Dell XPS 625 manual Start menu

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If a solid blue screen appears — Turn the computer off. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your pointer or mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your computer.

If you have other software problems —

•Back up your files immediately.

•Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs.

•Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the

Start menu.

•Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for troubleshooting information:

––Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer.

Solving Problems

––Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for information.

––Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.

––Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.

––If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.

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Contents

Setup Guide Page Model DCDR01 December 2008 P/N KW082 Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Before Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your XPSConnect the Video Cable to the Display Connect Using the VGA ConnectorConnect the Display Connect Using a DVI Connector Connect Using an Hdmi ConnectorConnect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the Network Cable OptionalConnect the Power Cables for Your Display and Computer Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection Click Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your XPS Front View Features Using Your XPSHeadphone connector Connects to headphones Power button Turns the power on or off when pressedPower supply test switch Used to test the power supply Back View FeaturesUsing Your XPS Back Panel Connectors Using Your XPS Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopBacking Up Your Data Customizing Your Energy SettingsNetwork Problems Solving Problems Solving Problems Power ProblemsSolving Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Click Applications If a program stops responding End the programClick End Task If the computer stops respondingStart menu Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsSystem Messages Using Support ToolsClick Start → Help and Support Hardware TroubleshooterStarting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities media System Restore System Recovery OptionsStarting System Restore Dell Factory Image RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click NextDell Factory Image Restore Before you Begin Reinstalling Windows VistaClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears System Recovery Options Getting Help Online Services ServiceDellConnect Support.dell.comAutomated Order-Status Service AutoTech ServiceMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Ftp.dell.comGetting Help Before You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See Compliance Computer Model SpecificationsComputer Information DrivesMemory Expansion Slots Expansion BusAudio System Board ConnectorsVideo IDE Physical External connectorsPower Computer Environment Macrovision Product Notice AppendixIndex Index Network connection Index Page