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SETUP GUIDE
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SETUP SETUP GUIDE GUIDE Regulatory model: DCRM
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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. © 2010 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 Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 6 Connect the Keyboard and Mouse. . . . . . . . . 7 Dell DataSafe Online Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Connect the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Connect the Network Cable
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Contents Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .44 Finding More Information and Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Dell DataSafe Local Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 System Recovery Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Dell Factory Image Restore . . .
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop This section provides information about ™ setting up your Studio XPS 9100 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. NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is located on a label under the FlexBay panel on the front of your computer. Use the
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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 enclosed s
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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. 7
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Connect the Display Your computer does not have an integrated video connector. You must use the connector available on the video card in the expansion slot to connect to the display. NOTE: If your video card does not have a VGA connector, use the DVI‑to‑VGA adapter and VGA cable to connect to the display. NOTE: HDMI or DVI cables may not ship with your computer. You can purchase the HDMI‑to‑DVI adapter and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. Use
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Connection Type Computer Cable Display VGA‑to‑VGA (VGA cable) DVI‑to‑VGA (DVI‑to‑VGA adapter + VGA cable) DVI‑to‑DVI (DVI 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 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). Connect the telephone cable only to the modem connector (RJ11 connector) and not to the network conne
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Connect the Power Cable 11
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Press the Power Button 12
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Set Up Microsoft Windows ® ® 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: Do not interrupt the operating syst
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop You will require the following to create the Create System Recovery system recovery media: Media (Recommended) • Dell DataSafe Local Backup NOTE: It is recommended that you create • USB key with a minimum capacity of 8 GB or a system recovery media as soon as you ™ DVD‑R/DVD+R/Blu‑ray Disc set up Microsoft Windows. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does The system recovery media can be used to not support rewritable discs. restore your computer to the op
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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 cable to the optional modem To connect to the Internet, you need an external and to the telephone wall jack before you set modem or network connection and an Internet 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 modem connection,
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact documentation that shipped with your router. your ISP for offerings available in your country. Before you can use your wireless Internet If you cannot connect to the Internet but have connection, you need to connect to your successfully connected in the past, the ISP wireless router. might have a
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop 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. Follow the instructions on the screen
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Using Your Studio XPS Desktop ™ This section provides information about the features available on your Studio XPS 9100 desktop. Front View Features 1 9 2 8 3 4 7 5 6 18
