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... a voltage selection switch on the back panel and operate at the correct operating voltage. For Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set the switch for its operating voltage). - Setup and Quick Reference Guide 9 When Using Your Computer As you use your computer, observe the following : - A manual voltage selection switch - Computers with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel and automatically...
... a voltage selection switch on the back panel and operate at the correct operating voltage. For Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set the switch for its operating voltage). - Setup and Quick Reference Guide 9 When Using Your Computer As you use your computer, observe the following : - A manual voltage selection switch - Computers with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel and automatically...
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... computer, before removing a component from the system board or disconnecting a device from the computer. 1 Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. 2 Turn off the computer before touching anything inside your computer and devices, including the monitor, from the computer. In addition, take note of the nearest battery deposit site. 10 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide Also, before disconnecting the cable.
... computer, before removing a component from the system board or disconnecting a device from the computer. 1 Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu. 2 Turn off the computer before touching anything inside your computer and devices, including the monitor, from the computer. In addition, take note of the nearest battery deposit site. 10 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide Also, before disconnecting the cable.
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... not turn on your computer until all setup steps are completed. 1 Determine the Computer's Placement and Orientation NOTE: If you want to orient your monitor on page 19. To order this bracket, contact Dell. NOTICE: To ensure proper ventilation, do not block the cooling vents. 12 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Getting Started/Setup...
... not turn on your computer until all setup steps are completed. 1 Determine the Computer's Placement and Orientation NOTE: If you want to orient your monitor on page 19. To order this bracket, contact Dell. NOTICE: To ensure proper ventilation, do not block the cooling vents. 12 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Getting Started/Setup...
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CAUTION: To help prevent electric shock, use only the power adapter and power cable provided, and ensure that they are plugged into a properly grounded power source. SX260 SX270 16 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Connecting External Devices NOTE: Connect only one keyboard and one mouse.
CAUTION: To help prevent electric shock, use only the power adapter and power cable provided, and ensure that they are plugged into a properly grounded power source. SX260 SX270 16 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Connecting External Devices NOTE: Connect only one keyboard and one mouse.
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... have a VGA monitor and a DVI connector on the back of the cable cover and align the four tabs with a hard surface. Doing so may press the power button and may scratch the face of the computer. 1 Attach all of the cables to the Mounting Plate" on your computer, plug the VGA-DVI adapter into the slots and slide the piece toward the diagnostic lights (see...
... have a VGA monitor and a DVI connector on the back of the cable cover and align the four tabs with a hard surface. Doing so may press the power button and may scratch the face of the computer. 1 Attach all of the cables to the Mounting Plate" on your computer, plug the VGA-DVI adapter into the slots and slide the piece toward the diagnostic lights (see...
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security cable slot Do not place the computer facedown on the bezel 18 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Grasp the top piece of the cable cover and align the two tabs with the two slots in the computer's back panel. 5 Insert the tabs into the slots and slide the piece toward the diagnostic lights (see the illustration). 6 Install a security device in the security cable slot (optional).
security cable slot Do not place the computer facedown on the bezel 18 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Grasp the top piece of the cable cover and align the two tabs with the two slots in the computer's back panel. 5 Insert the tabs into the slots and slide the piece toward the diagnostic lights (see the illustration). 6 Install a security device in the security cable slot (optional).
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... on. 8 Turn on the computer, read the software license agreement, and follow the operating system setup instructions on the screen. 9 Congratulations! screw holes (4) mounting-plate slot release-lever tab solid surface with a 1-inch (2.5 cm) minimum thickness NOTICE: When completing your computer setup, secure all cables toward the back of your system setup. 20 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com...
... on. 8 Turn on the computer, read the software license agreement, and follow the operating system setup instructions on the screen. 9 Congratulations! screw holes (4) mounting-plate slot release-lever tab solid surface with a 1-inch (2.5 cm) minimum thickness NOTICE: When completing your computer setup, secure all cables toward the back of your system setup. 20 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com...
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... the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - You can also find descriptions of the express service code and service tag numbers. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of computer terms Dell Premier Support website The Dell Premier Support website is customized for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions shown on the screen. Express Service Code Service Tag Number 22 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide Troubleshooting tips...
... the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - You can also find descriptions of the express service code and service tag numbers. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of computer terms Dell Premier Support website The Dell Premier Support website is customized for your problem. 4 Follow the instructions shown on the screen. Express Service Code Service Tag Number 22 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide Troubleshooting tips...
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... access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Dell Drivers and Utilities CD while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on this computer, the installation window opens to inform you troubleshoot a computer problem: • System Lights - Appear on the front of the computer. • Diagnostic Lights - See your User's Guide for the first time on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Dell Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive...
... access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Dell Drivers and Utilities CD while you are running Windows. 1 Turn on this computer, the installation window opens to inform you troubleshoot a computer problem: • System Lights - Appear on the front of the computer. • Diagnostic Lights - See your User's Guide for the first time on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop. 2 Insert the Dell Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive...
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... no Diagnostics utility partition has been found, follow the instructions to download the driver to wait until you identify the source of the problem. You can run the Dell Diagnostics from the Topic pull-down menu. From the Hard Drive: NOTICE: If your computer through the Start menu and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you...
... no Diagnostics utility partition has been found, follow the instructions to download the driver to wait until you identify the source of the problem. You can run the Dell Diagnostics from the Topic pull-down menu. From the Hard Drive: NOTICE: If your computer through the Start menu and try again. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press . 4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you...
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... the screen. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 25 NOTE: This feature changes the boot sequence for your computer through the Start menu and try again. Running the Dell IDE Hard-Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard-Drive Diagnostics is a utility that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Type 2 to start -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in system setup. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4 Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option...
... the screen. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 25 NOTE: This feature changes the boot sequence for your computer through the Start menu and try again. Running the Dell IDE Hard-Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard-Drive Diagnostics is a utility that appears. 6 Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu. 7 Type 2 to start -up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in system setup. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4 Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option...
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... to be found in your User's Guide. 26 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Regulatory Information Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along with unintentional radiators such as digital devices, including computer systems, contribute to the electromagnetic environment. These licensed services, along power or signal leads, that...
... to be found in your User's Guide. 26 Setup and Quick Re ference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Regulatory Information Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along with unintentional radiators such as digital devices, including computer systems, contribute to the electromagnetic environment. These licensed services, along power or signal leads, that...
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... instructions - Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell - Limited Warranties and Return Policy Dell-branded hardware products purchased in your packing slip or invoice. and Canada. This limited warranty does not cover: • Software, including the operating system and software added to perform preventive maintenance - Usage that result from: - DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT...
... instructions - Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell - Limited Warranties and Return Policy Dell-branded hardware products purchased in your packing slip or invoice. and Canada. This limited warranty does not cover: • Software, including the operating system and software added to perform preventive maintenance - Usage that result from: - DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT...
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... slip or invoice, except for the Dell computer on your Dell Service Tag or order number available. Before the warranty expires, please call us at its discretion, but any parts. The warranty period is not extended if we repair or replace a warranted product or any changes will not be connected. • Other add-on hardware carries the longer of either a 1-year...
... slip or invoice, except for the Dell computer on your Dell Service Tag or order number available. Before the warranty expires, please call us at its discretion, but any parts. The warranty period is not extended if we repair or replace a warranted product or any changes will not be connected. • Other add-on hardware carries the longer of either a 1-year...
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...) to make sure that you may be returned within 30 days from any media, documentation, and all other reconditioned or refurbished Dell-branded hardware products and parts may be transferred. All other items that has been installed by Dell, you do not have Internet access, call your customer care representative or call Dell customer service to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number within...
...) to make sure that you may be returned within 30 days from any media, documentation, and all other reconditioned or refurbished Dell-branded hardware products and parts may be transferred. All other items that has been installed by Dell, you do not have Internet access, call your customer care representative or call Dell customer service to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number within...
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... THE SUBJECT OF A CLAIM. Failure to follow the product instructions or failure to the Dell-branded hardware products through our factory-integration system, or the reloading of the software • Non-Dell branded and Solution Provider Direct products and accessories • Problems that is covered by Dell • Products with electrical power - Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by this limited warranty...
... THE SUBJECT OF A CLAIM. Failure to follow the product instructions or failure to the Dell-branded hardware products through our factory-integration system, or the reloading of the software • Non-Dell branded and Solution Provider Direct products and accessories • Problems that is covered by Dell • Products with electrical power - Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by this limited warranty...
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... confidential, proprietary or personal information, removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Individual Home Consumers; We are not able to repair the product, we will return the repaired or replacement products to you. www.dell.com | support.dell.com How long does this warranty, we will notify you and inform you of service alternatives that are available to...
... confidential, proprietary or personal information, removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. Individual Home Consumers; We are not able to repair the product, we will return the repaired or replacement products to you. www.dell.com | support.dell.com How long does this warranty, we will notify you and inform you of service alternatives that are available to...
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... we offer work with any or all of the various models of Dell computers, nor do we test or guarantee all of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables, and other resellers of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included with a product must be in as monitors, batteries, memory, docking stations, and projectors. If you have been included in as -new condition...
... we offer work with any or all of the various models of Dell computers, nor do we test or guarantee all of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables, and other resellers of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included with a product must be in as monitors, batteries, memory, docking stations, and projectors. If you have been included in as -new condition...
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... a period of all parts removed from : improper or inadequate installation, use, or maintenance; Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in Latin America or the Caribbean, will be repaired or replaced at the time of malfunction, including peripherals and software used. Exclusions This Guarantee does not apply to defects resulting from repaired products. Limitation and Statutory Rights Dell makes no other warranty, guarantee...
... a period of all parts removed from : improper or inadequate installation, use, or maintenance; Dell uses new and reconditioned parts made by various manufacturers in Latin America or the Caribbean, will be repaired or replaced at the time of malfunction, including peripherals and software used. Exclusions This Guarantee does not apply to defects resulting from repaired products. Limitation and Statutory Rights Dell makes no other warranty, guarantee...
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... Service To obtain warranty service for reasons covered by this Intel warranty card; (4) a description of the computer system including the brand and model; The limited warranty does not cover any costs relating to removal or replacement of the problem. [Note: The Customer Service Representative may contact Intel. How to your computer system manufacturer in accordance with its instructions, or you may need...
... Service To obtain warranty service for reasons covered by this Intel warranty card; (4) a description of the computer system including the brand and model; The limited warranty does not cover any costs relating to removal or replacement of the problem. [Note: The Customer Service Representative may contact Intel. How to your computer system manufacturer in accordance with its instructions, or you may need...