Dell GX240 - OptiPlex Pentium 4 1.8GHz 512MB 40GB CD... User manual

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Dell™ OptiPlex™ Systems
Setup and Quick Reference Guide
Guide de configuration et de référence rapide
Guía de instalación y de referencia rápida
Models DHS, DHP, and DHM

Contents
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Dell™ OptiPlex™ Systems
Setup and Quick Reference Guide

Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you
how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2000–2001 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly
forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text:
Dell , OptiPlex , and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation;
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and
names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names
other than its own.
July 2001 P/N 81FTK Rev. A04

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About This Guide
This document contains getting started/setup; solving problems; and safety,
regulatory, and warranty information about your Dell™OptiPlex™
computer.
To obtain the latest versions of the documents on your hard drive, go to the
Dell support website at http://support.dell.com.
Regulatory model numbers appear throughout this document; their chassis
type equivalents are shown below:
Finding Information and Assistance
Regulatory Model Numbers and Chassis Types
DHS = small desktop (SD) chassis
DHP = small form-factor (SF) chassis
DHM = small mini-tower (SMT) chassis
Resources and Support Tools
Resource Contents Using the Resource
Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD
•DellDiagnostics
•Drivers
• Utilities
•Computeranddevice
documentation
See the main menu on the ResourceCD that was shipped
with your computer. Use the pull-down menu to make
selections appropriate for your computer. You can perform
the following tasks:
• Diagnose a problem
• Install or reinstall drivers
• Obtain information on your computer and devices
NOTE: User documentation and drivers are already
installed on your computer when shipped from Dell. You
can use this CD to access documentation, reinstall drivers,
or run diagnostics tools.

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Service and Registration
Labels—located on the front or
side of your Dell computer.
• Express Service Code and
Service Tag Number
•ProductKey(alsocalledthe
Product ID or Certificate of
Authenticity [COA])
The Express Service Code and Service Tag Number are
unique identifiers for your Dell computer.
You may need the Product Key (or Product ID) number to
complete the operating system setup.
Operating system CD To reinstall your operating system, use the operating
system CD that was shipped with your computer.
NOTE: The operating system CD may not include all the
latest drivers for your computer. If you reinstall your
operating system, use the
ResourceCD to reinstall drivers
for the devices shipped with your computer.
For more information about reinstalling your operating
system, see the operating system installation
documentation that was shipped with your computer.
Operating system installation
guide See the operating system installation guide for information on reinstalling and configuring your
operating system.
Click the Start button and select Help or Help and
Support, depending on your operating system, to obtain
more information on your operating system.
User’s guides for your computer
and devices Depending on your operating system, double-click the User’s Guides icon on your desktop, or click the Start
button and then select Help and Support to access the
electronic documentation stored on your hard drive.
Obtain information on the following:
• Using your computer
• Configuring system settings
• Removing and installing parts
• Installing and configuring software
• Diagnosing a problem
• Technical specifications
• Device documentation (on selected operating systems)
• Getting technical assistance
Resources and Support Tools
(continued)
Resource Contents Using the Resource
User’s Guides

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Dell support website
• Technical support and
information
• Downloads for your
computer
•Orderordeliverystatus
• Hints and tips, technology
papers, service information
Go to http://support.dell.com and complete the one-time
registration.
• Get help with general usage, installation, and
troubleshooting questions
• Obtain answers to technical service and support
questions
• Get the latest versions of the drivers for your computer
• Access documentation about your computer and
devices
• Join online discussions with other Dell customers and
Dell technical professionals
• Explore a list of online links to Dell's primary vendors
Dell Premier Support website
•Servicecallstatus
•Toptechnicalissuesby
product
• Frequently asked questions
by product number
• Customized service tags
• System configuration detail
Go to http://premiersupport.dell.com:
The Dell Premier Support website is customized for
corporate, government, and education customers.
This site may not be available in all regions.
Resources and Support Tools
(continued)
Resource Contents Using the Resource

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Getting Started/Setup
Use the following steps to connect external devices to your computer via the
input/output (I/O) panel. The back of your Dell system, including the I/O
panel, may look different from the examples shown here.
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NOTE: Connect only one keyboard and one mouse.
NOTE: If you have a Universal Serial Bus (USB)-compliant mouse or
keyboard, use the USB connectors on the back of your system.

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NOTE: If your system has two video connectors, the integrated video
connector is disabled and has a protective cap on it. Use the expansion card
connector, as shown in the illustrations on the right in step 2.
2System with
one video connector System with
two video connectors
video connector
on expansion card
video connector
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NOTE: If your system has two video connectors, the integrated video
connector is disabled and has a protective cap on it. Use the expansion card
connector, as shown in the illustrations on the right in step 2.
System with
one video connector
System with
two video connectors
video connector
on expansion card

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diagnostics lights diagnostics lights
diagnostics lights

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NOTE: If your system has two audio connectors, use the one on the expansion
card, as shown in the illustrations on the right in step 3.
diagnostics
lights
diagnostics
lights

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Verify that the voltage selection switch is set correctly for your location. For
more information, see “When Using Your Computer System” found later in
this document.
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CAUTION: To help prevent electric shock, use only the power
cable provided and ensure that it is plugged into a properly
grounded power source.
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The following illustrations show power button locations and monitor
controls.
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contrast
brightness
contrast
brightness
contrast
brightness