ASUSTeK Computer MTG20 Users Manual

Dell™ XPS One™ Owner’s Manual

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Notes, Notices, and Cautions

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of

your computer.

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and tells you how to avoid the problem.

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or death.

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ModelMTG

September 2007 P/N CU557 Rev. A00

Contents

1 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2 About Your Computer

Front View of the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Back View of the Computer

Power Cable Routing

Optional TV Input Device (For Use With Optional TV Tuner)

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3 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure . . . . . . . 23

Connecting to the Internet

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

Transferring Information to a New Computer

Setting Up a Printer

Printer Cable

Connecting a USB Printer

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Contents 3

Power Protection Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Surge Protectors

Line Conditioners

Uninterruptible Power Supplies

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Using the Media Card Reader

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4 Using Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using the Disc Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Media Control Buttons

Disc and Disc-Slot Indicators

CD and DVD Software

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Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media

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Helpful Tips

Adjusting the Volume

Adjusting the Picture

Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio

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Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver

Setting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones

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5 Using the Optional Wireless Keyboard

and Mouse

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4 Contents

Media Control Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Using the Touch Pad

Customizing the Touch Pad

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Re-Syncing Your Optional Wireless Mouse or Keyboard with Your Computer

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Key Combinations

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

6 Using the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Adjusting Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper

. . . 47

7 Cleaning Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Computer and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

CDs and DVDs

Keyboard and Touch Pad

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8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Battery Problems

Display Problems

Drive Problems

E-Mail and Internet Problems

Error Messages

IEEE 1394 Device Problems

Keyboard Problems

Lockups and Software Problems

Memory Problems

Mouse Problems

Network Problems

Power Problems

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Contents 5

Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Scanner Problems

Sound and Speaker Problems

Touch Pad Problems

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9 Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media

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Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

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10 System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Entering System Setup

System Setup Screen

System Setup Options

Boot Sequence

Option Settings

Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot

Changing the Boot Sequence for Future Boots

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6 Contents

11 Reinstalling Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

What Is a Driver?

Identifying Drivers

Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities

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Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft Operating Systems

Restoring Your Operating System

Using Microsoft

Using Dell™ Factory Image Restore

Using the Operating System Media

Windows® Vista™

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Windows System Restore . . . . 78

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12 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

13 Getting Help

Obtaining Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Technical Support and Customer Service

DellConnect

Online Services

AutoTech Service

Automated Order-Status Service

Problems With Your Order

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Product Information

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Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit

Before You Call

Contacting Dell

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Contents 7

14 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

FCC Notice (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

FCC Class B

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Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Index

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8 Contents

Finding Information

NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your

computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.

NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• A diagnostic program for my computer

• Drivers for my computer

• Desktop System Software (DSS)

Drivers and Utilities Media

Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer. You can use the media to reinstall drivers (see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 76), to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 65).

Readme files may be included on your media to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users.

NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates

can be found at support.dell.com.

Finding Information 9

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Warranty information

• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)

• Safety instructions

• Regulatory information

• Ergonomics information

• End User License Agreement

Dell™ Product Information Guide

• How to set up my computer

Setup Diagram

NOTE: The appearance of your setup

diagram may vary.

10 Finding Information

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Service Tag and Express Service Code

• Microsoft Windows License Label

Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License

These labels are located on your computer.

• Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use

support.dell.com

• Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support.

NOTE: As an increased security measure,

the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to discourage removal of the label.

or contact support.

Finding Information 11

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions

• Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers

• Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system

• Customer Care — Contact information, service call and order status, warranty, and repair information

• Service and support — Service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with technical support

• Dell Technical Update Service — Proactive e-mail notification of software and hardware updates for your computer

• Reference — Computer documentation, details on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers

• Downloads — Certified drivers, patches, and software updates

• Desktop System Software (DSS)— If you reinstall the operating system for your computer, you should also reinstall the DSS utility. DSS provides critical updates for your operating system and support for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. DSS is necessary for correct operation of your Dell computer. The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for your configuration.

Dell Support Website — support.dell.com

NOTE: Select your region or business

segment to view the appropriate support site.

To download Desktop System Software:

Go to

support.dell.com

region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag.

Select

Click your operating system and search for the keyword

Software

NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface

may vary depending on your selections.

, select your

Drivers & Downloads

Desktop System

and click

12 Finding Information

What Are You Looking For? Find It Here

• How to use your Windows™ operating system

• How to work with programs and files

• How to personalize my desktop

Windows Help and Support

To access Windows Help and Support:

• In Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button

Help and Support

click

Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then click the arrow icon.

Click the topic that describes your problem.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

• How to reinstall my operating system

Operating System Media

The operating system is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD. See "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 78.

and

After you reinstall your operating system, use the Drivers and Utilities CD to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer.

Your operating system product key label is located on your computer.

NOTE: The color of your CD varies based

on the operating system you ordered.

Finding Information 13

14 Finding Information

About Your Computer

Front View of the Computer

CAUTION: Ensure that none of the computer air vents are blocked. Blocking them

would cause serious thermal problems.

About Your Computer 15

1 speakers (2) To adjust the volume of the integrated speakers, press

the appropriate media control buttons (see "Media Control Buttons" on page 32 for more information).

2 air vents Internal fans create airflow through the vents to

prevent the computer from overheating. The computer turns the fans on when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fans or the computer.

CAUTION: Ensure that none of the computer air

vents are blocked. Blocking them would cause serious thermal problems.

3 camera/ microphone

array

4 media control buttons Control CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (BD), and Media

5 disc slot Insert CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) as supported

6 disc indicator The disc indicator lights up when a disc is in the drive.

7 display power button Press to turn the display on and off without changing

8 computer stand Use the stand to tilt the display to your preferred angle.

Built-in camera and microphone array for video capture, conferencing, and chat. When the camera/microphone array is in use, the blue back-light lights up.

Player play. See "Media Control Buttons" on page 32 for more information.

by your disc drive. The disc-slot indicator lights up when no disc is in the drive; see "Disc and Disc-Slot Indicators" on page 33 for more information.

NOTICE: The optical drive does not support 8cm

media. Do not insert 8cm media into the optical drive slot.

See "Disc and Disc-Slot Indicators" on page 33 for more information.

the overall operating state of the computer.

It can be rotated from 5º towards you to 25º back. The stand provides stability to the computer; it is not a removable part.

16 About Your Computer

CAUTION: The computer stand should remain

installed at all times to ensure maximum system stability.

Back View of the Computer

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About Your Computer 17

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1 Media Card Reader Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital

photos, music, and videos stored on a memory card. The Media Card Reader reads the following digital memory cards:

• Secure Digital (SD) memory card

•SDIO card

• MultiMediaCard (MMC)

•Memory Stick

• Memory Stick PRO

•xD-Picture Card

• Hi Speed-SD

• Hi Density-SD

2 mini IEEE 1394

connector

3 USB 2.0

connectors (2)

4 headphone/line-

out connector

5 microphone/line-in

connector

6 drive activity light The drive activity light is on when the computer reads data

7 power button,

power light

Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras.

Use the side USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup Options" on page 70 for more information on booting to a USB device). It is recommended that you use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

Use the headphone/line-out connector to attach headphones and most kinds of speakers.

Use the microphone/line-in connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program.

from or writes data to the hard drive. The light might also be on when a device such as an optical drive is operating.

Press the power button to turn on the computer. The light in the center of this button indicates power state. See "Controls and Lights" on page 87 for more information.

18 About Your Computer

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the power

button to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown.

8 computer sync

button

9 network adapter

connector

To re-sync your optional wireless keyboard and mouse to your computer, press the sync button on the rear of your computer, then press the sync button on the device that you wish to use. See "Re-Syncing Your Optional Wireless Mouse or Keyboard with Your Computer" on page 44.

To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to either a network port or your network or broadband device. Connect the other end of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the back panel of your computer. A click indicates that the network cable has been securely attached.

NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network

connector.

network activity light: Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state.

link integrity light: Green — A good connection exists between the network and the computer.

Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.

10 optional TV input-

device connector

11 TV-in connector TV-in connector — only supported on systems with

12 2.0 audio out

connector

13 power connector Insert the power cable.

14 USB 2.0

connectors (4)

10-pin connector to attach the optional TV-input device. The device is only necessary if you will not be connecting your TV via the optional TV-in connector. TV input-device connectors: S-video, composite video, and audio connectors, and IR blaster.

optional TV tuner card.

Connect speakers for 2.0 audio.

Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.

It is recommended that you use the side USB connectors for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras.

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