Dell Studio XPS 435MT User manual

SETUP GUIDESETUP GUIDE

SETUP GUIDE
Model DCMMF

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October 2008 P/N P368K Rev. A00

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Setting Up Your Studio XPS™435MT . . . . . .5
Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 5
Connect the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connect the Video Cable to the Display . . . . 6
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse. . . . . . . . . 8
Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 8
Connect the Power Cables for Your
Display and Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows Vista®Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 11
Using Your Studio XPS™435MT . . . . . . . . .14
Front View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Back View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Back Panel Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 25
Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
System Recovery Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 36
Contents

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Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Technical Support and Customer
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
DellConnect™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
AutoTech Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Returning Items for Repair Under
Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

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Setting Up Your Studio XPS™435MT
This section provides information about setting
up your Studio XPS 435MT and connecting
peripherals.
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 put 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™ 435MT
Connect the Display
Your computer does not have an integrated
video connector. You can use the connector
available on the video card in the expansion
slot to connect to the display.
Connect the Video Cable to the
Display
Check your TV or monitor to see which type of
connectors are available. Refer to the following
table when identifying the connectors on your
display to select the connection type you
will use.
VGA
HDMI
DVI
Connect the display using either the VGA
connector, the HDMI connector, or the DVI
connector.
The HDMI connector is a high-performance
digital connector that carries both video and
audio signals for displays such as TVs and
monitors with integrated speakers. The VGA
connector carries only video signals for displays
such as monitors and projectors.
Connect Using the VGA Connector
Connect the display using a VGA cable (which
usually has blue connectors at both ends).

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If your display has a DVI connector, use the
VGA cable (with blue connectors at both ends)
with a DVI-to-VGA adapter (white connector).
NOTE: You can purchase a DVI-to-VGA
adapter from the Dell website at dell.com.
Connect Using an HDMI Connector
Connect the display using an HDMI cable.
Connect Using an DVI Connector
Connect the display using an DVI cable.
NOTE: You can purchase additional HDMI
and DVI cables from the Dell website at
dell.com.

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Connect the Keyboard and Mouse
Use the USB connectors on the back panel of
the computer to attach a USB keyboard and
mouse.
Connect the Network Cable
(Optional)