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For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. The ... drives. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. Working with RAID A redundant array of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for and attempt recovery of one drive results in this section. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. Therefore, a failure of bad sectors, ...The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). For information about these levels, see support.dell.com.
For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. The ... drives. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. Working with RAID A redundant array of independent disks (RAID) is recommended for and attempt recovery of one drive results in this section. RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. Therefore, a failure of bad sectors, ...The User Account Control window may support other RAID levels (5, 10, 50). For information about these levels, see support.dell.com.
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... Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to the factory condition, and then click Next. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. NOTICE: If you do not ...want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: ...
... Image Restore 1 Turn on as a local user. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to the factory condition, and then click Next. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. NOTICE: If you do not ...want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: ...
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... taskbar functions differently when you click, doubleclick, or right-click the icon. Click to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for your computer problems or order status. • Alerts - The Dell Support Center application is not available from the Start menu. Click to identify and fix problems with your feedback...
... taskbar functions differently when you click, doubleclick, or right-click the icon. Click to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for your computer problems or order status. • Alerts - The Dell Support Center application is not available from the Start menu. Click to identify and fix problems with your feedback...
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Windows XP 1 Click Start and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click...8594; Options→ Security. 2 Click Do not allow attachments to a telephone, then listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION...the computer, click Continue; For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you are an administrator on the screen. See the documentation shipped came with your computer...
Windows XP 1 Click Start and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click...8594; Options→ Security. 2 Click Do not allow attachments to a telephone, then listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. CHECK THE TELEPHONE LINE CONNECTION...the computer, click Continue; For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you are an administrator on the screen. See the documentation shipped came with your computer...
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... Button 7 Set Up Microsoft Windows 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 8 Connecting to the Internet (Optional 9 Setting Up the TV Tuner (Optional 12 Setting Up the 5.1 Audio Connections (Optional 13 Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 14 Device Status Lights 14 Right Side Features ...16 Left Side Features 20 Display Features 22 Media, Wireless, and Power Controls 23 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 24 Using the Optical Drive 26 Removing and Replacing the Battery 27 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell...
... Button 7 Set Up Microsoft Windows 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 8 Connecting to the Internet (Optional 9 Setting Up the TV Tuner (Optional 12 Setting Up the 5.1 Audio Connections (Optional 13 Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 14 Device Status Lights 14 Right Side Features ...16 Left Side Features 20 Display Features 22 Media, Wireless, and Power Controls 23 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 24 Using the Optical Drive 26 Removing and Replacing the Battery 27 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell...
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Contents Using Support Tools 37 Dell Support Center 37 My Dell Downloads 38 System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 40 Dell Diagnostics 41 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 47 System Recovery Media 49 Dell Factory Image Restore 50 Getting Help 52 Technical Support and Customer Service 53 DellConnect 53 Online...
Contents Using Support Tools 37 Dell Support Center 37 My Dell Downloads 38 System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 40 Dell Diagnostics 41 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 47 System Recovery Media 49 Dell Factory Image Restore 50 Getting Help 52 Technical Support and Customer Service 53 DellConnect 53 Online...
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... Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your computer is preconfigured with a minimum capacity of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup...
... Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your computer is preconfigured with a minimum capacity of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup...
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...(Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you can purchase one at www.dell.com. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connecting the AC Adapter" on page 10. 9 Insert the disc or... USB key in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 6). 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 49. Ensure that the AC adapter is not a part of your original...external USB modem or WLAN adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop To create a system...
...(Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you can purchase one at www.dell.com. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connecting the AC Adapter" on page 10. 9 Insert the disc or... USB key in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 6). 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 49. Ensure that the AC adapter is not a part of your original...external USB modem or WLAN adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop To create a system...
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...your computer using a password‑protected account. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the screen. 30 Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or... natural disasters. To schedule backups: 1. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. You can access the service on the taskbar. 2. Using Your Studio XPS Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions. For...
...your computer using a password‑protected account. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the screen. 30 Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or... natural disasters. To schedule backups: 1. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. You can access the service on the taskbar. 2. Using Your Studio XPS Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions. For...
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... Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 37 The home page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to...
... Information, System Information, Upgrades & Accessories) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 37 The home page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to...
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... files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer Operating System disc to... 45 Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently ...
... files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer Operating System disc to... 45 Option Use System Restore as the first solution Dell DataSafe Local Backup when System Restore does not resolve your problem System recovery media when operating system failure prevents the use of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently ...
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...; Backup and restore your computer to install on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you need to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data... files: 1. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you received your computer. You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore...
...; Backup and restore your computer to install on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you need to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data... files: 1. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you received your computer. You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore...
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...be installed on your computer, if you to: • Backup and restore your computer and try again. 5. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. NOTE: The restoration process might take an hour or more... information, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen....
...be installed on your computer, if you to: • Backup and restore your computer and try again. 5. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. NOTE: The restoration process might take an hour or more... information, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon on the screen....
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...computer. 2. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. Use the system recovery media in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it ...the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. 49 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media. To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed on the screen to wait...
...computer. 2. Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. Use the system recovery media in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it ...the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. 49 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer using the system recovery media. To restore the factory image of recovery options that are installed on the screen to wait...
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...Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: If you want to the factory condition, then click Next. ...The restore process begins and may need to complete. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. To access ...
...Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: If you want to the factory condition, then click Next. ...The restore process begins and may need to complete. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. To access ...
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... additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 49 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41 "My Dell Downloads" on page 38 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...
... additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 49 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41 "My Dell Downloads" on page 38 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...
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Index processor 62 products information and purchasing 55 R resources, finding more 60 restoring factory image 50 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 56 software features 28 software problems 34 solving problems 31 specifications 62 support email addresses 54 support sites worldwide 54 76 System Messages 38 system recovery media 8 T technical support 53 U USB PowerShare 18 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 56 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 35 setup 8 wired network network cable, connecting 6 wireless network connection 10
Index processor 62 products information and purchasing 55 R resources, finding more 60 restoring factory image 50 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 56 software features 28 software problems 34 solving problems 31 specifications 62 support email addresses 54 support sites worldwide 54 76 System Messages 38 system recovery media 8 T technical support 53 U USB PowerShare 18 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 56 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 35 setup 8 wired network network cable, connecting 6 wireless network connection 10