Dell OptiPlex GX270 User Manual [en, es, fr]

Dell™ OptiPlex™ Systems

Setup and Quick Reference Guide

Guide de configuration et de référence rapide

Guía de instalación y de referencia rápida

Models DHS, DHP, and DHM

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Dell™ OptiPlex™ Systems

Setup and Quick Reference Guide

Models DHS, DHP, and DHM

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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.

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Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden.

Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; EMC is a registered trademark of EMC Corporation.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

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Finding Information for Your Computer

CAUTION: Safety Instructions

General

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When Using Your Computer

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When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Getting Started/Setup

Completed Setup

Solving Problems

Troubleshooting Tools Using the Drivers and Utilities CD

Dell Diagnostics

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics

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Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics

Regulatory Information

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Limited Warranties and Return Policy

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Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only)

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“Total Satisfaction” Return Policy (U.S. Only) Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware

Products (Canada Only)

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Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)

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1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only)

Intel

Warranty Statement for Pentium® and Celeron®

Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only)

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4 Contents

About This Guide

This document contains getting started/setup, solving problems, and safety, regulatory, and warranty information about your Dell

™ OptiPlex™ computer.

To obtain the latest versions of the documents on your hard drive, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

Regulatory model numbers appear throughout this document; their chassis type equivalents are shown below:

Regulatory Model Numbers and Chassis Types

DHS = small desktop (SD) chassis

DHP = small form-factor (SF) chassis

DHM = small mini-tower (SMT) chassis

Finding Information for Your Computer

What Are You Looking For? Find it Here

• A diagnostic program for my computer

• Drivers for my computer

• My computer documentation

• My device documentation

Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD)

Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer when shipped from Dell. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation.

Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or technicalreference material for experienced users or technicians.

• Express Service Code and Service Tag

• Microsoft

Windows® License Label

Express Service Code and Product Key Label

These labels are located on your computer.

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What Are You Looking For? Find it Here

• How to reinstall my operating system Operating System Reinstallation CD

After you reinstall your operating system using the Operating System Reinstallation CD, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.

The product key for your operating system is located on your computer.

• How to remove and replace parts

• How to obtain technical

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specifications

• How to configure system settings

• How to troubleshoot and solve problems

• Latest drivers for my computer

• Answers to technical service and support questions

• Online discussions with other users and technical support

• Documentation for my computer

• Service call status and support history

• Top technical issues for my computer

• Details on my computer configuration

• How to use Windows XP

• Documentation for my computer

• Documentation for devices (such as a modem)

User’s Guide Windows XP Help and Support Center

1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User’s and system guides and click User’s guides.

Microsoft Windows 2000

Double-click the User’s Guides icon on your desktop.

Dell Support Website — support.dell.com

The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including:

• Solutions — Troubleshooting tips, Knowledge Base articles

• Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers

• Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, operating system, drivers, and information about online classes

• Customer Care — Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information

• Downloads — Drivers, patches, and software updates

• Reference — Computer documentation, product specifications, white papers, and a glossary of computer terms

Dell Premier Support Website — premiersupport.dell.com

The Dell Premier Support website is customized for corporate, government, and education customers. This website may not be available in all regions.

Windows Help and Support Center

1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 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.

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CAUTION: Safety Instructions

Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your computer and working environment from potential damage.

General

• Do not attempt to service the computer yourself unless you are a trained service technician. Always follow installation instructions closely.

• To help prevent electric shock, plug the computer and device power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. These cables are equipped with 3-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use a 3-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.

• To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not use your computer during an electrical storm.

• To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.

• If your computer includes a modem, the cable used with the modem should be manufactured with a minimum wire size of 26 American wire gauge (AWG) and an FCC-compliant RJ-11 modular plug.

• Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances.

• To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before disconnecting a device from the computer.

• To avoid shorting out your computer when disconnecting a network cable, first unplug the cable from the network adapter on the back of your computer, and then from the network jack. When reconnecting a network cable to your computer, first plug the cable into the network jack, and then into the network adapter.

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CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued)

• To help protect your computer from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

• Ensure that nothing rests on your computer’s cables and that the cables are not located where they can be stepped on or tripped over.

• 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 your computer; do not place your computer in a closed-in wall unit

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or on a bed, sofa, or rug.

• Do not spill food or liquids on your computer.

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When Using Your Computer

As you use your computer, observe the following safe-handling guidelines.

CAUTION: Do not operate your computer with any cover(s) (including computer covers,

bezels, filler brackets, front-panel inserts, and so on) removed.

• Your computer is equipped with one of the following:

– A fixed-voltage power supply — Computers with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a

voltage selection switch on the back panel and operate at only one voltage (see the regulatory label on the outside of the computer for its operating voltage).

– An auto-sensing voltage circuit — Computers with an auto-sensing voltage circuit do not have a

voltage selection switch on the back panel and automatically detect the correct operating voltage.

– A manual voltage selection switch — Computers with a voltage selection switch on the back

panel must be manually set to operate at the correct operating voltage.

Set the switch to the position that most closely matches the voltage used in your location.

NOTICE: To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch, set the switch for the

voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. For Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in Japan is 100 V. Also, ensure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location.

• Before working inside the computer, unplug the computer to help prevent electric shock or system board damage. Certain system board components continue to receive power any time the computer is connected to AC power.

When Working Inside Your Computer

Before you open the computer cover, perform the following steps in the sequence indicated.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to service the computer yourself, except as explained in your online

Dell™ documentation or in instructions otherwise provided to you by Dell. Always follow installation and service instructions closely.

NOTICE: To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer

before removing a component from the system board or disconnecting a device from the computer.

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When Using Your Computer (continued)

1 Perform an orderly computer shutdown using the operating system menu.

2 Turn off your computer and any devices connected to the computer.

3 Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis, such as the metal around

the card-slot openings at the back of the computer, before touching anything inside your computer.

While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components.

4 Disconnect your computer and devices, including the monitor, from their electrical outlets. Also,

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disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.

Doing so reduces the potential for personal injury or shock.

In addition, take note of these safety guidelines when appropriate:

• 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 in on 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, ensure that both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.

• 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 microprocessor chip by its edges, not by its pins.

CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Replace

the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Do not dispose of the battery along with household waste. Contact your local waste disposal agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site.

Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge

Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your computer. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’s electronic components, such as the microprocessor. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.

As you continue to work inside the computer, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface to remove any static charge your body may have accumulated.

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Getting Started/Setup

CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety instructions page 7.

NOTICE: If your computer has an expansion card installed (such as a network card), connect

the appropriate cable to the card, not to the connector on the computer back panel.

You must complete all steps to properly set up your computer. See the appropriate figures that follow the instructions.

1 Connect the keyboard and mouse.

NOTICE: Do not attempt to operate a PS/2 mouse and a USB mouse simultaneously. NOTE: If you have a Universal Serial Bus (USB)-compliant mouse or keyboard, use the USB

connectors on the back of your system.

Connect the modem or network cable.

Insert the network cable, not the phone line, into the network connector. If you have an optional modem, connect the phone line to the modem.

NOTICE: Do not connect a modem cable to the network adapter. Voltage from telephone

communications can cause damage to the network adapter.

Connect the monitor.

Align and gently insert the monitor cable to avoid bending connector pins. Tighten the thumbscrews on the cable connectors.

NOTE: Some flat-panel displays and graphic cards support Digital Visual Interface (DVI). If

your monitor and card have DVI connectors, Dell recommends that you use DVI instead of VGA.

NOTE: Some monitors have the video connector underneath the back of the screen. See the

documentation that came with your monitor for its connector locations.

A second monitor is optional and requires a multimonitor graphics adapter card. To enable dual-monitor support, both monitors must be attached when the computer starts.

4 Connect the speakers.

5 Connect power cables to the computer, monitor, and devices and insert the other ends

of the power cables to electrical outlets.

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6 Verify that the voltage selection switch is set correctly for your location.

Your computer is equipped with one of the following:

• A fixed-voltage power supply — Computers with a fixed-voltage power supply do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel and operate at only one voltage (see the regulatory label on the outside of the computer for its operating voltage).

• An auto-sensing voltage circuit — Computers with an auto-sensing voltage circuit do not have a voltage selection switch on the back panel and automatically detect the correct operating voltage.

• A manual voltage selection switch — Computers with a voltage selection switch on the back panel must be manually set to operate at the correct operating

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voltage.

NOTICE: To help avoid damaging a computer with a manual voltage selection switch, set the

switch for the voltage that most closely matches the AC power available in your location. For Japan, the voltage selection switch must be set to the 115-V position even though the AC power available in Japan is 100 V. Also, ensure that your monitor and attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location.

Press the power buttons to turn on the computer and monitors.

See "Completed Setup" on page 15.

NOTE: Before you install any devices or software that did not ship with your computer, read the

documentation that came with the software or device, or contact the vendor to verify that the software or device is compatible with your computer and operating system.

NOTE: Your system may very slightly from the following setup illustrations.

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Desktop Setup — Without Expansion Cards

Desktop Setup — With Expansion Cards

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monitor

keyboard

mouse

speakers

network

USB

monitor

flat-panel monitor

speakers

NOTE: If your system has two video connectors, the integrated video connector is disabled and

has a protective cap on it. Use the expansion card connector as shown in the illustration.

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network

Mini-Tower Setup — Without Expansion Cards

monitor

keyboard

mouse

speakers

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Mini-Tower Setup — With Expansion Cards

network

USB

monitor

flat-panel monitor

speakers

NOTE: If your system has two video connectors, the integrated video connector is disabled and

has a protective cap on it. Use the expansion card connector as shown in the illustration.

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network

Completed Setup

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Solving Problems

Dell provides a number of tools to help you if your system does not perform as expected. For the latest troubleshooting information available for your system, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. You can also find descriptions of Dell troubleshooting tools in the section titled “Getting Help” in your online User’s Guide.

If computer problems occur that require help from Dell, write a detailed description of the error, beep codes, or diagnostics light patterns; record your Express Service Code and Service Tag Number below; and then contact Dell from the same location as your computer.

See "Finding Information for Your Computer" on page 5 for an example of the express

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service code and service tag numbers.

Express Service Code:___________________________

Service Tag Number:___________________________

Troubleshooting Tools

The Dell Diagnostics tests various components in your computer and helps to identify the cause of computer problems. For more information, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics" on page 18.

The following features can indicate a possible failure and help you troubleshoot a computer problem:

• System Lights — Located on the front of the computer.

• Diagnostic Lights — Located on the back of the computer.

• System Messages — Appear on your monitor screen.

• Beep Codes — A series of audible beeps emitted by your computer.

See your User’s Guide for more information about these features.

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Using the Drivers and Utilities CD

To use the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) while you are running the Windows operating system:

NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Drivers and Utilities

CD while you are running Windows.

Turn on the computer and allow it to boot to the Windows desktop.

2 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive.

If you are using the Drivers and Utilities CD for the first time on this computer, the ResourceCD Installation window opens to inform you that the Drivers and Utilities CD is about to begin installation.

3 Click OK to continue.

To complete the installation, respond to the prompts offered by the installation program.

4 Click Next at the Welcome Dell System Owner screen.

5 Select the appropriate System Model, Operating System, Device Type, and Topic.

Drivers for Your Computer

To display a list of device drivers for your computer:

1 Click My Drivers in the Topic pull-down menu.

The Drivers and Utilities CD scans your computer’s hardware and operating system, and then a list of device drivers for your system configuration is displayed on the screen.

2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to download the driver to your

computer.

To view all available drivers for your computer, click Drivers from the Topic pull-down menu.

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Dell Diagnostics

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in “Solving Problems” in the User’s Guide and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Running the Dell Diagnostics may help you resolve the problem without contacting Dell. If you do contact Dell, the test results can provide important information for Dell's service and support personnel.

NOTICE: If your hard drive fails, run the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics (see "Running the

Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics" on page 19).

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Starting the Dell Diagnostics

Enter system setup as explained in the User’s Guide, review your computer’s configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to test displays in system setup and is active.

Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD).

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

1 Shut down and restart the computer.

2 When the DELL

™

logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

NOTE: If you receive a message stating that no Diagnostics utility partition has been found,

follow the instructions to run the Dell Diagnostics from your Drivers and Utilities CD.

If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer through the Start menu and try again.

3 When the boot device list appears, highlight Boot to Utility Partition and press

<Enter>.

4 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.

5 Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics

and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.

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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD

1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD into the CD drive.

2 Shut down and restart the computer.

When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer through the Start menu and try again.

NOTE: This feature changes the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the

computer boots according to the devices specified in system setup.

When the boot device list appears, highlight IDE CD-ROM Device and press <Enter>.

4 Select the IDE CD-ROM Device option from the CD boot menu.

5 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears.

6 Ty p e 1 to start the ResourceCD menu.

7 Ty p e 2 to start the Dell Diagnostics.

8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions

are listed, select the version appropriate for your platform.

9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.

10 When the tests are completed, remove the CD.

11 Close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics

and restart the computer, close the Main Menu screen.

Running the Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics

The Dell IDE Hard Drive Diagnostics is a utility that tests the hard drive to troubleshoot or confirm a hard drive failure.

1 Turn on your computer (if your computer is already on, restart it).

2 When F2 = Setup appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press

<Ctrl><Alt><D>.

3 Follow the instructions on the screen.

If a failure is reported, see “Hard Drive Problems” in your User’s Guide.

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Regulatory Information

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that endangers the functioning of a radio navigation or other safety service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a licensed radio communications service. Radio communications services include but are not limited to AM/FM commercial broadcast, television, cellular services, radar, air-traffic control, pager, and Personal Communication Services (PCS). These licensed services, along with unintentional radiators such as digital devices, including computer systems, contribute to the electromagnetic environment.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is the ability of items of electronic equipment to

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function properly together in the electronic environment. While this computer system has been designed and determined to be compliant with regulatory agency limits for EMI, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference with radio communications services, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient the receiving antenna.

• Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver.

• Move the computer away from the receiver.

• Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and the receiver are on different branch circuits.

If necessary, consult a Dell Technical Support representative or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.

The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in compliance with FCC regulations:

• Model numbers: DHS, DHP, and DHM

• Company name: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA 512-338-4400

NOTE: Additional regulatory information regarding your system can be found in your User’s

Guide.

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Limited Warranties and Return Policy

Dell-branded hardware products purchased in the U.S. or Canada come with either a 90-day, 1-year, 2-year, 3-year, or 4-year limited warranty. To determine which warranty came with your hardware product(s), see your packing slip or invoice. The following sections describe the limited warranties and return policy for the U.S., the limited warranties and return policy for Canada, the manufacturer guarantee for Latin America and the Caribbean, and

the Intel

Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only)

What is covered by this limited warranty?

This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in your—our end-user customer's—Dellbranded hardware products, including Dell-branded peripheral products.

What is not covered by this limited warranty?

This limited warranty does not cover:

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN TIME TO THE TERM OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD REFLECTED ON YOUR PACKING SLIP OR INVOICE. NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD HAS EXPIRED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LIABILITY FOR THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES, FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE, OR FOR LOST DATA OR LOST SOFTWARE. OUR LIABILITY WILL BE NO MORE THAN THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF A CLAIM. THIS IS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR WHICH WE ARE RESPONSIBLE.

Pentium® and Celeron® warranty for the U.S. and Canada.

• Software, including the operating system and software added to the Dell-branded hardware products through our factory-integration system, third-party software, or the reloading of software

• Non-Dell-branded and Solution Provider Direct products and accessories

• Problems that result from:

– External causes such as accident, abuse, misuse, or problems with electrical power

– Servicing not authorized by Dell

– Usage that is not in accordance with product instructions

– Failure to follow the product instructions or failure to perform preventive maintenance

– Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell

• Products with missing or altered Service Tags or serial numbers

• Products for which Dell has not received payment

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SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

How long does this limited warranty last?

This limited warranty lasts for the time period indicated on your packing slip or invoice, except for the following Dell-branded hardware:

• Portable computer batteries carry a 1-year limited warranty.

• Projector lamps carry a 90-day limited warranty.

• Memory carries a lifetime limited warranty.

• Monitors carry the longer of either a 3-year limited warranty or the remainder of the warranty for the Dell computer to which the monitor will be connected.

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• Other add-on hardware carries the longer of either a 1-year limited warranty for new parts and a 90-day limited warranty for reconditioned parts or, for both new and reconditioned parts, the reminder of the warranty for the Dell computer on which such parts are installed.

The limited warranty on all Dell-branded products begins on the date of the packing slip or invoice. The warranty period is not extended if we repair or replace a warranted product or any parts. Dell may change the availability of limited warranties, at its discretion, but any changes will not be retroactive.

What do I do if I need warranty service?

Before the warranty expires, please call us at the relevant number listed in the following table. Please also have your Dell Service Tag or order number available.

Individual Home Consumers: U.S. Only

Technical Support 1-800-624-9896

Customer Service 1-800-624-9897

Individual Home Consumers who purchased through an Employee Purchase Program:

Technical Support and Customer Service 1-800-822-8965

Home and Small Business Commercial Customers:

Technical Support and Customer Service 1-800-456-3355

Medium, Large, or Global Commercial Customers, Healthcare Customers, and Value-Added Resellers (VARs):

Technical Support and Customer Service 1-800-822-8965

Government and Education Customers:

Technical Support and Customer Service 1-800-234-1490

Dell-Branded Memory

1-888-363-5150

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What will Dell do?

During the 90 days of the 90-day limited warranty and the first year of all other limited warranties: During the 90 days of the 90-day limited warranty and the first year of all other limited warranties, we will repair any Dellbranded hardware products returned to us that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. If we are not able to repair the product, we will replace it with a comparable product that is new or refurbished.

When you contact us, we will issue a Return Material Authorization Number for you to include with your return. You must return the products to us in their original or equivalent packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk if the product is lost or damaged in shipment. We will return the repaired or replacement products to you. We will pay to ship the repaired or replaced products to you if you use an address in the United States (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. possessions and territories). Otherwise, we will ship the product to you freight collect.

If we determine that the product is not covered under this warranty, we will notify you and inform you of service alternatives that are available to you on a fee basis.

NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to us, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other

storage device(s) in the product(s). Remove any confidential, proprietary, or personal information and removable media such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. We are not responsible for any of your confidential, proprietary, or personal information; lost or corrupted data; or damaged or lost removable media.

During the remaining years: For the remaining period of the limited warranty, we will replace any defective part with new or refurbished parts, if we agree that it needs to be replaced. When you contact us, we will require a valid credit card number at the time you request a replacement part, but we will not charge you for the replacement part as long as you return the original part to us within 30 days after we ship the replacement part to you. If we do not receive the original part within 30 days, we will charge to your credit card the then-current standard price for that part.

We will pay to ship the part to you if you use an address in the United States (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. possessions and territories). Otherwise, we will ship the part freight collect. We will also include a prepaid shipping container with each replacement part for your use in returning the replaced part to us.

NOTE: Before you replace parts, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage

device(s) in the product(s). We are not responsible for lost or corrupted data.

What if I purchased a service contract?

If your service contract is with Dell, service will be provided to you under the terms of the service agreement. Please refer to that contract for details on how to obtain service.

If you purchased through us a service contract with one of our third-party service providers, please refer to that contract for details on how to obtain service.

How will you fix my product?

We use new and refurbished parts made by various manufacturers in performing warranty repairs and in building replacement parts and systems. Refurbished parts and systems are parts or systems that have been returned to Dell, some of which were never used by a customer. All parts and systems are inspected and tested for quality. Replacement parts and systems are covered for the remaining period of the limited warranty for the product you bought. Dell owns all parts removed from repaired products.

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May I transfer the limited warranty?

Limited warranties on systems may be transferred if the current owner transfers ownership of the system and records the transfer with us. The limited warranty on Dell-branded memory may not be transferred. You may record your transfer by going to Dell's website:

• If you are an Individual Home Consumer, go to www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/topics/sbtopic_015_ccare.htm

• If you are a Home Office, Small, Medium, Large, or Global Commercial Customer, go to www.dell.com/us/en/biz/topics/sbtopic_ccare_nav_015_ccare.htm

• If you are a Government, Education, or Healthcare Customer, or an Individual Home Consumer who purchased through an Employee Purchase Program, go to

www.dell.com/us/en/pub/topics/sbtopic_015_ccare.htm

If you do not have Internet access, call your customer care representative or call 1-800-624-9897.

www.dell.com | support.dell.com

“Total Satisfaction” Return Policy (U.S. Only)

We value our relationship with you and want to make sure that you're satisfied with your purchases. That's why we offer a “Total Satisfaction” return policy for most products that you—the end-user customer—purchase directly from Dell. Under this policy, you may return to Dell products that you purchased directly from Dell for a credit or a refund of the purchase price paid, less shipping and handling and applicable restocking fees as follows:

• New Hardware Products and Accessories — All new hardware, accessories, parts, and unopened software still in its sealed package, excluding the products listed below, may be returned within 30 days from the date on the packing slip or invoice. To return applications software or an operating system that has been installed by Dell, you must return the entire computer. A different return policy applies to nondefective products purchased through Dell's Software and Peripherals division by customers of our Small and Medium Business divisions. Those products may be returned within 30 days from the date on the packing slip or invoice, but a fifteen percent (15%) restocking fee will be deducted from any refund or credit. The “Total Satisfaction” Return Policy and Software and Peripherals division return policy are not available for Dell | EMC storage products, EMC-branded products, or enterprise software.

• Reconditioned or Refurbished Dell-Branded Hardware Products and Parts — All reconditioned or refurbished Dell-branded server and storage products may be returned within 30 days from the date on the packing slip or invoice. All other reconditioned or refurbished Dell-branded hardware products and parts may be returned within 14 days of the date on the packing slip or invoice.

To return products, e-mail or call Dell customer service to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number within the return policy period applicable to the product you want to return. You must obtain a Credit Return Authorization Number in order to return the product. See “Getting Help” in your customer documentation (or www.dell.com/us/en/gen/contact.htm) to find the appropriate contact information for obtaining customer assistance.

You must ship the products to Dell within 5 days of the date that Dell issues the Credit Return Authorization Number. You must also return the products to Dell in their original packaging, in as-new condition along with any media, documentation, and all other items that were included in the original shipment, prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment.

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Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only)

What is covered by this limited warranty?

This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in your—our end-user customer's—Dellbranded hardware products, including Dell-branded peripheral products.

What is not covered by this limited warranty?

This limited warranty does not cover:

• Software, including the operating system and software added to the Dell-branded hardware products through our factory-integration system, or the reloading of the software

• Non-Dell branded and Solution Provider Direct products and accessories

• Problems that result from:

– External causes such as accident, abuse, misuse, or problems with electrical power

– Servicing not authorized by Dell

– Usage that is not in accordance with product instructions

– Failure to follow the product instructions or failure to perform preventive maintenance

– Problems caused by using accessories, parts, or components not supplied by Dell

• Products with missing or altered Service Tags or serial numbers

• Products for which Dell has not received payment

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM PROVINCE TO PROVINCE. DELL'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND DEFECTS IN PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, FOR THE TERM OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD REFLECTED ON YOUR PACKING SLIP OR INVOICE. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, DELL DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. SOME PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION LASTS. THEREFORE, THE FOREGOING EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LIABILITY FOR THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR DAMAGES, FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE, OR FOR LOST DATA OR LOST SOFTWARE. OUR LIABILITY WILL BE NO MORE THAN THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF A CLAIM. THIS IS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR WHICH WE ARE RESPONSIBLE.

SOME PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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How long does this limited warranty last?

This limited warranty lasts for the time period indicated on your packing slip or invoice, except that the limited warranty on Dell-branded batteries lasts only 1 year and the limited warranty on the lamps for Dell-branded projectors lasts only 90 days. The limited warranty begins on the date of the packing slip or invoice. The warranty period is not extended if we repair or replace a warranted product or any parts. Dell may change the terms and availability of limited warranties, at its discretion, but any changes will not be retroactive (that is, the warranty terms in place at the time of purchase will apply to your purchase).

What do I do if I need warranty service?

Before the warranty expires, please call us at the relevant number listed in the following table. Please also have your Dell Service Tag or order number available.

Individual Home Consumers; Home Office and Small Business Customers:

www.dell.com | support.dell.com

Technical Support and Customer Service 1-800-847-4096

Medium, Large, and Global Commercial Customers; Government, Education, and Healthcare Customers; and Value-Added Resellers (VARs):

Technical Support 1-800-387-5757

Customer Service 1-800-326-9463

Government or Education Customers, or Individual Home Consumers who purchased through an Employee Purchase Program:

Technical Support 1-800-387-5757

Customer Service 1-800-326-9463 (Extension 8221 for Individual

Dell-Branded Memory

Canada Only

Consumers)

1-888-363-5150

What will Dell do?

When you contact us, we will issue a Return Material Authorization Number for you to include with your return. You must return the products to us in their original or equivalent packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the risk if the product is lost or damaged in shipment. We will return the repaired or replacement products to you. We will pay to ship the repaired or replaced products to you if you use an address in Canada. Otherwise, we will ship the product to you freight collect.

If we determine that the problem is not covered under this warranty, we will notify you and inform you of service alternatives that are available to you on a fee basis.

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NOTE: Before you ship the product(s) to us, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other

storage device(s) in the product(s). Remove any confidential, proprietary or personal information, removable media, such as floppy disks, CDs, or PC Cards. We are not responsible for any of your confidential, proprietary or personal information; lost or corrupted data; or damaged or lost removable media.

During the remaining years following the first year of all limited warranties: We will replace any defective part with new or refurbished parts, if we agree that it needs to be replaced. When you contact us, we will require a valid credit card number at the time you request a replacement part, but we will not charge you for the replacement part as long as you return the original part to us within 30 days after we ship the replacement part to you. If we do not receive the original part within 30 days, we will charge to your credit card the then-current standard price for that part.

We will pay to ship the part to you if you use an address in Canada. Otherwise, we will ship the part freight collect. We will also include a prepaid shipping container with each replacement part for your use in returning the replaced part to us.

NOTE: Before you replace parts, make sure to back up the data on the hard drive(s) and any other storage

device(s) in the product(s). We are not responsible for lost or corrupted data.

What if I purchased a service contract?

If your service contract is with Dell, service will be provided to you under the terms of the service contract. Please refer to that contract for details on how to obtain service. Dell's service contracts can be found online at www.dell.ca or by calling Customer Care at 1-800-847-4096. If you purchased through us a service contract with one of our third-party service providers, please refer to that contract (mailed to you with your packing slip or invoice) for details on how to obtain service.

How will you fix my product?

May I transfer the limited warranty?

• For Canada-purchased computers (in-country transfers) and to transfer from one customer to another, go to

www.dell.ca/ca/en/gen/topics/segtopic_ccare_nav_013_ccare.htm

• For out-of-country transfers (outside of the original country of purchase), go to

www.dell.com/us/en/biz/topics/sbtopic_ccare_nav_016_ccare.htm

If you do not have Internet access, call Dell at 1-800-847-4096 (Home Consumer customers) or 1-800-326-9463 (Corporate Commercial or Government customers).

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