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™
XPS One
SETUP GUIDE
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™ XPS One SETUP GUIDE Model MTG24
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. __________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2008–2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in any
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Contents ™ Setting Up Your XPS One Computer . . . . . 5 TV Input Device (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 28 Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5 Wireless Keyboard or Mouse Set Up the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 8 Solving Problems . . . . . . .
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Contents System Recovery Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 46 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Ge
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XPS One ™ Setting Up Your XPS One Computer This section provides information about setting up your XPS One A2420 and connecting peripherals. 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 XPS One may cause it to overheat. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in.) on all other sides. You sh
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Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer To set up your wireless keyboard and mouse: Set Up the Wireless Keyboard and 1. Install the batteries in the wireless keyboard Mouse and mouse. Your XPS One computer supports a special ® wireless (non-Bluetooth ) keyboard and mouse which are optimized for use with your computer. NOTE: The wireless keyboard and mouse have special features which may not be available on other devices that could be used with your computer. 6
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Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer 2. Turn on the wireless keyboard and mouse. NOTE: The wireless keyboard and mouse are synced and ready to use. If you have a problem setting up your wireless keyboard and mouse, see “Wireless Keyboard or Mouse Problems” on page 31. 7
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Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer Connect the Network Cable (Optional) A network connection is not required to complete this computer setup, but if you have an existing network or Internet connection that uses a cable connection (such as a home cable modem or Ethernet jack), you can connect it now. Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector). Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one e
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Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer Connect the Power Cable 9
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Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer NOTE: If the computer appears to be on, but Press the Computer Power Button the display is off, touch the display power button on the bottom right corner of the front of the computer. 10
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Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer ® Windows Vista Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista. To set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take up to 15 minutes to complete. The screens will take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system’s setup process. Doing so m
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Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer Set Up Media Center (For Use With Optional TV Tuner) 1. If you do not have a set-top box, connect the TV Cable or Digital Antenna Cable. 12
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Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer NOTE: In some regions, you must connect the TV cable or digital antenna cable to the isolator before connecting to the TV IN connector. 13
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Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer 2. If you have a set-top box: b. Attach the IR Transmitter to the Set-Top Box a. Connect the TV Input Device 14
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Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer c. Connect the IR Transmitter to the TV Input d. Connect the Set-Top Box to the TV Input Device Device (Cables Not Included) NOTE: Connect only one video cable. 15
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Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer 3. Install the batteries (included) 4. Press the button to launch the media center 16
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Using Your XPS One Your XPS One A2420 has indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and 1 2 3 4 time-saving shortcuts for common tasks. Front View Features 1 Speakers (2) 2 Air vents — Internal fans create airflow through the vents to prevent the computer from overheating. The fans are turned on automatically when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. 5 CAUTION: Ensure that none of the 6 com
