Dell OptiPlex SX series User manual

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Dell™ OptiPlex™ SX Systems
Setup and Quick
Reference Guide
Guide de configuration et de référence rapide
Setup- und Schnellreferenzhandbuch
Guida di installazione e consultazione rapida
Guía de configuración y de referencia rápida
Kurulum ve Hızlı Başvuru Kılavuzu
Model DCT

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Dell™ OptiPlex™ SX 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 potential for property damage,
personal injury, or death.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the “Glossary” in the
User’s Guide.
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this
document to Microsoft®Windows®operating systems are not applicable.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2002–2003 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,MS-DOS,WindowsNT,andWindowsareregisteredtrademarksofMicrosoft
Corporation.
Othertrademarksandtradenamesmaybeusedinthisdocumenttorefertoeithertheentitiesclaiming
themarksandnamesortheirproducts.DellComputerCorporationdisclaimsanyproprietaryinterest
in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
May 2003 P/N 2U454 Rev. A02

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Contents
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
When Using Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
When Working Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Ergonomic Computing Habits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Battery Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Getting Started/Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Determine the Computer’s Placement and Orientation . . . . . . 12
Installing a Device in the Module Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Attaching the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Attaching the Cable Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Attaching the Stand to the Mounting Plate . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Finding Information and Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the Dell Drivers and Utilities CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Running the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Running the Dell IDE Hard-Drive Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . 26
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Class A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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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 support.dell.com.
Features
Regulatory Model Number
and Chassis Type
DCT = Ultra small form-
factor (USF) computer
power button
2
USB
s
l
ots,
h
ea
d
p
h
one
and microphone connectors
module baymodule release
button
computer cover/hard-drive
cover release button
mounting s
l
ot
(
insert
stand for hanging
horizontal position)
mounting s
l
ot
(
insert
stand for hanging
vertical position)
diagnostic LEDs
mounting s
l
ot
(insert stand for
vertical position)

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cable cover hard-drive cover (open
cover to access module
device locking switch)
module bay computer cover
computer
stand
chassis-stand
mounting plate
power adapter

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CAUTION: Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect
your computer and working environment from potential damage.
General
• Do not attempt to service the computer yourself unless you are a trained service
technician. Always follow installation instructions closely.
• To help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and device power cables into properly
grounded electrical outlets. These cables are equipped with 3-prong plugs to help ensure
proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable.
If you must use an extension cable, use a 3-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.
• To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not use your computer during an
electrical storm.
• To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any
cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm.
• If your computer includes a modem, the cable used with the modem should be
manufactured with a minimum wire size of 26 American wire gauge (AWG) and an FCC-
compliant RJ-11 modular plug.
• Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners, which may contain flammable substances.

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• To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the
computer before disconnecting a device from the computer.
• To avoid shorting out your computer when disconnecting a network cable, first unplug
the cable from the network adapter on the back of your computer, and then from the
network jack. When reconnecting a network cable to your computer, first plug the cable
into the network jack, and then into the network adapter.
• To help protect your computer from sudden, transient increases and decreases in
electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply
(UPS).
• Ensure that nothing rests on your computer’s cables and that the cables are not located
where they can be stepped on or tripped over.
• Do not push any objects into the openings of your computer. Doing so can cause fire or
electric shock by shorting out interior components.
• Keep your computer away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling
vents. Avoid placing loose papers underneath your computer; do not place your computer
in a closed-in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug.
• Do not spill food or liquids on your computer. If the computer gets wet, consult your
User’s Guide.
• Do not use your computer during an electrical storm unless the AC adapter cable has
been disconnected from the electrical outlet.
• When you use the AC adapter to run the computer, place the AC adapter in a ventilated
area, such as a desk top or on the floor.
• The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation of your computer. Use care
when handling the adapter during or immediately after operation.
CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued)