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... communication On or Off. 4 WWAN status light - A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. 15 1 Hard drive activity light - You may turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is flashing. 2 Bluetooth® status light (optional) - Using Your Studio XPS™ 3 WiFi status light - Turns on when a card with Bluetooth...
... communication On or Off. 4 WWAN status light - A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. 15 1 Hard drive activity light - You may turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is flashing. 2 Bluetooth® status light (optional) - Using Your Studio XPS™ 3 WiFi status light - Turns on when a card with Bluetooth...
Setup Guide
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In such cases, turn the computer on battery power • Solid amber - computer is running on to charge the device. Using Your Studio XPS™ 5 eSATA/USB combo connector with certain external devices when the computer is in power off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. ... USB specification. battery is critically low • Blinking white - This function may not work with PowerShare - Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard-disk drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external...
In such cases, turn the computer on battery power • Solid amber - computer is running on to charge the device. Using Your Studio XPS™ 5 eSATA/USB combo connector with certain external devices when the computer is in power off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. ... USB specification. battery is critically low • Blinking white - This function may not work with PowerShare - Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard-disk drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external...
Setup Guide
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Using Your Studio XPS™ Backlit Keyboard/Touch Pad Brightness Settings - In the Scrolling tab, you can use your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Check your purchase order for software installed on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Hybrid... zoom (zoom in and out moving the finger upward or downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on the right side of the taskbar. Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in and out ...
Using Your Studio XPS™ Backlit Keyboard/Touch Pad Brightness Settings - In the Scrolling tab, you can use your computer to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets. Check your purchase order for software installed on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Hybrid... zoom (zoom in and out moving the finger upward or downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on the right side of the taskbar. Software Features NOTE: For more information about the features described in and out ...
Setup Guide
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... (Technical support alerts relevant to run the application. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 33 For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on Call, and Online Scan with PC CheckUp) • About...
... (Technical support alerts relevant to run the application. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 33 For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on Call, and Online Scan with PC CheckUp) • About...
Setup Guide
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Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Replace the battery. Possible hard-disk drive (HDD) failure during HDD boot test, see "Contacting Dell" on hard-disk drive, the hard-disk drive cable is loose. Keyboard failure - Alert! The computer failed to resolve the issue. ...failed or the keyboard cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. 34 dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. CPU fan failure - Hard-disk drive failure - Using Support Tools System Messages If your computer has an issue or...
Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Replace the battery. Possible hard-disk drive (HDD) failure during HDD boot test, see "Contacting Dell" on hard-disk drive, the hard-disk drive cable is loose. Keyboard failure - Alert! The computer failed to resolve the issue. ...failed or the keyboard cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. 34 dell.com or see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. CPU fan failure - Hard-disk drive failure - Using Support Tools System Messages If your computer has an issue or...
Setup Guide
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... the operating system setup or is correct or see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Your USB device needs more power to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that best describes the problem and follow the remaining...
... the operating system setup or is correct or see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Your USB device needs more power to start the Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that best describes the problem and follow the remaining...
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... technical assistance. If the display still does not show anything, try connecting an external monitor or contact Dell, see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 47. 36 Follow the on the computer. 3. Hold down the key while pressing the power button to be working properly... on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, running the diagnostics will start testing the display. NOTE: If your hard drive. 1. Starting Dell Diagnostics The Dell Diagnostics is known to turn on -screen instructions.
... technical assistance. If the display still does not show anything, try connecting an external monitor or contact Dell, see "Contacting Dell" on Dell computers. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 47. 36 Follow the on the computer. 3. Hold down the key while pressing the power button to be working properly... on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, running the diagnostics will start testing the display. NOTE: If your hard drive. 1. Starting Dell Diagnostics The Dell Diagnostics is known to turn on -screen instructions.
Setup Guide
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...in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all ... when you purchased the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to your operating system problem.
...in the following ways: • System Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs installed after you received the computer. However, using the Operating System disc also deletes all ... when you purchased the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to the operating state it to your operating system problem.
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...the screen. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. System Restore Options NOTICE: Make regular backups of your computer. Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any... the Windows default view, so they may appear. Starting System Restore 1. Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3.
...the screen. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. System Restore Options NOTICE: Make regular backups of your computer. Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any... the Windows default view, so they may appear. Starting System Restore 1. Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. otherwise, contact your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3.
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...To access the recovery options, log on . NOTE: If you want to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Any programs or files added since you received your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you may not be available in the ..., you purchased the computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your operating system. including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Turn on certain computers. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. ...
...To access the recovery options, log on . NOTE: If you want to proceed with Dell Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Any programs or files added since you received your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you may not be available in the ..., you purchased the computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your operating system. including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Turn on certain computers. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. ...
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...applications have been restored to load any required drivers. Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin If you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may take five or more minutes to the operating state it was in ... data files on page 37. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to factory settings. 9. Click Finish to return your computer. 40 See "System Restore" on your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. Depending on the region...
...applications have been restored to load any required drivers. Operating System Reinstallation Before you Begin If you requested the media, the Dell Drivers and Utilities media and Operating System media may take five or more minutes to the operating state it was in ... data files on page 37. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to factory settings. 9. Click Finish to return your computer. 40 See "System Restore" on your primary hard drive. For conventional hard drive configurations, the primary hard drive is the first drive detected by the computer. Depending on the region...
Setup Guide
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...reinstall Notebook system software, or update drivers for your hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your computer, and readme files. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing ...parts of your computer may void your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. the Drivers and Utilities media...
...reinstall Notebook system software, or update drivers for your hard drive. NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found on your computer, and readme files. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing ...parts of your computer may void your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. the Drivers and Utilities media...
Setup Guide
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...) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Computer Environment Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage...
...) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Computer Environment Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage...
Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...2 During POST, when the DELL logo is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. System Setup Utility 67 18 System Setup Overview Use the system setup to: • Get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the amount of RAM, the size of the hard drive, and so on • ...Change the system configuration information • Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of hard drive installed, enabling or disabling base devices, and so on NOTE: Before you change system setup, it , and then press . If you wait too ...
...2 During POST, when the DELL logo is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. System Setup Utility 67 18 System Setup Overview Use the system setup to: • Get information about the hardware installed in your computer, such as the amount of RAM, the size of the hard drive, and so on • ...Change the system configuration information • Set or change a user-selectable option, such as the user password, type of hard drive installed, enabling or disabling base devices, and so on NOTE: Before you change system setup, it , and then press . If you wait too ...
Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...to load the default BIOS settings. Boot Options • Removable Drive - If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message. • Hard Drive - Allows you to boot the system from the optical drive. The computer attempts to change the boot sequence for devices.... The computer attempts to boot the system from the removable drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message. • USB Storage Device - Allows you to boot from the primary hard drive. Allows you to the BIOS. Allows you to discard the...
...to load the default BIOS settings. Boot Options • Removable Drive - If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message. • Hard Drive - Allows you to boot the system from the optical drive. The computer attempts to change the boot sequence for devices.... The computer attempts to boot the system from the removable drive. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message. • USB Storage Device - Allows you to boot from the primary hard drive. Allows you to the BIOS. Allows you to discard the...