the Drivers and Utilities media, but you want the computer to boot from the CD drive so that you can use this feature to restart your computer..., memory key, or CD-RW drive. 1. User Access Level Set User Password Password Check Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer and try again. PCI Slot; Disabled; Full/Low Speed (High Speed by default). Hard Drive;
SETUP GUIDE
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--Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Solving Problems 29
--Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Solving Problems 29
SETUP GUIDE
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... your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may not ship with your computer. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Type hardware troubleshooter...the checks in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 27 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to review your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 34 To start the search. 3. In the search ...
... your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc is optional and may not ship with your computer. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Type hardware troubleshooter...the checks in the search field and press to resolve the incompatibility. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 27 and run the Dell Diagnostics before you want to review your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 34 To start the search. 3. In the search ...
SETUP GUIDE
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... 1. Shut down your hard drive. then, shut down your hard drive. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If you wait too long ..., the computer boots according to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 4. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears,...
... 1. Shut down your hard drive. then, shut down your hard drive. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc 1. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If you wait too long ..., the computer boots according to an electrical outlet that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 4. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears,...
SETUP GUIDE
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...-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you received your computer. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. Turn on as the last method to restore your hard drive to access...spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in certain countries or on certain computers...
...-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you received your computer. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as a local user. Turn on as the last method to restore your hard drive to access...spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in certain countries or on certain computers...
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The restore process begins and may need the following items: • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc 40 Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you may take five or more minutes to reboot the system.... want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Click Next. Click Finish to complete. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. CAUTION: If you need to correct a problem with Factory Image ...
The restore process begins and may need the following items: • Dell Operating System disc • Dell Drivers and Utilities disc 40 Operating System Reinstallation Before You Begin If you may take five or more minutes to reboot the system.... want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to proceed with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows Device Driver Rollback. Click Next. Click Finish to complete. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. CAUTION: If you need to correct a problem with Factory Image ...
SETUP GUIDE
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... wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Boot from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for... protection program, and other software. 1. Save and close any open programs. 2. then, shut down your computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and ...
... wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Boot from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the disc, the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc and Operating System disc may not ship with your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for... protection program, and other software. 1. Save and close any open programs. 2. then, shut down your computer. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities disc to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and ...
SETUP GUIDE
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...computer. the back of your computer may void your computer, and readme files. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your system model number. run a...or a new hard drive. upgrade your computer. 50 See: your operating system. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your Operating System disc. learn more...
...computer. the back of your computer may void your computer, and readme files. the Service Manual on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. the Drivers and Utilities disc. NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your system model number. run a...or a new hard drive. upgrade your computer. 50 See: your operating system. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your Operating System disc. learn more...
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...computer. You must use the Service Tag to identify your computer on your order status for new purchases. check on support.dell.com or to common questions. locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to : find solutions and answers to ...support. See: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_ compliance. find drivers and downloads. the top of your computer. only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End ...
...computer. You must use the Service Tag to identify your computer on your order status for new purchases. check on support.dell.com or to common questions. locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to : find solutions and answers to ...support. See: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/regulatory_ compliance. find drivers and downloads. the top of your computer. only), Safety instructions, Regulatory information, Ergonomics information, and End ...
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... a FlexBay drive Internally accessible two 3.5-inch drive bays for , and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON Specifications Computer Model Inspiron 535s Inspiron 537s Inspiron 545s Inspiron 546s This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives 52 For more information regarding the configuration of your...
... a FlexBay drive Internally accessible two 3.5-inch drive bays for , and upgrading your computer. INSPIRON Specifications Computer Model Inspiron 535s Inspiron 537s Inspiron 545s Inspiron 546s This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for SATA hard drives 52 For more information regarding the configuration of your...
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INSPIRON Index B backups creating 22 C calling Dell 47 CDs, playing and creating 20 computer capabilities 20 connect(ing) displays 7 optional network cable 10 to the Internet 12 using dial-up 13 conserving energy 21 Contacting Dell online 48 customer service 43 58 customizing your desktop 21 your energy settings 21 D data, backing up 22 DellConnect 43 Dell Diagnostics 34 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Dell Support Center 30 Dell support website 51 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 50 Diagnostic Checklist 47 drivers and downloads 51 DVDs, playing and creating 21
INSPIRON Index B backups creating 22 C calling Dell 47 CDs, playing and creating 20 computer capabilities 20 connect(ing) displays 7 optional network cable 10 to the Internet 12 using dial-up 13 conserving energy 21 Contacting Dell online 48 customer service 43 58 customizing your desktop 21 your energy settings 21 D data, backing up 22 DellConnect 43 Dell Diagnostics 34 Dell Factory Image Restore 37 Dell Support Center 30 Dell support website 51 Dell Technology Guide for futher information 50 Diagnostic Checklist 47 drivers and downloads 51 DVDs, playing and creating 21
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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... Internet service provider (ISP). CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system if you selected it is not a part of purchase. If an external ...USB modem or WLAN adapter is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you need...
... Internet service provider (ISP). CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Microsoft Windows 7: Getting Started Guide Set Up Windows 7 Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system if you selected it is not a part of purchase. If an external ...USB modem or WLAN adapter is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you need...
Tech Sheet Windows® 7
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.../CD-RW Drive and press . 7 Press any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Information in this document to refer to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. is subject to complete. then, shut down your ...computer and try again. 4 NOTE: The next steps change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Printed in the U.S.A. Microsoft, and ...
.../CD-RW Drive and press . 7 Press any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Information in this document to refer to wait until you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. is subject to complete. then, shut down your ...computer and try again. 4 NOTE: The next steps change without the written permission of Dell Inc. Printed in the U.S.A. Microsoft, and ...