Dell OptiPlex 360 (Late 2008) User Manual

www.dell.com | support.dell.comDell™ OptiPlex™ 360Setup and Quick Reference GuideThis guide provides a features overview, specifications, and quick se

10 About Your ComputerDesktop — Front View1 diagnostic lights 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2)3 drive-activity lights 4 power button, power light5 drive activ

About Your Computer 11Desktop — Back View1 expansion-card slots (3) 2 back-panel connectors3 power connector 4 voltage selector switch5 padlock ring 6

12 About Your ComputerDesktop — Back Panel Connectors1 parallel (printer) connector 2 network-activity light3 network adapter connector 4 link-integr

Setting Up Your Computer 132Setting Up Your ComputerQuick Setup CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety in

14 Setting Up Your Computer

Setting Up Your Computer 152Connect a USB device, such as a keyboard or mouse.

16 Setting Up Your Computer3Connect the network cable. NOTICE: Ensure that you connect the network cable to the connector identified with the icon sh

Setting Up Your Computer 175Connect the power cable(s).6Press the power buttons on the monitor and the computer.

18 Setting Up Your Computer7Connect to your network.Installing Your Computer in an EnclosureInstalling your computer in an enclosure can restrict the

Setting Up Your Computer 19temperature. For details about your computer’s specifications, see "Specifications — Mini Tower Computer" on page

Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates

20 Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.To connect to the Internet, you need a modem or ne

Setting Up Your Computer 21 NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet, see the Dell Technology Guide. If you have successfully connected in the pas

22 Setting Up Your ComputerYou can transfer the data to the new computer over a network or serial connection, or you can store it on removable media,

Setting Up Your Computer 236On the What do you want to transfer? screen, select the items you want to transfer and click Next.After the information ha

24 Setting Up Your ComputerTo copy data from the old computer:1On the old computer, insert the wizard disk, and click Start Run.2In the Open field on

Specifications — Mini Tower Computer 253Specifications — Mini Tower Computer NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the c

26 Specifications — Mini Tower ComputerMemory capacities 512 MB, 1 GB, or 2 GBMinimum memory 512 MBMaximum memory 4 GBVideoTy p e :Integrated VGA (on

Specifications — Mini Tower Computer 27PCI Expressconnectorone x16 (with support for x1)connector size164 pinsconnector data width (maximum)16 PCI Exp

28 Specifications — Mini Tower ComputerFront panel USBtwo 10-pin connectorsFront panel audio HDA headerone 10-pin connectorProcessorone 775-pin connec

Specifications — Mini Tower Computer 29Back of computer: Link integrity light (on integrated network adapter)• green light — A good connection with a

Contents 3Contents1 About Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Mini Tower — Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Mini Tower — Ba

30 Specifications — Mini Tower ComputerPhysicalHeight 40.8 cm (16.1 in)Width 18.7cm (7.4 in)Depth 43.3 cm (17.0 in)Weight 12.7 kg (28.0 lb)Environment

Specifications — Desktop Computer 314Specifications — Desktop Computer NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configu

32 Specifications — Desktop ComputerMemoryType 667-MHz or 800-MHz DDR2 SDRAM; non-ECC memory onlyMemory connectors twoMemory capacities 512 MB, 1 GB,

Specifications — Desktop Computer 33PCIconnectorstwo low-profile connectors, with support for two full-height 6.9-in PCI cards (or one 6.9-in PCI and

34 Specifications — Desktop ComputerPS/2one, through PS/2 serial expansion card (low profile)Parallelone 25-pin connector (bidirectional)System board

Specifications — Desktop Computer 35Drive activity lightgreen light — A blinking green light indicates the computer is reading data from or writing da

36 Specifications — Desktop ComputerEnvironmentalTemperature:Operating10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F)Storage–40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)Relative humidity (n

Troubleshooting Tips 375Troubleshooting Tips CAUTION: Always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover. NOTE: For deta

38 Troubleshooting Tips• Bypass power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices to verify that the computer turns on properly

Troubleshooting Tips 39Memory Problems CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For

4 Contents3 Specifications — Mini Tower Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Specifications — Desktop Computer . . . . . . .

40 Troubleshooting TipsA program stops respondingEND THE PROGRAM —1Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously to access the Task Manage

Troubleshooting Tips 41• Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.• If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.Dell

42 Troubleshooting Tips4Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive, and follow the instruct

Reinstalling Software 436Reinstalling SoftwareDriversIdentifying Drivers1Locate the list of devices for your computer.aClick the Windows Vista Start b

44 Reinstalling Software3Right-click the device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties.4Click the Drivers tabRoll Back Driver.I

Reinstalling Software 45If a particular driver is not listed, that driver is not required by your operating system, or you must find the drivers that

46 Reinstalling SoftwareUsing Microsoft® Windows® System Restore NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so

Reinstalling Software 473Select Repair Your Computer.The System Recovery Options window appears.4Select a keyboard layout and click Next.5To access th

48 Reinstalling Software NOTE: Depending on the region from which you ordered your computer, or whether you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and

Finding Information 497Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media m

Contents 57 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 498 Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Obtaining Assistan

50 Finding InformationSafety, Regulatory, Warranty, and Support DocumentationThis type of information may have shipped with your computer. For additio

Getting Help 518Getting HelpObtaining Assistance CAUTION: If you need to remove the computer cover, first disconnect the computer power and modem cab

52 Getting Help NOTE: Some of the following services are not always available in all locations outside the continental U.S. Call your local Dell repr

Getting Help 53• Dell Support e-mail addresses:[email protected]@us.dell.com [email protected] (Latin America and Caribbean coun

54 Getting HelpProduct InformationIf you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an order, visit

Getting Help 55Before You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system dir

56 Getting HelpDiagnostics ChecklistName:Date:Address:Phone number:Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer):Express Service Code:R

Getting Help 57Contacting DellFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet conne

58 Getting Help

Index 59IndexCconnectingInternet, 20modem, 16monitor, 13network, 18network cable, 16power cables, 17contacting Dell, 51, 57DDellcontacting, 51, 57soft

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60 IndexIInternetconnecting, 20setting up, 20Llicense label, 50Mmediadrivers and utilities, 49operating system, 49memorytroubleshooting, 39Nnetworks,

Index 61specificationsall, 25, 31audio, 26, 32connectors, 27, 33controls and lights, 28, 34drives, 27, 33environmental, 30, 36expansion bus, 26, 32mem

62 IndexWindows XPFiles and Settings Transfer Wizard, 21reinstalling, 49System Restore, 45-46wizardsFiles and Settings Transfer Wizard, 21Program Comp

About Your Computer 71About Your ComputerMini Tower — Front View1 optical drive 2 optical-drive eject button3 optical-drive bay filler panel 4 floppy

8 About Your ComputerMini Tower — Back View1 cover-release latch, and cable security slot2 padlock ring3 power cable connector 4 voltage selector swit

About Your Computer 9Mini Tower — Back Panel Connectors1 parallel (printer) connector 2 link-integrity light3 network adapter connector 4 network-act