User manual DELL OPTIPLEX 745

[. . . ] book. book Page 1 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM DellTM OptiPlexTM 745 Quick Reference Guide Models DCTR, DCNE, DCSM, and DCCY w w w. c o m book. book Page 2 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates 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. [. . . ] Remove the ultra-small form factor computer cover (see "Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer" on page 30). NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface, such as the metal at the back of the computer. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components. Mini Tower Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover. 4 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the hinge tabs as leverage points. 5 Remove the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside on a soft nonabrasive surface. CAUTION: Graphic card heatsinks may become very hot during normal operation. Ensure that a graphic card heatsink has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it. 26 Quick Reference Guide book. book Page 27 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM 1 2 3 1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring Desktop Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover. 2 If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock. Quick Reference Guide 27 book. book Page 28 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM 3 Locate the cover release latch shown in the illustration. 4 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the hinge tabs as leverage points. 5 Remove the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside on a soft nonabrasive surface. CAUTION: Graphic card heatsinks may become very hot during normal operation. Ensure that a graphic card heatsink has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it. 1 2 3 1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring Small Form Factor Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover. 28 Quick Reference Guide book. book Page 29 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2 If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock. 4 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the bottom hinges as leverage points. 5 Remove the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside on a soft nonabrasive surface. CAUTION: Graphic card heatsinks may become very hot during normal operation. Ensure that a graphic card heatsink has had sufficient time to cool before you touch it. 1 3 2 1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 computer cover Quick Reference Guide 29 book. book Page 30 Wednesday, August 16, 2006 3:18 PM Ultra-Small Form Factor Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover. NOTICE: Before touching anything inside your computer, ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to dissipate any static electricity that could harm internal components. [. . . ] The Windows XP Setup screen appears, and the operating system begins to copy files and install the devices. NOTE: The time required to complete the setup depends on the size of the hard drive and the speed of your computer. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. 6 When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your location and click Next. [. . . ]