Dell 170L manual Setting Up Your Computer

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Setting Up Your Computer

CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: If your computer has an expansion card installed (such as a modem card), connect the appropriate cable to the card, not to the connector on the back panel.

You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer. See the appropriate illustrations that follow the instructions.

1Connect the keyboard and mouse.

NOTICE: Do not attempt to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse simultaneously.

NOTE: If you have a USB-compliant mouse or keyboard, use the USB connectors on the back of your computer.

2Connect the modem or network cable.

Insert the network cable, not the phone line, into the network connector. If you have an optional modem, connect the phone line to the modem.

NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to the network adapter. Voltage from telephone communications can cause damage to the network adapter.

3Connect the monitor.

Align and gently insert the monitor cable to avoid bending connector pins. Tighten the thumbscrews on the cable connectors.

NOTE: Some monitors have the video connector underneath the back of the screen. See the documentation that came with your monitor for its connector locations.

4Connect the speakers.

5Connect power cables to the computer, monitor, and devices and insert the other ends of the power cables to electrical outlets.

6Verify that the voltage selection switch is set correctly for your location. Your computer has a manual voltage selection switch. Computers with a voltage selection switch on the back panel must be manually set to operate at the correct operating voltage.

NOTICE: To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch, set the switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location.

NOTE: Before you install any devices or software that did not ship with your computer, read the documentation that came with the software or device, or contact the vendor to verify that the software or device is compatible with your computer and operating system.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Quick Reference GuideSeptember Contents X6741bk0.book Page 4 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 155 PM Finding Information for Your Computer Computer when you Use the Service Tag toService Code to direct your call when contacting Warranty, and repair informationHow to reinstall my operating system Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Follow the instructions on the screenFront and Back Views About Your Small Desktop ComputerSystem board Inside Your ComputerPadlock ring CD/DVD drive Floppy drive Hard drive Attaching and Removing the Computer Stand Power button USB 2.0 connectors 2 headphone connector CD or DVD drive activity light Service tagAbout Your Mini-Tower Computer Second drive bayX6741bk0.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 155 PM Setting Up Your Computer Setup With Cards Quick Reference Guide Monitor Setup Without CardsSmall Desktop Computer NetworkMini-tower Computer Setup Without Cards Monitor Keyboard Mouse SpeakersMicrosoft Windows Product Key Power Quick Reference Guide Completed SetupDell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveOption Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuSystem Lights Power Light Problem Description Suggested ResolutionTab Function Light Problem Description Suggested Resolution Pattern Diagnostic LightsPower button GuideIf the problem persists, contact Dell Reinstall the second moduleIt and restart the computer Computer. If the computer starts normallyBeep Codes Code Cause Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive DiagnosticsWindows XP Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesWindows Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPEnabling System Restore Before You BeginBooting From the Operating System CD Reinstalling Windows XPWindows XP Setup When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Drivers for Your Computer Using the Drivers and Utilities CDX6741bk0.book Page 30 Wednesday, September 22, 2004 155 PM Index IndexPower light Problems beep codes, 22 conflicts
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