Dell OptiPlex GX100 User Manual

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Help Overview: Dell™ OptiPlex™ GX100 System User's Guide

Technical Assistance

If you need assistance with a technical problem, perform the following steps:

1. Run the Dell Diagnostics.

2. Make a copy of the

Diagnostics Checklist

and fill it out.

3. Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available at Dell's World Wide Web site (http://www.dell.com) for help with installation and

troubleshooting procedures.

4. If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem, call Dell for technical assistance.

When prompted by Dell's automated telephone system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the proper support
personnel. If you do not have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code
icon, and follow the directions.

For instructions on using the technical support service, see "

Technical Support Service

" and "

Before You Call

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Help Tools

Dell provides a number of tools to assist you. These tools are described in the following sections.

World Wide Web

The Internet is your most powerful tool for obtaining information about your computer and other Dell products. Through the Internet, you can access
most of the services described in this section, including AutoTech, TechFax, order status, technical support, and product information.

You can access Dell

’s support Web site at http://support.dell.com. To select your country, click the map that appears. The Welcome to

support.dell.com page opens. Enter your system information to access help tools and information.

You can contact Dell electronically by using the following addresses:

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World Wide Web

http://www.dell.com/

http://www.dell.com/ap/ (for Asian/Pacific countries only)

http://www.euro.dell.com (for Europe only)

http://www.dell.com/la/ (for Latin American countries)

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Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP)

ftp.dell.com/

Log in as user: anonymous, and use your e-mail address as your password.

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Electronic Support Service

[email protected]

Technical Assistance

Product Information

Help Tools

Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit

Problems With Your Order

Before You Call

NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries.

NOTE: Some of the following tools are not always available in all locations outside the continental U.S. Please call your local Dell
representative for information on availability.

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