Dell Insprion 8100 User manual

SETUP GUIDE

SETUP GUIDE
Model: D03M series Type: D03M001
SETUP GUIDE

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your
computer.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells
you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
__________________
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2009 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell , the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Studio XPS, Dell On Call, and DellConnect are
trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel is a registered trademark and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other
countries; Microsoft , Windows , Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are either trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the
Blu‑ray Disc Association; Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is used by Dell under
license.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and
names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
September 2009 P/N MX36C Rev. A00

3
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop . . . . . .5
Lifting Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 7
Connect the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse. . . . . . . . 10
Connect the Network Cable
(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connect the Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Press the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Set Up the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 14
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop . . . . . . . . .18
Front View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Top View Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Back View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Back Panel Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Dell DataSafe Online Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 38
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Contents

4
Contents
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .48
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Dell DataSafe Local Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 53
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Automated Order‑Status Service . . . . . . . . . 58
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Returning Items for Repair Under
Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Basic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Information for NOM, or Official
Mexican Standard (only for Mexico) . . . . . . 72
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

5
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.
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop

6
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Lifting Your Computer
To ensure safety and to avoid any damage to
your computer, lift it by holding the lift points in
the front and back of your computer.

7
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Before Setting Up Your
Computer
When positioning your computer, ensure that
you allow easy access to a power source,
adequate ventilation, and a level surface to
place your computer.
Restricting airflow around your computer may
cause it to overheat. To prevent overheating
ensure that you leave at least 10.2 cm (4 inches)
at the back of the computer and a minimum of
5.1 cm (2 inches) on all other sides. You should
never place your computer in an enclosed
space, such as a cabinet or a drawer when it is
powered on.

8
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
Your computer has integrated video connectors. Connect the display using either the integrated
HDMI or DVI connector.
You can purchase the DVI‑to‑VGA adapter, HDMI‑to‑DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables
at www.dell.com.
Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on your computer and display. See the
following table to identify the connectors on your computer and display.
NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to ONLY ONE of the connectors
on your computer.

9
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connection Type Computer Cable Display
DVI‑to‑DVI
(DVI cable)
DVI‑to‑VGA
(DVI‑to‑VGA adapter
+ VGA cable)
HDMI‑to‑HDMI
(HDMI cable)
HDMI‑to‑DVI
(HDMI‑to‑DVI
adapter + DVI cable)

10
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect the Keyboard and
Mouse
Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB
connectors on the back panel of your computer.

11
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect the Network Cable
(Optional)
A network connection is not required to
complete your computer setup, but if you have
an existing network or Internet connection that
uses a cable connection (such as a broadband
device or Ethernet jack), you can connect
it now.
NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable to
connect to the network connector
(RJ45 connector). Do not plug a telephone
cable (RJ11 connector) into the network
connector.
To connect your computer to a network or a
broadband device, connect one end of the
network cable to the network port or the
broadband device. Connect the other end of
the network cable to the network connector
(RJ45 connector) on the back panel of your
computer. A click indicates that the network
cable has been securely attached.

12
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect the Power Cable Press the Power Button

13
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the
operating system you selected at the time of
purchase.
Set Up Microsoft Windows
To set up Microsoft®Windows®for the first
time, follow the instructions on the screen.
These steps are mandatory and may take some
time to complete. The Windows setup 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 at
support.dell.com.
Set Up Ubuntu
To set up Ubuntu for the first time, follow the
instructions on the screen.

14
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect to the Internet
(Optional)
To connect to the Internet, you need an external
modem or network connection and an Internet
service provider (ISP).
If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is
not part of your original order, you can purchase
one at www.dell.com.
Setting Up a Wired Connection
If you are using a dial‑up connection, connect•
the telephone line to the external USB modem
(optional) and to the telephone wall jack
before you set up your Internet connection.
If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite•
modem connection, contact your ISP
or cellular telephone service for setup
instructions.
To complete setting up your wired Internet
connection, follow the instructions in “Setting Up
Your Internet Connection” on page 16.

15
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Setting Up a Wireless Connection
NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the
documentation that shipped with your router.
Before you can use your wireless Internet
connection, you need to connect to your
wireless router.
To set up your connection to a wireless router:
Windows Vista
®
Save and close any open files, and exit any1.
open programs.
Click2. Start →Connect To.
Follow the instructions on the screen to3.
complete the setup.
Windows
®
7
Save and close any open files, and exit any1.
open programs.
Click2. Start →Control Panel→Network
and Internet→ Network and Sharing
Center→ Connect to a network.
Follow the instructions on the screen to3.
complete the setup.

16
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact
your ISP for offerings available in your country.
If you cannot connect to the Internet but have
successfully connected in the past, the ISP
might have a service outage. Contact your ISP
to check the service status, or try connecting
again later.
Have your ISP information ready. If you do not
have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard
can help you get one.
To set up your Internet connection:
Windows Vista
®
NOTE: The following instructions are
applicable to the Windows default view,
so they may not apply if you set your Dell™
computer to the Windows classic view.
Save and close any open files, and exit any1.
open programs.
Click2. Start →Control Panel.
Click3. Network and Internet→Network and
Sharing Center→Set up a connection or
network→ Connect to the Internet.
The Connect to the Internet window appears.

17
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
NOTE: If you do not know which type of
connection to select, click Help me choose
or contact your ISP.
Follow the instructions on the screen and4.
use the setup information provided by your
ISP to complete the setup.
Windows
®
7
Save and close any open files, and exit any1.
open programs.
Click2. Start →Control Panel.
Click3. Network and Internet→ Network and
Sharing Center→Set up a new connection
or network→ Connect to the Internet.
The Connect to the Internet window appears.
NOTE: If you do not know which type of
connection to select, click Help me choose
or contact your ISP.
Follow the instructions on the screen and4.
use the setup information provided by your
ISP to complete the setup.

18
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
This section provides information about the features available on your Studio XPS™desktop.
Front View Features
9
7
8
2
3
5
6
4
1