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.
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you how to avoid the problem.
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are not applicable.
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March 2010 P/N KM04C Rev. A00

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.