Dell XPS 625 User manual

XPS™ 625

SETUP GUIDE

XPS™ 625

SETUP GUIDE

Model DCDR01

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

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operating systems

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Windows Vista,

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Setting Up Your XPS™ 625 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

Connect the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connect the Video Cable to the Display . . . . 6

Connect the Keyboard and Mouse. . . . . . . . . 8

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

Connect the Power Cables for Your

Display and Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Windows Vista

®

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connect to the Internet (Optional) . . . . . . . . 10

Using Your XPS™ 625 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Front View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Back View Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Back Panel Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Power Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . . . . . 26

Using Support Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

System Recovery Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Operating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . . 36

Contents

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Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Technical Support and Customer

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

DellConnect

™

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Online Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

AutoTech Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Returning Items for Repair Under

Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Finding More Information and

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Macrovision Product Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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Setting Up Your XPS™ 625

This section provides information about setting

up your XPS 625 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 computer may

cause it to overheat. 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 all other sides. You

should never put your computer in an enclosed

space, such as a cabinet or drawer when it is

powered on.

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Connect the Display

Your computer does not have an integrated

video connector. You can use the connector

available on the video card in the expansion slot

to connect to the display.

Connect the Video Cable to the

Display

Check your TV or monitor to see which type of

connectors are available. Refer to the following

table when identifying the connectors on your

display to select the connection type you will

use.

VGA

HDMI

DVI

Connect the display using either the VGA

connector, the HDMI connector, or the DVI

connector.

The HDMI connector is a high-performance

digital connector that carries both video and

audio signals for displays such as TVs and

monitors with integrated speakers. The VGA

connector carries only video signals for displays

such as monitors and projectors.

Connect Using the VGA Connector

Connect the display using a VGA cable (which

usually has blue connectors at both ends).

If your display has a DVI connector, use the VGA

cable (with blue connectors at both ends) with a

DVI-to-VGA adapter.

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NOTE: You can purchase a DVI-to-VGA

adapter from the Dell website at dell.com.

Connect Using an HDMI Connector

Connect the display using an HDMI cable.

Connect Using a DVI Connector

Connect the display using a DVI cable.

NOTE: You can purchase additional HDMI

and DVI cables from the Dell website at

dell.com.

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Connect the Keyboard and Mouse

Use the USB connectors on the back panel of

the computer to attach a USB keyboard and

mouse.

Connect the Network Cable

(Optional)

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A network connection is not required to

complete your 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 the

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 Cables for

Your Display and Computer

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Press the Power Buttons on Your

Computer and Display

Windows Vista

®

Setup

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.

CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating

system’s setup process. Doing so may

render your computer unusable.

Connect to the Internet (Optional)

NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by

country.

To connect to the Internet, you need an external

modem or network connection and an Internet

service provider (ISP). Your ISP will offer one

or more of the following Internet connection

options:

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DSL connections that provide high-speed •

Internet access through your existing

telephone line or cellular telephone service.

With a DSL connection, you can access the

Internet and use your telephone on the same

line simultaneously.

Cable modem connections that provide •

high-speed Internet access through your

local cable TV line.

Satellite modem connections that provide •

high-speed Internet access through a

satellite television system.

Dial-• up connections that provide Internet

access through a telephone line. Dial-up

connections are considerably slower

than DSL and cable (or satellite) modem

connections. Your computer does not have

an integrated modem. An optional USB

modem must be used for dialup service with

this computer.

Wireless LAN (WLAN) connections that •

provide Internet access using WiFi 802.11

technology. Wireless LAN support requires

optional internal components that may or

may not be installed in your computer based

on decisions made at the time of purchase.

NOTE: If an external USB modem or

WLAN adapter is not part of your original

order, you can purchase one from the Dell

website at dell.com.

Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection

If you are using a dial-up connection, connect

the telephone line to the external USB modem

(optional) and to the telephone wall jack before

you set up your Internet connection. If you

are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem

connection, contact your ISP or cellular

telephone service for setup instructions.

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Setting Up a Wireless Connection

Before you can use your wireless Internet

connection, you need to connect to your

wireless router. To set up your connection to a

wireless router:

Save and close any open files, and exit any 1.

open programs.

Click 2. Start → Connect To.

Follow the instructions on the screen to 3.

complete the setup.

Setting Up Your Internet Connection

To set up an Internet connection with a provided

ISP desktop shortcut:

Save and close any open files, and exit any 1.

open programs.

Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft2.

®

Windows

®

desktop.

Follow the instructions on the screen to 3.

complete the setup.

If you do not have an ISP icon on your desktop

or if you want to set up an Internet connection

with a different ISP, perform the steps in the

following section.

NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet

but have successfully connected in the

past, the ISP might have a service outage.

Contact your ISP to check the service

status, or try connecting again later.

NOTE: Have your ISP information ready.

If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to

the Internet wizard can help you get one.

Save and close any open files, and exit any 1.

open programs.

Click 2. Start → Control Panel.

Under 3. Network and Internet, click Connect

to the Internet.

The Connect to the Internet window appears.

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Click either 4. Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up,

depending on how you want to connect:

Choose a. Broadband if you will use a

DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem,

or Bluetooth

®

wireless technology

connection.

Chose b. Dial-up if you will use an optional

USB dial-up modem or ISDN.

NOTE: If you do not know which type of

connection to select, click Help me choose

or contact your ISP.

Follow the instructions on the screen and 5.

use the setup information provided by your

ISP to complete the setup.

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Your computer has indicators, buttons, and

features that provide information at-a-glance and

time-saving shortcuts for common tasks.

Front View Features

1

Front-panel LEDs (3) — Multi-colored

lights provide illumination for the front of

the computer.

2

Optical drive panel — This panel covers

the optical drive. Use the optical drive to

play a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™.

3

Optional optical-drive bay — Supports

an optical drive.

4

FlexBay drive — Supports a floppy drive,

a Media Card Reader, or an additional

hard drive.

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5 Service Tag (located on a label inside

the FlexBay door) — Use the Service

Tag to identify your computer when you

access the Dell Support website or call

technical support.

6

USB 2.0 connectors (2) — Connects

to USB devices that are connected

occasionally such as memory keys,

digital cameras, and MP3 players.

7

Power button — Turns the power

on or off when pressed.

8

Power light — The power light

illuminates or remains solid to indicate

different states:

No light — the computer is turned off.•

Solid white — the computer is in a •

normal operating state.

Blinking white light — the computer is •

in a power-saving state.

9

Line-in or microphone connector —

Connects to a microphone for voice or to

an audio cable for audio input.

10

Headphone 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.

11

IEEE 1394 connector — Connects

to high-speed serial multimedia devices

such as digital video cameras.

12

FlexBay drive eject button — Press to

open or close the floppy/media card

reader panel.

13 Optical drive panel eject button (2) —

Press to open or close the optical drive.

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Back View Features

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Power supply test switch — Used to test

the power supply.

2

Power supply diagnostic LED — Indicates

power availability for power supply.

Green light — Indicates power •

availability for power supply.

No light — Indicates no power •

available for the power supply or the

power supply is not working.

3

Expansion card slots — Access

connectors for any installed PCI and PCI

express cards.

4

Back panel connectors — Plug USB,

audio, and other devices into the

appropriate connector.

5

Power connector — Insert the power

cable. The appearance of this connector

may differ from what is shown in the

illustration.

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Back Panel Connectors

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Front L/R line-out connector —

Connects to headphones and speakers

with integrated amplifiers.

On computers with a sound card, use the

connector on the card.

2

S/PDIF connector — Connects to

amplifiers or TVs for digital audio through

optical digital cables. This format carries

an audio signal without going through an

analog audio conversion process.

3

Center/subwoofer connector —

Connects to a subwoofer.

4

Side L/R surround connector —

Connects to surround sound speakers.

On computers with a sound card, use the

connector on the card.

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