Press the Power Button, Vista | Dell XPS manual

	Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Press the Power Button	Set Up Microsoft Windows
	Vista

To set up Windows Vista® for the first time follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take some time to complete. The screens will take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection.

CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system’s setup process. Doing so may render your computer unusable and you will need to reinstall the operating system.

NOTE: It is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

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Dell XPS setup guide Press the Power Button, Vista

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 Connector Connect Using the DVI Connector Connect Using the Hdmi ConnectorConnect Using the DisplayPort Connector Connect the Keyboard and 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 Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Front View Features12 13 Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Headphone connector Connects to headphones Back panel connectors Plug USB Power connector Connects toPower supply light Indicates power Back Panel Connectors Center/subwoofer connector Connects to a subwoofer Software Features Productivity and CommunicationEntertainment and Multimedia Customizing Your Energy Settings Customizing the DesktopAppearance and sounds window Transferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your DataIf the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Remove a Category or Icon Dell DockAdd a Category Add an Icon Solving Problems Beep CodesSupport.dell.com Wireless Connections Network Problems Wired Connections Power Problems Solving Problems Memory Problems If you experience other memory problemsIf you receive an insufficient memory message If a program stops responding End Click ApplicationsClick End Task Start menu If you have other software problems About Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center Assistance from Dell Technical System Messages Using Support Tools Dell Diagnostics Hardware TroubleshooterClick Start → Help and Support 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 Starting System Restore Undoing the Last 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 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 Finding More Information and Resources If you need to SeeAt support.dell.com Finding More Information and Resources Drives SpecificationsComputer Model Processor Computer Information Memory Communication External connectorsVideo Audio Computer Environment Power Altitude maximum Macrovision Product Notice Appendix Index Index Index Index Page Page 0KYX1YA00