Dell INSPIRON DCSLF User manual

SETUP GUIDE
INSPIRON™

SETUP GUIDE
Regulatory model: DCSLF
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.
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November 2009 P/N 048WNF Rev. A01

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop . . . . . . . .5
Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5
Extend the Rear Stabilizing Feet. . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse. . . . . . . . . 7
Connect the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . 10
Connect the Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Set Up Microsoft Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 13
Using Your Inspiron Desktop . . . . . . . . . . .16
Front View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Back View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Back Panel Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Dell DataSafe Online Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 32
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Contents

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Contents
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .41
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Dell DataSafe Local Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 47
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Automated Order‑Status Service . . . . . . . . . 52
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Returning Items for Repair Under
Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Information for NOM, or Official Mexican
Standard (Only for Mexico). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

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This section provides information about
setting up your Inspiron™desktop.
WARNING: Before you begin any of the
procedures in this section, read the
safety information that shipped with
your computer. For additional safety best
practices 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
INSPIRON

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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 Keyboard and Mouse
Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer.

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop
Connect the Display
Your computer has integrated VGA and HDMI video connectors.
NOTE: A DVI connector may be available if you purchased a discrete graphics card.
You can purchase the HDMI‑to‑DVI adapter and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com.
Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer and display. Refer to
the following table to identify the connectors on your computer and display.
NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to ONLY ONE of the connectors
on your computer.