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Dell™ OptiPlex™ 210L
Quick Reference Guide
Models DCSM, DCNE
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either 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. ® ® If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft Windows operating systems are not applicable. The Quick Reference Guide,
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Contents Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 System Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Mini Tower Computer — Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Mini Tower Computer — Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Mini Tower Computer — Back-Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Desktop Computer — Front View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Desktop Computer
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4 Contents
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Finding Information NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer or in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here A diagnostic program for my computer Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as ResourceCD) Drivers for my computer Documentation and drivers are already installed on your My computer documentation computer. You can use the CD to run the Dell Diagnostics or access your documentation. (see "D
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What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Service Tag and Express Service Code Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License Microsoft Windows License Label These labels are located on your computer. Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, Dell Support Website — support.dell.com articles from
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What Are You Looking For? Find It Here How to use Windows XP Windows Help and Support Center Documentation for my computer 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. Documentation for devices (such as a modem) 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD The operating system is already installed on you
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System Views Mini Tower Computer — Front View 1 2 3 12 3 4 8 4 5 6 7 8 Quick Reference Guide
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1 CD/DVD drive Insert a CD or DVD (if applicable) into this drive. 2 floppy drive Insert a floppy disk into this drive. 3 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is in use. 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the USB connectors on the front of the computer for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices. It is recommended that you use the USB connectors on the back of the computer for devices that typically remain connecte
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Mini Tower Computer — Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. switch To avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set the switch to the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. NOTICE: In Japan, the voltage-selection switch must be set t
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4 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector. 5 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 6 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express cards. Mini Tower Computer — Back-Panel Connectors 1324 5 6 7 10 8 9 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. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is automatically
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5 line-in connector Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 6 line-out connector Use the green line-out connector to attach headphones and most speakers with integrated amplifiers. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 7 microphone connector Use the pink microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical
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1 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the USB connectors on the front of the computer for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see your online User’s Guide for more information about booting to a USB device). It is recommended that you use the USB connectors on the back panel for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. 2 hard-drive activity light This light flickers when the hard drive is being accessed. 3 po
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Desktop Computer — Back View 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI Express Cards. 2 back-panel connectors Plug serial, USB, and other devices into the appropriate connector. 3 power connector Insert the power cable into this connector. 4 voltage selection switch Your computer is equipped with a manual voltage-selection switch. To avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage-selection switch, set the switch to the voltage that most closely matches the AC po
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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. NOTE: The integrated parallel connector is automatically disabled if the computer detects an installed card containing a parallel connector configured to the same address. For more information, see your online User’s Guide. 2 link integrity light Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. Orange — A good c
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8 USB 2.0 connectors (4) Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards. 9 video connector Plug the cable from your VGA-compatible monitor into the blue connector. NOTE: If you purchased an optional graphics card, this connector will be covered by a cap. Connect your monitor to the connector on the graphics card. Do not remove the cap. NOTE: If you are using a graphics card that supports dual monitors, use the y-cable that came with yo
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CAUTION: Handle components and cards with care. Do not touch the components or contacts on a card. Hold a card by its edges or by its metal mounting bracket. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by its pins. NOTICE: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on
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1 2 3 1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring 18 Quick Reference Guide
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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 16. 2 If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock. 3 Slide the cover release latch back as you lift the cover
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Inside Your Computer Mini Tower Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover. NOTICE: Be careful when opening the computer cover to ensure that you do not accidentally disconnect cables from the system board. 3 2 4 1 5 6 7 1 CD/DVD drive 5 system board 2 floppy driv
