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..., personal injury, or death. Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM, DCCY September 2006 P/N K8502 Rev. All rights reserved. Microsoft and Windows are optional and may be used in this document to refer to avoid the problem. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD... the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. disclaims any proprietary interest in any references in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary" in this document is strictly forbidden. Abbreviations and...
..., personal injury, or death. Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM, DCCY September 2006 P/N K8502 Rev. All rights reserved. Microsoft and Windows are optional and may be used in this document to refer to avoid the problem. The Quick Reference Guide, Drivers and Utilities CD... the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. disclaims any proprietary interest in any references in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are registered trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary" in this document is strictly forbidden. Abbreviations and...
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... 32 System Lights 35 Diagnostic Lights 36 Beep Codes 39 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 40 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 40 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 40 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 42 Contents 3 Front View 11 Desktop Computer - Side View 18 Ultra-Small Form...
... 32 System Lights 35 Diagnostic Lights 36 Beep Codes 39 Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics 40 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 40 Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore 40 Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP 42 Contents 3 Front View 11 Desktop Computer - Side View 18 Ultra-Small Form...
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... may ship with your computer. The User's Guide is optional and may not be found at support.dell.com. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not ship with your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How... to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers (see page 44), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 33), or access your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click...
... may ship with your computer. The User's Guide is optional and may not be found at support.dell.com. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not ship with your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to remove and replace parts • Specifications • How... to configure system settings • How to reinstall drivers (see page 44), run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 33), or access your computer or in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click...
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... • Troubleshooting - DSS is necessary for correct operation of your operating system and support for your Dell computer. Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads...
... • Troubleshooting - DSS is necessary for correct operation of your operating system and support for your Dell computer. Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads...
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... operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - Ultra-small form factor chassis Quick Reference Guide 7 Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a ... Frequently asked questions • File downloads • Details on my computer configuration • Service contract for my computer • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for the devices...
... operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell Premier Support Website - Ultra-small form factor chassis Quick Reference Guide 7 Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a ... Frequently asked questions • File downloads • Details on my computer configuration • Service contract for my computer • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) • How to reinstall drivers for the devices...
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.... The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different operating states: • No light - For more information, see "Power Management" in the Windows Device Manager.
.... The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different operating states: • No light - For more information, see "Power Management" in the Windows Device Manager.
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... connector. 12 Quick Reference Guide Use the microphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - For more information, see "Power Management" in the Windows Device Manager. Insert a floppy disk into the appropriate connector. Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector You can help you troubleshoot problems with...
... connector. 12 Quick Reference Guide Use the microphone connector to indicate different operating states: • No light - For more information, see "Power Management" in the Windows Device Manager. Insert a floppy disk into the appropriate connector. Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots 2 back-panel connectors 3 power connector You can help you troubleshoot problems with...
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... from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use . The computer is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager. This light flickers when the hard drive is in use the keyboard or the mouse if it is turned off. • Steady green...
... from a power-saving mode, press the power button or use . The computer is in a normal operating state. • Blinking green - See "Power Problems" in the Windows Device Manager. This light flickers when the hard drive is in use the keyboard or the mouse if it is turned off. • Steady green...
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... to turn off . • Steady green - Press this connector. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Power Management" in the Windows Device Manager. The vents allow air to indicate different operating states: • No light - To ensure proper ventilation, do not use the keyboard... in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid yellow- The computer is turned off the computer. Instead, perform a Microsoft® Windows® shutdown. Attach headphones to this button to turn on page 35 for a description of the USB connectors. The power light illuminates and ...
... to turn off . • Steady green - Press this connector. To exit from a power-saving mode, see "Power Management" in the Windows Device Manager. The vents allow air to indicate different operating states: • No light - To ensure proper ventilation, do not use the keyboard... in a power-saving mode. • Blinking or solid yellow- The computer is turned off the computer. Instead, perform a Microsoft® Windows® shutdown. Attach headphones to this button to turn on page 35 for a description of the USB connectors. The power light illuminates and ...
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... guard against electrical shock, always unplug your online User's Guide. Connect the power cable to attach an amplified speaker set. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off your monitor into any of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into place. Use the...
... guard against electrical shock, always unplug your online User's Guide. Connect the power cable to attach an amplified speaker set. b In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off your monitor into any of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into place. Use the...
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...wait until you see the Windows desktop. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for instructions), review your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to run. Quick Reference Guide 33 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard ...boot device list appears, highlight the listing for the CD/DVD drive and press . 4 Select the listing for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer's configuration information, and ensure that...
...wait until you see the Windows desktop. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for instructions), review your computer and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to run. Quick Reference Guide 33 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard ...boot device list appears, highlight the listing for the CD/DVD drive and press . 4 Select the listing for one time only. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer's configuration information, and ensure that...
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...Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is reported, see page 7. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see "Hard Drive Problems" in the "Solving Problems" section of the online User's Guide. Creating a Restore Point 1...other system settings have left the computer in the upper-right corner of your data files or recover them. Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and...
...Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is reported, see page 7. To access the Windows Help and Support Center, see "Hard Drive Problems" in the "Solving Problems" section of the online User's Guide. Creating a Restore Point 1...other system settings have left the computer in the upper-right corner of your data files or recover them. Running the Dell™ IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to resolve a hardware conflict on my computer, and...
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...state it was in which they are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to load any virus protection software installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to complete. Enabling System ...Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. The reinstallation process can ...
...state it was in which they are considering reinstalling the Windows XP operating system to load any virus protection software installed on your hard drive. Therefore, do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you to complete. Enabling System ...Restore If you reinstall Windows XP with a newly installed driver, first try using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback. The reinstallation process can ...
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... from CD message appears, press any key to copy files and install the devices. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. NOTE: The time required to boot from the CD. 6 When the Regional and ...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,...
... from CD message appears, press any key to copy files and install the devices. Click Exit if Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer. 4 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. NOTE: The time required to boot from the CD. 6 When the Regional and ...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,...
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If you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use this computer? If you are unsure of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. The computer automatically restarts. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the...
If you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use this computer? If you are unsure of the Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works Suite CD sleeve. The computer automatically restarts. screen appears, select No, not at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen. 5 Select the...
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... CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6-7 Quick Reference, 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 E error messages beep codes, 39 H hardware beep codes, 39 conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 20 IRQ conflicts, 40...
... CD, 5 documentation device, 5 online, 6-7 Quick Reference, 5 ResourceCD, 5 User's Guide, 5 drivers reinstalling, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 M Microsoft Windows label, 6 E error messages beep codes, 39 H hardware beep codes, 39 conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 I installing parts before you begin, 20 IRQ conflicts, 40...
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R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 42 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 32 S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 40 System Restore, 40 T troubleshooting conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 40 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 42 System Restore, 40 48 Index
R reinstalling drivers, 5 Windows XP, 42 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 32 S Service Tag, 6 software conflicts, 40 System Restore, 40 T troubleshooting conflicts, 40 Dell Diagnostics, 32 Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 restore computer to previous operating state, 40 W Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter, 40 Help and Support Center, 7 reinstalling, 42 System Restore, 40 48 Index