Clearing Cmos Settings; Cleaning Your Computer; Computer, Keyboard, And Monitor - Dell XPS 210 Owner's Manual

NOTE:
In you system setup (see "System Setup" on page 101), both system and administrator password options
appear as Not Set. The password feature is enabled but a password is not assigned.
13 Assign a new system and/or administrator password, as needed.

Clearing CMOS Settings

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the
Product Information Guide.
NOTE:
This procedure does not clear or reset system and setup passwords.
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 61.
2 Remove the computer cover ("Removing the Computer Cover" on page 62).
3 Reset the current CMOS settings:
4 Locate the 2-pin password (CLRPSWD) and CMOS (CLRCMOS) jumpers on the system board (see
"System Board Components" on page 65).
5 Remove the password jumper plug, then place the plug on the CLRCMOS jumper pins and wait
approximately 5 seconds.
NOTICE:
The password jumper plug must be reinstalled on the password jumper pins in order to enable the
password feature.
6 Remove the jumper plug from the CLRCMOS jumper pins and place it back on the password jumper
pins.
7 Replace the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 96).
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the
computer.
8 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.

Cleaning Your Computer

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the
Product Information Guide.

Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor

CAUTION:
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.
• Use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to gently remove dust from the slots and holes on your
computer and from between the keys on the keyboard.
NOTICE:
Do not wipe the display screen with any soap or alcohol solution. Doing so may damage the antiglare
coating.
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