Dell XPS setup guide Transferring Information to a New Computer, Backing Up Your Data

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Using Your Studio XPS Desktop

Transferring Information to a New Computer

NOTE: The following steps are applicable for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.

1.Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings.

If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue.

2.Follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard.

Backing Up Your Data

It is recommended that you periodically back up files and folders on your computer. To back up files:

1.Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Back Up and Restore Center→ Back up files.

If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue.

NOTE: Certain editions of Windows Vista provide an option to back up your computer.

2.Follow the instructions on the Back Up Files wizard.

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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 Using the VGA Connector Connect the DisplayConnect Using the DisplayPort Connector Connect Using the DVI ConnectorConnect Using the Hdmi Connector Connect the Keyboard and Mouse Connect the Network Cable Optional Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button VistaConnect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Click Start → Connect ToSetting Up Your Internet Connection Click Start → Control Panel12 13 Using Your Studio XPS DesktopFront View Features Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Headphone connector Connects to headphones Power supply light Indicates power Back panel connectors Plug USBPower connector Connects to Back Panel Connectors Center/subwoofer connector Connects to a subwoofer Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Appearance and sounds window Customizing Your Energy SettingsCustomizing the Desktop If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Transferring Information to a New ComputerBacking Up Your Data Add an Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Remove a Category or IconSupport.dell.com Solving ProblemsBeep Codes Network Problems Wireless ConnectionsPower Problems Wired ConnectionsSolving Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Click End Task If a program stops responding EndClick Applications If you have other software problems Start menuAssistance from Dell Technical Using Support ToolsDell Support Center About Your System SystemSystem Messages Using Support Tools Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is invokedIf PSA is not invoked Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemClick Undo my last restoration and click Next Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Performing Dell Factory Image Restore Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appearsOperating System Reinstallation Before you BeginReinstalling Windows Vista Click Exit if the Install Windows message appearsGetting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnectDell Support e-mail addresses Online ServicesDell Support websites Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.comAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Getting Help Diagnostic Checklist Before You CallContacting Dell Visit support.dell.comAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See Finding More Information and Resources Processor SpecificationsComputer Model DrivesMemory Computer InformationAudio External connectorsVideo CommunicationPower Computer EnvironmentAltitude maximum Appendix Macrovision Product NoticeIndex Index Index Index Page Page 0KYX1YA00

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