Dell MX36C setup guide Using Your Studio XPS Desktop

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1Media Card Reader light — Indicates if a media card is inserted.

2Media Card Reader — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media card.

3Optical drive — Plays or records only standard-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and Blu‑ray Discs (optional).

4Optional Optical drive bay — Can contain an additional optical drive.

5FlexBay slot — Can support a Media Card Reader or an additional hard drive.

6FlexBay cover — Covers the FlexBay slot.

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7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) — Connects to USB devices that are connected occasionally such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players.

8Optical drive eject buttons (2) — Press the marked portion on the lower end of the button to eject the disc tray.

9 Hard drive activity light — Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. A blinking white light indicates hard drive activity.

CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is blinking.

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Contents SETUP GUIDE Page Model D03M series Type D03M001 SETUP GUIDESeptember 2009 P/N MX36C Rev. A00 Contents Index Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Lifting Your Computer Before Setting Up Your Computer Connect the Display Connection Type Computer Cable Display Connect the Keyboard Mouse It now Connect the Network Cable OptionalConnect the Power Cable Set Up Ubuntu Set Up Microsoft WindowsConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionFollow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionSave and close any open files, and exit any open programs Click Start → Connect ToSetting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Control PanelConnect to the Internet window appears Connect to the Internet window appears Front View Features Using Your Studio XPS DesktopUsing Your Studio XPS Desktop Top View Features Headphone connector Connects to headphones Back View Features Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Back Panel Connectors Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia To access the display properties window Customizing the DesktopRight-click an open area of the desktop Customizing Your Energy Settings Transferring Information to a New Computer If the User Account Control window appears, click ContinueFollow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard Follow the instructions on the Configure Backup wizard Click Set up backupBacking Up Your Data Follow the instructions on the Back Up Files wizardDell DataSafe Online Backup Add a Category Dell DockAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconSolving Problems Beep Code Possible ProblemBeep Codes Wireless Connections Network ProblemsWired Connections If the network connection is lostIf the problem persists, contact Dell see Contacting Dell on Power ProblemsMemory Problems For assistance, contact Dell see Contacting Dell onIf you receive an insufficient memory message If you experience other memory problems Press CtrlShiftEsc simultaneously If a program stops responding End the programClick Applications Click the program that is no longer respondingClick Start If you have other software problemsFollow the instructions on the Program Compatibility wizard Start menuUsing Support Tools Dell Support CenterAbout Your System System System Messages Using Support ToolsUsing Support Tools Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start → Help and Support If PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveIf PSA is not invoked Press any key to go to the Choose An Option windowSelect the test you want to run Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceedRemove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screenDell DataSafe Local Backup Dell Factory Image Restore Performing Dell Factory Image Restore Before You Begin Operating System ReinstallationClick Properties→ Device Manager Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back DriverReinstalling Microsoft Windows To reinstall Windows, you need the following itemsClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Restoring Your Operating System Getting Help Fill out the Diagnostic Checklist onDellConnect Online ServicesDell Support websites Support.dell.comDell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses Dell Support e-mail addressesMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Ftp.dell.comProduct Information Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditGetting Help Before You Call Diagnostic ChecklistFor customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting DellGetting Help Reinstall your operating system Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See If you need to Find safety best practices information for your computerBasic Specifications Computer Model Computer InformationMemory Audio DrivesVideo CommunicationExternal connectors Computer Environment Macrovision Product Notice AppendixImporter CurrentD03M D03M001 115/230 VAC 50/60 Hz 4 a Index Index Index Index Page 0MX36CA00