Dell Studio XPS 8000 Support Question
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Setup Guide - Page 4
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Studio XPS, Dell On Call, and DellConnect are either trademarks or ...Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to hardware or loss of Dell Inc.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Intel is a registered...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... Button 12 Set Up Microsoft Windows 13 Connect to the Internet (Optional 13
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop 16 Front View Features 16 Top View Features 18 Back View Features 20
Back Panel Connectors 22 Software Features 24 Dell Dock 26
Solving Problems 29 Beep Codes 29 Network Problems 30 Power Problems 31 Memory...
Setup Guide - Page 7
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
This section provides information about setting up your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/ regulatory_compliance.
5 WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the safety information that shipped with your Studio XPS™ 8000 desktop.
Setup Guide - Page 8
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Lifting Your Computer
To ensure safety and to avoid any damage to your computer, lift it by holding the lift points in the front and back of your computer.
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Setup Guide - Page 9
You should never place your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it to place your computer.
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
7 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 . Restricting ...
Setup Guide - Page 10
..., and additional HDMI or DVI cables on your computer. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Connect the Display
Your computer does not have an integrated video connector. Use the appropriate cable based on the connectors available on the Dell website at www.dell.com.
You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to identify...
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
... your computer to a network or a broadband device, connect one end of the network cable to the network port or the broadband device. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop 11
To connect your computer.
Do not plug a telephone cable (RJ11 connector) into the network connector. NOTE: Use only an Ethernet cable to connect to...
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
... connection, contact your original order, you can purchase one from the Dell website at support.dell.com. NOTE: For optimal performance of your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions.
13 Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Set Up Microsoft Windows
Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and...
Setup Guide - Page 16
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Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. If you need to connect to your wireless router. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
To complete setting up your connection to a wireless router: Windows Vista® 1. Setting Up Your Internet Connection
ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country.
Setting...
Setup Guide - Page 17
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop
Have your ISP to complete the setup.
NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet. Save and close any open ... and use the setup information provided by your ISP information ready. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your Dell™ computer to the Internet.
Setup Guide - Page 18
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
This section provides information about the features available on your Studio XPS™ 8000 desktop.
Front View Features
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Setup Guide - Page 19
... data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is inserted.
17 Connects
to eject the disc tray.
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USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
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Hard drive activity light - Can support an additional optical drive.
7 Optical drive -
CAUTION: To avoid loss of the button to USB devices that are connected...
Setup Guide - Page 21
...supply.
• Blinking amber - The light
in the center of your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support.
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Line-in sleep state or there may be a problem with... to identify your computer.
4 Accessory tray - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
1 Service Tag and Express Service Code -
The computer is not receiving power.
• Solid white -
Setup Guide - Page 26
... including CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (if the option is selected at support.dell.com/manuals. Optional software applications enable you can use your computer to watch videos, play... 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 hard drive or on the Dell Support website...
Setup Guide - Page 28
... in the Title field. 3. Click Save. Follow the instructions on the Dock and click Delete shortcut or Delete category.
2. Personalize the Dock
1. Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Dell Dock
The Dell Dock is displayed.
2. Remove a Category or Icon
1. The Add/Edit Category window is a group of the icons
Add a Category
1. Add an Icon
Drag and...
Setup Guide - Page 29
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Provides the highest level of system performance on your Dell computer provides the following options:
Windows Vista®
• Dell Recommended - Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on...balances the performance of inactivity.
• Power saver - Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Customizing Your Energy Settings
You can use the power options in your operating system ...
Setup Guide - Page 30
Using Your Studio XPS Desktop
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Windows Vista®
NOTE: The following steps are applicable for... type Transfer and then click Transfer files from another computer.
3. Backing Up Your Data
It is recommended that you set your Dell™ computer to back up your computer.
To back up files and folders on the Configure Backup wizard.
28 Click Start ...
Setup Guide - Page 62
... accessible two 3.5-inch bays for , and upgrading your computer.
For more detailed specifications, see the Comprehensive Specifications on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. Basic Specifications
Computer Model
Studio XPS™ 8000
This section provides information that you may vary by region. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for...
