Table Of Contents - Dell OptiPlex SX270 User Manual

Table Of Contents

Advanced Features1
About Your Computer1
Additional Information1
Abbreviations And Acronyms1
Regulatory Notices2
Fcc Identification Information3
Class A Device6
Class B Device6
Polish Center For Testing And Certification Notice6
Warranty And Return Policy10
Front View11
Back View11
Connecting A Vga Monitor12
Inside Your Computer13
Attaching The Cable Cover15
Removing The Cable Cover16
Connecting The Power Adapter19
Dell Diagnostics20
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu21
What Is A Driver21
Identifying Drivers22
Windows 200022
Reinstalling Drivers And Utilities22
Using Windows Xp Device Driver Rollback22
Using The Drivers And Utilities Cd22
Reinstalling Microsoft Windows Xp23
Before You Reinstall23
Reinstalling Windows Xp23
Booting From The Operating System Cd23
Windows Xp Setup23
Resolving Software And Hardware Incompatibilities25
Legacyselect Technology Control26
Alert Standard Format26
Dell Openmanage It Assistant26
Dell Openmanage Client Instrumentation26
Chassis Intrusion Detection27
Option Settings27
Password Protection27
System Password27
Assigning A System Password27
Typing Your System Password28
Deleting Or Changing An Existing System Password28
Setup Password29
Assigning A Setup Password29
Deleting Or Changing An Existing Setup Password29
Disabling A Forgotten Password And Setting A New Password29
System Setup30
Entering System Setup30
System Setup Screens30
Boot Sequence31
Changing Boot Sequence For The Current Boot31
Changing Boot Sequence For Future Boots32
System Setup Options32
Booting To A Usb Device34
Memory Key34
Floppy Drive34
Jumper Settings34
Power Button35
Power Management35
Cleaning Your Computer39
Cds And Dvds39
Module Bay41
Installing A Device When Your Computer Is Turned Off41
Replacing The Computer Cover44
Removing The Computer Cover45
Ergonomic Computing Habits46
Finding Information For Your Computer48
Getting Help50
Technical Assistance50
Online Services50
Autotech Service51
Technical Support Service51
Problems With Your Order51
Product Information51
Returning Items For Warranty Repair Or Credit51
Before You Call51
Contacting Dell52
Hard Drive68
Memory Installation Guidelines71
Ddr Memory Overview71
Installing Memory71
Removing Memory73
When Working Inside Your Computer79
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge79
Battery Disposal80
Diagnostic Lights82
System Lights83
Battery Problems83
Drive Problems84
Repairing A Wet Computer85
Dropped Or Damaged Computer86
E-Mail, Modem, And Internet Problems86
Error Messages86
General Problems88
A Program Stops Responding89
A Program Crashes Repeatedly89
A Solid Blue Screen Appears89
Other Software Problems89
Other Technical Problems89
Memory Problems90
Mouse Problems91
Network Problems91
Power Problems91
Printer Problems92
Serial Or Parallel Device Problems93
Sound And Speaker Problems93
System Board Problems94
Video And Monitor Problems94
Technical Specifications96
System Board Components99
Transferring Information To A New Computer100
Creating A Restore Point101
Restoring The Computer To An Earlier Operating State101
Undoing The Last System Restore101
Enabling System Restore101
User Accounts And Fast User Switching101
Adding User Accounts101
Fast User Switching102
Setting Up A Home And Office Network102
Connecting To A Network Adapter102
Network Setup Wizard102