Dell 0NWK08A01, NWK08 User Manual

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SETUP GUIDE

Regulatory model: DCRM

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.

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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, Studio XPS, Solution Station, and DellConnect are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel is a registered trademark and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries; 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.

June 2010 P/N NWK08 Rev. A01

Contents

Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop 5

Before Setting Up Your Computer	6
Connect the Keyboard and Mouse	7
Connect the Display	8
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)	10
Connect the Power Cable	11
Press the Power Button	12
Set Up Microsoft Windows	13
Create System Recovery Media
(Recommended)	14
Connect to the Internet (Optional)	15

Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 18

Front View Features 18 Top View Features 20 Back View Features 22 Back Panel Connectors 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 33 Lockups and Software Problems 34

Using Support Tools 36

Dell Support Center 36 My Dell Downloads 37 System Messages 37 Hardware Troubleshooter 39 Dell Diagnostics 40

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 53 Automated Order-Status Service 54 Product Information 54

Returning Items for Repair Under

Warranty or for Credit 55 Before You Call 56 Contacting Dell 57

Finding More Information and

Resources 58 Specifications 60 Appendix 65

Macrovision Product Notice 65

Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico) 66

Index 67

Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop

This section provides information about setting up your Studio XPS™ 9100 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.

NOTE: Your computer’s Service Tag is located on a label under the FlexBay panel on the front of your computer. Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or contact technical support.

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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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Connect the Keyboard and Mouse

Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors on the back panel of your computer.

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Connect the Display

Your computer does not have an integrated video connector. You must use the connector available on the video card in the expansion slot to connect to the display.

NOTE: If your video card does not have a VGA connector, use the DVI-to-VGA adapter and VGA cable to connect to the display.

NOTE: HDMI or DVI cables may not ship with your computer. You can purchase the 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.

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Connection Type	Computer	Cable	Display

VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable)

DVI-to-VGA (DVI-to-VGA adapter + VGA cable)

DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable)

HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable)

HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable)

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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). Connect the telephone cable only to the modem connector (RJ11 connector) and not to the network connector (RJ45 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.

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Connect the Power Cable

Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop

Press the Power Button

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Set Up Microsoft Windows

Your Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. To set up 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: For optimal performance of your computer, 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.

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:

1.Ensure that the computer is turned on.

2.Insert the disc or USB key in the computer.

3.Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup.

4.Click Create Recovery Media.

5.Follow the instructions on the screen.

NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see “System Recovery Media” on page 48.

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.

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Setting Up a Wired Connection

•If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone cable to the optional modem 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.

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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:

1.Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2.Click Start → Control Panel.

3.In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to a network.

4.Follow the instructions on the screen to 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.

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To set up your Internet connection:

1.Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs.

2.Click Start → Control Panel.

3.In the search box, type 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.

4.Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.

Using Your Studio XPS Desktop

This section provides information about the features available on your Studio XPS™ 9100 desktop.

Front View Features

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1Media Card Reader — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media card.

2Optical drive — Plays or records only standard-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and Blu ray Discs (optional).

3Optional optical drive bay — Can support an additional optical drive.

4 USB 3.0 connector (optional) —

Connects to USB 3.0-compliant devices such as external hard drives. Also compatible with USB 2.0 devices.

5FlexBay slot — Can support an optional Media Card Reader or an additional hard drive.

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6FlexBay panel — Covers the FlexBay slots.

7Service Tag and Express Service

Code — Used to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.

8Optical drive eject button — Press the marked portion on the lower end of the button to eject the disc tray.

9 USB 2.0 connector — Connects to USB devices that are connected occasionally such as memory keys, digital cameras, and MP3 players.

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Top View Features

1		USB 2.0 connectors (3) — Connect	4
	to USB devices that are connected
	occasionally such as memory keys, digital
	cameras, and MP3 players.
2		Hard-drive activity light — Turns on	5

	when the computer reads or writes data.
	A blinking white light indicates hard drive
	activity.

CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the harddrive activity light is blinking.

3 Power button — Turns the computer on or off when pressed. The light in the center of this button indicates the power state.

NOTE: For information on power problems, see “Power Problems” on page 31.

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Headphone connector — Connects to headphones.

NOTE: To connect to a powered speaker or sound system, use the audio connectors on the back of your computer.

Line-in or microphone connector —

Connects to a microphone for voice or to an audio cable for audio input.

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