Dell INSPIRON 531S Owner's Manual page 6

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Contents
Mouse Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Network Problems
Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Printer Problems
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Scanner Problems
Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from speakers
No sound from headphones
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is blank
If the screen is difficult to read
Power Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Messages
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From
Your Hard Drive
Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the
Drivers and Utilities Media
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
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