Dell XPS One 20 (Mid 2008) User Manual

SETUP GUIDEXPS One™

8Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer Connect the Network Cable (Optional)A network connection is not required to complete this computer setup, but if yo

9Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer Connect the Power Cable

10Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer Press the Computer Power ButtonNOTE: If the computer appears to be on, but the display is off, touch the display p

11Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer Windows Vista® SetupYour Dell computer is preconfigured with Windows Vista. To set up Windows Vista for the first

12Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer Set Up Media Center (For Use With Optional TV Tuner)If you do not have a set-top box, connect the 1. TV Cable or D

13Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer NOTE: In some regions, you must connect the TV cable or digital antenna cable to the isolator before connecting to

14Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer If you have a set-top box:2. Connect the TV Input Devicea. Attach the IR Transmitter to the Set-Top b. Box

15Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer Connect the IR Transmitter to the TV Input c. DeviceConnect the Set-Top Box to the TV Input d. Device (Cables Not

16Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer Install the batteries (included)3. Press the button to launch the media center4.

17Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer

18XPS OneUsing Your XPS OneYour XPS One A2420 has indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at-a-glance and time-saving shortcuts fo

19Using Your XPS One 3 2.0 mega pixel camera/microphone — Built-in camera and microphone array for video capture, conferencing, and chat. When the cam

20Using Your XPS One Left Side Features1 Media card reader — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and

21Using Your XPS One 4 Headphone or line-out connector — Connects to headphones.NOTE: To connect to a powered speaker or sound system, use the audio o

22Using Your XPS One Back Panel Connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6789

23Using Your XPS One 1 IEEE 1394a connector — Connects to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras.2 USB 2.0 connectors (4)

24Using Your XPS One Wireless KeyboardYour XPS One supports a special wireless (non-Bluetooth) keyboard which is optimized for use with your computer.

25Using Your XPS One Using the Touch PadThe touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the display.

26Using Your XPS One Using the Optical Disc DriveNOTICE: Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini-DVDs) or you will d

27Using Your XPS One Software FeaturesNOTE: For more information about the features described in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide available

SETUP GUIDEModel MTG24XPS One™

28Using Your XPS One Customizing Your Energy SettingsYou can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on your co

29Using Your XPS One telephone line or cellular telephone service. With a DSL connection, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on the sa

30Using Your XPS One Click 2. Start → Connect To.Follow the instructions on the screen to 3. complete the setup.Setting Up Your Internet Connectio

31XPS OneThis section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “Us

32Solving Problems Press the wireless sync button at the back b. of your computer and then the wireless sync button on your keyboard.Press the wireles

33Solving Problems Yellow — A good connection exists between •a 1000-Mbps network and the computer. Off — The computer is not detecting a •physical

34Solving Problems If the power light is steady amber — There is a power problem, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. For assista

35Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up — Ensure that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer a

36Solving Problems If a program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system — Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. The Program Co

37Solving Problems Ensure that the program is installed and –configured properly.Verify that the device drivers do not –conflict with the program.If

Notes, Notices, and CautionsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates ei

38XPS OneDell Support CenterThe Dell Support Center helps you find the service, support, and system-specific information you need. For more informatio

39Using Support Tools short beeps. This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a possible motherboard failure. If your computer beeps durin

40Using Support Tools NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the following examples, see the documentation for either the operating system

41Using Support Tools but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility.To start the Hardware Trouble

42Using Support Tools When the DELL3. ™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press <Enter>.NOT

43XPS OneYou can restore your operating system in the following ways:System • Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without aff

44System Recovery Options NOTE: The procedures in this document were written for the Windows default view, so they may not apply if you set your Dell™

45System Recovery Options the computer. Any programs or files added since you received your computer—including data files—are permanently deleted from

46System Recovery Options Operating System ReinstallationBefore You BeginIf you are considering reinstalling the Windows operating system to correct a

47System Recovery Options Save and close any open files and exit any 1. open programs.Insert the 2. Operating System disc.Click 3. Exit if the Instal

3Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer . . . . . 5Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . .5Set Up the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse . .6Connect t

48XPS OneIf you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:See “Solving Pr

49Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support sta

50Getting Help Dell Support e-mail [email protected]•[email protected]• [email protected]• (Latin America and Caribbean

51Getting Help Product InformationIf you need information about additional products available from Dell, or if you would like to place an order, visit

52Getting Help Before You CallNOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direc

53Getting Help a printer, print each file. Otherwise, record the contents of each file before calling Dell.Error message, beep code, or diagnostic •c

54XPS OneFinding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to: See:reinstall your operating system. your operating system disc.run a diagnostic progr

55Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See:find safety best practices information for your computer review Warranty information, Te

56XPS OneSpecificationsSystem ModelXPS One A2420This section provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgradi

57Specications Drives and DevicesAvailable device Serial ATA hard drive, USB memory devices, DVD and CD-RW combo drive, DVD+/- RW, microphone array,

4 ContentsOperating System Reinstallation . . . . . . . . .46Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Technical Support and

58Specications External ConnectorsNetwork adapter RJ45 connectorUSB 2.0 Two side-panel and four back-panel connectorsAudio Two side-panel connectors

59Specications VideoType Intel G45LCD interface LVDSTV support (with optional TV tuner card only)Dependant on region:NTSC/ATSC: NTSC supported in RF,

60Specications DisplayViewing angles Horizontal +/- 89°Vertical +/- 89°Controls Brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts if you are us

61Specications Computer EnvironmentRelative humidity 20% to 80% (noncondensing)Maximum Vibration:Operating 0.26 Grms random for 2 min in all operatio

62XPS OneAppendixMacrovision Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S

63XPS OneAairflow, allowing 5Audio 58AutoTech 50Bbackupscreating 28Ccalling Dell 52card reader 20CDs, playing and creating 27chipset 57compute

64Index customizingyour desktop 27your energy settings 28Ddata, backing up 28DellConnect 49Dell Diagnostics 41Dell Factory Image Restore 43Dell

65Index helpgetting assistance and support 48IIEEE 1394 connector 20, 23Internet connection 28ISPInternet Service Provider 28Lline-in connector 2

66Index PPhysical 60Ports and Connectors 57Power 60power button and light 21power connector 23power problems, solving 33problems, solving 31pro

67Index Ttechnical support 49UUSB 2.0back connectors 20, 23Vventilation, ensuring 5Wwarranty returns 51Windows, reinstalling 43Windows Vista®Prog

5XPS OneThis section provides information about setting up your XPS One A2420 and connecting peripherals. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positio

6Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer Set Up the Wireless Keyboard and MouseYour XPS One computer supports a special wireless (non-Bluetooth®) keyboard a

7Setting Up Your XPS One™ Computer Turn on the wireless keyboard and mouse.2. NOTE: The wireless keyboard and mouse are synced and ready to use. If yo