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...; End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and... Support Center 1 Click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User...
...; End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows Help and... Support Center 1 Click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User...
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... my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - system and installs the updates NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates ... and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Quick Reference Guide 9 Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - may vary dependent upon your region or business frequently asked questions, and online segment to support...
... my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - system and installs the updates NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface appropriate for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, processors, optical drives, and USB devices. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates ... and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Quick Reference Guide 9 Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - may vary dependent upon your region or business frequently asked questions, and online segment to support...
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...) 2 floppy drive Can contain a floppy drive or a optional media card reader. 1 optical drive Insert an optical drive (if supported) into this button to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. bay (optional) 3 USB 2.0 Use the front USB connectors for more information, see "System Setup" in your online User's Guide...
...) 2 floppy drive Can contain a floppy drive or a optional media card reader. 1 optical drive Insert an optical drive (if supported) into this button to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. bay (optional) 3 USB 2.0 Use the front USB connectors for more information, see "System Setup" in your online User's Guide...
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... Problems" in your online User's Guide for instructions. Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your online User's Guide for more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the...
... Problems" in your online User's Guide for instructions. Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your online User's Guide for more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use the...
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...Management" in your online User's Guide for a description of your computer. 2 LAN indicator light This light indicates that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. 6 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown.... 4 Dell badge 5 power light This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge, press firmly, and turn the badge. NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the...
...Management" in your online User's Guide for a description of your computer. 2 LAN indicator light This light indicates that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. 6 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown.... 4 Dell badge 5 power light This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge, press firmly, and turn the badge. NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the...
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...Use the front USB connectors for devices that a LAN (local area network) connection is being accessed. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. For more information. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn the badge. To rotate, place fingers...page 55. 6 LAN indicator light This light indicates that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge. 4 hard drive activity light This ...
...Use the front USB connectors for devices that a LAN (local area network) connection is being accessed. 5 diagnostic lights Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on the computer. For more information. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not turn the badge. To rotate, place fingers...page 55. 6 LAN indicator light This light indicates that you press the power button the computer will perform an operating system shutdown. 3 Dell badge This badge can also rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of the badge. 4 hard drive activity light This ...
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... - The computer is turned off. • Steady green - Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Can contain an optional slimline floppy drive or optional slimline media card reader. 7 power light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy...
... - The computer is turned off. • Steady green - Use the headphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Can contain an optional slimline floppy drive or optional slimline media card reader. 7 power light 8 headphone connector 9 microphone connector 10 floppy...
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jumpered unjumpered Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 50 Quick Reference Guide Jumper Settings Small Form Factor Computer Jumper PSWD Setting Description Password features are disabled. For the latest troubleshooting information available for your computer does not perform as expected. Password features are enabled (default setting).
jumpered unjumpered Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 50 Quick Reference Guide Jumper Settings Small Form Factor Computer Jumper PSWD Setting Description Password features are disabled. For the latest troubleshooting information available for your computer does not perform as expected. Password features are enabled (default setting).
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.... 56 Quick Reference Guide To help identify where in the process the computer halted. If the POST portion of the diagnostic lights may help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the lights change as the boot process completes. The diagnostic lights can be off Plug the...
.... 56 Quick Reference Guide To help identify where in the process the computer halted. If the POST portion of the diagnostic lights may help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the lights change as the boot process completes. The diagnostic lights can be off Plug the...
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... detected during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. For information on page 51 to resolve the...
... detected during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on contacting Dell, see your computer beeps during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. For information on page 51 to resolve the...
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...operating system, 8 computer restore to previous state, 61 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 60 cover opening, 38 removing, 32 D Dell Diagnostics, 51 Dell support site, 9 diagnostics beep codes, 59 Dell Diagnostics, 51 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 9 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 ... information, 6 error messages beep codes, 59 system lights, 54 H hardware beep codes, 59 conflicts, 60 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 10 Index 71
...operating system, 8 computer restore to previous state, 61 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 60 cover opening, 38 removing, 32 D Dell Diagnostics, 51 Dell support site, 9 diagnostics beep codes, 59 Dell Diagnostics, 51 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 9 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 ... information, 6 error messages beep codes, 59 system lights, 54 H hardware beep codes, 59 conflicts, 60 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 10 Index 71
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... CD, 8 P power light, 22, 28 power light diagnosing problems with, 54 problems restore to previous state, 61 72 Index problems. See troubleshooting Product Information Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 6 reinstalling Windows Vista, 63 Windows XP, 64 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 7 software ...conflicts, 60 support website, 9 system board, 40, 45, 48 System Restore, 61 T troubleshooting beep codes, 59 conflicts, 60 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 61 system lights, 54 I installing parts before...
... CD, 8 P power light, 22, 28 power light diagnosing problems with, 54 problems restore to previous state, 61 72 Index problems. See troubleshooting Product Information Guide, 6 R regulatory information, 6 reinstalling Windows Vista, 63 Windows XP, 64 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 7 software ...conflicts, 60 support website, 9 system board, 40, 45, 48 System Restore, 61 T troubleshooting beep codes, 59 conflicts, 60 Dell Diagnostics, 51 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 restore to previous state, 61 system lights, 54 I installing parts before...
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U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows Vista Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 reinstalling, 63 System Restore, 61 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 68 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 reinstalling, 8, 64 System Restore, 61 Index 73
U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows Vista Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 reinstalling, 63 System Restore, 61 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 68 Hardware Troubleshooter, 60 Help and Support Center, 10 reinstalling, 8, 64 System Restore, 61 Index 73
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... Undoing the Last System Restore 306 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows® XP 307 Before You Begin 307 14 Solving Problems 311 Troubleshooting Tips 311 Battery Problems 311 Card Problems 311 Drive Problems 313 CD and DVD drive problems 313 Hard drive problems 314 8 Contents
... Undoing the Last System Restore 306 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows® XP 307 Before You Begin 307 14 Solving Problems 311 Troubleshooting Tips 311 Battery Problems 311 Card Problems 311 Drive Problems 313 CD and DVD drive problems 313 Hard drive problems 314 8 Contents
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... No sound from headphones 325 Video and Monitor Problems 325 If the screen is blank 325 If the screen is difficult to read 326 15 Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities 327 Dell Diagnostics 327 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 327 System Lights 329 Diagnostic Lights 330 Beep Codes 332 Contents 9
... No sound from headphones 325 Video and Monitor Problems 325 If the screen is blank 325 If the screen is difficult to read 326 15 Troubleshooting Tools and Utilities 327 Dell Diagnostics 327 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 327 System Lights 329 Diagnostic Lights 330 Beep Codes 332 Contents 9
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... Looking For? • How to set up my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • Tools and utilities • Additional information about setting up my computer • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to remove and install parts Find...
... Looking For? • How to set up my computer • Basic troubleshooting information • How to run the Dell Diagnostics • Error codes and diagnostic lights • Tools and utilities • Additional information about setting up my computer • How to troubleshoot and solve problems • How to remove and install parts Find...
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...; Service and support - If you should also reinstall the DSS utility. COMMENT • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - What Are You Looking For? support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to your computer • Reference - NOTE: The support... computer model. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers and Downloads. 2 Click Select Model. 3 Select your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from the icon in the taskbar. 16 ...
...; Service and support - If you should also reinstall the DSS utility. COMMENT • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints - What Are You Looking For? support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to your computer • Reference - NOTE: The support... computer model. To download Desktop System Software: 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers and Downloads. 2 Click Select Model. 3 Select your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from the icon in the taskbar. 16 ...
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... automatically appears when you start your computer remotely over a broadband connection. To learn more and get started with troubleshooting my computer DellConnect™ Service and Support Dell associates can choose to click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Welcome Center. Finding Information 17...time you use Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com and click Revolutionary remote help with DellConnect, go to personalize my desktop 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. ...
... automatically appears when you start your computer remotely over a broadband connection. To learn more and get started with troubleshooting my computer DellConnect™ Service and Support Dell associates can choose to click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Welcome Center. Finding Information 17...time you use Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com and click Revolutionary remote help with DellConnect, go to personalize my desktop 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. ...
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.... See "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 321. Use the lights to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 267. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power ...do not turn on the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you troubleshoot problems with your computer. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. 22 Mini Tower Computer Use the headphone...
.... See "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 321. Use the lights to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 267. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the power ...do not turn on the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown. NOTICE: If your operating system has ACPI enabled, when you troubleshoot problems with your computer. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to attach a microphone. 22 Mini Tower Computer Use the headphone...
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... and PCI Express cards. Use the lights to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Use the headphone connector to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 267. Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector Access connectors for a description...
... and PCI Express cards. Use the lights to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Use the headphone connector to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 267. Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector Access connectors for a description...
