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... in this document is used in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and XPS One are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. All rights reserved. is a registered trademark owned by... hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; and is subject to avoid the problem. Model MTG24 June 2008 Rev. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of your computer. A00 Reproduction of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in the United...
... in this document is used in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and XPS One are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. All rights reserved. is a registered trademark owned by... hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Dell Inc.; and is subject to avoid the problem. Model MTG24 June 2008 Rev. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of your computer. A00 Reproduction of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in the United...
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... stating that memory size has changed, press to continue. 9 Log on to your computer. 10 Right-click the My Computer icon on your Microsoft®Windows® desktop and click Properties. 11 Click the General tab. 12 To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM...
... stating that memory size has changed, press to continue. 9 Log on to your computer. 10 Right-click the My Computer icon on your Microsoft®Windows® desktop and click Properties. 11 Click the General tab. 12 To verify that the memory is installed correctly, check the amount of memory (RAM...
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... failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for future reference. Information on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTICE: Do not change a user-selectable option such as the user password. • read the current amount of memory... or set or change the settings in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the system setup screen information for extended periods of hard drive installed. Before you use System Setup, ...
... failure may result when a key on the keyboard is held down for future reference. Information on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTICE: Do not change a user-selectable option such as the user password. • read the current amount of memory... or set or change the settings in even intervals until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop, then shut down the system setup screen information for extended periods of hard drive installed. Before you use System Setup, ...
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Appears on the left side of the System Setup window. Scroll up and down -arrow keys. In this field you computer. Help - As a Menu option is highlighted, the Options...functions within the active system setup field. 44 System Setup Press andkeys to the Options List. Appears on top of the System Setup window and contains help information about each option listed in the Options Field are changeable. Press to return to navigate. Options List - ...Key Functions - The field lists features that define the hardware installed on the right side of the System Setup window.
Appears on the left side of the System Setup window. Scroll up and down -arrow keys. In this field you computer. Help - As a Menu option is highlighted, the Options...functions within the active system setup field. 44 System Setup Press andkeys to the Options List. Appears on top of the System Setup window and contains help information about each option listed in the Options Field are changeable. Press to return to navigate. Options List - ...Key Functions - The field lists features that define the hardware installed on the right side of the System Setup window.
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... drive. 1 If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. For example, if you are complete. NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be used for the current boot... highlight the device that you want to move through the list of time. and down for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down the list. 48 System Setup Changing Boot Sequence for an extended period of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or...
... drive. 1 If you are booting to a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB connector. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. For example, if you are complete. NOTE: To boot to a USB device, the device must be used for the current boot... highlight the device that you want to move through the list of time. and down for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down the list. 48 System Setup Changing Boot Sequence for an extended period of devices. 4 Press the spacebar to enable or...
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... Intel Corporation; Intel is a registered trademark and Core is strictly forbidden. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button are trademarks of Dell Inc.; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS One, and YOURS IS HERE are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation...
... Intel Corporation; Intel is a registered trademark and Core is strictly forbidden. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button are trademarks of Dell Inc.; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2008 Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS One, and YOURS IS HERE are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation...
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... 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... 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...
... 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... 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...
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These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable. Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer 11 Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up to 15 minutes to complete. The screens will take up an Internet connection. To set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista.
These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable. Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer 11 Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up to 15 minutes to complete. The screens will take up an Internet connection. To set up Windows Vista for the first time, follow the instructions on the screen. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Windows Vista® Setup Your Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista.
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... surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust its settings. The media control buttons only light up when the user's hand is detected in close proximity...-pad buttons as such, may feel different from other buttons when pressed. Click Start → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Mouse. Using Your XPS One Using the Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you would use a mouse. • To move the...
... surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust its settings. The media control buttons only light up when the user's hand is detected in close proximity...-pad buttons as such, may feel different from other buttons when pressed. Click Start → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Mouse. Using Your XPS One Using the Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you would use a mouse. • To move the...
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..., create your own CDs, listen to open area of purchase), and DVDs. Right-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more information about your customization options. 27 To customize your desktop: 1. Click Personalize, to music and radio stations. ... software applications enable you can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Using Your XPS One Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your computer or on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment...
..., create your own CDs, listen to open area of purchase), and DVDs. Right-click an open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more information about your customization options. 27 To customize your desktop: 1. Click Personalize, to music and radio stations. ... software applications enable you can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Using Your XPS One Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your computer or on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment...
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... speed to your activity and by maximizing system performance. To back up files and folders on your computer. Your ISP will offer one or more of energy consumed by country. This power option provides the highest level of system performance on your computer by reducing system...periodically back up files: 1. Click Continue on Your User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions on your computer. Using Your XPS One Customizing Your Energy Settings You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on the screen. Backing Up...
... speed to your activity and by maximizing system performance. To back up files and folders on your computer. Your ISP will offer one or more of energy consumed by country. This power option provides the highest level of system performance on your computer by reducing system...periodically back up files: 1. Click Continue on Your User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions on your computer. Using Your XPS One Customizing Your Energy Settings You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on the screen. Backing Up...
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Using Your XPS One 2. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Contact your ISP information ready. Save and close any ...the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you do not know which type of connection to connect: a. If you get one. 1. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. The Connect to complete the setup. 30 b. Follow ...your ISP to complete the setup. NOTE: If you do not have an ISP icon on your ISP to the Internet window appears. 4. Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in...
Using Your XPS One 2. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Contact your ISP information ready. Save and close any ...the Connect to the Internet wizard can help you do not know which type of connection to connect: a. If you get one. 1. Under Network and Internet, click Connect to the Internet. The Connect to complete the setup. 30 b. Follow ...your ISP to complete the setup. NOTE: If you do not have an ISP icon on your ISP to the Internet window appears. 4. Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in...
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... solid blue screen appears - In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Solving Problems If a program is compatible with this version of Windows. 2. Then restart your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for at least...that your pointer or mouse, press and hold the power button for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-...
... solid blue screen appears - In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Solving Problems If a program is compatible with this version of Windows. 2. Then restart your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for at least...that your pointer or mouse, press and hold the power button for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that it runs in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1. If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-...
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... tag and express service code. One possible beep code consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. The home page provides links to access: • Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista®) • Alerts ...problems. This series of repetitive three 38 For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. XPS One Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific...
... tag and express service code. One possible beep code consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. The home page provides links to access: • Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows Vista®) • Alerts ...problems. This series of repetitive three 38 For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. XPS One Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific...
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Using Support Tools 3. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start-up, the computer boots according to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue ... that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 42 If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Select Diagnostics from the numbered list. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and...
Using Support Tools 3. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start-up, the computer boots according to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue ... that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 42 If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. Select Diagnostics from the numbered list. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and...
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...resolve your operating system problem. • If you received an Operating System disc with your operating system problem. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your operating system. System Restore does not monitor your data files..., or other system settings have left the computer in when you purchased the computer. XPS One System Recovery Options You can use it was in an undesirable operating state. Dell Factory Image Restore procedures permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs...
...resolve your operating system problem. • If you received an Operating System disc with your operating system problem. System Restore The Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your operating system. System Restore does not monitor your data files..., or other system settings have left the computer in when you purchased the computer. XPS One System Recovery Options You can use it was in an undesirable operating state. Dell Factory Image Restore procedures permanently delete all data on the hard drive and remove any programs...
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... to continue the desired action. 3. Starting System Restore 1. Click Start . 2. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may appear. In the event that System Restore did not resolve your administrator to the Windows Classic view. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you are an administrator on the hard... drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not be available in certain countries or on the screen. In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. If...
... to continue the desired action. 3. Starting System Restore 1. Click Start . 2. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may appear. In the event that System Restore did not resolve your administrator to the Windows Classic view. Undoing the Last System Restore NOTE: Before you are an administrator on the hard... drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. NOTE: The User Account Control window may not be available in certain countries or on the screen. In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. If...
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...programs or files added since you may take five or more minutes to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted...to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Turn on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed ...
...programs or files added since you may take five or more minutes to access the Vista Advanced Boot Options Window. 2. Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted...to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Turn on as a local user. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed ...
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...is the first drive detected by the computer. Depending on your operating system. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to load any required drivers. Reinstalling Windows Vista The reinstallation process can also use System Restore to return your operating system to the... the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with your computer. System Recovery...
...is the first drive detected by the computer. Depending on your operating system. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to load any required drivers. Reinstalling Windows Vista The reinstallation process can also use System Restore to return your operating system to the... the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a problem with your computer. System Recovery...
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System Recovery Options 1. then, shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Follow the instructions on the screen to Boot from CD-ROM. Press any open programs. 2. Restart the computer. 5. NOTE: If ...logo appears, continue to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Insert the Operating System disc. 3. When the boot device list appears,...
System Recovery Options 1. then, shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Follow the instructions on the screen to Boot from CD-ROM. Press any open programs. 2. Restart the computer. 5. NOTE: If ...logo appears, continue to the devices specified in the system setup program. 6. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Insert the Operating System disc. 3. When the boot device list appears,...