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... spill food or liquids on your computer away from the network jack. Also, do not place your computer in a closed-in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Ensure that nothing rests on your computer's cables and that the cables are not located where they can cause...
... spill food or liquids on your computer away from the network jack. Also, do not place your computer in a closed-in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Ensure that nothing rests on your computer's cables and that the cables are not located where they can cause...
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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...to operate at only one of the computer for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in Japan is connected to AC power. 10 Setup and Quick Reference Guide Computers with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel and automatically detect the correct ... damage. Computers with one voltage (see the regulatory label on the back panel must be manually set the switch for its operating voltage). - www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your computer with any time the computer is 100 V.
...to operate at only one of the computer for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in Japan is connected to AC power. 10 Setup and Quick Reference Guide Computers with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel and automatically detect the correct ... damage. Computers with one voltage (see the regulatory label on the back panel must be manually set the switch for its operating voltage). - www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your computer with any time the computer is 100 V.
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
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... set the switch for your location. NOTICE: To help avoid damaging a computer with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel must be manually set to the 115-V position even though the... and monitors. 6 Verify that the voltage selection switch is set correctly for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. See "Completed Setup" on the back panel and automatically detect the correct operating voltage. •.... NOTE: Your system may very slightly from the following : • A fixed-voltage power supply -
... set the switch for your location. NOTICE: To help avoid damaging a computer with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel must be manually set to the 115-V position even though the... and monitors. 6 Verify that the voltage selection switch is set correctly for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. See "Completed Setup" on the back panel and automatically detect the correct operating voltage. •.... NOTE: Your system may very slightly from the following : • A fixed-voltage power supply -
User Guide
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... integrated network adapter) yellow blinking light Diagnostic lights four yellow and/or green lights on back I/O panel Standby power light AUX_LED on the system board Power DC power supply: Wattage small form-factor computer: 160 W small desktop computer: 180 W small mini-tower computer: 250 W...12.7 kg (28 lbs) Environmental solid green for power on state Hard drive access light green light Link integrity light (on power button-blinking green in sleep state; only) Controls and Lights Power control push button Power lights green light on integrated network green light for ...
... integrated network adapter) yellow blinking light Diagnostic lights four yellow and/or green lights on back I/O panel Standby power light AUX_LED on the system board Power DC power supply: Wattage small form-factor computer: 160 W small desktop computer: 180 W small mini-tower computer: 250 W...12.7 kg (28 lbs) Environmental solid green for power on state Hard drive access light green light Link integrity light (on power button-blinking green in sleep state; only) Controls and Lights Power control push button Power lights green light on integrated network green light for ...
User Guide
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To use the computer in either a vertical or horizontal position. 1 hard drive 6 system board 2 floppy drive 7 power supply 3 CD/DVD drive 8 padlock ring 4 internal speaker 9 heat sink and blower assembly 5 chassis intrusion switch Cable Colors Hard drive Blue pull tab Floppy drive Black pull tab CD/DVD drive Orange pull tab Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand The computer can be used in a vertical position, you must attach the computer stand:
To use the computer in either a vertical or horizontal position. 1 hard drive 6 system board 2 floppy drive 7 power supply 3 CD/DVD drive 8 padlock ring 4 internal speaker 9 heat sink and blower assembly 5 chassis intrusion switch Cable Colors Hard drive Blue pull tab Floppy drive Black pull tab CD/DVD drive Orange pull tab Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand The computer can be used in a vertical position, you must attach the computer stand:
User Guide
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... on its right side so that the stand is in place, tighten the thumbscrew. 3. Computer Stand Place the computer on the side of the computer. a. 5 power supply 10 CD/DVD drive Cable Colors Hard drive Blue pull tab Floppy drive Black pull tab CD/DVD drive Orange pull tab Attaching and Removing...
... on its right side so that the stand is in place, tighten the thumbscrew. 3. Computer Stand Place the computer on the side of the computer. a. 5 power supply 10 CD/DVD drive Cable Colors Hard drive Blue pull tab Floppy drive Black pull tab CD/DVD drive Orange pull tab Attaching and Removing...
User Guide
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1 hard drive 6 heat sink and blower assembly 2 internal speaker 7 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 8 floppy drive 4 system board 9 CD/DVD drive 5 padlock ring Cable Colors Hard drive Blue pull tab Floppy drive Black pull tab CD/DVD drive Orange pull tab Back to Contents Page
1 hard drive 6 heat sink and blower assembly 2 internal speaker 7 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 8 floppy drive 4 system board 9 CD/DVD drive 5 padlock ring Cable Colors Hard drive Blue pull tab Floppy drive Black pull tab CD/DVD drive Orange pull tab Back to Contents Page
User Guide
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Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from the power supply are firmly connected to the CD-RW. Problems writing to a CD-RW drive ...- Check for an explanation. If the stream is firmly connected to the drive and to the CD. Run the Dell Diagnostics- If any of data when writing. Use a commercially available cleaning kit. Windows NT - Double-click My ...button, click Properties, click Tools, and then click Check Now in all DVD drives. Reboot the computer and run the Dell Diagnostics. MS-DOS Type scandisk x: at an MS-DOS prompt, where x is not listed, perform a full scan ...
Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from the power supply are firmly connected to the CD-RW. Problems writing to a CD-RW drive ...- Check for an explanation. If the stream is firmly connected to the drive and to the CD. Run the Dell Diagnostics- If any of data when writing. Use a commercially available cleaning kit. Windows NT - Double-click My ...button, click Properties, click Tools, and then click Check Now in all DVD drives. Reboot the computer and run the Dell Diagnostics. MS-DOS Type scandisk x: at an MS-DOS prompt, where x is not listed, perform a full scan ...
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... the problem persists, contact Dell. No light indicates there is blinking green- If the power light is no network communication. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the electrical outlet is off or is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. Ensure that the power supply cables are correct and that...
... the problem persists, contact Dell. No light indicates there is blinking green- If the power light is no network communication. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the electrical outlet is off or is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. Ensure that the power supply cables are correct and that...
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...icon. 5. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4. If the printer is USB. For a USB printer, ensure that the Print to the printer and the computer. See the documentation that the power supply cables are securely connected to the following ...port(s): setting is USB. Verify the printer cable connections- Ensure that the electrical outlet is securely connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems NOTE: Dell does not cover the printer...
...icon. 5. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Click Printers and Other Hardware. 4. If the printer is USB. For a USB printer, ensure that the Print to the printer and the computer. See the documentation that the power supply cables are securely connected to the following ...port(s): setting is USB. Verify the printer cable connections- Ensure that the electrical outlet is securely connected to the same electrical outlet Printer Problems NOTE: Dell does not cover the printer...
User Guide
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... system setup and reboot the computer. System Board Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as shown on the system board. 3. Run the Dell Diagnostics- Run the Dell Diagnostics- Check the power supply cable connections 1. Adjust the Windows volume control- Click or double-click the speaker icon in "Keyboard Problems" CAUTION: Before you perform this...
... system setup and reboot the computer. System Board Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as shown on the system board. 3. Run the Dell Diagnostics- Run the Dell Diagnostics- Check the power supply cable connections 1. Adjust the Windows volume control- Click or double-click the speaker icon in "Keyboard Problems" CAUTION: Before you perform this...
User Guide
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... System setup allows you to operate with the monitor-for a few minutes to enable you to as x columns by surge protectors. uninterruptible power supply - The circuitry on a video card or on ). A utility that a program can also be defined as notification area. Also referred ... provide surge suppression and may replicate itself onto all of the floppy disk expecting to video functions. Small UPS systems provide battery power for your computer. universal serial bus - A hardware interface for this program. USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the...
... System setup allows you to operate with the monitor-for a few minutes to enable you to as x columns by surge protectors. uninterruptible power supply - The circuitry on a video card or on ). A utility that a program can also be defined as notification area. Also referred ... provide surge suppression and may replicate itself onto all of the floppy disk expecting to video functions. Small UPS systems provide battery power for your computer. universal serial bus - A hardware interface for this program. USB devices can be connected and disconnected while the...
User Guide
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... storm. If your computer, and then from the network jack. Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Safety Instructions Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide General When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Ergonomic Computing Habits Battery Disposal Use...your computer from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). To help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and device power cables into the network adapter. Do not use adapter plugs...
... storm. If your computer, and then from the network jack. Back to Contents Page CAUTION: Safety Instructions Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Systems User's Guide General When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Ergonomic Computing Habits Battery Disposal Use...your computer from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). To help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and device power cables into the network adapter. Do not use adapter plugs...
User Guide
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... such as explained in your online Dell™ documentation or in your computer. Avoid placing loose papers underneath your computer. Computers with a voltage selection switch on the floor. An auto-sensing voltage circuit - Computers with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a voltage selection switch.... CAUTION: Do not operate your computer, observe the following : A fixed-voltage power supply - Your computer is 100 V. et the switch to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in wall unit or on your location. For Japan, the voltage selection switch...
... such as explained in your online Dell™ documentation or in your computer. Avoid placing loose papers underneath your computer. Computers with a voltage selection switch on the floor. An auto-sensing voltage circuit - Computers with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a voltage selection switch.... CAUTION: Do not operate your computer, observe the following : A fixed-voltage power supply - Your computer is 100 V. et the switch to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in wall unit or on your location. For Japan, the voltage selection switch...
User Guide
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... Center for a nonbusiness-purpose device. The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have the same power supply source. To completely switch off the equipment, the power supply cable must be removed from a socket with a nominal value no larger than 16 amperes (A). A protection ...device has been approved for nonbusiness purposes and may exchange it for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from the power supply socket, which should be used in any environment, including residential areas. If you may be located near the equipment...
... Center for a nonbusiness-purpose device. The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have the same power supply source. To completely switch off the equipment, the power supply cable must be removed from a socket with a nominal value no larger than 16 amperes (A). A protection ...device has been approved for nonbusiness purposes and may exchange it for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from the power supply socket, which should be used in any environment, including residential areas. If you may be located near the equipment...
Service Manual
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.... Reproduction in trademarks and trade names other than its own. A02 Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Service Manual Before You Begin Computer Cover Inside Your Computer Badge Battery Chassis Intrusion Switch Control Panel Cards and Adapters Drives Front-Panel Inserts I/O Panel Memory Microprocessor Power Supply System Board NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you...
.... Reproduction in trademarks and trade names other than its own. A02 Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Service Manual Before You Begin Computer Cover Inside Your Computer Badge Battery Chassis Intrusion Switch Control Panel Cards and Adapters Drives Front-Panel Inserts I/O Panel Memory Microprocessor Power Supply System Board NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you...
Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page Inside Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Service Manual Key Components Computer Cables Key Components NOTE: User service access points are color-coded green. Small Form-Factor Computer 1 hard drive 6 system board 2 floppy drive 7 power supply 3 CD/DVD drive 8 padlock ring 4 internal speaker 9 heat sink and blower assembly 5 chassis intrusion switch Small Desktop Computer
Back to Contents Page Inside Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Service Manual Key Components Computer Cables Key Components NOTE: User service access points are color-coded green. Small Form-Factor Computer 1 hard drive 6 system board 2 floppy drive 7 power supply 3 CD/DVD drive 8 padlock ring 4 internal speaker 9 heat sink and blower assembly 5 chassis intrusion switch Small Desktop Computer
Service Manual
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1 hard drive 6 padlock ring 2 internal speaker 7 heat sink and blower assembly 3 chassis intrusion switch 8 system board 4 card cage 9 floppy drive 5 power supply 10 CD/DVD drive Small Mini-Tower Computer
1 hard drive 6 padlock ring 2 internal speaker 7 heat sink and blower assembly 3 chassis intrusion switch 8 system board 4 card cage 9 floppy drive 5 power supply 10 CD/DVD drive Small Mini-Tower Computer
Service Manual
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1 hard drive 6 heat sink and blower assembly 2 internal speaker 7 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 8 floppy drive 4 system board 9 CD/DVD drive 5 padlock ring Computer Cables Small Form-Factor Computer
1 hard drive 6 heat sink and blower assembly 2 internal speaker 7 power supply 3 chassis intrusion switch 8 floppy drive 4 system board 9 CD/DVD drive 5 padlock ring Computer Cables Small Form-Factor Computer
Service Manual
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Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Service Manual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply Removing the Power Supply Small Form-Factor Computer 1 release button 2 AC power connector Small Desktop Computer
Back to Contents Page Power Supply Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260 Service Manual Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply Removing the Power Supply Small Form-Factor Computer 1 release button 2 AC power connector Small Desktop Computer