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... avoid the problem. Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers...
... avoid the problem. Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of data and tells you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Other trademarks and trade names may not ship with all computers...
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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Dell Precision 670 Computer 9 Setting Up Your Dell Precision 470 Computer 15 Opening the Computer Cover 18 Caring for Your Computer 22 Solving Problems 22 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 22 Microsoft Windows...® XP 22 Windows 2000 23 Using System Restore in Windows XP 23 Using Last Known Good Configuration 24 When to Use the Dell ...
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Dell Precision 670 Computer 9 Setting Up Your Dell Precision 470 Computer 15 Opening the Computer Cover 18 Caring for Your Computer 22 Solving Problems 22 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 22 Microsoft Windows...® XP 22 Windows 2000 23 Using System Restore in Windows XP 23 Using Last Known Good Configuration 24 When to Use the Dell ...
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... known as ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 26), or access your documentation. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for technicians or experienced... your computer or in certain countries. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not ship with your computer. NOTE: Additional information may be found at support.dell.com. You can be included on your computer.
... known as ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 26), or access your documentation. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not be available for technicians or experienced... your computer or in certain countries. Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not ship with your computer. NOTE: Additional information may be found at support.dell.com. You can be included on your computer.
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... Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support...
... Express Service Code to troubleshoot and solve problems • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support...
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...Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. DSS is necessary for correct operation of your region to use the customized Dell Premier Support website • Upgrades - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - The website may not be as a modem)... Care - The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. Computer documentation, details on the screen. Quick Reference Guide 7 What Are You Looking For? Find It Here •...
...Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. DSS is necessary for correct operation of your region to use the customized Dell Premier Support website • Upgrades - Online discussion with technical support • Reference - The website may not be as a modem)... Care - The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for components, such at premier.support.dell.com. Computer documentation, details on the screen. Quick Reference Guide 7 What Are You Looking For? Find It Here •...
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.../mailman/listinfo/linux- See your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for instructions. After you ordered. To reinstall your Dell Precision User's Guide for the devices that came with your computer. Your operating system product key label is optional and may not ship with your computer. ...
.../mailman/listinfo/linux- See your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for instructions. After you ordered. To reinstall your Dell Precision User's Guide for the devices that came with your computer. Your operating system product key label is optional and may not ship with your computer. ...
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Setting Up Your Dell Precision 670 Computer 1 Connect the keyboard and the mouse. Voltage from telephone communications can order a modem separately. PS/2 or USB PS/2 or USB CAUTION: Before you can ... set up your computer has a network card installed, connect the network cable to the network adapter. NOTE: A modem is not included as a standard feature with Dell Precision workstations, but you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Modem Quick Reference Guide...
Setting Up Your Dell Precision 670 Computer 1 Connect the keyboard and the mouse. Voltage from telephone communications can order a modem separately. PS/2 or USB PS/2 or USB CAUTION: Before you can ... set up your computer has a network card installed, connect the network cable to the network adapter. NOTE: A modem is not included as a standard feature with Dell Precision workstations, but you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Modem Quick Reference Guide...
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Depending on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor to connect your monitor in various ways. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Connect the monitor. NOTICE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to the computer. 10 Quick Reference Guide
Depending on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor to connect your monitor in various ways. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Connect the monitor. NOTICE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to the computer. 10 Quick Reference Guide
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Dual VGA Y Cable Adapter Dual DVI Y Cable Adapter VGA VGA DVI DVI Use the appropriate Y cable when your graphics card has a Use the appropriate Y cable when your graphics card has a single connector and you want to connect one or two VGA single connector and you want to connect one or two DVI monitors. The dual-monitor cable is for the primary monitor, and the black connector is color coded; To enable dual-monitor support, both monitors must be attached to connect a VGA monitor. Quick Reference Guide 11 monitors. the blue connector is for the secondary monitor. For ...
Dual VGA Y Cable Adapter Dual DVI Y Cable Adapter VGA VGA DVI DVI Use the appropriate Y cable when your graphics card has a Use the appropriate Y cable when your graphics card has a single connector and you want to connect one or two VGA single connector and you want to connect one or two DVI monitors. The dual-monitor cable is for the primary monitor, and the black connector is color coded; To enable dual-monitor support, both monitors must be attached to connect a VGA monitor. Quick Reference Guide 11 monitors. the blue connector is for the secondary monitor. For ...
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... appropriate connector(s) when you connect one Use the VGA adapter when you want to one of the DVI connectors on your computer. monitors. www.dell.com | support.dell.com For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors Dual DVI Dual DVI With One VGA Adapter Dual DVI With Two VGA Adapters...
... appropriate connector(s) when you connect one Use the VGA adapter when you want to one of the DVI connectors on your computer. monitors. www.dell.com | support.dell.com For dual-monitor capable cards with two DVI connectors Dual DVI Dual DVI With One VGA Adapter Dual DVI With Two VGA Adapters...
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LINE OUT 5 Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor. 4 Connect the speakers. Quick Reference Guide 13 NOTE: If your computer has an audio card installed, connect the speakers to the card.
LINE OUT 5 Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor. 4 Connect the speakers. Quick Reference Guide 13 NOTE: If your computer has an audio card installed, connect the speakers to the card.
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... that came with the software or device or contact the vendor to your computer. 3 At the Dell Support website home page, click the User Guides link under Product Support, click Systems, and then select your Dell Precision 670 computer. You have completed the setup for information specific to verify that the software or device...
... that came with the software or device or contact the vendor to your computer. 3 At the Dell Support website home page, click the User Guides link under Product Support, click Systems, and then select your Dell Precision 670 computer. You have completed the setup for information specific to verify that the software or device...
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...telephone communications can order a modem separately. Quick Reference Guide 15 NOTE: A modem is not included as a standard feature with Dell Precision workstations, but you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Setting Up ...Your Dell Precision 470 Computer CAUTION: Before you can damage the network adapter. You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer has...
...telephone communications can order a modem separately. Quick Reference Guide 15 NOTE: A modem is not included as a standard feature with Dell Precision workstations, but you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Setting Up ...Your Dell Precision 470 Computer CAUTION: Before you can damage the network adapter. You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer has...
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Depending on the different options, see page 11 and page 12. NOTICE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to the computer. 16 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Connect the monitor. For information on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor to connect your monitor in various ways.
Depending on the different options, see page 11 and page 12. NOTICE: You may need to use the provided adapter or cable to the computer. 16 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Connect the monitor. For information on your graphics card, you can connect your monitor to connect your monitor in various ways.
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LINE OUT NOTE: If your computer has an audio card installed, connect the speakers to the card. 5 Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor. 6 Install additional software or devices. Quick Reference Guide 17 4 Connect the speakers.
LINE OUT NOTE: If your computer has an audio card installed, connect the speakers to the card. 5 Connect the power cables and turn on the computer and monitor. 6 Install additional software or devices. Quick Reference Guide 17 4 Connect the speakers.
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... and attached devices are turned off. Congratulations! To access your User's Guide from the Dell Support website: 1 Go to verify that the software or device is compatible with your Dell Precision 470 computer. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your hard drive: Click... Lay the computer on the back panel, remove the padlock. You have installed a padlock through the Start menu. 2 Ensure that your Dell Precision computer. If your computer, turn off when you have completed the setup for information specific to support the open cover-at least 30 cm...
... and attached devices are turned off. Congratulations! To access your User's Guide from the Dell Support website: 1 Go to verify that the software or device is compatible with your Dell Precision 470 computer. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your hard drive: Click... Lay the computer on the back panel, remove the padlock. You have installed a padlock through the Start menu. 2 Ensure that your Dell Precision computer. If your computer, turn off when you have completed the setup for information specific to support the open cover-at least 30 cm...
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Dell Precision 670 Computer cover release latch security cable slot padlock ring Quick Reference Guide 19 7 Open the computer cover: a Slide the cover release latch toward the front of the computer. 8 Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components. While you work, periodically touch any unpainted metal surface on the computer, such as the metal at the back of the computer. b Raise the cover, and pivot it toward the top of computer, before touching anything inside your computer.
Dell Precision 670 Computer cover release latch security cable slot padlock ring Quick Reference Guide 19 7 Open the computer cover: a Slide the cover release latch toward the front of the computer. 8 Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components. While you work, periodically touch any unpainted metal surface on the computer, such as the metal at the back of the computer. b Raise the cover, and pivot it toward the top of computer, before touching anything inside your computer.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside the Dell Precision 670 Computer chassis intrusion switch system board floppy drive (optional) CD/DVD drive(s) hard drive(s) processor airflow shroud power supply 20 Quick Reference Guide
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Inside the Dell Precision 670 Computer chassis intrusion switch system board floppy drive (optional) CD/DVD drive(s) hard drive(s) processor airflow shroud power supply 20 Quick Reference Guide
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Dell Precision 470 Computer cover release latch security cable slot padlock ring Inside the Dell Precision 470 Computer CD/DVD drive(s) floppy drive (optional) chassis intrusion switch system board hard drive(s) processor airflow shroud power supply Quick Reference Guide 21
Dell Precision 470 Computer cover release latch security cable slot padlock ring Inside the Dell Precision 470 Computer CD/DVD drive(s) floppy drive (optional) chassis intrusion switch system board hard drive(s) processor airflow shroud power supply Quick Reference Guide 21
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... and click the arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in your User's Guide, go to support.dell.com (on my computer, and click Next. 22 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Caring for more information). Solving Problems Follow these suggestions: • To avoid losing or corrupting data, never...
... and click the arrow to start the search. 3 Click Hardware Troubleshooter in your User's Guide, go to support.dell.com (on my computer, and click Next. 22 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Caring for more information). Solving Problems Follow these suggestions: • To avoid losing or corrupting data, never...