Dell Inspiron 580 (Late 2009) User Manual

SETUP GUIDEINSPIRON™

8Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Keyboard and MouseConnect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your com

9Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Network Cable (Optional)A network connection is not required to complete your computer setup, but if you

10Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the Power CableCAUTION: To help avoid damaging your computer, ensure that the voltage selector switch is se

11Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Press the Power Button

12Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up Microsoft WindowsYour Dell computer is preconfigured with Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To set up Wi

13Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon a

14Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect to the Internet (Optional)To connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and

15Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionNOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your

16Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available

17Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Windows 7Save and close any open files, and exit any 1. open programs.Click 2. Start → Control Panel.In the searc

18Front View Features971081235641Optical drive eject buttons (2) — Eject the optical drive tray when pressed. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) — Connect to US

19Using Your Inspiron Desktop 5 Power button — Turns the computer on or off when pressed. The light in the center of this button indicates the power s

20Using Your Inspiron Desktop Back View Features124536

21Using Your Inspiron Desktop 1Power connector — Connects to the power cable. Appearance of this connector may vary.2Voltage selector switch — Allows

22Using Your Inspiron Desktop Back Panel Connectors43215678109111Your computer’s model number.2 HDMI connector — Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio a

23Using Your Inspiron Desktop 8 Front L/R line-out connector — Connects to front L/R speakers.9 Line-in connector — Connects to recording or playback

24Using Your Inspiron Desktop Software FeaturesNOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide

25Using Your Inspiron Desktop Dell DockThe Dell Dock is a group of icons that provides easy access to frequently‑used applications, files, and folders

26Using Your Inspiron Desktop Dell DataSafe Online BackupNOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions.NOTE: A broadband connection i

27Solving ProblemsThis section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines

SETUP GUIDERegulatory model: DCMF INSPIRON™

28Solving Problems Network ProblemsWireless ConnectionsIf the network connection is lost — The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disable

29Solving Problems Power ProblemsIf the power light is off — The computer is in hibernate mode, turned off, or is not receiving power. Press the power

30Solving Problems If the power light is solid amber —The computer is in sleep or standby state. •Press a key on the keyboard, move the connected mou

31Solving Problems Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message —Save and close any open files and exit any •open programs you are n

32Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up — Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer a

33Solving Problems Windows Vista®Click 1. Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with this version of Windows.In the welcome screen,

34Using Support ToolsDell Support CenterThe Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system‑specific information you need. To laun

35Using Support Tools My Dell DownloadsNOTE: My Dell Downloads may not be available in all regions.Some of the software pre‑installed on your new comp

36Using Support Tools Alert! Previous attempts at booting this system have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. For help in resolving this problem, please not

37Using Support Tools No timer tick interrupt — A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or there might be a system board failure. See the S

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

38Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in “Lockups and Software Problems” on page 3

39Using Support Tools NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostic utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Driver

40Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities DiscNOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your compute

41Using Support Tools When the tests complete, close the test 9. screen to return to the Choose An Option window. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and res

42Restoring Your Operating SystemYou can restore the operating system on your computer using any of the following options:CAUTION: Using Dell Factory

43Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreThe Microsoft® Windows® operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to restore

44Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local BackupCAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any programs or drivers inst

45Restoring Your Operating System When the DELL4. ™ logo appears, press <F8> several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window.NOTE: If y

46Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery MediaCAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your comp

47Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image RestoreCAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive a

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

48Restoring Your Operating System Performing Dell Factory Image RestoreTurn on the computer. 1. When the DELL logo appears, press <F8> 2. severa

49Getting HelpIf you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:See “Solvi

50Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support sta

51Getting Help Online ServicesYou can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites:www.dell.com•www.dell.com/ap• (Asian/Pacific

52Getting 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 yo

53Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditPrepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows:NOTE:

54Getting Help Before You CallNOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated‑support telephone system direc

55Getting Help See your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the computer’s start‑up files. If the computer is connected to a p

56Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to: See:reinstall your operating system “System Recovery Media” on page 46find your system model

57Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See:find safety best practices information for your computer, review Warranty information, T

4 Contents Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .42System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Dell DataSafe Local Backup.

58Basic SpecificationsThis section provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more

59Basic Specications MemoryConnectors four internally‑accessible DIMM socketsCapacities 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GBMemory type DDR3 DIMM; non‑ECC memory onl

60Basic Specications External ConnectorsNetwork adapterone RJ45 connectorUSB two front‑panel and four back‑panel USB 2.0‑compliant connectorsAudio f

61Basic Specications Computer EnvironmentTemperature ranges:Operating 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)Storage –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) Relative humi

62AppendixMacrovision Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. paten

63Appendix Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico)The following information is provided in the device(s) described in thi

64IndexCcalling Dell 55CDs, playing and creating 24chipset 58computer capabilities 24connect(ing)optional network cable 9Contacting Dell online

65Index Hhard drivetype 58hard‑drive activity light 19hardware problemsdiagnosing 37Hardware Troubleshooter 37headphonefront connector 18IInterne

66Index SService Tag 57shipping productsfor return or repair 53software features 24software problems 32solving problems 27specifications 58suppo

5This section provides information about setting up your Inspiron™ desktop.WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the s

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6Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connect the DisplayYour computer has integrated VGA and HDMI video connectors. NOTE: A DVI connector may be availabl

7Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Connection Type Computer Cable DisplayVGA‑to‑VGA (VGA cable)DVI‑to‑DVI (DVI cable)HDMI‑to‑HDMI (HDMI cable)HDMI‑to