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Power Management
AC RecoveryDetermines what happens when AC power is restored to the computer.
Auto Power OnSets the computer to automatically turn on. Choices are every day or every 
Monday through Friday.
The default setting is Off.
This feature does not work if you turn off your computer using a power strip 
or surge protector.
Auto Power TimeSets time to automatically turn on the computer.
Time is kept in a 24-hour format (hours:minutes). Change the start-up time 
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Boot Sequence
This feature allows you to change the boot sequence for devices.
Option Settings
Diskette Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the floppy drive. If the floppy disk in 
the drive is not bootable, if no floppy disk is in the drive, or if there is no floppy drive installed 
in the computer, the computer attempts to boot from the next bootable device in the boot 
sequence.

Hard Drive — The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard...

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3When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, 
press .
If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the 
Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer (see page 69) and try again.
The 
Boot Device Menu appears, listing all available boot devices. Each device has a number 
next to it. 
4At the bottom of the menu, enter the number of the device that is to be used for the current 
boot only.
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Clearing Forgotten Passwords
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions 
located in the Product Information Guide.
1Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 69.
2Locate the 3-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board (see page 77), and attach the 
jumper plug to pins 2 and 3 to clear the password. 
 NOTE: When you receive your computer, the jumper plug is attached to pins 1 and 2. 
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 NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into 
the computer.
11Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Clearing CMOS Settings
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions 
located in the Product Information Guide.
1Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on page 69.
2Reset the current CMOS settings:
aLocate the 3-pin CMOS jumper (CLR CMOS) on...

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Mouse
If your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. To clean a non-optical mouse:
1
Turn the retainer ring on the underside of your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the 
ball.
2Wipe the ball with a clean, lint-free cloth.
3Blow carefully into the ball cage to dislodge dust and lint.
4If the rollers inside the ball cage are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened 
lightly with isopropyl alcohol.
5Recenter the rollers in...

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Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
Technician-assisted technical support requires the cooperation and participation of the 
customer in the troubleshooting process and provides for restoration of the operating system, 
software programs, and hardware drivers to the original default configuration as shipped from 
Dell, as well as the verification of appropriate functionality of the computer and all Dell-
installed hardware. In addition to this technician-assisted technical support,...

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A rating, your entire system is considered to be a Class A digital device. If all labels carry an FCC 
Class B rating as distinguished by either an FCC ID number or the FCC logo, ( ), your 
system is considered to be a Class B digital device.
Once you have determined your system’s FCC classification, read the appropriate FCC notice. 
Note that FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by 
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FCC Identification Information
The following information is provided on the device or devices covered in this document in 
compliance with FCC regulations: 
 Model number: WHL
Company name: 
Dell Inc.
One Dell Way
Round Rock, Texas 78682 USA
512-338-4400
Contacting Dell
To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites:
 www.dell.com
support.dell.com (technical support)

premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and...

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Argentina (Buenos Aires)
International Access Code: 00
Country Code: 54
City Code: 11Website: www.dell.com.ar
E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail for desktop and portable computers: 
[email protected] 
E-mail for servers and EMC
® storage products:
[email protected]
Customer Care
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Tech Supporttoll-free: 0-800-444-0733
Tech Support Servicestoll-free: 0-800-444-0724
Sales0-810-444-3355
ArubaGeneral Supporttoll-free:...