Dell 745c manual February TJ021

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions

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Model DCSM

February 2007

P/N TJ021

Rev. A00

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Contents Quick Reference Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mFebruary TJ021 Contents Contents Finding Information Click the topic that describes your problem What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationHow to use Windows XP According to the operating system you orderedWhen contacting support Use the ServiceWhen you use Appropriate for your configuration, providing criticalSystem Views Mini Tower Computer Front ViewNo light The computer is turned off Blinking green The computer is in a power-saving modeYou Begin on page 13 for more information Steady green The computer is in a normal operating stateMini Tower Computer Back View Mini Tower Computer Back-Panel Connectors Though the AC power available in Japan is 100Computer Address. For more information, see your online User’s GuideGreen a good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network CapBefore Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Computer CoverBefore You Begin Mini Tower Computer Security cable slot Cover release latch Padlock ring Inside Your Computer System Board Components Jumper Settings Jumper Setting DescriptionSetting Up Your Computer Set Up Your Keyboard and Mouse Set Up Your Monitor Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsPower Connections When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities CD Option Function Tab FunctionTechnical assistance. For information on contacting Power Light Problem Description Suggested ResolutionSystem Lights Dell, see your online User’s GuideDiagnostic Lights Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionRestart the computer If the problem still exists, install aIf the computer has a graphics card Has integrated graphics, contact DellBeep Codes Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesUndoing the Last System Restore Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating StateGetting Started Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP Quick Reference Guide Microsoft Windows Vista Before You Begin Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Drivers for Your ComputerIndex IndexIndex