Dell XPS Gen 3 Installation and operation manual

Connect one monitor.
If your monitor has a DVI connector, plug it into the DVI connector on the computer. If your monitor has a VGA connector,
plug it into the VGA connector on the computer. If your monitor has both a DVI and a VGA connector, plug only the DVI
connector into the computer.
Connect a keyboard and a mouse.
Connect the computer and monitor to electrical outlets. Turn on the computer and monitor.
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If you have a network device, connect a network cable (not included) to the network connector. If you have a modem, connect a telephone cable to either of the modem connectors. Do not
connect the telephone cable to the network connector.
NNOOTTEE::Not all modems have two connectors.
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CAUTION:
Before you set up and operate your
Dell™ computer, read and follow
the safety instructions in your
Product Information Guide .
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NNOOTTEE::If you purchased a Dell TV and
would like to use it as your monitor, see the
setup instructions that came with the TV.
NNOOTTEE::If you ordered the Microsoft®
Windows®XP Media Center Edition
operating system, connect the components
as described in the Media Center setup
instructions that came with your computer.

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information on setting up, using, and
troubleshooting your computer.
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Help and Support
Connect other devices according to their documentation.
Printed in the U.S.A.
microphone connector
back USB 2.0 connectors (6)
sound-card connectors
headphone connector
IEEE 1394 connector USB 2.0 connectors (2)
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