Dell A2420, HW049, MTG24 User Manual

XPS One

SETUP GUIDE

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Model MTG24

XPS One

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SETUP GUIDE

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Contents

Setting Up Your XPS One

Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . .5

Set Up the Wireless Keyboard

and Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Connect the Network Cable (Optional) . . . . . 8

Connect the Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Press the Computer Power Button. . . . . . . . 10

Windows Vista

Set Up Media Center (For Use With

Optional TV Tuner). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Using Your XPS One. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Front View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Left Side Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Back Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Wireless Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Using the Optical Disc Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Computer . . . . . 5

TV Input Device (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . .28

Wireless Keyboard or Mouse

Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . .35

Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Hardware Troubleshooter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Contents

System Recovery Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 46

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Technical Support and Customer

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Automated Order-Status Service. . . . . . . . . 50

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Returning Items for Repair Under

Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Finding More Information and

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer

This section provides information about setting up your XPS One A2420 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 XPS One may cause it to overheat. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 in.) on all other sides. You should never put your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet when it is powered on.

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Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer

Set Up the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse

Your XPS One computer supports a special wireless (non-Bluetooth which are optimized for use with your computer.

NOTE: The wireless keyboard and mouse have special features which may not be available on other devices that could be used with your computer.

) keyboard and mouse

To set up your wireless keyboard and mouse:

Install the batteries in the wireless keyboard 1. and mouse.

Turn on the wireless keyboard and mouse.2.

NOTE: The wireless keyboard and mouse are synced and ready to use. If you have a problem setting up your wireless keyboard and mouse, see “Wireless Keyboard or Mouse Problems” on page 31.

Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer

Connect the Network Cable (Optional)

A network connection is not required to complete this computer setup, but if you have an existing network or Internet connection that uses a cable connection (such as a home cable modem or Ethernet jack), you can connect it now.

Use only an Ethernet cable (RJ45 connector). Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector.

To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a network cable to either a network port or a 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.

Connect the Power Cable

Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer

Press the Computer Power Button

NOTE: If the computer appears to be on, but the display is off, touch the display power button on the bottom right corner of the front of the computer.

Windows Vista® Setup

Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista. To set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may take up to 15 minutes to complete. The screens will take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up an Internet connection.

NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system’s setup process. Doing so may render your computer unusable.

Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer

Set Up Media Center (For Use With Optional TV Tuner)

If you do not have a set-top box, connect the 1. TV Cable or Digital Antenna Cable.

NOTE: In some regions, you must connect the TV cable or digital antenna cable to the isolator before connecting to the TV IN connector.

Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer

If you have a set-top box:2.

Connect the TV Input Devicea.

Attach the IR Transmitter to the Set-Top b. Box

Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer

Connect the IR Transmitter to the TV Input c. Device

Connect the Set-Top Box to the TV Input d. Device (Cables Not Included)

NOTE: Connect only one video cable.

Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer

Install the batteries (included)3. Press the button to launch the media center4.

Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer

Using Your XPS One

Your XPS One A2420 has indicators, buttons, and

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features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts for common tasks.

Front View Features

1 Speakers (2) 2

Air vents — Internal fans create

airflow through the vents to prevent the computer from overheating. The fans are turned on automatically when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.

CAUTION: Ensure that none of the computer air vents are blocked. Blocking the vents will cause serious thermal problems.

3 2.0 mega pixel camera/microphone —

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.

NOTE: Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning your face and minimizing the need for you to use login passwords. For more information, click Start

Programs→ FastAccess.

Media control buttons — Controls CD,

DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (BD), and Media Player. See “Using the Media Control Buttons” on page 25.

Optical drive — Plays or records only

standard-size (12 cm) CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. See “Using the Optical Disc Drive” on page 26 for more information.

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Disc indicator — Lights up when a disc is

in the optical drive.

Display power button — Press to turn the

display on and off without changing the overall operating state of the computer.

Computer stand — Use the stand to tilt the

display to your preferred angle. It can be rotated from 5° towards you to 25° away from you. The stand provides stability to the computer; it is not a removable part.

CAUTION: The computer stand should remain installed at all times to ensure maximum system stability.

Using Your XPS One

Left Side Features

Media card reader — Provides a

fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the following digital memory cards:

Secure digital (• SD) memory card

•Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card Multi • Media Card (MMC) Memory • Stick Memory Stick PRO• xD-• Picture Card (type - M and type - H)

Mini IEEE 1394a connector —

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

USB 2.0 connectors (2) — Connect

USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.

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Headphone or line-out connector —

Connects to headphones.

NOTE: To connect to a powered speaker or sound system, use the audio out or S/PDIF connector on the back of your computer

Microphone or line-in connector —

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

Hard drive activity light — Turns on

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

NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is flashing.

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Power button and light — Turns the

power on or off when pressed. The light in the center of this button indicates the power state:

Blinking blue — the computer is in • sleep state.

Solid blue — the computer is in power-• on state.

Solid amber — the system board • cannot start initialization. There may be an issue with either the system board or power supply.

Wireless sync button — A wireless

connection can be established between your wireless keyboard and mouse and your computer. Press the sync button on the back of your computer, then press the sync button on the device that you wish to use.

Using Your XPS One

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