Dell Precision 620 Setup Manual

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setting up your Dell Inspiron 620 desktop. WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, ade ...

Connect the Display If you purchased the optional discrete graphics card, connect the display using the connector on the discrete graphics card. Otherwise, connect the display using either the integrated VGA or HDMI connector. NOTE: The integrated VGA and HDMI connectors are disabled and capped if your computer has a discrete graphics card. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer and d ...

See the following table to identify the connectors on your computer and display. Connection Type Computer Cable Display VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable) DVI-to-VGA (DVI-to-VGA adapter + VGA cable) HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable) ...

Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer. ...

Connect the Network Cable (Optional) A network connection is not required to complete your computer setup, but if you have an existing network or Internet connection that uses a cable connection (such as a broadband device or Ethernet jack), you can connect it now. NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector) to connect to the network connector. Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connec ...

Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. To set up Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take some time to complete. The Windows setup screens will take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. CAUTION: ...

Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. The system recovery media can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of the Operating System disc). You can use the system recovery media if changes to the hardware, soft ...

Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by region. To set up the TV tuner: 1. Connect the TV/digital antenna cable or the cable adapter to the antenna-in connector on your computer. 2. Turn on your computer. 3. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the I ...

Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your router. Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your wireless router. To set up your connection to a wireless router: 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Netwo ...

To set up your Internet connection: 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet. The Connect to the Internet window appears. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4 ...

This section provides information about the features available on your Inspiron desktop. Front View Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 INSPIRON ...

1 Optical drive (2) — Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) — Connect to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Microphone or line-in connector — Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 4 Headphone connector — Connects to a pair of headphones. NOTE: To connect to a powered speaker or sound system, u ...

6 Hard drive activity light — Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. A blinking white light indicates hard drive activity. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is blinking. 7 Media Card Reader — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media card. 8 Optical drive eject button (2) — Opens the op ...