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Dell XPS PP521 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Dell XPS PP521 Owner's Manual (168 pages)
Dell Desktop Computer Owner's Manual
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 7.45 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
11
1 About Your Computer
17
Front View of the Computer
17
Back View of the Computer
19
Front-Panel Connectors
20
Back-Panel Connectors
21
2 Setting up Your Computer
25
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
25
Connecting to the Internet
27
Setting up Your Internet Connection
28
Transferring Information to a New Computer
29
Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
30
Windows Vista
33
Setting up a Printer
33
Printer Cable
34
Connecting a USB Printer
34
Connecting Two Monitors
35
Connecting Two Monitors with VGA Connectors
35
Connecting One Monitor with a VGA Connector and One Monitor with a DVI Connector
36
Connecting a TV
37
Changing the Display Settings
37
Power Protection Devices
37
Surge Protectors
37
Line Conditioners
38
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
38
Power Management
38
Power Management Options in Windows XP
38
Power Management Options in Windows Vista
42
3 Using Multimedia
43
Playing Cds or Dvds
43
Copying Cds and Dvds
45
How to Copy a CD or DVD
45
Using Blank Cds and Dvds
46
Helpful Tips
47
Adjusting the Picture
47
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
48
S-Video and Standard Audio
50
S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
51
Composite Video and Standard Audio
53
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
55
Component Video and Standard Audio
57
Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
59
Setting up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones
62
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV
63
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
64
Instructions for Setting up a Device with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
66
4 About RAID Configurations
67
RAID Level 0 Configuration
67
RAID Level 1 Configuration
68
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
69
Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode
69
Using the Nvidia Mediashield ROM Utility
70
Using Nvidia Mediashield
71
Creating a RAID Array
71
Deleting a RAID Array
72
Converting from One RAID Configuration to Another RAID Configuration
73
Rebuilding a RAID Configuration
74
5 Cleaning Your Computer
75
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
75
Mouse (Non-Optical)
75
Floppy Drive
76
Cds and Dvds
76
6 System Setup
77
Overview
77
Entering System Setup
77
System Setup Screens
77
Options List
78
System Setup Options
79
Boot Sequence
82
Option Settings
82
Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot
82
Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots
83
7 Clearing Passwords and CMOS Settings
85
Clearing Passwords
85
Clearing CMOS Settings
87
Flashing the BIOS
88
8 Troubleshooting Tools
89
Power Lights
89
Beep Codes
90
System Messages
93
Hardware Troubleshooter
95
Dell Diagnostics
95
When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
95
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from Your Hard Drive
96
Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media
97
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
98
9 Troubleshooting
101
Battery Problems
101
Drive Problems
102
Error Messages
103
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
104
Keyboard Problems
105
Lockups and Software Problems
106
Windows Vista Operating Systems
107
Memory Problems
108
Mouse Problems
108
Network Problems
109
Power Problems
110
Printer Problems
110
Scanner Problems
111
Sound and Speaker Problems
112
Video and Monitor Problems
113
Overclocking Problems
115
Power Lights
115
10 Reinstalling Software
117
Drivers
117
What Is a Driver
117
Identifying Drivers
117
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
118
Using the Drivers and Utilities Media
119
Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Microsoft
121
Windows Vista
121
Restoring Your Operating System
122
Using Microsoft Windows System Restore
122
Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore
124
Using the Operating System Media
127
11 Specifications
129
12 Getting Help
135
Obtaining Assistance
135
Technical Support and Customer Service
136
Dellconnect
136
Online Services
136
Autotech Service
137
Automated Order-Status Service
137
Problems with Your Order
137
Product Information
138
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit
138
Before You Call
139
Contacting Dell
141
A Appendix
143
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
143
FCC Class B
143
Macrovision
144
Glossary
145
Index
163
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