Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop | Dell MX36C specification

Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop

This section provides information about setting up your Studio XPS™ 8100 desktop.

WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

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Dell MX36C setup guide Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop

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SETUP GUIDE Page Model D03M series Type D03M001 SETUP GUIDE September 2009 P/N MX36C Rev. A00 Contents Index Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Lifting Your Computer Before Setting Up Your Computer Connect the Display Connection Type Computer Cable Display Connect the Keyboard Mouse It now Connect the Network Cable Optional Connect the Power Cable Set Up Ubuntu Set Up Microsoft Windows Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired Connection Click Start → Connect To Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionFollow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs Click Start → Control Panel Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionConnect to the Internet window appears Connect to the Internet window appears Front View Features Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Top View Features Headphone connector Connects to headphones Back View Features Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Back Panel Connectors Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Productivity and Communication Software FeaturesEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop To access the display properties windowRight-click an open area of the desktop Customizing Your Energy Settings If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Transferring Information to a New ComputerFollow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard Follow the instructions on the Back Up Files wizard Click Set up backupFollow the instructions on the Configure Backup wizard Backing Up Your Data Dell DataSafe Online Backup Remove a Category or Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Add an Icon Beep Code Possible Problem Solving ProblemsBeep Codes If the network connection is lost Network ProblemsWireless Connections Wired Connections If the problem persists, contact Dell see Contacting Dell on Power Problems For assistance, contact Dell see Contacting Dell on Memory ProblemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If you experience other memory problems Click the program that is no longer responding If a program stops responding End the programPress CtrlShiftEsc simultaneously Click Applications Start menu If you have other software problemsClick Start Follow the instructions on the Program Compatibility wizard Dell Support Center Using Support ToolsAbout Your System System System Messages Using Support Tools Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter Dell DiagnosticsClick Start → Help and Support If PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is not invoked Press any key to go to the Choose An Option window Select the test you want to run Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen System RestoreStarting System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup Dell Factory Image Restore Performing Dell Factory Image Restore Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver Operating System ReinstallationBefore You Begin Click Properties→ Device Manager To reinstall Windows, you need the following items Reinstalling Microsoft WindowsClick Exit if the Install Windows message appears Restoring Your Operating System Getting Help Fill out the Diagnostic Checklist on Support.dell.com Online ServicesDellConnect Dell Support websites Ftp.dell.com Dell Support e-mail addressesDell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses Mobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Product Information Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Getting Help Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting Dell Getting Help Finding More Information and Resources Reinstall your operating systemIf you need to See If you need to Find safety best practices information for your computer Basic Specifications Computer Information Computer ModelMemory Communication DrivesAudio Video External connectors Computer Environment Macrovision Product Notice Appendix Current ImporterD03M D03M001 115/230 VAC 50/60 Hz 4 a Index Index Index Index Page 0MX36CA00