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...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 Code and Product Key Label These labels are located 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 troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide ...
...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 Code and Product Key Label These labels are located 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 troubleshoot and solve problems User's Guide ...
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Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Dell Premier Support Website - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 7 Upgrade information for components,... Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - This website may not be available in all regions. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses...
Computer documentation, product specifications, and white papers Dell Premier Support Website - premiersupport.dell.com The Dell Premier Support website is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 7 Upgrade information for components,... Answers to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - This website may not be available in all regions. Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses...
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... the correct operating voltage. Computers with an auto-sensing voltage circuit do not have a voltage selection switch on the outside of the following safe-handling guidelines. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your computer with any time the computer is... connected to AC power. 10 Setup and Quick Reference Guide CAUTION: Do not operate your computer, observe the following : -
... the correct operating voltage. Computers with an auto-sensing voltage circuit do not have a voltage selection switch on the outside of the following safe-handling guidelines. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer As you use your computer with any time the computer is... connected to AC power. 10 Setup and Quick Reference Guide CAUTION: Do not operate your computer, observe the following : -
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... 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 your computer and any devices connected to the computer. 3 Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface...instructions otherwise provided to service the computer yourself, except as a microprocessor chip by its metal mounting bracket. Contact your online Dell documentation or in your local waste disposal agency for personal injury or shock. Always follow installation and service instructions closely. ...
... 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 your computer and any devices connected to the computer. 3 Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface...instructions otherwise provided to service the computer yourself, except as a microprocessor chip by its metal mounting bracket. Contact your online Dell documentation or in your local waste disposal agency for personal injury or shock. Always follow installation and service instructions closely. ...
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...If you have a Universal Serial Bus (USB)-compliant mouse or keyboard, use DVI instead of VGA. Align and gently insert the monitor cable to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse simultaneously. Tighten the thumbscrews on the computer back panel. NOTICE: Do not attempt to avoid bending connector ... Connect power cables to the computer, monitor, and devices and insert the other ends of the power cables to the modem. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Getting Started/Setup CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions. 1 Connect the keyboard and...
...If you have a Universal Serial Bus (USB)-compliant mouse or keyboard, use DVI instead of VGA. Align and gently insert the monitor cable to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse simultaneously. Tighten the thumbscrews on the computer back panel. NOTICE: Do not attempt to avoid bending connector ... Connect power cables to the computer, monitor, and devices and insert the other ends of the power cables to the modem. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Getting Started/Setup CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the instructions. 1 Connect the keyboard and...
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... Computers with an auto-sensing voltage circuit do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel must be manually set the switch for its operating voltage). • An auto-sensing voltage circuit - NOTE: Before you install any devices or software that did not ship with your computer, read... or contact the vendor to verify that most closely matches the AC power available in your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate at only one of the computer for the voltage that the software or device is compatible with one voltage (see the regulatory label on...
... Computers with an auto-sensing voltage circuit do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel must be manually set the switch for its operating voltage). • An auto-sensing voltage circuit - NOTE: Before you install any devices or software that did not ship with your computer, read... or contact the vendor to verify that most closely matches the AC power available in your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate at only one of the computer for the voltage that the software or device is compatible with one voltage (see the regulatory label on...
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...1 Turn on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as your monitor screen B EE P C OD E S - THE FOLLOWING FEATURES ...front of the computer D IA G N OS T IC L I O N - If you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to begin installation. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; record your computer Using the Drivers and ...
...1 Turn on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you are running the Windows operating system: NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as your monitor screen B EE P C OD E S - THE FOLLOWING FEATURES ...front of the computer D IA G N OS T IC L I O N - If you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to begin installation. and then contact Dell from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; record your computer Using the Drivers and ...
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..., respond to continue. If you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for technical assistance. NOTICE: If your hard drive fails, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems...
..., respond to continue. If you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your computer's hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for technical assistance. NOTICE: If your hard drive fails, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for your computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems...
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...Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Dell computer systems are completed, remove the CD. 11 Close the test screen ...industrial environments only. 20 Setup and Quick Reference Guide Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is designed to operate the equipment. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void the user's authority to comply with applicable regulations ...
...Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Dell computer systems are completed, remove the CD. 11 Close the test screen ...industrial environments only. 20 Setup and Quick Reference Guide Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is designed to operate the equipment. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void the user's authority to comply with applicable regulations ...
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..., pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there 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 the FCC Rules. These limits are designed... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Operation of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, ...
..., pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there 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 the FCC Rules. These limits are designed... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Operation of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, ...
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...IS THE SUBJECT OF A CLAIM. What is not in the U.S. This limited warranty does not cover: • Software, including the operating system and software added to perform preventive maintenance - Servicing not authorized by us - WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES PROVIDED ...see the invoice that is covered by this limited warranty? Usage that accompanied your -our end-user customer's-Dellbranded hardware products, including Dell-branded peripheral products. Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by us • Products with missing or altered...
...IS THE SUBJECT OF A CLAIM. What is not in the U.S. This limited warranty does not cover: • Software, including the operating system and software added to perform preventive maintenance - Servicing not authorized by us - WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES PROVIDED ...see the invoice that is covered by this limited warranty? Usage that accompanied your -our end-user customer's-Dellbranded hardware products, including Dell-branded peripheral products. Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by us • Products with missing or altered...
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... date. Limited warranties on Dell-branded memory may not be returned within five days of the date that were included in as follows: • New Hardware Products and Accessories - You may record your purchases. To return applications software or an operating system that you-the end...-user customer-purchase directly from the invoice date. The "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy and Software and Peripherals division return policy are a Small, Medium, Large, or Global Commercial Customer, go to www.dell.com/us /en/gen/...
... date. Limited warranties on Dell-branded memory may not be returned within five days of the date that were included in as follows: • New Hardware Products and Accessories - You may record your purchases. To return applications software or an operating system that you-the end...-user customer-purchase directly from the invoice date. The "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy and Software and Peripherals division return policy are a Small, Medium, Large, or Global Commercial Customer, go to www.dell.com/us /en/gen/...
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...defects in materials and workmanship in accordance with product instructions - EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ...WE ARE RESPONSIBLE. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 27 This limited warranty does not cover: • Software, including the operating system and software added to perform preventive maintenance - Servicing not authorized by this limited warranty? Failure to follow the ...
...defects in materials and workmanship in accordance with product instructions - EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ...WE ARE RESPONSIBLE. Setup and Quick Reference Guide 27 This limited warranty does not cover: • Software, including the operating system and software added to perform preventive maintenance - Servicing not authorized by this limited warranty? Failure to follow the ...
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... a refund or credit only if the sealed package containing the floppy disk(s) or CD(s) is unopened. More information may return software for specific warranty information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com May I transfer the limited warranty? "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only...Satisfaction" Return Policy does not apply to Dell's Software and Peripheral's then-current return policy (see the following section, "Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)"). In either application or operating system software that has been installed by Dell, the whole system must also prepay ...
... a refund or credit only if the sealed package containing the floppy disk(s) or CD(s) is unopened. More information may return software for specific warranty information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com May I transfer the limited warranty? "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only...Satisfaction" Return Policy does not apply to Dell's Software and Peripheral's then-current return policy (see the following section, "Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)"). In either application or operating system software that has been installed by Dell, the whole system must also prepay ...
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... concerns about any errata, whether or not the errata affect them. Should you have hundreds of tests during the development of operating systems, applications, network tests and stress tests repeatedly to prevent computer users from Intel are among the most errata during the ...perfect, and Intel recognizes that the discrepancy does not affect their products. No microprocessor is operated at 1-800-628-8686. ©1997, 1998 Intel Corporation. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Intel Pentium® and Celeron® Processors are backed by a design defect or error, which ...
... concerns about any errata, whether or not the errata affect them. Should you have hundreds of tests during the development of operating systems, applications, network tests and stress tests repeatedly to prevent computer users from Intel are among the most errata during the ...perfect, and Intel recognizes that the discrepancy does not affect their products. No microprocessor is operated at 1-800-628-8686. ©1997, 1998 Intel Corporation. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Intel Pentium® and Celeron® Processors are backed by a design defect or error, which ...
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...efficiency. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2001-2002 Dell Computer Corporation. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Abbreviations and ...A NOTE indicates important information that this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, Dell Precision, DellNet, and Dell OpenManage are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. ...Dell Computer Corporation is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation;
...efficiency. If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2001-2002 Dell Computer Corporation. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Abbreviations and ...A NOTE indicates important information that this text: Dell, the DELL logo, OptiPlex, Inspiron, Dimension, Latitude, Dell Precision, DellNet, and Dell OpenManage are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. ...Dell Computer Corporation is subject to Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation;
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.... Operating System CD and Installation Guide A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers for my computer My computer documentation My device documentation Find It Here ResourceCD How to set up my computer Troubleshooting information Tools and utilities Warranty information You can use this CD to Contents Page Finding Information for Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260...
.... Operating System CD and Installation Guide A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers for my computer My computer documentation My device documentation Find It Here ResourceCD How to set up my computer Troubleshooting information Tools and utilities Warranty information You can use this CD to Contents Page Finding Information for Your Computer Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX260...
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... - contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information Downloads - drivers, patches, and software updates Reference - Latest drivers for Dell Support website my computer Answers to access the electronic documentation stored on your computer. Click the Start button, and then click Help and... Support. 2. Type a word or phrase that describes your problem. 4. If you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP Documentation for my computer and devices Windows XP Help and Support Center 1. computer documentation, product specifications, ...
... - contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information Downloads - drivers, patches, and software updates Reference - Latest drivers for Dell Support website my computer Answers to access the electronic documentation stored on your computer. Click the Start button, and then click Help and... Support. 2. Type a word or phrase that describes your problem. 4. If you reinstall your operating system, use Windows XP Documentation for my computer and devices Windows XP Help and Support Center 1. computer documentation, product specifications, ...
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orange adapter) light for 10-Mb operation; yellow light for a 1,000-Mb (1-Gb) operation Activity light (on 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 ... lbs) Environmental solid green for power on state Hard drive access light green light Link integrity light (on integrated network green light for 100-Mb operation;
orange adapter) light for 10-Mb operation; yellow light for a 1,000-Mb (1-Gb) operation Activity light (on 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 ... lbs) Environmental solid green for power on state Hard drive access light green light Link integrity light (on integrated network green light for 100-Mb operation;
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... Relative humidity Maximum vibration: Operating Storage Maximum shock: Operating Storage Altitude: Operating Storage Back to Contents Page 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) ...
... Relative humidity Maximum vibration: Operating Storage Maximum shock: Operating Storage Altitude: Operating Storage Back to Contents Page 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) ...