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Dell OptiPlex DCSM manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Dell OptiPlex DCSM Owner's Manual (158 pages)
Dell Desktop Computer Owner's Manual
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 10.31 MB
Table of Contents
Abbreviations and Acronyms
2
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
9
1 Setting up and Using Your Computer
11
Front View of the Computer
11
Back View of the Computer
13
Back Panel Connectors
14
Setting up a Printer
15
Printer Cable
15
Connecting a Printer
15
Connecting to the Internet
16
Setting up Your Internet Connection
17
Playing Cds and Dvds
18
Adjusting the Volume
19
Adjusting the Picture
19
Copying Cds and Dvds
20
How to Copy a CD or DVD
20
Using Blank Cds and Dvds
20
Helpful Tips
21
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
22
Connecting Two Monitors
23
Connecting Two Monitors with VGA Connectors
23
Connecting One Monitor with a VGA Connector and One Monitor with a DVI Connector
24
Connecting a TV
24
Changing the Display Settings
25
Setting up a Home and Office Network
25
Connecting to a Network Adapter
25
Network Setup Wizard
26
Power Management
26
Standby Mode
26
Hibernate Mode
27
Power Options Properties
27
Enabling Cool 'N' Quiet™ Technology
28
About RAID Configurations
29
RAID Level 1 Configuration
29
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
30
Using the Nvidia Mediashield ROM Utility
30
Using Nvidia Mediashield
31
2 Solving Problems
33
Troubleshooting Tips
33
Battery Problems
33
Drive Problems
34
CD and DVD Drive Problems
34
Hard Drive Problems
35
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
35
Error Messages
36
Keyboard Problems
37
Lockups and Software Problems
38
The Computer Does Not Start up
38
The Computer Stops Responding
38
A Program Stops Responding
38
A Program Crashes Repeatedly
39
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating System
39
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
39
Other Software Problems
39
Media Card Reader Problems
40
Memory Problems
41
Mouse Problems
41
Network Problems
42
Power Problems
43
Printer Problems
44
Scanner Problems
45
Sound and Speaker Problems
46
No Sound from Speakers
46
No Sound from Headphones
47
Video and Monitor Problems
47
If the Screen Is Blank
47
If the Screen Is Difficult to Read
48
3 Troubleshooting Tools
49
Diagnostic Lights
49
Dell Diagnostics
52
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
52
Drivers
53
What Is a Driver
53
Identifying Drivers
53
Reinstalling Drivers
54
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
55
Restoring Your Operating System
55
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
56
Using Dell PC Restore
57
Using the Operating System CD
59
4 Removing and Installing Parts
61
Before You Begin
61
Recommended Tools
61
Turning off Your Computer
61
Before Working Inside Your Computer
62
Removing the Computer Cover
63
Inside View of Your Computer
64
System Board Components
65
Memory
66
Memory Installation Guidelines
66
Addressing Memory with 4-GB Configurations
67
Installing Memory
68
Removing Memory
69
Cards
70
PCI Cards
70
PCI Express Cards
76
Drive Panel
81
Removing the Drive Panel
81
Removing the Drive-Panel Insert
83
Replacing the Drive-Panel Insert
83
Replacing the Drive Panel
84
Drives
85
Recommended Drive Cable Connections
85
Connecting Drive Cables
86
Drive Interface Connectors
86
Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
86
Hard Drives
87
Removing a Hard Drive
87
Installing a Hard Drive
88
Adding a Second Hard Drive
91
Floppy Drive
92
Removing a Floppy Drive
92
Installing a Floppy Drive
94
Media Card Reader
96
Removing a Media Card Reader
96
Installing a Media Card Reader
98
CD/DVD Drive
100
Removing a CD/DVD Drive
100
Installing a CD/DVD Drive
102
Battery
104
Replacing the Battery
104
Replacing the Computer Cover
105
A Appendix
107
Specifications
107
System Setup
111
Overview
111
Entering System Setup
111
System Setup Options
112
Boot Sequence
116
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
118
Clearing CMOS Settings
119
Cleaning Your Computer
119
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
119
Mouse
120
Floppy Drive
120
Cds and Dvds
120
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
120
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
121
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
121
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
121
FCC Class B
121
Contacting Dell
122
Glossary
145
Index
155
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