Using Support Tools, Dell Support Center | Dell KYX1Y, 9000 manual

Using Support Tools

Dell Support Center

The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need.

To launch the application, click the icon in the taskbar.

The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer’s model number, service tag, express service code, and service contact information.

The home page also provides links to access:

Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system)

Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your computer)

Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Dell on Call, and Online Scan with PC CheckUp)

About Your System (System

Documentation, Warranty

Information, System Information,

Upgrades & Accessories)

For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com.

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Dell KYX1Y, 9000 setup guide Using Support Tools, Dell Support Center, About Your System System

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SETUP GUIDE Page SETUP GUIDE July 2009 P/N KYX1Y Rev. A00 Contents Finding More Information Resources Specifications Appendix Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Before Setting Up Your Computer Connect the Display Connect Using the VGA Connector Connect Using the DisplayPort Connector Connect Using the DVI ConnectorConnect Using the Hdmi Connector Connect the Keyboard Mouse Connect the Network Cable Optional Connect the Power Cable Vista Press the Power Button Click Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wired ConnectionSetting Up a Wireless Connection Connect to the Internet Optional Click Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Internet Connection Optical drive bay Can contain an Using Your Studio XPS DesktopFront View Features 12 13 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 ESATA connector Connects to external Sata storage devices Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Customizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy Settings If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Transferring Information to a New ComputerBacking Up Your Data Remove a Category or Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Add an Icon Support.dell.com Solving ProblemsBeep Codes Wireless Connections Network Problems Wired Connections Power Problems Solving Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsIf you experience other memory problems Click End Task Lockups and Software ProblemsIf a program stops responding End the program Click Applications Start menu If you have other software problems About Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center System Messages Using Support Tools Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter If PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is not invoked Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Click Undo my last restoration and click Next Starting System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears Performing Dell Factory Image Restore Before you Begin Operating System Reinstallation Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Windows Vista Getting Help DellConnect Technical Support and Customer Service Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Online ServicesDell Support websites Dell Support e-mail addresses Product Information Automated Order-Status Service Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Getting Help Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist Visit support.dell.com Contacting Dell At support.dell.com Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to See See If you need to Drives SpecificationsComputer Model Processor Computer Information Memory Communication External connectorsVideo Audio Computer Environment Power Altitude maximum Macrovision Product Notice Appendix Index Index Index Back connectors 21 front connectors 17 Page Page 0KYX1YA00