Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 745c del fabbricante Dell
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www .dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ OptiPlex™ 745c Quick Reference Guide Model DCSM book.book Page 1 Wednesda y, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM.
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important i nformation 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 propert y damage, personal injury , or death.
Contents 3 Contents Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Sy stem Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Mini T ower Computer — Front View . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Contents book.book Page 4 Wednesda y, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM.
Quick Reference Guide 5 Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not sh ip with your computer . So me features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer .
6 Quick Reference Guide • W arranty information • T erms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Del.
Quick Reference Guide 7 • Service T ag and Express Service Code • Microsoft W indows Product K ey Label Service T ag and Microsoft ® Windows ® Product Key These labels are located on your computer . • Use the Service T ag to identify your computer when you use support.
8 Quick Reference Guide Sy stem Views Mini T ower Computer — Front View 3 11 10 6 7 2 8 5 4 1 9 book.book Page 8 Wednesda y, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM.
Quick Reference Guide 9 1 5.25-inch drive bay Can contain an optical drive. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. 2 5.25-inch drive bay Can contain an optical drive. Insert a CD or DVD (if supported) into this drive. 3 3.5-inch drive bay Can contain an optional f loppy drive or optional media card r eader .
10 Quick Reference Guide Mini T ower Computer — Back View 4 3 5 6 2 1 book.book Page 10 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM.
Quick Reference Guide 11 Mini T ower Computer — Back-Panel Connectors 1 cover -release latch This latch allows you to open the computer cover . 2 padlock ring Insert a padlock to lock the computer cover . 3 voltage selection switch Y our computer is equi pped with a manual voltage-selection switch.
12 Quick Reference Guide 1 parallel connector Connect a parallel device, such as a printer , to the parallel connector . If you have a USB printer , plug it into a USB connector .
Quick Reference Guide 13 Removing the Computer Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . CAUTION: T o guard against electrical shock, alway s unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the cover .
14 Quick Reference Guide 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. 4 If applicable, remove the computer stand (for instr uctions, see the documentation that came with the stand).
Quick Reference Guide 15 1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring 2 1 3 book.book Page 15 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM.
16 Quick Reference Guide Inside Y our Computer Mini T ower Computer 1 optical drive 2 floppy drive 3 power supply 4 chassis-intrusion switch 5 system board 6 heat-sink assembly 7 hard drive 1 3 5 4 7 2 6 book.
Quick Reference Guide 17 Sy stem Board Components MFG_MODE 1 2 4 7 15 9 16 17 10 5 6 3 11 12 19 20 18 21 14 13 8 book.book Page 17 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM.
18 Quick Reference Guide Jumper Settings NOTE: Do not populate the MFG_M ODE jumper . Active Management techn ology will not function properly. Only manufacturing uses this jumper .
Quick Reference Guide 19 Setting Up Y our Computer CAUTION: Before performing any of th e procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Product Information Guide . NOTICE: If your computer has an expansion card installed (such as a modem ca rd), connect the appropriate cable to the card, not to the connector on the back panel.
20 Quick Reference Guide Set Up Y our Keyboard and Mouse Set Up Y our Monitor book.book Page 20 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:21 AM.
Quick Reference Guide 21 Power Connections Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer does not perform as expected. F o r the latest troubleshooting information available for your computer , see the Dell Support website at support.
22 Quick Reference Guide Enter system setup (see "System Setup" in your online User ’s Guide for instructions), review your computer ’s configuration informatio n, and ensure that the device you want to test displays in system setup and is active.
Quick Reference Guide 23 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want. 2 If a problem is encountered during a test, a message a ppears with an error code and a description of the problem.
24 Quick Reference Guide 4 When the tests are completed, if you ar e running the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (optional) , remove the CD. 5 Close the test screen to r eturn to the Main Menu screen. T o exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer , close the Main Menu screen.
Quick Reference Guide 25 Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the sa fety instructions in the Product Information Guide . T o help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled "1," "2," "3," and "4" on the front or back panel.
26 Quick Reference Guide A possible graphics card failur e has occurred. • If the computer has a graphics card, remove the car d, reinstall it, and then restart the computer . • If the problem still exists, install a graphics card that you know works and restart the computer .
Quick Reference Guide 27 Beep Codes Y our computer might emit a series of beeps during start -up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identif ies a problem. One possible beep code (code 1 3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of three beeps, and t hen one beep.
28 Quick Reference Guide Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities If a device is either not detected during the operati ng system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you can use the Har dware T rou bleshooter to resolve the incompatibility .
Quick Reference Guide 29 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter , open, or delete any files or programs until the sy stem re storation is complete.
30 Quick Reference Guide Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Getting Started NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view in Windows XP Home Edition, so the steps will differ if you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view or are using Windows XP Professional.
Quick Reference Guide 31 Booting From the Operating Sy stem CD 1 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. Click Exit if the Install Windows XP message appears. 3 Restart the computer . 4 P ress <F12> immediately after the DELL logo appears.
32 Quick Reference Guide 12 If you are r einstalling W indows XP Professional and you are prompted to provide further information regar ding your network configuration, enter your se lections. If you are unsure of your settings, accept the default selections.
Quick Reference Guide 33 Upgrading to Microsoft Windows Vista NOTE: The version of Microsoft Windows Vista installed on your computer is determined by the product key associated with the upg rade. Y our product ke y is located on the back of the Wi ndows Vista Install DVD package.
34 Quick Reference Guide F or information on how to back up your data, or to find W indows Vista compatible drivers/updates for your Dell-installed applications: 1 Go to support.dell.com , select your country/region, and then click Drivers and Downloads .
Index 35 Index B beep codes, 27 C CDs operating system, 6 conflicts so ft wa re a nd hard wa re incompatibilities, 2 8 cover removing, 1 3 D Dell Diagnostics, 21 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics beep .
36 Index 36 Index R regulatory information, 6 reinstalling W indows XP , 3 0 S safety instructions, 6 Service T ag, 7 software conflicts, 2 8 support website, 7 system board, 17 System Restore, 28 T t.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Dell 745c è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Dell 745c - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Dell 745c imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Dell 745c ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Dell 745c, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Dell 745c.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Dell 745c. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Dell 745c insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
