Using The Dell Diagnostics; Menu; Figure 3-2. Dell Diagnostics Main Screen - Dell Inspiron 7500 Reference And Troubleshooting Manual

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Figure 3-2. Dell Diagnostics Main Screen

Do not be concerned if the Device Groups area does not list the names of all the
components or devices you know are part of your computer. For example, you will not
see a mouse listed, although you know one is attached to your computer. If you select
the Pointing Devices device group, Mouse is listed under Devices for Highlighted
Group. Similarly, you can test your printer connection through the Parallel Ports
device group.

Using the Dell Diagnostics

The online Help in the Dell Diagnostics provides instructions on how to use the
program and explains each menu item, device group, subtest, and test and error
result. To enter the Help menu, perform the following steps:
1. Highlight Select Devices to Test in the DIAGNOSTICS MENU.
2. Press <Enter>.
3. Press <h>.
The Help menu options are Menu, Keys, Device group, Device, Test, and Versions.
The online Help also provides detailed descriptions of the devices that you are testing.
The Help options are explained in the following subsections.

Menu

Menu describes the main menu screen area, the device groups, and the different
diagnostic menus and commands and provides instructions on how to use them.