Dell DCRM, 0NWK08A01 setup guide Set Up Microsoft Windows

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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 system’s setup process. Doing so may render your computer unusable and you will need to reinstall the operating system.

NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available at support.dell.com.

NOTE: For more information on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell.

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Contents SETUP GUIDE Page SETUP GUIDE June 2010 P/N NWK08 Rev. A01 Contents Index Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Before Setting Up Your Computer Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the Display Connection Type Computer Cable Display Connect the Network Cable Optional Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Create System Recovery Media Recommended Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionClick Start → Control Panel Connect to the Internet window appears Front View Features Using Your Studio XPS DesktopUsing Your Studio XPS Desktop Top View Features Hard-drive activity light Turns on USB 2.0 connectors 3 ConnectBack View Features Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Back Panel Connectors Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Remove a Category or Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Add an IconDell DataSafe Online Backup Solving Problems Beep Code Possible ProblemBeep Codes If the network connection is lost Network ProblemsWireless Connections Wired ConnectionsPower Problems If the power light is solid amber Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding End the program Click ApplicationsClick End Task Start menu About Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Assistance from Dell TechnicalSystem Messages My Dell DownloadsCPU fan failure CPU fan has failed. CPU Click Start → Help and Support Hardware TroubleshooterStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsIf PSA is invoked Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Option Use Restoring Your Operating SystemClick Undo my last restoration and click Next System RestoreStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreDell DataSafe Local Backup Basic Dell DataSafe Local BackupUpgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional Click Upgrade NowSelect Repair Your Computer System Recovery Media Dell Factory Image Restore Performing Dell Factory Image Restore Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer ServiceOnline Services Dell Support websitesDell Support e-mail addresses Product Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Before You Call Diagnostic ChecklistFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting DellIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesDell Support Center. To launch the Dell Drives SpecificationsComputer Model Computer InformationMemory External ConnectorsExpansion Slots CommunicationVideo AudioPower Memory Card ReaderPhysical Computer Environment Macrovision Product Notice AppendixDcrm ImporterIndex Index Index Page Page 0NWK08A01