Dell Inspiron M5010 Support Question
Dell Inspiron M5010 Support Question
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Question posted by aletotdp on July 7th, 2014
My Dell M5010 Laptop Wont Boot
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Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 20
...or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304
Dell Technical Update Service ...305
21 System Setup 307
Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307
Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing the Boot Sequence 309 Performing a One-Time Boot...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 272
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See your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc.
Your desktop or laptop computer may need to be used to run a more complete system test to resolve the problem.
With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 275
Diagnostic Lights for assistance). ALERT! C P U F A N F A I C A L S U P P O R T -
Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for Laptop Computers
Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard.
System Messages for Desktop Computers
NOTE: If the message you can use the status of the ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 276
... T I A L H A R D D R I L U R E -
System Messages for Laptop Computers
NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in BIOS setup.
Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). P L E A...the operating system or the program that the boot sequence information is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device.
• Enter the system setup ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 278
... T Y. - Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281).
PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THE COMPUTER... THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY.
THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER.
THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST ...
Setup Guide - Page 5
Contents
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional... Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Install Software Using Dell Digital Delivery 22
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 24 Right View Features 24 Left View Features 26 Back View Features 28 Front View Features ...
Setup Guide - Page 7
INSPIRON
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
This section provides information about setting up your computer. You should never place your ...a fire. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on .
Do not place your Inspiron laptop may result in the air vents. Restricting airflow around your Dell™ computer in an enclosed space, such as a closed briefcase, while it is powered...
Setup Guide - Page 11
...and may render your computer, it is preconfigured with the operating system you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up Ubuntu
To set up Microsoft® Windows® for the first time,... Up Microsoft Windows
To set up an Internet connection. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers...
Setup Guide - Page 12
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs.
10...
Setup Guide - Page 13
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4.
Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 6). 2. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media...
Setup Guide - Page 19
... is paired.
NOTE: The wireless display may get disconnected when you pair your computer with a Bluetooth device. To restore the wireless display, reconnect to support.dell.com/support/downloads. Select Connect to Existing Adapter.
To enable wireless display:
1.
NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation...
Setup Guide - Page 20
...-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your wired Internet connection, follow...
Setup Guide - Page 24
... Digital Delivery application installed on your computer, you have purchased.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
Install Software Using Dell Digital Delivery
NOTE: Dell Digital Delivery may not be downloaded at any time using the Dell Digital Delivery application.
The application automatically identifies your hardware configuration, and then downloads and installs the software you...
Setup Guide - Page 25
... of applications you to close the application window.
After the software installation is completed in a few minutes. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop
23 Follow the instructions on the screen. To use Dell Digital Delivery:
1.
In most cases, the software download is complete, the Dell Digital Delivery application notifies and prompts you purchased. In the...
Setup Guide - Page 35
...Gestures" on page 30.
2 Function key row - To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in this row. For more information on the power button light, see "Multimedia Control ... and right-click functions like those on a mouse.
33
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
1
Power button and light -
For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Status
Lights and Indicators...
Setup Guide - Page 43
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computer. Turns on selections you made when purchasing your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals.
41 A solid white light indicates
camera activity. 2 Camera - Your display can vary based on when the camera is active. Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. 3 Display - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Camera indicator light -
Setup Guide - Page 44
...: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery bay. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock positions. 3. Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Removing and Replacing the Battery
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
Setup Guide - Page 46
...information yourself (such as for software installed on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals. Productivity and Communication
You can use your computer. For more information... access websites, setup an e-mail account, and upload or download files.
44 Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Software Features
NOTE: For more information, click Start → Programs → FastAccess. FastAccess...
Setup Guide - Page 47
... recorded to disc, saved on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. For more information, go to ...
Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on the screen.
45
You can access the service on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Entertainment and Multimedia
...
Setup Guide - Page 58
..., ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device.
• Enter system setup and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76).
56 Keyboard failure -
Keyboard failure or loose cable. A chip on your hard drive or at support...
