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Dell OptiPlex GX620 User Manual

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How to configure system settings

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How to troubleshoot and solve problems

Microsoft® 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.

The User's Guide is also available on the optional

Drivers and Utilities

CD.

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Service Tag and Express Service Code

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Microsoft Windows License Label

 

Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License

These labels are located on your computer.

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Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use

support.dell.com or contact technical support.

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Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when

contacting technical support.

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Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, online

courses, frequently asked questions

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Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers

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Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard

drive, and the operating system

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Customer Care — Contact information, service call and order status, warranty,

and repair information

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Service and support — Service call status and support history, service contract,

online discussions with technical support

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Reference — Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration,

product specifications, and white papers

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Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and software updates

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Desktop System Software (DSS) — If you reinstall the operating system for

your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. DSS provides critical
updates for your operating system and support for Dell™ 3.5

-inch USB floppy

drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, optical drives, and USB devices. DSS is
necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer. The software
automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the
updates appropriate for your configuration.

 

Dell Support Website — support.dell.com

 

NOTE:

Select your region to view the appropriate support site.

 

NOTE:

Corporate, government, and education customers can also

use the customized Dell Premier Support website at
premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be available in all
regions.

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How to use Windows XP

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Documentation for my computer

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Documentation for devices (such as a modem)

 

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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How to reinstall my operating system

 

Operating System CD

The operating system is already installed on your computer. To
reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. See
"

Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP

" for instructions.

After you reinstall your operating system, use the optional

Drivers

and Utilities

CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with

your computer.

Your operating system

product key

label is located on your

computer.

 

 

NOTE:

The color of your CD varies based on the operating system

you ordered.

 

NOTE:

The Operating System CD is optional and may not ship with

your computer.