Dell 9000, KYX1Y setup guide Getting Help

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Getting Help

If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:

1.See “Solving Problems” on page 26 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing.

2.See “Dell Diagnostics” on page 36 for procedures on how to run Dell Diagnostics.

3.Fill out the “Diagnostic Checklist” on page 52.

4.Use Dell’s extensive suite of online services available at Dell Support (support.dell.com) for help with installation and troubleshooting procedures. See “Online Services” on page 48 for a more extensive list of Dell Support online.

5.If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem, see “Contacting Dell” on page 53.

NOTE: Call Dell Support from a telephone near or at the computer so that the support staff can assist you with any necessary procedures.

NOTE: Dell’s Express Service Code system may not be available in all countries.

When prompted by Dell’s automated telephone system, enter your Express Service Code to route the call directly to the proper support personnel. If you do not have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions.

NOTE: Some of the following services are not always available in all locations outside the continental U.S. Call your local Dell representative for information on availability.

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Contents SETUP GUIDE Page SETUP GUIDE July 2009 P/N KYX1Y Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Before Setting Up Your Computer Connect Using the VGA Connector Connect the DisplayConnect Using the DVI Connector Connect Using the Hdmi ConnectorConnect Using the DisplayPort Connector Connect the Keyboard Mouse Connect the Network Cable Optional Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button VistaSetting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionConnect to the Internet Optional Click Start → Connect ToSetting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Control PanelUsing Your Studio XPS Desktop Front View Features12 13 Optical drive bay Can contain anUsing Your Studio XPS Desktop Headphone connector Connects to headphones Back panel connectors Plug USB Power connector Connects toPower supply light Indicates power Back Panel Connectors ESATA connector Connects to external Sata storage devices Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing Your Energy Settings Customizing the DesktopTransferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your DataIf the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Dell Dock Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconSolving Problems Beep CodesSupport.dell.com Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsPower Problems Wired ConnectionsSolving Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Lockups and Software Problems If a program stops responding End the programClick Applications Click End TaskIf you have other software problems Start menuUsing Support Tools Dell Support CenterAbout Your System System System Messages Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start → Help and Support Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is invokedIf PSA is not invoked Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Performing Dell Factory Image Restore Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appearsOperating System Reinstallation Before you BeginReinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectOnline Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.comAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Getting Help Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comFinding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeAt support.dell.com If you need to SeeSpecifications Computer ModelProcessor DrivesMemory Computer InformationExternal connectors VideoAudio CommunicationPower Computer EnvironmentAltitude maximum Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeIndex Index Index Back connectors 21 front connectors 17 Page Page 0KYX1YA00