Dell Inspiron 537 (Mid 2009) User Manual

SETUP GUIDEINSPIRON™

8Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Keyboard and MouseNOTE: The exact location of connectors may be different than what is shown.Use the US

9Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop A network connection is not required to complete your computer setup, but if you have an existing network or Intern

10Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Press the Power Button on Your Computer and DisplayWindows Vista® SetupTo set up Windows Vista for the first time,

11Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect to the Internet (Optional)NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.To connect to the Internet, you nee

12Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Setting Up a Wired Internet ConnectionIf you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the ext

13Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop NOTE: Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you

INSPIRON14Your computer has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to perform common tasks. The connectors on your computer pr

15Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 1 Optical drive panel eject button (2) — Press to open or close the optical drive.2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) — Connects t

16Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Back View Features124531Power connector — For power cable connection. Appearance may vary.2Voltage selector switch — Fo

17Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Back Panel ConnectorsNOTE: Some back panel connectors may not be available on your computer. For details, see “Specific

18Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 71567156Microphone connector (pink) — Connects to a microphone for voice or audio input into a sound or telephony progr

19Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Entertainment and MultimediaYou can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs, listen to music

20Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Customizing Your Energy SettingsYou can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings

21INSPIRONSolving ProblemsThis section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you are unable to solve your problem using the follo

22Solving Problems Wired ConnectionsIf the network connection is lost — The cable is loose or damaged. Check the cable to ensure it is plugged in •an

23Solving Problems Power ProblemsIf the power light is off — The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.Reseat the power cable into b

24Solving Problems If you encounter interference that hinders reception on your computer — An unwanted signal is creating interference by interrupting

25Solving Problems If you experience other memory problems — Ensure that you are following the memory •installation guidelines (see the Service Manua

26Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears — CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an oper

27Solving Problems If you have other software problems — Back up your files immediately.•Use a virus-scanning program to check the •hard drive or CD

Models DCME and DCMFSETUP GUIDEINSPIRON™

INSPIRON28Dell Support CenterThe Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. For more informati

29Using Support Tools Beep CodesYour computer may emit a repetitive beep code during start-up to help troubleshoot problems when error messages cannot

30Using Support Tools System MessagesIf your computer has an issue or error, it may display a System Message that will help you identify the cause and

31Using Support Tools No boot device available — No bootable partition on hard disk drive, the hard disk drive cable is loose, or no bootable device

32Using Support Tools Hardware TroubleshooterIf a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly confi

33Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveThe Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your h

34Using Support Tools When the boot device list appears, highlight 3. CD/DVD/CD-RW and press <Enter>.Select the 4. Boot from CD-ROM option from

35INSPIRONYou can restore your operating system in the following ways:System • Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without af

36System Recovery Options System RestoreThe Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to restore your computer to an

37System Recovery Options Dell Factory Image RestoreCAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and remov

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

38System Recovery Options Click 6. Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears.NOTE: Depending upon your config

39System Recovery Options NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the

INSPIRON40If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:See “Solving P

41Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support sta

42Getting Help Online ServicesYou can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites:www.dell.com•www.dell.com/ap• (Asian/Pacific

43Getting Help Automated Order-Status ServiceTo check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you

44Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditPrepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows:Call

45Getting Help Before You CallNOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direc

46Getting Help a printer, print each file. Otherwise, record the contents of each file before calling Dell.Error message, beep code, or diagnostic •c

47Getting Help Select the appropriate service or support link 4. based on your need.Choose the method of contacting Dell that is 5. convenient for you

3 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop . . . . . . .5Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5Connect the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .

INSPIRON48Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to: See:reinstall your operating system. your Operating System disc.find your system mode

49Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See:find safety best practices information for your computer.review Warranty information, Ter

INSPIRON50SpecificationsComputer ModelInspiron 535Inspiron 537Inspiron 545Inspiron 546This section provides information that you may need when setting

51Specications Front Panel ConnectorsUSB two USB 2.0-compliant connectorsAudio one microphone connector; one headphone connectorExpansion SlotsPCI Ex

52Specications Computer EnvironmentStorage 105 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 50 inches/ sec [127 cm/sec])Altitude (ma

53Specications By model 535/537 545 546ProcessorIntel® Celeron®Intel Celeron AMD™ Sempron™Intel Pentium® Dual-Core Intel Pentium Dual-Core AMD Athlon

54Specications By model 535/537 545 546Back Panel ConnectorsAudio Microphone connector Microphone connector Microphone connectorLine-out connector Li

55INSPIRONAppendixMacrovision Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.

INSPIRON56Bbackupscreating 20Ccalling Dell 45CDs, playing and creating 19computer capabilities 18connect(ing)displays 6optional network cable 8t

57Index Eemail addressesfor technical support 42energyconserving 20Ffinding more information 48front-side connectors 14FTP login, anonymous 42Hha

4 ContentsOnline Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Automated Order-Status Service . . . . . . . . . 43Product Information. . .

58Index network speedtesting 21Oorder status 43Ppower button and light 15power problems, solving 23problems, solving 21productsinformation and pu

59Index UUSB 2.0back connectors 17front connectors 15Wwarranty returns 44Windows, reinstalling 35Windows VistaProgram Compatibility Wizard 26rein

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5INSPIRONSetting Up Your Inspiron™ DesktopThis section provides information about setting up your Inspiron 535/537/545/546 desktop and connecting peri

6Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has an integrated VGA video connector. You can use this connector to connect to t

7Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect Using the HDMI ConnectorIf your display has a DVI connector, use a DVI cable (with white connectors at both