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.... Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 46), or access your documentation. Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for ...troubleshoot and solve problems Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may not be available in certain countries. Quick Reference Guide 5 book.book Page 5 Wednesday, August 16, ...
.... Documentation and drivers are already installed on page 46), or access your documentation. Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the User's Guide for ...troubleshoot and solve problems Find It Here Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be found at support.dell.com. Readme files may not be available in certain countries. Quick Reference Guide 5 book.book Page 5 Wednesday, August 16, ...
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...Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop 6 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. book....and Conditions (U.S. For more information, see "Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® Product Key" on page 5. Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your computer...
...Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop 6 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. book....and Conditions (U.S. For more information, see "Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® Product Key" on page 5. Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click Start→ Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your computer...
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... segment, then enter your Service Tag. DSS automatically detects your To download Desktop System Software: computer and operating system and installs the updates 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or appropriate for drives, and USB devices. operation of your selections. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and...
... segment, then enter your Service Tag. DSS automatically detects your To download Desktop System Software: computer and operating system and installs the updates 1 Go to support.dell.com, select your region or appropriate for drives, and USB devices. operation of your selections. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online courses, and...
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...computer by pressing the power button. Quick Reference Guide 9 The computer is being accessed. See your online User's Guide. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. Use the headphone connector to help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Use the microphone connector to turn off . • Steady ...green - Can contain an optical drive. For more information on the computer. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to a USB device).
...computer by pressing the power button. Quick Reference Guide 9 The computer is being accessed. See your online User's Guide. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. Use the headphone connector to help you troubleshoot problems with your computer. Use the microphone connector to turn off . • Steady ...green - Can contain an optical drive. For more information on the computer. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to a USB device).
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... other end of the network cable to the serial port. It is transmitting or receiving network data. The default designations are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use Category 5 wiring and connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.;
... other end of the network cable to the serial port. It is transmitting or receiving network data. The default designations are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use Category 5 wiring and connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.;
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... indicate different operating states: • No light - Desktop Computer - Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 Quick Reference Guide See your online User's Guide. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. For more information, see your online User's Guide. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the...
... indicate different operating states: • No light - Desktop Computer - Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 Quick Reference Guide See your online User's Guide. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. For more information, see your online User's Guide. For more information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-saving mode, press the...
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... computer is recommended that came with a network connector card, use Category 5 wiring and connectors for serial connector 2. The default designations are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable that you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to the same address. NOTE: Do not...
... computer is recommended that came with a network connector card, use Category 5 wiring and connectors for serial connector 2. The default designations are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable that you must use Category 3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to the same address. NOTE: Do not...
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... in the Windows Device Manager. Can contain an optical drive. See "System Lights" on page 49 for a description of speakers. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. The computer is configured as a wake device in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber -
... in the Windows Device Manager. Can contain an optical drive. See "System Lights" on page 49 for a description of speakers. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. The computer is configured as a wake device in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber -
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... 1 23 4 5 9 8 7 6 1 USB connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that came with your online User's Guide. The default designations are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as a handheld device, to a USB device). Quick Reference Guide 21 NOTE...
... 1 23 4 5 9 8 7 6 1 USB connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that came with your online User's Guide. The default designations are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as a handheld device, to a USB device). Quick Reference Guide 21 NOTE...
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... the Express Service Code and Service Tag, see your online User's Guide. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on contacting Dell, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For information on contacting Dell, see "Finding Information" in your computer User's Guide. For information on Dell™ computers. 46 Quick Reference Guide Express Service Code Service Tag...
... the Express Service Code and Service Tag, see your online User's Guide. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on contacting Dell, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. For information on contacting Dell, see "Finding Information" in your computer User's Guide. For information on Dell™ computers. 46 Quick Reference Guide Express Service Code Service Tag...
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... the test settings. 48 Quick Reference Guide If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for running the test. book.book Page 48 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the...the problem quickly. You can customize the tests you want . Tests a specific device. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The device list may indicate requirements for your online User's Guide....
... the test settings. 48 Quick Reference Guide If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for running the test. book.book Page 48 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the...the problem quickly. You can customize the tests you want . Tests a specific device. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The device list may indicate requirements for your online User's Guide....
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... interrupt in the Search field and click the arrow to 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 resolve the incompatibility. 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in protected 4-4-2 mode 4-3-1 ...
... interrupt in the Search field and click the arrow to 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 resolve the incompatibility. 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type hardware troubleshooter in protected 4-4-2 mode 4-3-1 ...
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...change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using System Restore. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using a different restore point, or you to resolve a hardware conflict on page 6. All ...click I need to return your computer. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see and select restore points. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that allows you prefer. 5 Click Next. ...
...change the restore point, you can either repeat the steps using System Restore. Creating a Restore Point 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click System Restore. 3 Follow the instructions on using a different restore point, or you to resolve a hardware conflict on page 6. All ...click I need to return your computer. NOTICE: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see and select restore points. If a calendar date has only one restore point, then that allows you prefer. 5 Click Next. ...
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... a RAID controller. To reinstall Windows XP, you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you need the following items: • Dell Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your hard drive. ... assembly of the computer. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to load any open files and exit any required drivers, including the drivers required if...
... a RAID controller. To reinstall Windows XP, you to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you need the following items: • Dell Operating System CD • Dell Drivers and Utilities CD To reinstall Windows XP, perform all data files on your hard drive. ... assembly of the computer. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. Use the Drivers and Utilities CD to load any open files and exit any required drivers, including the drivers required if...
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...Index B beep codes, 52 C CDs operating system, 6 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 53 cover removing, 24 D Dell Diagnostics, 46 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 46 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 ... diagnostic lights, 50 system lights, 49 H hardware beep codes, 52 conflicts, 53 Dell Diagnostics, 46 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 6 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 6 I installing parts before you begin, 25 IRQ conflicts, 53 L labels...
...Index B beep codes, 52 C CDs operating system, 6 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 53 cover removing, 24 D Dell Diagnostics, 46 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics beep codes, 52 Dell Diagnostics, 46 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 7 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 ... diagnostic lights, 50 system lights, 49 H hardware beep codes, 52 conflicts, 53 Dell Diagnostics, 46 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 6 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 6 I installing parts before you begin, 25 IRQ conflicts, 53 L labels...
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... 55 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 7 software conflicts, 53 support website, 7 system board, 33, 36, 42 System Restore, 54 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty information, 6 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 6 reinstalling, 6, 55 setup, 57 System Restore, 54 T... troubleshooting beep codes, 52 conflicts, 53 Dell Diagnostics, 46 diagnostic lights, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 6 restore computer to previous operating state...
... 55 S safety instructions, 6 Service Tag, 7 software conflicts, 53 support website, 7 system board, 33, 36, 42 System Restore, 54 U User's Guide, 5 W warranty information, 6 Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 6 reinstalling, 6, 55 setup, 57 System Restore, 54 T... troubleshooting beep codes, 52 conflicts, 53 Dell Diagnostics, 46 diagnostic lights, 50 Hardware Troubleshooter, 53 Help and Support Center, 6 restore computer to previous operating state...