Dell XPS Index

B

backups

creating 24

C

calling Dell 52

CDs, playing and creating 22

chipset 57

computer capabilities 22

connect(ing)

displays 8

optional network cable 11

to the Internet 14

conserving energy 23

Contacting Dell online 53

customer service 47

customizing

your desktop 22

your energy settings 23

D

data, backing up 24

DellConnect 47

Dell Diagnostics 36

Dell Factory Image Restore 40

Dell Support Center 33

Dell support website 55

Dell Technology Guide

for futher information 54

Diagnostic Checklist 52

drivers and downloads 55

DVDs, playing and creating 22

Index

Contents

Main Page Page Notes, Cautions, and Warnings July 2009 P/N KYX1Y Rev. A00 Contents Page Page Page Page Connect the Display Connect the Video Cable to the Display Connect Using the VGA Connector Page Page Connect the Network Cable (Optional) Page Press the Power Button Set Up Microsoft Windows Vista Connect to the Internet (Optional) Setting Up a Wired Connection Setting Up a Wireless Connection Setting Up Your Internet Connection Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Front View Features Page Page Back View Features Back Panel Connectors Page Software Features Productivity and Communication Entertainment and Multimedia Customizing the Desktop Transferring Information to a New Computer Backing Up Your Data Dell Dock Solving Problems Service Manual Beep Codes Service Manual Network Problems Wireless Connections Wired Connections Power Problems Page Memory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Page Using Support Tools Dell Support Center System Messages Page Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Drivers and Utilities If PSA is invoked: If PSA is not invoked: Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc Page Restoring Your Operating System System Restore Starting System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Dell Factory Image Restore Performing Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System Reinstallation Operating System Drivers and Utilities Before you Begin Reinstalling Windows Vista Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services Dell Support websites Dell Support e-mail addresses Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) Automated Order-Status Service Product Information Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Page Before You Call Contacting Dell Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See: Specifications Computer Model Processor Drives Memory Computer Information Video Audio Communication Physical External connectors Power Temperature ranges: Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Altitude (maximum): Appendix Macrovision Product Notice Index B C D Page M N O P R T U W