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...Windows are not applicable. Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM, and DCCY August 2006 P/N JH470 Rev. is subject to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. disclaims any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex..., Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, and Dell OpenManage are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. book.book Page 2 Wednesday, ...
...Windows are not applicable. Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM, and DCCY August 2006 P/N JH470 Rev. is subject to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. disclaims any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex..., Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, and Dell OpenManage are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. book.book Page 2 Wednesday, ...
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book.book Page 4 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Diagnostic Lights 50 Beep Codes 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 54 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 55 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 58 Drivers for Your Computer 58 Index 59 4 Contents
book.book Page 4 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Diagnostic Lights 50 Beep Codes 52 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 53 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 54 Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP 55 Using the Drivers and Utilities CD 58 Drivers for Your Computer 58 Index 59 4 Contents
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... on your CD to provide lastminute updates about technical changes to your computer. 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... to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities CD" on page 58), run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer •...
... on your CD to provide lastminute updates about technical changes to your computer. 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... to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers (see "Using the Drivers and Utilities CD" on page 58), run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the optional Drivers and Utilities CD. What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer •...
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... operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) 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... work with programs and files • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your computer (see "Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® Product Key" on page 7). only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License ...
... operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD (ResourceCD) 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... work with programs and files • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that describes your computer (see "Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® Product Key" on page 7). only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License ...
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... For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows Product Key Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® Product Key These labels are located on your computer, you use support.dell.co m or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code ...to direct your selections. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your ...
... For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows Product Key Label Find It Here Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® Product Key These labels are located on your computer, you use support.dell.co m or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code ...to direct your selections. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your region or business segment to support.dell.com, select your ...
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... DVD (if supported) into this button to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that typically remain connected, such as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. It is recommended that a LAN (local area network) connection is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - NOTICE: To avoid losing...
... DVD (if supported) into this button to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that typically remain connected, such as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. It is recommended that a LAN (local area network) connection is in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid amber - NOTICE: To avoid losing...
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... flickers when the hard drive is turned off. • Steady green - The computer is being accessed. The computer is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. Use the headphone connector to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 50. Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 Quick Reference Guide Use the lights...
... flickers when the hard drive is turned off. • Steady green - The computer is being accessed. The computer is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. Use the headphone connector to help you troubleshoot a computer problem based on page 50. Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 Quick Reference Guide Use the lights...
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... 1 2 3 4 5 6 18 Quick Reference Guide See your computer. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. The computer is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. Use the microphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your online User...
... 1 2 3 4 5 6 18 Quick Reference Guide See your computer. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. The computer is configured as a wake device in the Windows Device Manager. Use the microphone connector to attach headphones and most kinds of light codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your online User...
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... device in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid yellow - To ensure proper ventilation, do not turn on the computer. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - The computer is turned off the computer by pressing the power button. For more information. 6 vents The vents...
... device in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid yellow - To ensure proper ventilation, do not turn on the computer. The computer is in the Windows Device Manager. Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer - The computer is turned off the computer by pressing the power button. For more information. 6 vents The vents...
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...Guide. Quick Reference Guide 25 Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before removing the cover. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down the operating system: a Save...aligned to ground the system board. 4 If applicable, remove the computer stand (for instructions, see the documentation that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that both connectors are ...
...Guide. Quick Reference Guide 25 Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before removing the cover. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off . If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down the operating system: a Save...aligned to ground the system board. 4 If applicable, remove the computer stand (for instructions, see the documentation that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your computer. The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process finishes. 2 Ensure that both connectors are ...
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...and Utilities CD" on (or restart) 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. When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to ... 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 your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to test displays in system setup ...
...and Utilities CD" on (or restart) 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. When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to ... 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 your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to test displays in system setup ...
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... left the computer in an undesirable operating state. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that you to see "Windows Help and Support Center" on my computer, and click Next. book.book Page 54 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM 3 Click Hardware... restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to allow you can undo the restoration. 54 Quick Reference Guide To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see and select restore points. The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer...
... left the computer in an undesirable operating state. If two or more restore points are available, click the restore point that you to see "Windows Help and Support Center" on my computer, and click Next. book.book Page 54 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM 3 Click Hardware... restoration is complete. 1 Click the Start button, point to allow you can undo the restoration. 54 Quick Reference Guide To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see and select restore points. The Restoration Complete screen appears after System Restore finishes collecting data and then the computer...
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...less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. ...1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the...
...less than 200 MB of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked. If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click System Restore. ...1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Click System. 4 In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 7 Click the...
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... system to the operating state it was in which they are listed. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to complete. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. ... operating system, you must use System Restore to return your hard drive. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do so. Booting From the Operating ...
... system to the operating state it was in which they are listed. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to complete. Reinstalling Windows XP NOTICE: You must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. ... operating system, you must use System Restore to return your hard drive. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL logo appears. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do so. Booting From the Operating ...
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... click Next. 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 appears, enter...the How will use this computer connect to register with Microsoft? book.book Page 57 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive ...
... click Next. 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 appears, enter...the How will use this computer connect to register with Microsoft? book.book Page 57 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Windows XP Setup 1 When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive ...
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... Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. If you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the back of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite...number located on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD ...CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you are running the Windows operating system. The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans your computer... for your system configuration is displayed on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to...
... Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic. If you are running Windows. 1 Turn on the back of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite...number located on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD ...CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD while you are running the Windows operating system. The Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) scans your computer... for your system configuration is displayed on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to...
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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 safety..., 52 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 ...
... 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 safety..., 52 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 ...
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...PM 60 Index R regulatory information, 6 reinstalling Windows XP, 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...
...PM 60 Index R regulatory information, 6 reinstalling Windows XP, 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...