Dell Inspiron 535s User manual

SETUP GUIDE
INSPIRON™

Models DCSLE and DCSLF
SETUP GUIDE
INSPIRON™

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February 2009 P/N F957N Rev. A00

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.