Dell Inspiron 535s User manual

SETUP GUIDE

INSPIRON™

Models DCSLE and DCSLF

SETUP GUIDE

INSPIRON™

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your

computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells

you how to avoid the problem.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft®Windows®operating systems

are not applicable.

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February 2009 P/N F957N Rev. A00

Setting Up Your Inspiron™Desktop ...... 5

Before Setting Up Your Computer .........5

Extend the Rear Stabilizing Feet...........6

Connect the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Connect the Keyboard and Mouse.........9

Connect the Network Cable (Optional) ....10

Connect the Power Cables to Your

Display and Computer ..................11

Windows Vista®Setup .................12

Connect to the Internet (Optional) ........12

Using Your Inspiron™Desktop ......... 16

Front View Features....................16

Back View Features....................18

Software Features .....................20

Solving Problems .................... 23

Network Problems .....................23

Power Problems.......................25

Memory Problems .....................26

Lockups and Software Problems .........27

Using Support Tools.................. 30

Dell Support Center ....................30

Beep Codes ..........................31

System Messages .....................32

Hardware Troubleshooter...............34

Dell Diagnostics ......................34

System Recovery Options ............. 37

System Restore .......................38

Dell Factory Image Restore .............39

Operating System Reinstallation .........40

Contents

Getting Help ........................ 42

Technical Support and Customer

Service ..............................43

DellConnect™.........................43

Online Services .......................44

Automated Order-Status Service .........45

Product Information....................45

Returning Items for Repair Under

Warranty or for Credit ..................46

Before You Call........................47

Contacting Dell........................48

Finding More Information and

Resources .......................... 50

Specifications ...................... 52

Appendix........................... 57

Macrovision Product Notice.............57

Index .............................. 58

INSPIRON

Setting Up Your Inspiron™Desktop

This section provides information about setting

up your Inspiron 535s/537s/545s/546s desktop

and connecting peripherals.

WARNING: Before you begin any of the

procedures in this section, read the

safety information that shipped with

your computer. For additional safety best

practice information, see the Regulatory

Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/

regulatory_compliance.

Before Setting Up Your Computer

When positioning your computer, ensure that

you allow easy access to a power source,

adequate ventilation, and a level surface to

place your computer.

Restricting airflow around your computer may

cause it to overheat. To prevent overheating

ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches)

at the back of the computer and a minimum of

5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. You should

never place your computer in an enclosed

space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is

powered on.

Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop

Extend the Rear Stabilizing Feet

With the computer sitting in an upright position,

carefully lift the rear of the computer, and rotate

the stabilizing feet outwards. The extended feet

ensure maximum system stability.

Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop

Connect the Display

Your computer has an integrated VGA video

connector. You can use this connector to

connect to the display.

NOTE: A DVI or HDMI connector may

be available on your computer if you

purchased an optional discrete graphics

card.

Refer to the following table when identifying

the connectors on your display and computer to

select the connection type you will use.

VGA

HDMI

DVI

Connect the display using either the VGA

connector, the HDMI connector, or the DVI

connector.

The• HDMI connector is a high-performance

digital connector that carries both video and

audio signals for displays such as TVs and

monitors with integrated speakers.

The VGA connector carries only video•

signals for displays such as monitors and

projectors.

Connect Using the VGA Connector

Connect the display using a VGA cable (with

blue connectors at both ends).

Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop

Connect Using the HDMI Connector

If your display has a DVI connector, use a DVI

cable (with white connectors at both ends) with

an HDMI-to-DVI adapter.

NOTE: You can purchase an HDMI-to-DVI

adapter from the Dell website at

www.dell.com.

Connect Using the DVI Connector

If your display has a VGA connector, use a VGA

cable (with blue connectors at both ends) with a

DVI-to-VGA adapter.

NOTE: You can purchase a DVI-to-VGA

adapter from the Dell website at

www.dell.com.

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