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OptiPlex Tower 7010 Owner's Manual

Set up your computer

Steps

  1. Connect the keyboard and mouse.

    Connect keyboard and mouse

  2. Connect to your network using a cable.

    Connect network cable

    NOTE:Alternatively, you can connect to a wireless network.
  3. Connect the display.

    Connect monitor

    NOTE:If you ordered your computer with a discrete graphics card, the HDMI and the display ports on the back panel of your computer are covered. Connect the display to the port on the discrete graphics card.
  4. Connect the power cable.

    Connect power

  5. Press the power button.

    Press power

  6. Finish the Windows setup.
    Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you:
    • Connect to a network for Windows updates.
      NOTE:If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when prompted.
    • If connected to the internet, sign-in with or create a Microsoft account.

    • On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.

  7. Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended
    Table 1. Locate Dell appsProvides the list of Dell apps onOptiPlex Tower 7010.
    Resources Description
    Image: Dell Product Registration

    Dell Product Registration

    Register your computer with Dell.

    Image: Dell Help and Support

    Dell Help & Support

    Access help and support for your computer.

    Image: Support Assist

    SupportAssist

    SupportAssist proactively and predictively identifies hardware and software issues on your computer and automates the engagement process with Dell Technical support. It addresses performance and stabilization issues, prevents security threats, monitors, and detects hardware failures. For more information, see SupportAssist for Home PCs User's Guide at Dell SupportAssist.

    NOTE:In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.
    Image: Dell Update

    Dell Update

    Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available. For more information about using Dell Update, see the product guides and third-party license documents at Dell Support Site.

    Image: Dell Digital Delivery

    Dell Digital Delivery

    Download software applications, which are purchased but not preinstalled on your computer. For more information about using Dell Digital Delivery, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at Dell Support Site.


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