Dell Precision KP542, Quick Reference Manual, Page: 3 / 276

Contents
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Contents
Finding Information
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About Your Computer
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Front View (Tower Orientation)
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Back View (Tower Orientation)
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Front View (Desktop Orientation)
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Back View (Desktop Orientation)
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Back Panel Connectors
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Setting Up Your Computer
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Changing Between Tower and
Desktop Orientations
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Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
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Transferring Information to a New Computer
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Power Protection Devices
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Cleaning Your Computer
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Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
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Mouse (Non-Optical)
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Floppy Drive
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CDs and DVDs
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Troubleshooting Tools
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Power Lights
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Diagnostic Lights
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Beep Codes
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System Messages
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Hardware Troubleshooter
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Dell Diagnostics
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