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...Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation; EMC is a registered trademark of your computer. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL... logo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; March 2003 P/N 81FTK Rev. Information in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims...
...Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation; EMC is a registered trademark of your computer. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL... logo are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; March 2003 P/N 81FTK Rev. Information in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims...
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Contents About This Guide 5 Finding Information for Your Computer 5 CAUTION: Safety Instructions 8 When Using Your Computer 10 Getting Started/Setup 12 Completed Setup 16 Solving Problems 16 Dell Diagnostics 18 Regulatory Information 20 Limited Warranties and Return Policy 23 Contents 3
Contents About This Guide 5 Finding Information for Your Computer 5 CAUTION: Safety Instructions 8 When Using Your Computer 10 Getting Started/Setup 12 Completed Setup 16 Solving Problems 16 Dell Diagnostics 18 Regulatory Information 20 Limited Warranties and Return Policy 23 Contents 3
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...of the documents on your documentation. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your hard drive, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Readme files may be included on your computer when shipped from Dell. Regulatory model numbers appear throughout this document; Setup and Quick...Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for experienced users or technicians. their chassis type equivalents are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about your Dell™ OptiPlex™ computer.
...of the documents on your documentation. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your hard drive, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Readme files may be included on your computer when shipped from Dell. Regulatory model numbers appear throughout this document; Setup and Quick...Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers for experienced users or technicians. their chassis type equivalents are already installed on your CD to provide last-minute updates about your Dell™ OptiPlex™ computer.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find it Here Express Service ... User's Guides icon on your computer. • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD and Installation Guide After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for your operating system is located on your computer. The product key for...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com What Are You Looking For? • Express Service Code and Service Tag • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find it Here Express Service ... User's Guides icon on your computer. • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD and Installation Guide After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for your operating system is located on your computer. The product key for...
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...8226; Solutions - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system...Here D e l l S u p p o r t W e b s i t e - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Dell Premier Support Website - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online ...
...8226; Solutions - Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information • Downloads - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system...Here D e l l S u p p o r t W e b s i t e - Online discussion with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Dell Premier Support Website - Drivers, patches, and software updates • Reference - Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online ...
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...; To help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and device power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. If you are a trained service technician. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to the system board, wait 5 seconds after...
...; To help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and device power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. If you are a trained service technician. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to the system board, wait 5 seconds after...
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When reconnecting a network cable to your computer, first plug the cable into the network jack, and then into the openings of your computer, and then from the network jack. Doing so can be stepped on the back of your computer. Avoid placing loose papers underneath your User's Guide. 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 fire or electric shock by shorting out ...
When reconnecting a network cable to your computer, first plug the cable into the network jack, and then into the openings of your computer, and then from the network jack. Doing so can be stepped on the back of your computer. Avoid placing loose papers underneath your User's Guide. 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 fire or electric shock by shorting out ...
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... voltage selection switch must be set to AC power. 10 Setup and Quick Reference Guide Computers with any time the computer is 100 V. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your computer, observe the following : - CAUTION: Do not operate your computer with an auto-sensing voltage...
... voltage selection switch must be set to AC power. 10 Setup and Quick Reference Guide Computers with any time the computer is 100 V. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your computer, observe the following : - CAUTION: Do not operate your computer with an auto-sensing voltage...
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In addition, take note of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Also, before touching anything inside your online Dell documentation or in instructions otherwise provided to the computer. 3 Ground yourself by its edges or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the ...slot openings at the back of cable, press in the sequence indicated. CAUTION: Do not attempt to avoid bending any devices connected to you by Dell. Doing so reduces the potential for the address of the battery along with locking tabs; As you are correctly oriented and aligned. • ...
In addition, take note of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Also, before touching anything inside your online Dell documentation or in instructions otherwise provided to the computer. 3 Ground yourself by its edges or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the ...slot openings at the back of cable, press in the sequence indicated. CAUTION: Do not attempt to avoid bending any devices connected to you by Dell. Doing so reduces the potential for the address of the battery along with locking tabs; As you are correctly oriented and aligned. • ...
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...set up your monitor for its connector locations. Tighten the thumbscrews on the computer back panel. NOTE: Some monitors have DVI connectors, Dell recommends that follow the safety instructions in this section, follow the instructions. 1 Connect the keyboard and mouse. You must be attached... computer. To enable dual-monitor support, both monitors must complete all steps to the connector on the cable connectors. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Getting Started/Setup CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in the System Information Guide. If you have an optional...
...set up your monitor for its connector locations. Tighten the thumbscrews on the computer back panel. NOTE: Some monitors have DVI connectors, Dell recommends that follow the safety instructions in this section, follow the instructions. 1 Connect the keyboard and mouse. You must be attached... computer. To enable dual-monitor support, both monitors must complete all steps to the connector on the cable connectors. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Getting Started/Setup CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in the System Information Guide. If you have an optional...
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Computers with an auto-sensing voltage circuit do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel and automatically detect the correct operating voltage. • A manual voltage selection switch - Computers with a voltage selection switch on the back panel must be manually set the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. 7 Press the power buttons to verify that came with the AC power available in Japan is compatible with a manual voltage selection switch, set to operate at only one of the computer for its operating ...
Computers with an auto-sensing voltage circuit do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel and automatically detect the correct operating voltage. • A manual voltage selection switch - Computers with a voltage selection switch on the back panel must be manually set the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. 7 Press the power buttons to verify that came with the AC power available in Japan is compatible with a manual voltage selection switch, set to operate at only one of the computer for its operating ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com ABCD Desktop Setup - With Expansion Cards LINE OUT monitor keyboard mouse speakers network USB monitor flat-panel monitor speakers network ABCD NOTE: If your system has two video connectors, the integrated video connector is disabled and has a protective cap on it. Use the expansion card connector as shown in the illustration. 14 Setup and Quick Reference Guide Without Expansion Cards Desktop Setup -
www.dell.com | support.dell.com ABCD Desktop Setup - With Expansion Cards LINE OUT monitor keyboard mouse speakers network USB monitor flat-panel monitor speakers network ABCD NOTE: If your system has two video connectors, the integrated video connector is disabled and has a protective cap on it. Use the expansion card connector as shown in the illustration. 14 Setup and Quick Reference Guide Without Expansion Cards Desktop Setup -
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Without Expansion Cards ABCD monitor keyboard mouse speakers network USB Mini-Tower Setup - Setup and Quick Reference Guide 15 Use the expansion card connector as shown in the illustration. With Expansion Card ABCD monitor LINE OUT flat-panel monitor speakers network NOTE: If your system has two video connectors, the integrated video connector is disabled and has a protective cap on it. Mini-Tower Setup -
Without Expansion Cards ABCD monitor keyboard mouse speakers network USB Mini-Tower Setup - Setup and Quick Reference Guide 15 Use the expansion card connector as shown in the illustration. With Expansion Card ABCD monitor LINE OUT flat-panel monitor speakers network NOTE: If your system has two video connectors, the integrated video connector is disabled and has a protective cap on it. Mini-Tower Setup -
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... Setup and Quick Reference Guide You can also find descriptions of tools to help you if your system does not perform as expected. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Completed Setup power ABCD ABCD XXX-XXXXX Windows OS Professional OEM Nave Here XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX-XXX-XXX Product Key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX... Microsoft Windows Product Key XXX-XXXXX Windows OS Professional OEM Nave Here XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX-XXX-XXX Product Key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX Solving Problems Dell provides a number of Dell troubleshooting tools in the section titled "Getting Help" in your system, see the...
... Setup and Quick Reference Guide You can also find descriptions of tools to help you if your system does not perform as expected. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Completed Setup power ABCD ABCD XXX-XXXXX Windows OS Professional OEM Nave Here XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX-XXX-XXX Product Key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX... Microsoft Windows Product Key XXX-XXXXX Windows OS Professional OEM Nave Here XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX-XXX-XXX Product Key: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX Solving Problems Dell provides a number of Dell troubleshooting tools in the section titled "Getting Help" in your system, see the...
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... beeps emitted by your computer Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as your computer and helps to identify the cause of the express service code and service tag numbers. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the computer SY S T...the computer and allow it to boot to begin installation. If you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for an example of computer problems. For more information, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics" on your Express Service Code and Service Tag Number below; record your monitor screen B EE...
... beeps emitted by your computer Using the Drivers and Utilities CD To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as your computer and helps to identify the cause of the express service code and service tag numbers. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the computer SY S T...the computer and allow it to boot to begin installation. If you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for an example of computer problems. For more information, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics" on your Express Service Code and Service Tag Number below; record your monitor screen B EE...
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...continue. The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your computer, click Drivers from the Topic pull-down menu. To view all available drivers for your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for technical assistance. Starting the Dell Diagnostics Enter system setup as ...personnel. NOTICE: If your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" in the User's Guide and run the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics" on the screen. 2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver...
...continue. The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your computer, click Drivers from the Topic pull-down menu. To view all available drivers for your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for technical assistance. Starting the Dell Diagnostics Enter system setup as ...personnel. NOTICE: If your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" in the User's Guide and run the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics" on the screen. 2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver...
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... If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Shut down and restart the computer. Then shut down your computer through the ... appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4 Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your...
... If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 1 Shut down and restart the computer. Then shut down your computer through the ... appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press . 4 Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the CD boot menu. 5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your...
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... emission, radiated in which may be operated in your platform. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run. 10 When the tests are completed, remove the CD. 11 Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. These ... to comply with applicable regulations regarding EMI. If multiple versions are designed, tested, and classified for your User's Guide. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Regulatory Information Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is a utility that endangers the functioning of...
... emission, radiated in which may be operated in your platform. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run. 10 When the tests are completed, remove the CD. 11 Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. These ... to comply with applicable regulations regarding EMI. If multiple versions are designed, tested, and classified for your User's Guide. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. Regulatory Information Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is a utility that endangers the functioning of...
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... limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential area is no guarantee that to which the receiver is connected • Consult Dell or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television...
... limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential area is no guarantee that to which the receiver is connected • Consult Dell or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations: • Model number: DHS, DHP, and DHM • Company name: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 NOTE: Additional regulatory information regarding your system can be found in your User's Guide. 22 Setup and Quick Reference Guide
www.dell.com | support.dell.com The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations: • Model number: DHS, DHP, and DHM • Company name: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400 NOTE: Additional regulatory information regarding your system can be found in your User's Guide. 22 Setup and Quick Reference Guide