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SETUP GUIDE
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SETUP SETUP GUIDE GUIDE Model: D03M series Type: D03M001
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. __________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in any ma
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Contents Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop . . . . . .5 Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Dell DataSafe Online Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Lifting Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 7 Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Connect the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Connect the K
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Contents Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .48 Finding More Information and Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Dell DataSafe Local Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Operating System Reinstallation . . .
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop This section provides information about setting ™ up your Studio XPS 8100 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. 5
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Lifting Your Computer To ensure safety and to avoid any damage to your computer, lift it by holding the lift points in the front and back of your computer. 6
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your computer. Restricting airflow around your computer may cause it to overheat. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) at the back of the computer and a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. You should never place your computer in an enclo
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Connect the Display Your computer has integrated video connectors. Connect the display using either the integrated HDMI or DVI connector. You can purchase the DVI‑to‑VGA adapter, HDMI‑to‑DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer and display. See the following table to identify the connectors on your computer and display. NOTE: When connecting to a single disp
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Connection Type Computer Cable Display 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) 9
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer. 10
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop 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 to connect to the network connector (RJ45 connector). Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. To connect your computer t
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button 12
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating Set Up the Operating System system’s setup process. Doing so may Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the render your computer unusable and you operating system you selected at the time of will need to reinstall the operating system. purchase. NOTE: It is recommended that you Set Up Microsoft Windows download and install the latest BIOS and ® ® drivers for your computer available at To set up Microsoft Windo
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Setting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet • If you are using a dialup connection, connect ‑ (Optional) the telephone line to the external USB modem To connect to the Internet, you need an external (optional) and to the telephone wall jack modem or network connection and an Internet before you set up your Internet connection. service provider (ISP). • If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is mode
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop ® Windows 7 Setting Up a Wireless Connection 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the open programs. documentation that shipped with your router. 2. Click Start → Control Panel→ Network Before you can use your wireless Internet and Internet→ Network and Sharing connection, you need to connect to your Center→ Connect to a network. wireless router. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to To set
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop To set up your Internet connection: Setting Up Your Internet Connection ® Windows Vista ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in your country. NOTE: The following instructions are applicable to the Windows default view, If you cannot connect to the Internet but have ™ so they may not apply if you set your Dell successfully connected in the past, the ISP computer to the Windows classic view. might have a service
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop NOTE: If you do not know which type of NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP. or contact your ISP. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen and 4. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. ISP to complete the setup. ® Windows 7 1. Save and
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Using Your Studio XPS Desktop ™ This section provides information about the features available on your Studio XPS desktop. Front View Features 1 9 2 3 8 4 5 7 6 18
