Dell Inspiron 537s (Mid 2009) User Manual

SETUP GUIDEINSPIRON™

8Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect Using the HDMI ConnectorIf your display has a DVI connector, use a DVI cable (with white connectors at both

9Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Keyboard and MouseUse the USB connectors on the back panel of the computer to connect a USB keyboard an

10Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Network Cable (Optional)NOTE: The exact location of connectors may be different than what is shown.A n

11Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Power Cables to Your Display and ComputerPress the Power Button on Your Computer and Display

12Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Windows Vista® SetupTo set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps

13Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Dial-• up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. Dial-up connections are considerably

14Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTo set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut:Save and

15Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop

INSPIRON16Using Your Inspiron™ DesktopYour computer has indicators and buttons that provide information and enable you to perform common tasks. The co

17Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 1FlexBay drive eject button — Press to open the FlexBay drive panel.2FlexBay drive panel — Supports a Media Card Reader

18Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Back View Features123451Power connector — For power cable connection. Appearance may vary.2Voltage selector switch — Fo

19Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Back Panel ConnectorsNOTE: Some back panel connectors may not be available on your computer. For details, see “Specific

20Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop 71567156Line-out connector (green) — Connects to headphones and speakers with integrated amplifiers.Line-in connector (

21Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop including CDs, Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at the time of purchase), and DVDs. You can download or copy pi

22Using Your Inspiron™ Desktop Backing Up Your DataIt is recommended that you periodically back up files and folders on your computer. To back up file

23INSPIRONSolving ProblemsThis section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you are unable to solve your problem using the follo

24Solving Problems Wired ConnectionsIf the network connection is lost — The cable is loose or damaged. Check the cable to ensure it is plugged in •an

25Solving 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

26Solving Problems If you encounter interference that hinders reception on your computer — An unwanted signal is creating interference by interrupting

27Solving Problems If you experience other memory problems — Ensure that you are following the memory •installation guidelines (see the Service Manua

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28Solving 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

29Solving Problems Ensure that the program is installed and –configured properly.Verify that the device drivers do not –conflict with the program.If

INSPIRON30Using Support ToolsDell Support CenterThe Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need.

31Using Support Tools Beep CodesYour computer may emit a repetitive beep code during start-up to help troubleshoot problems when error messages cannot

32Using 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

33Using Support Tools drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device.Enter system setup and ensure that the boot •sequence information

34Using Support Tools Hardware TroubleshooterIf a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly confi

35Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveThe Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your h

36Using Support Tools Select the 4. Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears and press <Enter>.Type 1 to start the CD menu and press

37INSPIRONYou can restore your operating system in the following ways:System • Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without af

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

39System Recovery Options Dell Factory Image RestoreCAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and remov

40System Recovery Options Click 6. Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears.NOTE: Depending upon your config

41System Recovery Options NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities disc contains drivers that were installed during the assembly of the computer. Use the

INSPIRON42If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:See “Solving P

43Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support sta

44Getting Help Online ServicesYou can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites:www.dell.com•www.dell.com/ap• (Asian/Pacific

45Getting 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

46Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditPrepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows:Call

47Getting Help Before You CallNOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direc

3 Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop ... 5Before Setting Up Your Computer ...5Extend the Rear Stabilizing Feet...6Connect the Displa

48Getting Help a printer, print each file. Otherwise, record the contents of each file before calling Dell.Error message, beep code, or diagnostic •c

49Getting Help Click 3. Contact Us on the left side of the page.Select the appropriate service or support link 4. based on your need.Choose the metho

INSPIRON50Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to: See:reinstall your operating system. your Operating System disc.find your system mode

51Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See:find safety best practices information for your computer.review Warranty information, Te

INSPIRON52SpecificationsComputer ModelInspiron 535sInspiron 537sInspiron 545sInspiron 546sThis section provides information that you may need when set

53Specications Front Panel ConnectorsUSB two USB 2.0-compliant connectorsAudio one microphone connector; one headphone connectorExpansion SlotsPCI Ex

54Specications Computer EnvironmentStorage 105 G +/- 5% with pulse duration of 2 msec +/- 10% (equivalent to 50 inches/ sec [127 cm/sec])Altitude (ma

55Specications By model 535s/537s 545s 546sProcessorIntel® Celeron®Intel Celeron AMD™ Sempron™Intel Pentium® Dual-Core Intel Pentium Dual Core AMD At

56Specications By model 535s 545s 546sBack Panel ConnectorsAudio Microphone connector Microphone connector Microphone connectorLine-out connector Lin

57INSPIRONAppendixMacrovision Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.

4 Contents Getting Help ... 42Technical Support and Customer Service ...43DellConnect™ ...

INSPIRON58Bbackupscreating 22Ccalling Dell 47CDs, playing and creating 20computer capabilities 20connect(ing)displays 7optional network cable 10

59Index Eemail addressesfor technical support 44energyconserving 21Ffinding more information 50front-side connectors 16FTP login, anonymous 44Hha

60Index network speedtesting 23Oorder status 44Ppower button and light 17power problems, solving 25problems, solving 23productsinformation and pu

61Index UUSB 2.0back connectors 19front connectors 17Wwarranty returns 46Windows, reinstalling 37Windows VistaProgram Compatibility Wizard 28rein

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

6Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Extend the Rear Stabilizing FeetWith the computer sitting in an upright position, carefully lift the rear of the co

7Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has an integrated VGA video connector. You can use this connector to connect to t