Dell Inspiron Notebook PDF Setup Guide
If you have other software problems
• Back up your files
• Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs.
• Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu.
• Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for troubleshooting information:
– Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer.
– Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for information.
– Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.
– Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.
– If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
Dell Support Center
The Dell Support Center helps you find service, support, and system-specific information you need. For more information about Dell Support
Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. Click the icon in the taskbar to run the application. The home page provides links to access:
• Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista)
• Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your computer)
• Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Dell on Call, and Online Scan with PCCheckUp)
• About Your System (System Warranty Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories)
The top of the Dell Support Center home page displays your system’s model number along with its service tag and express service code. For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
System Messages If your computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that will help you identify the cause and action needed to resolve the issue.
Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. For help in resolving this problem, please note this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support — The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error see “Contacting Dell” on page 50 for assistance. CMOS checksum error — Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com or see “Contacting Dell” on page 50 for assistance. CPU fan failure — CPU fan has failed. Replace the CPU fan. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Hard-disk drive failure — Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD POST see “Contacting Dell” on page 50 for assistance. Hard-disk drive read failure — Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test see “Contacting Dell” on page 50 for assistance. Keyboard failure — Keyboard failure or loose cable. No boot device available — No bootable partition on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your boot device, 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
Download Dell Inspiron Notebook PDF Setup Guide
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