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Dell OptiPlex 740 User Manual

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Quick Reference Guide

2

LAN indicator
light

This light indicates that a local area network (LAN)
connection is established.

3

power button

Press this button to turn on the computer.

NOTICE:

To avoid losing data, do not turn off the

computer by pressing the power button. Instead,
perform an operating system shutdown. See "Turning
Off Your Computer" in your online User’s Guide for more
information.

NOTICE:

If your operating system has ACPI enabled,

when you press the power button the computer will
perform an operating system shutdown.

4

Dell badge

This badge can be rotated to match the orientation of your
computer. To rotate, place fingers around the outside of
the badge, press firmly, and turn the badge. You can also
rotate the badge using the slot provided near the bottom of
the badge.

5

power light

The power light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to
indicate different operating states:

• No light — The computer is turned off.

• Steady green — The computer is in a normal operating

state.

• Blinking green — The computer is in a power-saving

mode.

• Blinking or solid amber — S

ee

"Power Problems" in your

online

User’s Guide for instructions.

To exit from a power-saving mode, press the power button
or use the keyboard or the mouse if it is configured as a
wake device in the Windows Device Manager. For more
information about sleep modes and exiting from a power-
saving mode, see "Power Management" in your online
User’s Guide for instructions.

See "System Lights" on page 54 for a description of light
codes that can help you troubleshoot problems with your
computer.

6

diagnostic lights

Use the lights to help you troubleshoot a computer
problem based on the diagnostic code. For more
information, see "Diagnostic Lights" on page 55.