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... Setup 16 Connecting to the Internet 17 Moving Information to a New Computer 19 Setting Up a Printer 23 Connecting Two Monitors 24 Power Protection Devices 26 Desktop Computer 28 Front View 28 Back View 30 Back Panel Connectors 31 Removing the Computer Cover 33 Inside View of Your Computer 35 Contents 3
... Setup 16 Connecting to the Internet 17 Moving Information to a New Computer 19 Setting Up a Printer 23 Connecting Two Monitors 24 Power Protection Devices 26 Desktop Computer 28 Front View 28 Back View 30 Back Panel Connectors 31 Removing the Computer Cover 33 Inside View of Your Computer 35 Contents 3
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... files may be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be found at support....dell.com. Some features or media may not be optional and may ship with your computer. You can be included on your media to provide last-...
... files may be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may not ship with your computer or advanced technical-reference material for my computer • Desktop System Software (DSS) Find It Here Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media may be found at support....dell.com. Some features or media may not be optional and may ship with your computer. You can be included on your media to provide last-...
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... appropriate for your configuration. • How to use Windows • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support.... my operating system Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may operation of your Dell computer. Find It Here • Desktop System Software To download Desktop System Software: (DSS) - vary depending on . If you should also reinstall Tag. What Are You Looking...
... appropriate for your configuration. • How to use Windows • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support.... my operating system Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may operation of your Dell computer. Find It Here • Desktop System Software To download Desktop System Software: (DSS) - vary depending on . If you should also reinstall Tag. What Are You Looking...
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... for about 4 seconds to turn off . In Microsoft® Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button , in the lower-left corner of the desktop, click the arrow in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Small Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe Turning...
... for about 4 seconds to turn off . In Microsoft® Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button , in the lower-left corner of the desktop, click the arrow in this document may require the following tools: • Small flat-blade screwdriver • Small Phillips screwdriver • Small plastic scribe Turning...
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...; If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but have successfully connected in the following section that corresponds to the operating system your desktop or if you have a service outage. If you cannot connect to the Internet but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up... XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Contact your ISP to complete the setup. 18 Quick Reference Guide If you are having...
...; If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but have successfully connected in the following section that corresponds to the operating system your desktop or if you have a service outage. If you cannot connect to the Internet but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up... XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Contact your ISP to complete the setup. 18 Quick Reference Guide If you are having...
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... on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the other , effectively doubling the amount of damage. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the computer. A device with surge protection help prevent damage to your computer from one end of the S-video cable to your...surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of viewable work space. In extended desktop mode, you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the primary monitor. 2 Enable extended desktop mode in the display settings. Changing the Display Settings 1 After you can drag objects ...
... on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the other , effectively doubling the amount of damage. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on the computer. A device with surge protection help prevent damage to your computer from one end of the S-video cable to your...surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of viewable work space. In extended desktop mode, you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the primary monitor. 2 Enable extended desktop mode in the display settings. Changing the Display Settings 1 After you can drag objects ...
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... online User's Guide for more information on booting to turn on when the computer reads data from or writes data to turn off the computer. Desktop Computer Front View 1 2 3 11 10 9 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 2 drive activity light 3 power button, power light 8 76 5 4 Use the front USB connectors for devices that typically remain...
... online User's Guide for more information on booting to turn on when the computer reads data from or writes data to turn off the computer. Desktop Computer Front View 1 2 3 11 10 9 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 2 drive activity light 3 power button, power light 8 76 5 4 Use the front USB connectors for devices that typically remain...
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..., continue to wait until you see a message stating that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start-up, the computer boots according to start the CD menu and press to... proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . ...
..., continue to wait until you see a message stating that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start-up, the computer boots according to start the CD menu and press to... proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . ...
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... and then plug it into the computer. 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 7 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 12). 8 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the...
... and then plug it into the computer. 6 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on. 7 After the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears on your computer, shut down your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 12). 8 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the...
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...icon appears on your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to disk, and then click OK. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click ...Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Quick Reference Guide...
...icon appears on your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on -screen instructions. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to disk, and then click OK. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click ...Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this program to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Quick Reference Guide...
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..., 29 M monitor clone mode, 26 connect DVI, 24-25 connect TV, 24, 26 connect two, 24-25 connect VGA, 24-25 display settings, 26 extended desktop mode, 26 motherboard. turning off your computer, 12 Internet connection about, 17 options, 17 setting up , 15, 23 problems beep codes, 53...
..., 29 M monitor clone mode, 26 connect DVI, 24-25 connect TV, 24, 26 connect two, 24-25 connect VGA, 24-25 display settings, 26 extended desktop mode, 26 motherboard. turning off your computer, 12 Internet connection about, 17 options, 17 setting up , 15, 23 problems beep codes, 53...
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Contents 1 Finding Information 13 2 Mini Tower Computer Views 21 Front View 21 Back View 23 Back Panel Connectors 24 Mini Tower Specifications 27 3 Desktop Computer Views 33 Front View 33 Back View 35 Back Panel Connectors 36 Desktop Computer Specifications 39 4 Setting Up Your Computer 47 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 47 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 49 Connecting to a Network Adapter 49 Network Setup 50 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 13 2 Mini Tower Computer Views 21 Front View 21 Back View 23 Back Panel Connectors 24 Mini Tower Specifications 27 3 Desktop Computer Views 33 Front View 33 Back View 35 Back Panel Connectors 36 Desktop Computer Specifications 39 4 Setting Up Your Computer 47 Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure 47 Setting Up a Home and Office Network 49 Connecting to a Network Adapter 49 Network Setup 50 Contents 3
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... I/O Panel 203 Installing the I/O Panel 204 System Board 205 Removing the System Board 205 Installing the System Board 207 Replacing the Computer Cover 207 13 Desktop Computer Parts 209 Removing the Computer Cover 209 Inside View of Your Computer 210 System Board Components 212 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . 214...
... I/O Panel 203 Installing the I/O Panel 204 System Board 205 Removing the System Board 205 Installing the System Board 207 Replacing the Computer Cover 207 13 Desktop Computer Parts 209 Removing the Computer Cover 209 Inside View of Your Computer 210 System Board Components 212 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . 214...
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... may be optional and may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users. Find It Here • A diagnostic... program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • Desktop System Software (DSS) Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and ...
... may be optional and may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users. Find It Here • A diagnostic... program for my computer • Drivers for my computer • Desktop System Software (DSS) Drivers and Utilities Media NOTE: The Drivers and ...
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... automatically detects your computer 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your operating system and support for the keyword Desktop System Software. and operating system and installs the NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface updates appropriate for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care...
... automatically detects your computer 2 Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go. 3 Click your operating system and support for the keyword Desktop System Software. and operating system and installs the NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface updates appropriate for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care...
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Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may not ship with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Windows Vista start button → Help and Support. 2 ...
Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may not ship with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop • How to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Windows Vista start button → Help and Support. 2 ...
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Desktop Computer Views Front View 1 2 3 11 10 9 8 76 5 4 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, ... drive. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. It is recommended that typically remain connected, such as an optical drive is on booting to a USB device). Desktop Computer Views 33 The light might also be on when a device such as printers and keyboards. 2 drive activity light The drive activity light is operating...
Desktop Computer Views Front View 1 2 3 11 10 9 8 76 5 4 1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, ... drive. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. It is recommended that typically remain connected, such as an optical drive is on booting to a USB device). Desktop Computer Views 33 The light might also be on when a device such as printers and keyboards. 2 drive activity light The drive activity light is operating...
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... the diagnostic code. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66. This light indicates that can help you access the Dell Support website or call Support. 34 Desktop Computer Views On computers with your computer. Use the optical drive to indicate different operating states: • No light... - 4 Dell badge 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 LAN indicator light 8 headphone and microphone connectors 9 floppy drive 10 ...
... the diagnostic code. See "Diagnostic Lights" on page 66. This light indicates that can help you access the Dell Support website or call Support. 34 Desktop Computer Views On computers with your computer. Use the optical drive to indicate different operating states: • No light... - 4 Dell badge 5 power light 6 diagnostic lights 7 LAN indicator light 8 headphone and microphone connectors 9 floppy drive 10 ...
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Blocking them would cause serious thermal problems. Desktop Computer Views 35 The padlock rings allow you to secure the computer cover to the chassis with a padlock to prevent unauthorized access to open the ...
Blocking them would cause serious thermal problems. Desktop Computer Views 35 The padlock rings allow you to secure the computer cover to the chassis with a padlock to prevent unauthorized access to open the ...
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..., plug it into a USB connector. The computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the network. 36 Desktop Computer Views A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - A good connection exists between a 1-Gbps (1000-Mbps) network and the computer...
..., plug it into a USB connector. The computer is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the network. 36 Desktop Computer Views A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. • Yellow - A good connection exists between a 1-Gbps (1000-Mbps) network and the computer...