What Are You Looking For?
• How to remove and replace parts
• Specifications
• How to configure system settings
• How to troubleshoot and solve problems
• Service Tag and Express Service Code
• Microsoft Windows License Label
• How to reinstall my operating system
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Quick Reference Guide
Find It Here
Dell™ OptiPlex™ User's Guide
Microsoft Windows XP Help and Support Center
Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System
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Guides→ System Guides.
Click the User's Guide for your computer.
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The User's Guide is also available on the optional Drivers
and Utilities CD.
Service Tag and Microsoft
These labels are located on your computer.
• Use the Service Tag to
identify your computer
when you use
support.dell.com or
contact support.
• Enter the Express
Service Code to direct
your call when
contacting support.
Operating System CD
NOTE:
The Operating System CD may be optional and may
not ship with your computer.
The operating system is already installed on your computer.
To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating
System CD. See "Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP" on
page 39.
NOTE:
The color of your CD varies based on the operating
system you ordered.
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Windows
License
After you reinstall your
operating system, you can
use the optional Drivers
and Utilities CD
(ResourceCD) to reinstall
drivers for the devices that
came with your computer.
Your operating system
product key label is located
on your computer.