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XPS One™
SETUP GUIDE
XPS One™
SETUP GUIDE
Model MTG24
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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March 2009 P/N HW049 Rev. A01
Contents
Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer 5
Before Setting Up Your Computer |
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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® Setup 11
Set Up Media Center (For Use With
Optional TV Tuner) 12
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
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
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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
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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®) keyboard and mouse 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.
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To set up your wireless keyboard and mouse:
1.Install the batteries in the wireless keyboard and mouse.
Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer
2. Turn on the wireless keyboard and mouse.
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.
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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.
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Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer
Connect the Power Cable
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Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer
Press the Computer Power Button
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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.
Setting Up Your XPS One™ 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.
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Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer
Set Up Media Center (For Use
With Optional TV Tuner)
1.If you do not have a set-top box, connect the TV Cable or Digital Antenna Cable.
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Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer
NOTE: In some regions, you must connect the TV cable or digital antenna cable to the isolator before connecting to the TV IN connector.
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Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer
2.If you have a set-top box:
a. Connect the TV Input Device
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b.Attach the IR Transmitter to the Set-Top Box
Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer
c.Connect the IR Transmitter to the TV Input Device
d.Connect the Set-Top Box to the TV Input Device (Cables Not Included)
NOTE: Connect only one video cable.
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Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer
3. Install the batteries (included) |
4. Press the button to launch the media center |
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Using Your XPS One
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Front View Features
1Speakers (2)
2Air 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.
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32.0 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.
4Media control buttons — Controls CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (BD), and Media Player. See “Using the Media Control Buttons” on page 25.
5Optical 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.
Using Your XPS One
6Disc indicator — Lights up when a disc is in the optical drive.
7Display power button — Press to turn the display on and off without changing the overall operating state of the computer.
8Computer 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.
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Using Your XPS One
Left Side Features
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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)
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Mini IEEE 1394a connector —
Connects to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras.
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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
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Microphone or line-in connector —
Connects to a microphone for voice or to an audio cable for audio.
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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.
Using Your XPS One
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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 poweron state.
•Solid amber — the system board cannot start initialization. There may be an issue with either the system board or power supply.
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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.
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Using Your XPS One
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