Dell Studio XPS 0KM04CA00 User manual

SETUP GUIDE

SETUP GUIDE
Regulatory model: D03M series Regulatory type: D03M002
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.
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to Microsoft®Windows®operating systems
are not applicable.
__________________
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2010 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, Solution Station, Studio XPS,and DellConnect
are trademarks of Dell Inc.; AMD , AMD Athlon , and AMD Phenom are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.;
Microsoft , Windows , and the Windows 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.
March 2010 P/N KM04C 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
Create System Recovery Media
(Recommended). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 15
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop . . . . . . . . .18
Front View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Back View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Back Panel Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Top View Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Dell Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Dell DataSafe Online Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 33
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
My Dell Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Contents

4
Contents
Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . . .44
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Dell DataSafe Local Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
System Recovery Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Automated Order‑Status Service . . . . . . . . . 53
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Returning Items for Repair Under
Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Information for NOM, or Official
Mexican Standard (only for Mexico) . . . . . . 67
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

5
This section provides information about setting up your Dell™Studio XPS™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 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.
If required, 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 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.
NOTE: For more information on the
operating system and features, see
support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
Set Up Ubuntu
To set up Ubuntu for the first time, follow the
instructions on the screen.

14
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Create System Recovery
Media (Recommended)
NOTE: It is recommended that you create a
system recovery media as soon as you set
up Microsoft Windows.
The system recovery media can be used to
restore your computer to the operating state it
was in when you purchased the computer, while
preserving data files (without the need of the
Operating System disc). You can use the system
recovery media if changes to the hardware,
software, drivers, or other system settings have
left the computer in an undesirable operating
state.
You will require the following to create the
system recovery media:
Dell DataSafe Local Backup•
USB key with a minimum capacity of 8 GB or•
DVD‑R/DVD+R/Blu‑ray Disc™
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does
not support rewritable discs.
To create a system recovery media:
Ensure that the computer is turned on.1.
Insert the disc or USB key in the computer.2.
Click3. Start → Programs→Dell DataSafe
Local Backup.
Click4. Create Recovery Media.
Follow the instructions on the screen.5.
NOTE: For information on using the system
recovery media, see “System Recovery
Media” on page 48.

15
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.

16
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:
Save and close any open files, and exit any1.
open programs.
Click2. Start →Control Panel.
In the search box, type3. network, and then
click Network and Sharing
Center→ Connect to a network.
Follow the instructions on the screen to4.
complete the setup.
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.

17
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
To set up your Internet connection:
Save and close any open files, and exit any1.
open programs.
Click2. Start →Control Panel.
In the search box, type3. network, and then
click 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