Dell 435MT, P368K, DCMMF 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 22 for information and procedures that pertain to the problem your computer is experiencing.

2.See “Dell Diagnostics” on page 31 for procedures on how to run Dell Diagnostics.

3.Fill out the “Diagnostic Checklist” on page 42.

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 39 for a more extensive list of Dell Support online.

5.If the preceding steps have not resolved the problem, see “Contacting Dell” on page 43.

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 October P368K Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Setting Up Your Studio XPS 435MT Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the Display Connect Using the VGA ConnectorConnect the Video Cable to the Display Connect Using an Hdmi Connector Connect Using an DVI ConnectorConnect the Network Cable Optional Connect the Keyboard and MouseConnect the Power Cables for Your Display and Computer Setting Up Your Studio XPS 435MT Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionSetting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Connect ToSetting Up Your Studio XPS 435MT Using Your Studio XPS 435MT Front View FeaturesHeadphone connector Connects to headphones Using Your Studio XPS 435MTFlexBay Can contain an optional FlexBay drive Back View Features Back Panel Connectors ESATA Connects to external Sata storage devices Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopCustomizing Your Energy Settings Backing Up Your DataSolving Problems Network ProblemsPower Problems Solving Problems Memory Problems Lockups and Software ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding End the programClick End Task If the computer stops respondingIf you have other software problems Start menuUsing Support Tools Dell Support CenterUsing Support Tools System MessagesHardware Troubleshooter Click Start → Help and SupportDell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveInsert the Drivers and Utilities media System Recovery Options System RestoreDell Factory Image Restore Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell Factory Image Restore Operating System Reinstallation Before you BeginReinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help Service Online ServicesDellConnect Support.dell.comAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status ServiceMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Ftp.dell.comGetting Help Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com Compliance Computer Model SpecificationsDrives Memory Expansion BusVideo AudioSystem Board Connectors PhysicalExternal connectors PowerComputer Environment Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeIndex Index ISP Index
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