Dell XPS 700 Jet Black - Manual (Page 139)

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Clearing CMOS Settings
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTE:
This procedure does not clear or reset system and setup passwords.
1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 75.
2 Remove the computer cover (see "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 76).
3 Locate the password (PASSWORD) and CMOS (RTCRST) jumpers on the system board (see
"System Board Components" on page 79).
4 Remove the password jumper plug, then place the plug on the CMOS jumper pins and wait
approximately 5 seconds.
NOTICE:
The password jumper plug must be reinstalled on the password jumper pins in order to enable the
password feature.
5 Remove the jumper plug from the CMOS jumper pins, and then reinstall the plug on the password
jumper pins to enable the password feature.
6 Close the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 125).
NOTICE:
To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the
computer.
7 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on.
Cleaning Your Computer
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
CAUTION:
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.
• Use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to gently remove dust from the slots and holes on your
computer and from between the keys on the keyboard.
NOTICE:
Do not wipe the display screen with any soap or alcohol solution. Doing so may damage the antiglare
coating.
• To clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. If possible, use a special
screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the monitor’s antistatic coating.
• Wipe the keyboard, computer, and plastic part of the monitor with a soft cleaning cloth moistened
with water.
Do not soak the cloth or let water drip inside your computer or keyboard.
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