Dell MX36C Software Features, Productivity and Communication, Entertainment and Multimedia

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Using Your Studio XPS Desktop

Software Features

NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals.

Productivity and Communication

You can use your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Check your purchase order for software installed on your computer.

After connecting to the Internet, you can access websites, setup an e-mail accout, and upload or download files.

Entertainment and Multimedia

You can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs, listen to music and radio stations. Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at the time of purchase).

You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such as digital cameras and cell phones. Optional software applications enable you to organize and create music and video files that can be recorded to a disc, saved on portable products such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices, or played and viewed directly on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment.

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Contents SETUP GUIDE Page SETUP GUIDE Model D03M series Type D03M001September 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 Connect the Network Cable Optional It nowConnect the Power Cable Set Up Microsoft Windows Set Up UbuntuSetting Up a Wired Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalSetting Up a Wireless Connection Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setupSave and close any open files, and exit any open programs Click Start → Connect ToClick Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionConnect to the Internet window appears Connect to the Internet window appears Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Front View FeaturesUsing 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 Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop To access the display properties windowRight-click an open area of the desktop Customizing Your Energy Settings If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Transferring Information to a New ComputerFollow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard Click Set up backup Follow the instructions on the Configure Backup wizardBacking Up Your Data Follow the instructions on the Back Up Files wizardDell DataSafe Online Backup Dell Dock Add a CategoryAdd an Icon Remove a Category or IconBeep Code Possible Problem Solving ProblemsBeep Codes Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsWired Connections If the network connection is lostPower Problems If the problem persists, contact Dell see Contacting Dell onFor assistance, contact Dell see Contacting Dell on Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If you experience other memory problems If a program stops responding End the program Press CtrlShiftEsc simultaneouslyClick Applications Click the program that is no longer respondingIf you have other software problems Click StartFollow the instructions on the Program Compatibility wizard Start menuDell Support Center Using Support ToolsAbout Your System System Using Support Tools System MessagesUsing Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsClick Start → Help and Support Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is invokedPress any key to go to the Choose An Option window If PSA is not invokedType 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed Select the test you want to runRemove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting 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 Operating System Reinstallation Before You BeginClick Properties→ Device Manager Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back DriverTo reinstall Windows, you need the following items Reinstalling Microsoft WindowsClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Restoring Your Operating System Fill out the Diagnostic Checklist on Getting HelpOnline Services DellConnectDell Support websites Support.dell.comDell Support e-mail addresses Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addressesMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Ftp.dell.comReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Product InformationGetting Help Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELLGetting Help Finding More Information and Resources Reinstall your operating systemIf you need to See Find safety best practices information for your computer If you need toBasic Specifications Computer Information Computer ModelMemory Drives AudioVideo CommunicationExternal connectors Computer Environment Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeCurrent ImporterD03M D03M001 115/230 VAC 50/60 Hz 4 a Index Index Index Index Page 0MX36CA00