Dell XPS 625 manual Before You Call, Diagnostic Checklist

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Getting Help

Before You Call

NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direct your call more efficiently. You may also be asked for your Service Tag (located on the top of your computer).

Remember to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer. You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer itself. Ensure that the computer documentation is available.

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Diagnostic Checklist

Name:

Date:

Address:

Phone number:

Service Tag (bar code on the back or bottom of the computer):

Express Service Code:

Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician):

Operating system and version:

Devices:

Expansion cards:

Are you connected to a network? Yes /No

Network, version, and network adapter:

Programs and versions:

See your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the computer’s start-up files. If the computer is connected to

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Setup Guide Page Model DCDR01 December 2008 P/N KW082 Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Setting Up Your XPS Before Setting Up Your ComputerConnect the Video Cable to the Display Connect Using the VGA ConnectorConnect the Display Connect Using an Hdmi Connector Connect Using a DVI ConnectorConnect the Network Cable Optional Connect the Keyboard and MouseConnect 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 Using Your XPS Front View FeaturesPower button Turns the power on or off when pressed Headphone connector Connects to headphonesBack View Features Power supply test switch Used to test the power supplyUsing Your XPS Back Panel Connectors Using Your XPS Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the DesktopCustomizing Your Energy Settings Backing Up Your DataSolving Problems Network ProblemsPower Problems Solving ProblemsSolving Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems If a program stops responding End the program Click ApplicationsClick End Task If the computer stops respondingStart menu Using 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 Before you Begin Reinstalling Windows VistaClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears System Recovery Options Getting 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.comAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See Compliance Specifications Computer ModelComputer Information DrivesMemory Expansion Bus Expansion SlotsAudio System Board ConnectorsVideo IDE Physical External connectorsPower Computer Environment Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeIndex Index Network connection Index Page