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... - NOTE: If you to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. Using Your XPS Laptop 7 Audio-in sleep state. The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn...
... - NOTE: If you to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. Using Your XPS Laptop 7 Audio-in sleep state. The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn...
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... indicates the power states. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on page 42. 4 XPS logo light - The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or disable key , battery charge status key , brightness ...information on the logo light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 36. 2 Hard drive activity light - For more information on the control strip, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 40. 33 Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - For more information on the battery status light, see...
... indicates the power states. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on page 42. 4 XPS logo light - The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or disable key , battery charge status key , brightness ...information on the logo light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 36. 2 Hard drive activity light - For more information on the control strip, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 40. 33 Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - For more information on the battery status light, see...
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... CyberLink PowerDVD application detects your computer hard drive from possible damage, by accidentally dropping the computer. Free Fall Sensor Free fall state caused by detecting a free fall sensor protects your 3D TV automatically. NOTE: For more information on your computer. Using Your XPS Laptop Blu-ray 3D The NVIDIA ...possible data loss. To watch Blu-ray 3D videos at 1080p resolution. When a free fall state is placed in HD 3D mode. Your hard drive returns to www.nvidia.com. NOTE: For more information about using Blu-ray 3D, go to watch Blu-ray 3D videos, use the...
... CyberLink PowerDVD application detects your computer hard drive from possible damage, by accidentally dropping the computer. Free Fall Sensor Free fall state caused by detecting a free fall sensor protects your 3D TV automatically. NOTE: For more information on your computer. Using Your XPS Laptop Blu-ray 3D The NVIDIA ...possible data loss. To watch Blu-ray 3D videos at 1080p resolution. When a free fall state is placed in HD 3D mode. Your hard drive returns to www.nvidia.com. NOTE: For more information about using Blu-ray 3D, go to watch Blu-ray 3D videos, use the...
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.... -- Follow the instructions on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the Program Compatability Wizard: 1. Verify that is displayed to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that the device drivers do not conflict with... 3. See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows. 2. Write down your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 69 If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. --
.... -- Follow the instructions on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the Program Compatability Wizard: 1. Verify that is displayed to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that the device drivers do not conflict with... 3. See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows. 2. Write down your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 69 If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. --
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... - To launch the application, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. PC Checkup Utilities • Drive Space Manager - This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your computer each type of...
... - To launch the application, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. PC Checkup Utilities • Drive Space Manager - This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your computer each type of...
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...Press during the operating system setup or is displayed in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. To start the search. 3. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your hard drive or from your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and is active.... Start Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 72 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and...
...Press during the operating system setup or is displayed in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. To start the search. 3. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your hard drive or from your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and is active.... Start Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 72 Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and...
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This may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your hard drive. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. b. This will start running tests. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If PSA is known to continue? (Recommended)." 73 If the PSA completes successfully... : "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? Do you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical ...
This may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your hard drive. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. b. This will start running tests. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If PSA is known to continue? (Recommended)." 73 If the PSA completes successfully... : "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? Do you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical ...
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... Utility Partition. If PSA is displayed at the top of the problem appears on your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 74 Press any key to go to run. 5. The Service Tag helps you identify your screen....the Choose An Option window. 7. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 93) for your computer is not invoked: Press any key to start Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostic utility partition on your computer when you want to the Choose An Option...
... Utility Partition. If PSA is displayed at the top of the problem appears on your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 74 Press any key to go to run. 5. The Service Tag helps you identify your screen....the Choose An Option window. 7. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 93) for your computer is not invoked: Press any key to start Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostic utility partition on your computer when you want to the Choose An Option...
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... on your computer. If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer...
... on your computer. If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer...
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...received your computer. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to restore your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to preserve the...: • Backup and restore your computer, while preserving the data files. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Create backup media of applications you purchased your computer to install ...
...received your computer. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to restore your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to preserve the...: • Backup and restore your computer, while preserving the data files. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Create backup media of applications you purchased your computer to install ...
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...computer. You can use the system recovery media, created using the system recovery media. Follow the instructions on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents the use of purchase. Click UPGRADE NOW! 3. Use the system recovery media in when you backup your desktop. ... • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to preserve the data files on your computer,...
...computer. You can use the system recovery media, created using the system recovery media. Follow the instructions on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents the use of purchase. Click UPGRADE NOW! 3. Use the system recovery media in when you backup your desktop. ... • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to preserve the data files on your computer,...
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... device from the list and press . 4. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 79) to restore... your operating system. Follow the instructions on the screen. 82 Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore ...
... device from the list and press . 4. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 79) to restore... your operating system. Follow the instructions on the screen. 82 Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore ...
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... too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Any programs or files added since you see the Microsoft Windows desktop...
... too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Any programs or files added since you see the Microsoft Windows desktop...
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Click Finish to the factory condition, then click Next. Select the check box to confirm that you want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to restart the computer. 84 Restoring Your Operating System 8. The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to factory condition. 9. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to complete.
Click Finish to the factory condition, then click Next. Select the check box to confirm that you want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to restart the computer. 84 Restoring Your Operating System 8. The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to factory condition. 9. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to complete.
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...messages reported by Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 93. 2. Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all confidential, proprietary and personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on... any other storage device in the product. Include a copy of the box. Dell is for any and all items being returned (AC adapter cable, software, guides, and so on...
...messages reported by Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 93. 2. Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Prepare all confidential, proprietary and personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on... any other storage device in the product. Include a copy of the box. Dell is for any and all items being returned (AC adapter cable, software, guides, and so on...
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...technical support the bottom of your computer "Dell Support Center" on page 71 for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 72 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 70 upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective ...part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your warranty. You...
...technical support the bottom of your computer "Dell Support Center" on page 71 for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 72 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 70 upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective ...part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your warranty. You...
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measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; Specifications Computer Environment Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65... 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 35,000 ft) Airborne G2 or lower as defined contaminant level by ISA-S71.04-1985 for operating - measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G NonOperating 160 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft...
measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; Specifications Computer Environment Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65... 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 35,000 ft) Airborne G2 or lower as defined contaminant level by ISA-S71.04-1985 for operating - measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G NonOperating 160 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft...
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Index F finding more information 94 flick 48 FTP login, anonymous 87 H hard drive activity light 33 hardware problems diagnosing 72 Hardware Troubleshooter 72 help getting assistance and support 85 I Internet connection 22 ISP Internet Service Provider 22 106 M memory problems solving 67 mini-DisplayPort connector 31 Multimedia Control Keys 40 N network connection fixing 65 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 56 O Optical Drive Using 44 P power problems, solving 66 power strips, using 8 problems, solving 63
Index F finding more information 94 flick 48 FTP login, anonymous 87 H hard drive activity light 33 hardware problems diagnosing 72 Hardware Troubleshooter 72 help getting assistance and support 85 I Internet connection 22 ISP Internet Service Provider 22 106 M memory problems solving 67 mini-DisplayPort connector 31 Multimedia Control Keys 40 N network connection fixing 65 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 56 O Optical Drive Using 44 P power problems, solving 66 power strips, using 8 problems, solving 63