Dell 170L manual Finding Information for Your Computer

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Finding Information for Your Computer

 

What Are You Looking For?

Find It Here

 

 

 

 

 

 

• A diagnostic program for my computer

Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD)

 

 

• Drivers for my computer

Documentation and drivers are already installed on your

 

 

• My computer documentation

computer. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the

 

 

• My device documentation

Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation.

 

 

• Desktop System Software (DSS)

Readme files may be

 

 

 

included on your CD to

 

 

 

provide last-minute

 

 

 

updates about technical

 

 

 

changes to your

 

 

 

computer or advanced

 

 

 

technical-reference

 

 

 

material for technicians

 

 

 

or experienced users.

 

 

 

NOTE: The latest drivers and documentation updates can

 

 

 

be found at support.dell.com.

 

 

 

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not

 

 

 

ship with all computers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• OS updates and patches

Desktop System Software

 

 

 

Located on the Drivers and Utilities CD and the Dell

 

 

 

Support website at support.dell.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Warranty information

Product Information Guide

 

 

• Safety instructions

 

 

 

• Regulatory information

 

 

 

• Ergonomics information

 

 

 

• End User License Agreement

 

 

How to remove and replace parts

Technical specifications

How to configure system settings

How to troubleshoot and solve problems

Dell™ OptiPlex™ User’s Guide

Microsoft® Windows® XP Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support.

2 Click User’s and system guides and click User’s guides.

The User’s Guide is also available on the Drivers and Utilities CD.

Quick Reference Guide

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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 ComputerPadlock ring CD/DVD drive Floppy drive Hard drive Inside Your ComputerSystem board 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 MenuTab Function Power Light Problem Description Suggested ResolutionSystem Lights 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 Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesWindows XP Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Undoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPEnabling System Restore Before You BeginWindows XP Setup Reinstalling Windows XPBooting From the Operating System CD 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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