Dell 546s Laptop User Manual


 
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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
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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
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