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... of Microsoft Corporation; If you how to change without the written permission of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Models DCSM, DCNE September 2006 P/N YC764 Rev. All rights reserved. is subject to avoid...Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. Reproduction in this document to hardware or loss of your computer. Trademarks used in any proprietary interest in this document to refer to either potential damage to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell...
... of Microsoft Corporation; If you how to change without the written permission of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Models DCSM, DCNE September 2006 P/N YC764 Rev. All rights reserved. is subject to avoid...Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are not applicable. Reproduction in this document to hardware or loss of your computer. Trademarks used in any proprietary interest in this document to refer to either potential damage to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell...
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... Computer 20 Desktop Computer 23 Setting Up Your Computer 26 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 37 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 40 Index 41 Contents 3
... Computer 20 Desktop Computer 23 Setting Up Your Computer 26 Solving Problems 28 Dell Diagnostics 28 System Lights 31 Diagnostic Lights 32 Beep Codes 35 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 36 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 36 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 37 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 40 Index 41 Contents 3
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...for technicians or experienced users. The User's Guide is optional and may not ship with your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings •... to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button, then click Help and Support. 2 Click Dell User and System Guides, then click System Guides. 3 Click Dell Optiplex User's Guide. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is...
...for technicians or experienced users. The User's Guide is optional and may not ship with your computer. You can be found at support.dell.com. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings •... to troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button, then click Help and Support. 2 Click Dell User and System Guides, then click System Guides. 3 Click Dell Optiplex User's Guide. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is...
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... Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and tips, Dell Support Website - frequently asked questions NOTE: Corporate, government, and education ... Reference - DSS provides critical updates for your region to direct your computer, you use the customized Dell Premier Support website at Dell customers premier.support.dell.com. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - ...
... Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Troubleshooting hints and tips, Dell Support Website - frequently asked questions NOTE: Corporate, government, and education ... Reference - DSS provides critical updates for your region to direct your computer, you use the customized Dell Premier Support website at Dell customers premier.support.dell.com. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - ...
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Find It Here • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • ... may not ship with your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall my operating system Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that ...operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD (see "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" on your computer. To reinstall your computer. What Are You Looking For?
Find It Here • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • ... may not ship with your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) to reinstall my operating system Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that ...operating system you reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD (see "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" on your computer. To reinstall your computer. What Are You Looking For?
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... computer for 6 seconds or longer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. It is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager.
... computer for 6 seconds or longer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. It is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager.
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...-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - The computer is being accessed. 3 power button Press this drive. See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager. Quick Reference Guide 13 To rotate the badge, place your fingers around the outside of the badge, press firmly, and turn off . ... page 31. 6 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge. 5 power light The power light illuminates...
...-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - The computer is being accessed. 3 power button Press this drive. See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager. Quick Reference Guide 13 To rotate the badge, place your fingers around the outside of the badge, press firmly, and turn off . ... page 31. 6 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 4 Dell badge This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge. 5 power light The power light illuminates...
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...Your Computer Use the following conditions exist: • You have read the safety information in your computer. 1 Shut down your Dell™ Product Information Guide. Removing the Computer Cover Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in ...your operating system, turn off your computer. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . CAUTION: Before you purchased an optional graphics card, this section, follow the safety instructions in "Turning Off...
...Your Computer Use the following conditions exist: • You have read the safety information in your computer. 1 Shut down your Dell™ Product Information Guide. Removing the Computer Cover Before You Begin This chapter provides procedures for removing and installing the components in ...your operating system, turn off your computer. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . CAUTION: Before you purchased an optional graphics card, this section, follow the safety instructions in "Turning Off...
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... from your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for instructions), review... your computer's configuration information, and ensure that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer and try...
... from your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for instructions), review... your computer's configuration information, and ensure that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from either your computer and try...
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... on page 7. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that restore point is automatically selected. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see and select restore points. System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data... to an earlier time is selected, and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you prefer. 36 Quick Reference Guide See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on the screen. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in the Search Results list. 4 In the...
... on page 7. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that restore point is automatically selected. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see and select restore points. System Restore does not monitor your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data... to an earlier time is selected, and click Next. 3 Click a calendar date to which you prefer. 36 Quick Reference Guide See the Windows Help and Support Center for information on the screen. All calendar dates with available restore points appear in the Search Results list. 4 In the...
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...: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view in Windows XP Home Edition, so the steps will differ if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to All Programs→ Accessories→... the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you can either repeat the steps using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click ...
...: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view in Windows XP Home Edition, so the steps will differ if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to All Programs→ Accessories→... the computer restarts. 6 After the computer restarts, click OK. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTICE: Before you can either repeat the steps using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click ...
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... files and possibly affect programs installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on your hard drive. See the documentation that were... and Utilities CD contains drivers that came with Windows XP, disable any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 ...
... files and possibly affect programs installed on your computer before you reinstall Windows XP. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on your hard drive. See the documentation that were... and Utilities CD contains drivers that came with Windows XP, disable any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 ...
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...The computer automatically restarts multiple times. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to copy files and install the devices. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to register with Microsoft? If you are unsure of your computer. The computer .... 7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next. 8 At the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and click Next. 9 If the Modem Dialing Information screen ...
...The computer automatically restarts multiple times. message appears, click Skip. 15 When the Ready to copy files and install the devices. The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to register with Microsoft? If you are unsure of your computer. The computer .... 7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next. 8 At the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and click Next. 9 If the Modem Dialing Information screen ...
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... for your system configuration is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers...sleeve. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for the first time on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 ...
... for your system configuration is about to begin installation. 3 Click OK to the prompts offered by the installation program. 4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers...sleeve. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for the first time on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive. 18 Click Finish to complete the setup, and remove the CD. 19 ...
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...Windows XP, 37 Operating System CD, 7 P power light, 13 power light diagnosing problems with, 31 problems. See troubleshooting Index 41 Index B beep codes, 35 C CD operating system, 7 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 36 cover removing, 16 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Dell... Premier Support website, 5-6 diagnostics beep codes, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6 ResourceCD...
...Windows XP, 37 Operating System CD, 7 P power light, 13 power light diagnosing problems with, 31 problems. See troubleshooting Index 41 Index B beep codes, 35 C CD operating system, 7 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 36 cover removing, 16 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Dell... Premier Support website, 5-6 diagnostics beep codes, 35 Dell Diagnostics, 28 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6 ResourceCD...
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R reinstalling Drivers and Utilties CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 Windows XP, 37 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 36 system board, 21, 24 System Restore, 36 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 37 setup, 39 System Restore, 36 T troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 36 system lights, 31 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty, 5 42 Index
R reinstalling Drivers and Utilties CD, 5 ResourceCD, 5 Windows XP, 37 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 36 system board, 21, 24 System Restore, 36 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 37 setup, 39 System Restore, 36 T troubleshooting beep codes, 35 conflicts, 36 Dell Diagnostics, 28 diagnostic lights, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 36 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 36 system lights, 31 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty, 5 42 Index