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Windows 8 126 Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media - Windows 8 123 Dell Backup and Recovery Basic - Windows 8 123 Dell Backup and Recovery 123 Dell Backup and Recovery - Windows 8 125 System Recovery Media 126 System Recovery Media - Windows 8 126 Restoring Your Operating System 127 System Restore 127 About System Restore 127 Starting System Restore 128 Undoing...
Windows 8 126 Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media - Windows 8 123 Dell Backup and Recovery Basic - Windows 8 123 Dell Backup and Recovery 123 Dell Backup and Recovery - Windows 8 125 System Recovery Media 126 System Recovery Media - Windows 8 126 Restoring Your Operating System 127 System Restore 127 About System Restore 127 Starting System Restore 128 Undoing...
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... Restore 132 About Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Operating System Disc 133 About Operating System Disc 133 Reinstalling the Operating System Using the Operating System Disc 133 Diagnostics 137 Pre-Boot System Assessment 137 Invoking PSA 137 Enhanced PSA 138 Invoking ePSA 138 Beep Codes 139 Troubleshooting 140 Display ...
... Restore 132 About Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Operating System Disc 133 About Operating System Disc 133 Reinstalling the Operating System Using the Operating System Disc 133 Diagnostics 137 Pre-Boot System Assessment 137 Invoking PSA 137 Enhanced PSA 138 Invoking ePSA 138 Beep Codes 139 Troubleshooting 140 Display ...
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... Ergonomic Instructions for Desktops 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Laptops 162 Dell and the Environment 164 Regulatory Compliance Policy 165 Contact Details for Regulatory Compliance Web site 165 Additional Compliance Information 165 Migration Tips 166 Migrating to Windows 7 From an Earlier Windows Operating System 166 Transfer Methods 167 Power Management 167 Configuring the...
... Ergonomic Instructions for Desktops 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Laptops 162 Dell and the Environment 164 Regulatory Compliance Policy 165 Contact Details for Regulatory Compliance Web site 165 Additional Compliance Information 165 Migration Tips 166 Migrating to Windows 7 From an Earlier Windows Operating System 166 Transfer Methods 167 Power Management 167 Configuring the...
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The coin-cell battery can hold a charge, varies depending on . The following activities significantly reduce the operating time of your computer's power usage (see Power Management). • Using the Sleep power state when you use your computer. Battery life reduces with the ...number of time. Battery 23 Improving the Battery Performance The operating time of a battery, which is the time the battery can last for which the computer is powered off, and so on how you leave the...
The coin-cell battery can hold a charge, varies depending on . The following activities significantly reduce the operating time of your computer's power usage (see Power Management). • Using the Sleep power state when you use your computer. Battery life reduces with the ...number of time. Battery 23 Improving the Battery Performance The operating time of a battery, which is the time the battery can last for which the computer is powered off, and so on how you leave the...
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...+ WiMAX 6250 Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate Latest wireless-card drivers and Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager available at support.dell.com. NOTE: Wireless display may not be supported on all computers. You must connect a wireless display adapter to share your TV ...before setting up wireless display are: Processor Video Controller WLAN card Operating System Driver Intel Core i3-3xx to the left and right eye. Display A display is a video output device that can display a...
...+ WiMAX 6250 Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate Latest wireless-card drivers and Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager available at support.dell.com. NOTE: Wireless display may not be supported on all computers. You must connect a wireless display adapter to share your TV ...before setting up wireless display are: Processor Video Controller WLAN card Operating System Driver Intel Core i3-3xx to the left and right eye. Display A display is a video output device that can display a...
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You can operate a touchscreen display with the objects on the display. NOTE: Touchscreen display may not work across applications. NOTE: Some of these gestures are capacitive touch and ...
You can operate a touchscreen display with the objects on the display. NOTE: Touchscreen display may not work across applications. NOTE: Some of these gestures are capacitive touch and ...
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... computer. Used in your computer or using the Bluetooth adapter already installed in all computers. Wired: The keyboard is connected to operate and some wireless keyboards have rechargeable batteries. An RF receiver is connected to the computer using a cable and does not require ...additional power source, such as batteries. On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • ...
... computer. Used in your computer or using the Bluetooth adapter already installed in all computers. Wired: The keyboard is connected to operate and some wireless keyboards have rechargeable batteries. An RF receiver is connected to the computer using a cable and does not require ...additional power source, such as batteries. On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • ...
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... network key. 7. Open the Charms Bar. 3. NOTE: Actual steps may vary based on your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is enabled on the operating system installed in the search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center → Set up your computer. 2. Windows 7 To set up a new connection or...
... network key. 7. Open the Charms Bar. 3. NOTE: Actual steps may vary based on your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is enabled on the operating system installed in the search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center → Set up your computer. 2. Windows 7 To set up a new connection or...
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...when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Battery 75 You can improve the battery performance by: • Operating the computer on how you use : • Optical drives. • Wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB...reduces with the battery installed to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. The operating time of the battery decreases over time depending on how often the battery is used . NOTE: The ...optimize your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com.
...when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Battery 75 You can improve the battery performance by: • Operating the computer on how you use : • Optical drives. • Wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB...reduces with the battery installed to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. The operating time of the battery decreases over time depending on how often the battery is used . NOTE: The ...optimize your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com.
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... /off file sharing. Select the Network Icon. 5. NOTE: Actual steps may vary based on the network you need to connect to connect. 6. Click on the operating system installed in the search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center → Set up a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet...
... /off file sharing. Select the Network Icon. 5. NOTE: Actual steps may vary based on the network you need to connect to connect. 6. Click on the operating system installed in the search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center → Set up a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet...
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...for the software to disable the Computrace option. Select Activate to enable or Deactivate to protect your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select Security tab and then select Computrace(R). 4. Enabling Computrace 1. Turn on Computrace through Absolute Software. This ... • error messages To contact Absolute Software: • see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see www.absolute.com • send e-mails to change this option. then, shut down...
...for the software to disable the Computrace option. Select Activate to enable or Deactivate to protect your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select Security tab and then select Computrace(R). 4. Enabling Computrace 1. Turn on Computrace through Absolute Software. This ... • error messages To contact Absolute Software: • see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see www.absolute.com • send e-mails to change this option. then, shut down...
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... and restoration points on your system performance. Detailed System Information - Access system recovery tools that help improve your hard drive. -- View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Owner's Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and so on your hard drive...and track the changes made to your computer each type of your hardware and operating system configurations; Monitor system events and changes over time. View detailed information about My Dell Support Center and to optimize and speed up your computer, common errors and ...
... and restoration points on your system performance. Detailed System Information - Access system recovery tools that help improve your hard drive. -- View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Owner's Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and so on your hard drive...and track the changes made to your computer each type of your hardware and operating system configurations; Monitor system events and changes over time. View detailed information about My Dell Support Center and to optimize and speed up your computer, common errors and ...
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... Type Offerings Computer Setup and Support New Computer Setup File Transfer or Data Backup Service Internet and Email Setup Software Installation Computer Accessories Setup Windows Operating System Installation Virus and Spyware Removal Antivirus Installation Internet Parental Control Free PC Health Check Computer Maintenance Speed up your Computer Basic and Security Speed...
... Type Offerings Computer Setup and Support New Computer Setup File Transfer or Data Backup Service Internet and Email Setup Software Installation Computer Accessories Setup Windows Operating System Installation Virus and Spyware Removal Antivirus Installation Internet Parental Control Free PC Health Check Computer Maintenance Speed up your Computer Basic and Security Speed...
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...you backup your data files before using one of the following options: Option Dell Backup and Recovery System recovery media Use as the first solution • when operating system failure prevents the use of Dell Backup and Recovery • when installing the factory image on DVD or ...USB media Basic √ √ Professional √ √ About Restoring Your Operating System - CAUTION: Although Dell Backup and Recovery is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it is recommended that you need to factory state Create...
...you backup your data files before using one of the following options: Option Dell Backup and Recovery System recovery media Use as the first solution • when operating system failure prevents the use of Dell Backup and Recovery • when installing the factory image on DVD or ...USB media Basic √ √ Professional √ √ About Restoring Your Operating System - CAUTION: Although Dell Backup and Recovery is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it is recommended that you need to factory state Create...
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...Windows desktop; When the boot device list appears, highlight the boot device inserted and press . 4. Windows 8 To restore your computer using Dell Backup and Recovery, allows you to return your hard drive to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your... recovery process. 126 System Recovery Media NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the operating state it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use of recovery options that are installed on your computer and try again...
...Windows desktop; When the boot device list appears, highlight the boot device inserted and press . 4. Windows 8 To restore your computer using Dell Backup and Recovery, allows you to return your hard drive to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your... recovery process. 126 System Recovery Media NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the operating state it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use of recovery options that are installed on your computer and try again...
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... you restore the Windows system files to the state prior to the installation of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer. Every time you install a software or device driver, ... system files to an earlier known good state. Restoring Your Operating System 127 Sometimes, this may cause some unexpected errors. Option System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup System recovery media Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc Use as the first solution when System Restore does...
... you restore the Windows system files to the state prior to the installation of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer. Every time you install a software or device driver, ... system files to an earlier known good state. Restoring Your Operating System 127 Sometimes, this may cause some unexpected errors. Option System Restore Dell DataSafe Local Backup System recovery media Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc Use as the first solution when System Restore does...
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... your personal files and hence it cannot recover your administrator to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left your computer in an undesirable operating state. System Restore does not monitor or recover your data files or recover them. Starting System Restore CAUTION: System Restore does not monitor your data...
... your personal files and hence it cannot recover your administrator to the hardware, software, or other system settings have left your computer in an undesirable operating state. System Restore does not monitor or recover your data files or recover them. Starting System Restore CAUTION: System Restore does not monitor your data...
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... Backup permanently removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. Dell DataSafe Local Backup has two versions: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic • Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional Dell DataSafe Local Backup Features Basic Restore your system back to factory state ...time Backup and restore based on the file No types (mp3, jpg, and so on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is recommended that you need to install on ) Backup data to restore your data files before...
... Backup permanently removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system problem. Dell DataSafe Local Backup has two versions: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic • Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional Dell DataSafe Local Backup Features Basic Restore your system back to factory state ...time Backup and restore based on the file No types (mp3, jpg, and so on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is recommended that you need to install on ) Backup data to restore your data files before...
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...• Hard drive failure that are installed on your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. Task To restore specific files or folders ...from the optical drive. 5. Launch Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 2. Click Restore→ Restore specific files or folders...
...• Hard drive failure that are installed on your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. Task To restore specific files or folders ...from the optical drive. 5. Launch Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 2. Click Restore→ Restore specific files or folders...
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... Image Restore only as a local user. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. then, shut down your operating system. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Select Dell Factory Image Restore or Dell Factory Tools→ Dell Factory Image Restore (depending on the hard...
... Image Restore only as a local user. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. then, shut down your operating system. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Select Dell Factory Image Restore or Dell Factory Tools→ Dell Factory Image Restore (depending on the hard...
