Dell MX36C setup guide Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop

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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop

This section provides information about setting up your Studio XPS™ 8100 desktop.

WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

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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 ConnectionClick Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionFollow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup Save and close any open files, and exit any open programsClick Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionConnect 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 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 Follow the instructions on the Back Up Files wizard Click Set up backupFollow the instructions on the Configure Backup wizard Backing Up Your DataDell DataSafe Online Backup Remove a Category or Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Add an IconBeep Code Possible Problem Solving ProblemsBeep Codes If the network connection is lost Network ProblemsWireless Connections Wired ConnectionsIf the problem persists, contact Dell see Contacting Dell on Power ProblemsFor assistance, contact Dell see Contacting Dell on Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If you experience other memory problems Click the program that is no longer responding If a program stops responding End the programPress CtrlShiftEsc simultaneously Click ApplicationsStart menu If you have other software problemsClick Start Follow the instructions on the Program Compatibility wizardDell Support Center Using Support ToolsAbout Your System System System Messages Using Support ToolsUsing Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsClick 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 Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen System RestoreStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreDell DataSafe Local Backup Dell Factory Image Restore Performing Dell Factory Image Restore Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver Operating System ReinstallationBefore You Begin Click Properties→ Device ManagerTo reinstall Windows, you need the following items Reinstalling Microsoft WindowsClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Restoring Your Operating System Getting Help Fill out the Diagnostic Checklist onSupport.dell.com Online ServicesDellConnect Dell Support websitesFtp.dell.com Dell Support e-mail addressesDell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.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 Finding More Information and Resources Reinstall your operating systemIf you need to See If you need to Find safety best practices information for your computerBasic Specifications Computer Information Computer ModelMemory Communication DrivesAudio VideoExternal connectors Computer Environment Macrovision Product Notice AppendixCurrent ImporterD03M D03M001 115/230 VAC 50/60 Hz 4 a Index Index Index Index Page 0MX36CA00