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Contents Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 48 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53 Dell Stage 54 NVIDIA Optimus Technology (Optional 56 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 57 Free Fall Sensor 61 Solving Problems ...and Software Problems 68 Using Support Tools 70 Dell Support Center 70 My Dell Downloads 71 Hardware Troubleshooter 72 Dell Diagnostics 72 Restoring Your Operating System 77 System Restore 78 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 79 System Recovery Media 81 Dell Factory Image Restore 82 Getting Help 85 Technical Support and ...
Contents Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 48 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53 Dell Stage 54 NVIDIA Optimus Technology (Optional 56 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 57 Free Fall Sensor 61 Solving Problems ...and Software Problems 68 Using Support Tools 70 Dell Support Center 70 My Dell Downloads 71 Hardware Troubleshooter 72 Dell Diagnostics 72 Restoring Your Operating System 77 System Restore 78 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 79 System Recovery Media 81 Dell Factory Image Restore 82 Getting Help 85 Technical Support and ...
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... other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will require ...the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)...
... other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You will require ...the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)...
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Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on page 81. 13 NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 8). 2. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on page 81. 13 NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 8). 2. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
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...page also provides links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. Run hardware diagnostics, see which program occupies the maximum memory on the day they occurred. 70 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 the space consumed by each day. Manage your computer. Monitor system events and changes over time. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance...
...page also provides links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. Run hardware diagnostics, see which program occupies the maximum memory on the day they occurred. 70 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 the space consumed by each day. Manage your computer. Monitor system events and changes over time. The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance...
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... computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer. 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...
... computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data files on your computer. 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...
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... Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; If you are completely reversible. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files... Start . 2. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any...
... Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; If you are completely reversible. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files... Start . 2. CAUTION: Make regular backups of your data files or recover them. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you undo the last system restore, save and close all open files and exit any open programs. Do not alter, open, or delete any...
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... you received your computer. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer, while preserving the data files. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to restore your operating system permanently removes any... drivers installed after you need to restore your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 82) to install ...
... you received your computer. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your computer, while preserving the data files. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you to: • Backup and restore your computer to restore your operating system permanently removes any... drivers installed after you need to restore your operating system. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 82) to install ...
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...USB drive, printer, and so on the screen. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to wait until you see knowledge base article 353560 at support.dell.com. 80 Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow ...the instructions on ) connected to be restored. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. NOTE: Do...
...USB drive, printer, and so on the screen. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to wait until you see knowledge base article 353560 at support.dell.com. 80 Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow ...the instructions on ) connected to be restored. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. NOTE: Do...
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... that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be installed on your computer...
... that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be installed on your computer...
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... Windows desktop; Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press . 4. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your computer using this option. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If possible, back up the data before using the system ...system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. 82 Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after...
... Windows desktop; Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press . 4. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your computer using this option. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If possible, back up the data before using the system ...system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. 82 Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after...
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...are permanently deleted from the hard drive. To access the recovery options, log on . The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Restoring Your Operating System This option restores your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Data files include documents, spreadsheets,...mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on as a local user. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in the User name...
...are permanently deleted from the hard drive. To access the recovery options, log on . The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Restoring Your Operating System This option restores your hard drive to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Data files include documents, spreadsheets,...mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on as a local user. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was in the User name...
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Click Finish to the factory condition, then click Next. Restoring Your Operating System 8. 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 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. Restoring Your Operating System 8. 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 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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Index A airflow, allowing 7 Audio control panel 43 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 33 B-CAS card 14 C calling Dell 91 Camera 47 CDs, playing and creating 53 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 7 connect(ing) to the Internet 22 Contacting Dell online 93 Control strip 33 customer service 86 D DataSafe Local Backup 79 DellConnect 86 Dell Diagnostics 72 Dell Factory Image Restore 82 Dell Stage 54 Diagnostic Checklist 92 drivers and downloads 95 DVDs, playing and creating 53 E email addresses for technical support 87 105
Index A airflow, allowing 7 Audio control panel 43 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 33 B-CAS card 14 C calling Dell 91 Camera 47 CDs, playing and creating 53 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 7 connect(ing) to the Internet 22 Contacting Dell online 93 Control strip 33 customer service 86 D DataSafe Local Backup 79 DellConnect 86 Dell Diagnostics 72 Dell Factory Image Restore 82 Dell Stage 54 Diagnostic Checklist 92 drivers and downloads 95 DVDs, playing and creating 53 E email addresses for technical support 87 105
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products information and purchasing 88 R resources, finding more 94 restoring factory image 82 S setup, before you begin 7 shipping products for return or repair 89 SIM card 14 software features 52 software problems 68 solving problems 63 specifications 96 support email addresses 87 support sites worldwide 87 System Recovery Media 81 system reinstall options 77 System Restore 78 System Setup entering 40 function key behavior 40 T Touch Pad Gestures 38 Touch screen Gestures 48 TV tuner 19 U USB PowerShare 27 W warranty returns 89 Windows Index 107
products information and purchasing 88 R resources, finding more 94 restoring factory image 82 S setup, before you begin 7 shipping products for return or repair 89 SIM card 14 software features 52 software problems 68 solving problems 63 specifications 96 support email addresses 87 support sites worldwide 87 System Recovery Media 81 system reinstall options 77 System Restore 78 System Setup entering 40 function key behavior 40 T Touch Pad Gestures 38 Touch screen Gestures 48 TV tuner 19 U USB PowerShare 27 W warranty returns 89 Windows Index 107