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Page 2: ...n Intel Pentium and LANDesk are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademarkof Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation As an Energy Star Partner Dell Computer Corporation has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to eithe...

Page 3: ... can be stepped on or tripped over Do not spill food or liquids on your computer If the computer gets wet call your network administrator Do not push any objects into the openings of your computer Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components Keep your computer away from radiators and heat sources Also do not block cooling vents Avoid placing loose papers underneath...

Page 4: ... keyboard or mouse Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides Sit erect with your feet resting on the floor and your thighs level When sitting make sure the weight of your legs is on your feet and not on the front of your chair seat Adjust your chair s height or use a footrest if neces sary to maintain proper posture Vary your work activities Try to organize your work so that you do not have...

Page 5: ...mputer When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its strain relief loop not on the cable itself Some cables have a connector with locking tabs if you are disconnecting this type of cable press the locking tabs before disconnecting the cable As you pull connectors apart keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins Also before you connect a cable make sure both connecto...

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Page 7: ...products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry standard practices For information about the Dell warranty for your system see Appendix B Warranties and Return Policy Other Documents You May Need The Getting Started sheet which is included with your system provides step by step instructions for setting up your computer system Your network administra...

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Page 9: ...lot and Padlock Ring 1 3 Audio Connectors for the OptiPlex NX 1 4 Energy Star Compliance 1 4 Chapter 2 Maintaining the System 2 1 Preserving Data 2 1 Scheduling Backups 2 1 Cleaning System Components 2 1 Recommended Tools and Accessories 2 1 Cleaning the Computer Monitor and Keyboard Exteriors 2 2 Minimizing Environmental Hazards 2 2 Temperature 2 2 Humidity 2 2 Altitude 2 2 Dust and Particles 2 3...

Page 10: ...s A ITE A 4 Class B ITE A 4 Korean Regulatory Notice A 4 Class A Device A 4 Class B Device A 4 Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice A 4 8ZNBHBOJB 1PMTLJFHP FOUSVN BEBË J FSUZGJLBDKJ A 4 1P PTUB F JOTUSVLDKF CF QJFD FËTUXB A 5 NOM 024 Information Mexico Only A 5 Información para NOM 024 únicamente para México A 6 Appendix B Warranties and Return Policy B 1 Limited Three Year Warranty ...

Page 11: ...xiii Figures Figure 1 1 Optional Stand 1 3 Figure 1 2 Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring 1 4 Figure 1 3 OptiPlex NX Audio Connectors 1 4 Figure 1 4 Energy Star Emblem 1 4 ...

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Page 13: ...rns you at system start up if your hard disk drive has become unreliable If you receive a hard disk drive error message contact your network administrator immediately Universal Serial Bus USB capability which can simplify connecting peripheral devices such as mice printers and computer speakers A special computer chassis that should be opened only by an authorized service technician or a quali fie...

Page 14: ...or Windows NT operating system desktop Examples of a single application program that you might use as your primary task are an airline reservation system a bank teller s system or an order entry system Application Station Mode You see a modified Windows 95 or Windows NT operating system desk top You do not see all of the features of a normal Windows 95 or Windows NT desktop This mode allows you to...

Page 15: ...t side as shown in Figure 1 1 2 Fit the stand onto what was the left side of the computer Align the front edge of the stand with the groove between the front bezel and the computer cover Move the stand until the locator pins fit into the holes in the side of the computer Then align the cap tive thumbscrew in the stand with the screw hole in the cover Figure 1 1 Optional Stand 3 When the stand is i...

Page 16: ... NX Audio Connectors Energy Star Compliance Certain configurations of Dell computer systems comply with the requirements set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency EPA for energy efficient computers If the front panel of your computer bears the Energy Star Emblem see Figure 1 4 your original configuration complied with these requirements and all Energy Star power management features of the c...

Page 17: ... two billion dollars annually in electricity costs In turn this reduction in electricity usage can reduce emissions of carbon dioxide the gas primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect and sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides which are the two primary causes of acid rain Computer users can also help to reduce electricity usage and its side effects by turning off their computer systems when they...

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Page 19: ...ur work environment clean to reduce the amount of dust and dirt around the com puter thereby reducing the amount of contaminants drawn into the computer by the power supply fan Contaminant buildup increases the computer s internal temperature and interferes with the operation of various system components In particular you should keep the exterior of your com puter and monitor clean A conventional ...

Page 20: ...d especially the fan vent on the front of the computer Do not place the system within a closed in wall unit or on top of cloth material which can act as insula tion Do not place it where it will receive direct sunlight Do not place it next to a heat source of any kind including heating vents during the winter Clean the system at regular intervals to avoid any buildup of dust and debris which can c...

Page 21: ...ips to fail ESD is a problem particularly in dry environments where the relative humidity is below 50 percent EMI and RFI Electromagnetic interference EMI and radio frequency interference RFI can travel from the computer to other devices through the AC power cable and power source or through the air like transmitted radio waves They can adversely affect devices such as radio and television receive...

Page 22: ...plied by the AC power source Overvoltage under voltage and transients or spikes can erase data from memory or even cause components to fail To protect against such problems power cables should always be properly grounded you should use a power protection device and you should place the system on a circuit that does not contain any heavy electrical equipment Your network administrator should verify...

Page 23: ...variations in power because it uses battery power to keep the system running when AC power is lost The battery is charged by the AC power while it is available so when AC power is lost the battery can provide power to the system for a limited amount of time from 15 minutes to an hour or so depending on the UPS system UPS systems range in price from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars...

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Page 25: ...tion read the appropriate FCC notice Note that FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Dell Computer Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment Class A This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accor dance with the manufacturer s instruction manual may cause harmful interference...

Page 26: ...evice complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations Product name Dell OptiPl...

Page 27: ...apan Only Most Dell computer systems are classified by the Volun tary Control Council for Interference VCCI as Class B information technology equipment ITE However the inclusion of certain options changes the rating of some configurations to Class A To determine which classifica tion applies to your computer system examine the FCC classification on the registration labels located on the back panel...

Page 28: ...use you may exchange it for a device that has been approved for use in residential as well as business environments Class B Device Please note that this device has been approved for non business purposes and may be used in any environment including residential areas Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice The equipment should draw power from a socket with an attached protection circuit ...

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Page 30: ...de la Norma Oficial Mexicana NOM 024 Exportador Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock TX 78682 Importador Dell Computer de México S A de C V Rio Lerma No 302 4 Piso Col Cuauhtemoc 16500 México D F Embarcar a Dell Computer de México S A de C V al Cuidado de Kuehne Nagel de México S de R I Avenida Soles No 55 Col Peñon de los Baños 15520 México D F Tensión alimentación 115 230 V C A 10 F...

Page 31: ...ar period of this warranty Coverage During Year One During the one year period beginning on the invoice date Dell will repair or replace products covered under this limited warranty that are returned to Dell s facility To request warranty service you or your network admin istrator must call Dell s Customer Technical Support within the warranty period Refer to the section titled Contacting Dell in ...

Page 32: ...ICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR JURISDICTION DELL DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY LIABILITY FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE OR FOR LOST DATA OR SOFTWARE SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL ...

Page 33: ... s or CD s is unopened Returned products must be in as new condition and all of the manuals diskette s CD s power cables and other items included with a product must be returned with it This Total Satisfaction Return Policy does not apply to DellWare products which may be returned under DellWare s then current return policy ...

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Page 35: ... altitude 2 2 corrosion 2 3 dust and particles 2 2 EMI and RFI 2 3 ESD 2 3 humidity 2 2 magnetism 2 4 power source interruptions 2 4 shock and vibration 2 4 temperature 2 2 H hung system 1 3 N notes ix P padlock ring 1 3 power button 1 3 power protection devices 2 4 R regulatory notices A 1 return policy B 2 S safety instructions v security cable slot 1 3 stand for vertical orientation attaching 1...

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