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 small form factor computer cover (see "Small Form Factor Computer" on page 28). 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. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 25. 2 Lay the computer on its side as shown in the illustration. 3 Locate the cover release latch shown in the illustration. Then, slide the release latch back as you lift the 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. 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. 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. Then, slide the release latch back as you lift the 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. 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. [. . . ] If you are unsure of your settings, accept the default selections. Windows XP installs the operating system components and configures the computer. NOTICE: Do not press any key when the following message appears: Press any key to boot from the CD. 13 When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. [. . . ]