Dell OptiPlex K080D- Manuals

8 About Your Computer Mini Tower — Back View 7 optical-drive eject button 8 optical-drive filler panel 9 flex bay (for optional floppy drive or memory card reader) 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) 11 headphone connector 12 microphone connector 1 power supply check button 2 power supply check light 3 cover-...

About Your Computer 9 Mini Tower — Back Panel Connectors 5 power connector 6 back-panel connectors 7 expansion-card slots (4) 1 PS2 mouse connector 2 parallel (printer) connector 3 serial connector 4 network-activity light 5 network adapter connector 6 link-integrity light 7 space for optional wirel...

10 About Your Computer Desktop — Front View 1 power button, power light 2 optical drive 3 optical-drive tray eject button 4 Dell ™ badge 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 6 microphone connector 7 headphone connector 8 flex bay (for optional floppy drive, memory card reader, or second 3.5-inch hard disk drive...

About Your Computer 11 Desktop — Back View 1 expansion card slots (4) 2 power supply check button 3 power supply check light 4 cover-release latch and padlock ring (security screw also an option) 5 security cable slot 6 power connector 7 back-panel connectors 6 2 3 4 5 7 1

12 About Your Computer Desktop — Back Panel Connectors 1 PS2 mouse connector 2 parallel (printer) connector 3 serial connector 4 network-activity light 5 network adapter connector 6 link-integrity light 7 space for optional wireless connector 8 line-out connector 9 line-in/microphone connector 10 US...

About Your Computer 13 Small Form Factor— Front View 1 power button, power light 2 optical-drive (slim-line) 3 optical-drive eject button 4 slim-line flex bay (for optional floppy drive or memory card reader) 5 Dell badge 6 headphone connector 7 microphone connector 8 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 9 hard d...

14 About Your Computer Small Form Factor— Back View 1 expansion-card slots (2) 2 power supply check button 3 power supply check light 4 cover-release latch and padlock ring (security screw also an option) 5 security cable slot 6 power connector 7 back-panel connectors 3 1 6 7 2 5 4

About Your Computer 15 Small Form Factor— Back Panel Connectors 1 PS2 mouse connector 2 parallel (printer) connector 3 serial connector 4 network-activity light 5 network adapter connector 6 link-integrity light 7 space for optional wireless connector 8 line-out connector 9 line-in/microphone connec...

Setting Up Your Computer 17 Setting Up Your Computer Quick Setup CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. NOTE: Some devices may not be included if you did not order them. 1 Your computer comes with VGA and Displ...

22 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: For security, the Wireless Antenna uses special screws to connect to the system that can only be removed using the key provided in the kit. The screws do not need to be attached for the wireless antenna to function. Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Installin...

24 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). If you are using a dial-up connection , connect a telephone line to the modem connector on y...

Setting Up Your Computer 25 NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide . If you have successfully connected in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Contact your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. NOTE: Have your ISP information r...

Specifications 29 Specifications NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Processor Processor type Intel ® Core ™ 2 Quad Processor FSB up to 133...

Troubleshooting Tips 39 Troubleshooting Tips CAUTION: Always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. NOTE: For detailed troubleshooting information, including responding to system messages, see your Service Manual on support.dell.com . Using the Hardware Troubleshoo...

Troubleshooting Tips 47 E L I M I N A T E I N T E R F E R E N C E — Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip • Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet Memory Problems CAUTION: Be...

48 Troubleshooting Tips Lockups and Software Problems NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. The computer does not start up Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to th...

Troubleshooting Tips 49 Other software problems C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N O R C O N T A C T T H E S O F T W A R E M A N U F A C T U R E R F O R T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G I N F O R M A T I O N — • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system inst...

Reinstalling Software 51 Reinstalling Software Drivers Identifying Drivers 1 Locate the list of devices for your computer. a Click the Windows Vista Start button ™ , and right-click Computer . b Click Properties → Device Manager . NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an admin...

Reinstalling Software 53 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next . The drivers that are used by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers—The ResourceCD has identified these components in your system window. 6 Click the driver that you want to reinstall and follow the...

54 Reinstalling Software • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the same operating state as when you purchased the computer. The program deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer. • If you received the Operating System medi...

Reinstalling Software 55 photos, and music files) on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on ...

Finding Information 57 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. Document/Media/Label Contents Service Tag/Express S...

Getting Help 59 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the computer cover, first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from all electrical outlets. Follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. If you experience a problem with your computer, you c...

60 Getting Help NOTE: Some of the following services are not always available in all locations outside the continental U.S. Call your local Dell representative for information on availability. Fast Call for Help If your system administrator has configured your system with Intel ® Active Management T...

Getting Help 61 4 Select Dell ™ Systems Management Administrator’s Guide for Intel iAMT setup and configuration information. Technical Support and Customer Service Dell's support service is available to answer your questions about Dell ™ hardware. Our support staff uses computer-based diagnostics to...

62 Getting Help • Dell Support e-mail addresses: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (Latin America and Caribbean countries only) [email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only) • Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses: [email protected] (Asian/Pacific countries only) [email pr...

Getting Help 63 Product Information If you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an order, visit the Dell website at www.dell.com . For the telephone number to call for your region or to speak to a sales specialist, see "Contacting Dell"...

64 Getting Help Before You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direct your call more efficiently. You may also be asked for your Service Tag (located on the back or bottom of your computer). Remember to fill out the ...

66 Getting Help Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telep...

Index 67 Index C Client Initiated Remote Access, 60 connecting Internet, 24modem, 19monitor, 18network, 21network cable, 19power cables, 20 contacting Dell, 59, 66 D Dell contacting, 59, 66software updates, 49Support Utility, 49technical support and customer service, 61 Technical Update Service, 49 ...