Dell Studio XPS 8100 Support Question
Dell Studio XPS 8100 Support Question
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Question posted by missoKari on September 16th, 2014
Dell Studio Xps Desktop Won't Connect To Internet With Direct Connection
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Related Dell Studio XPS 8100 Manual Pages
Setup Guide - Page 5
... the Power Button 12 Set Up the Operating System 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14
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 DataSafe Online Backup 31 Dell Dock 32
Solving Problems 33 Beep Codes 33 Network Problems...
Setup Guide - Page 7
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your Studio XPS™ 8100 desktop. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer.
Setup Guide - Page 10
... cable based on the connectors available on your computer.
8 Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
Your computer has integrated video connectors. NOTE: When connecting to a single display, connect the display to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.dell.com. You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to ONLY...
Setup Guide - Page 12
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
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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Setup Guide - Page 13
Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop 11 Connect the other end of your computer setup, but if you can connect it now.
To connect your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of the network cable to the network connector (RJ45 connector) on the back...
Setup Guide - Page 14
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect the Power Cable
Press the Power Button
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Setup Guide - Page 15
....
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The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Set Up Ubuntu
To set up an Internet connection.
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Set Up the Operating System
Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for your computer...
Setup Guide - Page 16
... telephone service for setup instructions.
To complete setting up your Internet connection.
• If you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP).
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect to the Internet (Optional)
To connect to the Internet, you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the external USB modem (optional...
Setup Guide - Page 17
...:
Windows Vista®
1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Network
and Internet→ Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to
complete the setup.
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Windows® 7 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to a network. 3. To set up your connection to complete the setup.
15 Save and close any open files, and...
Setup Guide - Page 18
... close any open files, and exit any open programs.
2. Have your Dell™ computer to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have a service outage. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.
Setup Guide - Page 19
... instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup.
The Connect to the Internet. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP.
4. Save and close any open files, and exit...
Setup Guide - Page 21
... of the button to USB devices that are connected
occasionally such as memory keys, digital
cameras, and MP3 players.
8 Optical drive eject buttons (2) - Turns on a media card.
3 Optical drive - Can contain an additional optical drive.
5 FlexBay slot - Covers the FlexBay slot. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
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USB 2.0 connectors (2) - A blinking white light indicates hard drive...
Setup Guide - Page 23
... off or is on the back of this button indicates the
power state:
• Off - NOTE: To connect to avoid clutter. Used to place devices or secure cables to a powered speaker or sound system, use the audio out or S/PDIF connector on .
• Solid amber -
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
5
Power button and light -
Setup Guide - Page 25
...Power supply light - NOTE: The power supply light may vary.
2 Voltage selector switch - Connects USB, audio, video, and other devices to your computer.
23
Attaches a commercially available security...be available on all computers.
4 Back panel connectors - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
5 Expansion card slots - Connects to the interior of your computer. The appearance of the power ...
Setup Guide - Page 26
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Back Panel Connectors
1 2
3 13
4
12
5 11
6
10
9
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1
S/PDIF connector - Connects
to
external SATA storage devices.
3
HDMI connector - This format carries
an audio signal without built-in speakers, only the video signal will be read.
4
USB 2.0 connectors (4) - Connects to a TV
for digital audio through an
analog audio conversion process....
Setup Guide - Page 27
...
activity light blinks when the computer
is transmitting or receiving data. Connects to
high-speed serial multimedia devices such
as
a microphone, cassette player, CD player,
or VCR.
10
Center/subwoofer connector - Connects to
recording or playback devices such as digital video cameras.
13
DVI connector - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
5
Rear L/R surround connector -
Setup Guide - Page 28
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Software Features
NOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available on your computer. You can download or copy pictures and video files from portable devices, such as MP3 players and handheld entertainment devices, or played and viewed directly on connected TVs, projectors, and...
Setup Guide - Page 30
... reducing the amount of inactivity.
• Power saver - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Customizing Your Energy Settings
You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on your Dell computer provides the following options:
Windows Vista®
• Dell Recommended - Saves power on your computer over its lifetime.
•...
Setup Guide - Page 31
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Windows Vista®
NOTE: The following steps are applicable for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™ computer to the Windows Classic view.
1.
Follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard.
29 Follow the instructions on...
Setup Guide - Page 33
... incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using a password‑protected account. For more information, go to delldatasafe.com. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Dell DataSafe Online Backup
NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all...
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