Dell Inspiron 620 User Manual

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INSPIRON™

SETUP GUIDE

INSPIRON™

SETUP GUIDE

Regulatory model: D11M Regulatory type: D11M001

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.

Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Inspiron™, Solution Station™, and DellConnect™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel® ,Celeron®, and Pentium® are registered trademarks and Core™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries; Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; Blu ray Disc™ is a trademark of the Blu ray Disc Association; Bluetooth® is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under license.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

2011 - 03 Rev. A00

Contents

Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop	5	Software Features	24
Before Setting Up Your Computer	5	Dell DataSafe Online Backup	25
Connect the Display	6	Dell Stage	25
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse	8	Solving Problems	28
Connect the Network Cable		Beep Codes	28
(Optional)	9	Network Problems	29
Connect the Power Cable	10
		Power Problems	30
Press the Power Button	10
		Memory Problems	31
Set Up the Operating System	11
		Lockups and Software Problems	32
Create System Recovery Media
		Using Support Tools	35
(Recommended)	12
Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)	13	Dell Support Center	35

Connect to the Internet (Optional)	13	My Dell Downloads	36

Using Your Inspiron Desktop	16	System Messages	37
		Hardware Troubleshooter	39
Front View Features	16
		Dell Diagnostics	39
Back View Features	20

Back Panel Connectors 22

Contents

Restoring Your Operating

System 42

System Restore 43 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 44 System Recovery Media 47 Dell Factory Image Restore 48

Getting Help 50

Technical Support and Customer

Service 51 DellConnect 51 Online Services 52 Automated Order-Status Service 53 Product Information 53

Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 54

Before You Call 55 Contacting Dell 57

Finding More Information and Resources 58

Specifications 60 Appendix 65

Information for NOM, or Official

Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico) 65

Index 66

Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop

This section provides information about setting up your Dell Inspiron 620 desktop.

WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Before Setting Up Your Computer

When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your computer.

Restricting airflow around your computer may cause it to overheat. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. You should never place your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or a drawer when it is powered on.

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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop

Connect the Display

If you purchased the optional discrete graphics card, connect the display using the connector on the discrete graphics card. Otherwise, connect the display using either the integrated VGA or HDMI connector.

NOTE: The integrated VGA and HDMI connectors are disabled and capped if your computer has a discrete graphics card.

Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer and display. You may need to use an appropriate adapter (DVI-to-VGA adapter or HDMI-to-DVI adapter) to connect your display to the discrete graphics card if the connector on your display and the discrete graphics card is different.

You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to-DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com.

NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to ONLY ONE of the connectors on your computer.

NOTE: Your computer supports the Intel multiple monitor feature (disabled by default). This

feature allows you to connect your computer to more than one monitor simultaneously. To enable this feature, enter the system setup (BIOS) utility and set the Intel Multiple Monitor Feature to Auto in the Advanced Graphic Configuration section.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop

See the following table to identify the connectors on your computer and display.

Connection Type Computer	Cable	Display

VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable)

DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable)

DVI-to-VGA (DVI-to-VGA adapter + VGA cable)

HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable)

HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable)

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Connect the Keyboard and Mouse

Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer.

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Connect the Network Cable (Optional)

A network connection is not required to complete your computer setup, but if you have an existing network or Internet connection that uses a cable connection

(such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you can connect it now.

NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to the network connector. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector.

To connect your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of the network cable to either a network port or a broadband device. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back panel of your computer. A click indicates that the network cable has been securely attached.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop

Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button

Set Up the Operating System

Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. To set up Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take some time to complete. The Windows setup screens will take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements,

setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection.

CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system’s setup process. Doing so may render your computer unusable and you will need to reinstall the operating system.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop

NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at support.dell.com.

NOTE: For more information on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop

Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)

NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows.

The system recovery media can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of the Operating System disc). You can use the system recovery media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in an undesirable operating state.

You will require the following to create the system recovery media:

•Dell DataSafe Local Backup

•USB key with a minimum capacity of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc

NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs.

To create a system recovery media:

1.Insert the disc or USB key in the computer.

2.Click Start→ All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup.

3.Click Create Recovery Media.

4.Follow the instructions on the screen.

NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see “System Recovery Media” on page 47.

Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional)

NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by region.

To set up the TV tuner:

1.Connect the TV/digital antenna cable or the cable adapter to the antenna-in connector on your computer.

2.Turn on your computer.

3.Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV.

4.Follow the instructions on the screen.

Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop

Connect to the Internet (Optional)

To connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your original order, you can purchase one from www.dell.com.

Setting Up a Wired Connection

•If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection.

•If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup

instructions.

To complete setting up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in “Setting Up Your Internet Connection” on page 14.

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Setting Up a Wireless Connection

NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your router.

Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your wireless router.

To set up your connection to a wireless router:

1.Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2.Click Start → Control Panel.

3.In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to a network.

4.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup.

Setting Up Your Internet

Connection

ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in your country.

If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past,

the ISP might have a service outage. Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later.

Have your ISP information ready. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you get one.

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To set up your Internet connection:

1.Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2.Click Start → Control Panel.

3.In the search box, type network, and then

click Network and Sharing

Center→ Set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet.

The Connect to the Internet window appears.

NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP.

4.Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

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Using Your Inspiron Desktop

This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron desktop.

Front View Features

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1Optical drive (2) — Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional).

2USB 2.0 connectors (2) — Connect to USB devices, such as a mouse,

keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

3 Microphone or line-in

connector — Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs.

4 Headphone connector —

Connects to a pair of headphones.

NOTE: To connect to a powered speaker or sound system, use the line-out connector at the back of your computer.

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5 Power button and light — Turns the computer on or off when pressed. The light in the center of this button indicates the power state:

•Off — The computer is either turned off, in hibernate mode, or is not receiving power.

•Solid white — The computer is on.

•Solid amber — The computer is in sleep/standby mode or there might be a problem with the system board or the power supply. Contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 57) for assistance.

•Blinking amber — There may be a problem with either the system

board or the power supply. Contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on

page 57) for assistance.

•NOTE: For information on power problems, see “Power Problems” on page 30.

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6 Hard drive activity light — Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. A blinking white light indicates hard drive activity.

CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is blinking.

7Media Card Reader — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media card.

8Optical drive eject button (2) — Opens the optical drive tray when pressed.

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Back View Features

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