Dell 745c, TJ021 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 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.

NOTICE: To help allow the computer to maintain proper operating temperature, ensure that you do not place the computer too close to a wall or other storage compartment that might prevent air circulation around the chassis. See your Product Information Guide for more information.

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

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

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

1Connect the keyboard and mouse.

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

2Connect the modem or network cable.

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

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 connect the other ends of the power cables to electrical outlets.

NOTICE: To 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.

NOTICE: In Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in Japan is 100 V.

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.

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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 GuideFebruary TJ021 Contents Contents Finding Information According to the operating system you ordered What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationHow to use Windows XP Click the topic that describes your problemAppropriate for your configuration, providing critical Use the ServiceWhen you use When contacting supportMini Tower Computer Front View System ViewsSteady green The computer is in a normal operating state Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving modeYou Begin on page 13 for more information No light The computer is turned offMini Tower Computer Back View Though the AC power available in Japan is 100 Mini Tower Computer Back-Panel ConnectorsCap Address. For more information, see your online User’s GuideGreen a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network ComputerBefore You Begin Removing the Computer CoverBefore Working Inside Your Computer Mini Tower Computer Security cable slot Cover release latch Padlock ring Inside Your Computer System Board Components Jumper Setting Description Jumper SettingsSetting Up Your Computer Set Up Your Keyboard and Mouse Set Up Your Monitor When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsPower Connections Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities CD Tab Function Option FunctionDell, see your online User’s Guide Power Light Problem Description Suggested ResolutionSystem Lights Technical assistance. For information on contactingLight Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsHas integrated graphics, contact Dell If the problem still exists, install aIf the computer has a graphics card Restart the computerBeep Codes Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System RestoreReinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPGetting Started Quick Reference Guide Microsoft Windows Vista Before You Begin Drivers for Your Computer Using the Drivers and Utilities CDIndex IndexIndex
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