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6Optical drive — Plays or records only standard-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs.

7Media Card Reader — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a memory card.

8 USB 2.0 connector — Connects to USB devices that are connected occasionally such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players.

9 Hard drive activity light — Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. A blinking blue light indicates hard drive activity.

CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is blinking.

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10 Power button and light — Turns the power on or off when pressed. The light in the center of this button indicates the power state:

Off — the computer is either turned off or is not receiving power.

Blinking white — the computer is in sleep state.

Solid white — the computer is on.

Blinking amber — there may be a problem with the system board.

Solid amber — there may be a problem with either the system board or power supply.

NOTE: For information on power problems, see “Power Problems” on page 28.

11Accessory tray — Used to place devices or secure cables to avoid clutter.

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Contents Setup Guide Page Setup Guide July Contents Finding More Information Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Before Setting Up Your Computer Connect the Display Connect Using the VGA ConnectorConnect Using the Hdmi Connector Connect Using the DVI ConnectorConnect Using the DisplayPort Connector Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the Network Cable Optional Connect the Power Cable Vista Press the Power ButtonClick Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Connect to the Internet OptionalClick Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionFront View Features Using Your Studio XPS Desktop12 13 Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Headphone connector Connects to headphones Power connector Connects to Back panel connectors Plug USBPower supply light Indicates power Back Panel Connectors Center/subwoofer connector Connects to a subwoofer Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy SettingsAppearance and sounds window Backing Up Your Data Transferring Information to a New ComputerIf the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Remove a Category or Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Add an IconBeep Codes Solving ProblemsSupport.dell.com Wireless Connections Network ProblemsWired Connections Power ProblemsSolving Problems If you experience other memory problems Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message Click Applications If a program stops responding EndClick End Task Start menu If you have other software problemsAbout Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Assistance from Dell TechnicalSystem Messages Using 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 Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Starting System RestoreClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Dell Factory Image Restore Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Performing Dell Factory Image RestoreBefore you Begin Operating System ReinstallationClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows VistaGetting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer ServiceMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Online ServicesDell Support websites Dell Support e-mail addressesProduct Information Automated Order-Status ServiceReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Getting Help Before You Call Diagnostic ChecklistVisit support.dell.com Contacting DellIf you need to See Finding More Information and ResourcesAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources Drives SpecificationsComputer Model ProcessorComputer Information MemoryCommunication External connectorsVideo AudioComputer Environment PowerAltitude maximum Macrovision Product Notice AppendixIndex Index Index Index Page Page 0KYX1YA00
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