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Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 12... when you set up Microsoft Windows. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc).
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 12... when you set up Microsoft Windows. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc).
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Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. 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. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen.
Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. 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. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen.
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If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is enabled on your computer (see the documentation ...and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Follow the instructions on page 16). 2. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need to connect to your wireless router. Setting...Control Panel. 4. Before you can use your original order, you set up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to a network. 5. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up your router. In...
If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is enabled on your computer (see the documentation ...and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Follow the instructions on page 16). 2. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need to connect to your wireless router. Setting...Control Panel. 4. Before you can use your original order, you set up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to a network. 5. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up your router. In...
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... a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). NOTE: If you to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Using Your XPS Laptop 7 Audio-in sleep state. NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is automatically shut off your computer while charging...
... a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). NOTE: If you to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Using Your XPS Laptop 7 Audio-in sleep state. NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is automatically shut off your computer while charging...
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... video signal is read. 3 Network connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Mini-DisplayPort connector - Connects to an external antenna (included) or coaxial cable... Before you are using the TV tuner card (optional). 5 AC adapter connector - Provides faster data transmission between your computer and USB devices. 7 Security cable slot - Digital interface standard connector that it fits into the security cable slot on supported models) - Connects...
... video signal is read. 3 Network connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Mini-DisplayPort connector - Connects to an external antenna (included) or coaxial cable... Before you are using the TV tuner card (optional). 5 AC adapter connector - Provides faster data transmission between your computer and USB devices. 7 Security cable slot - Digital interface standard connector that it fits into the security cable slot on supported models) - Connects...
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...you see knowledge base article 353560 at support.dell.com. 80 NOTE: If you wait too ...take an hour or more information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and ... more depending on your computer and try again. 5. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added... Repair Your Computer. 6. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files:...
...you see knowledge base article 353560 at support.dell.com. 80 NOTE: If you wait too ...take an hour or more information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and ... more depending on your computer and try again. 5. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to the computer and remove any newly added... Repair Your Computer. 6. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files:...
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...operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer using this option. then, shut down your computer. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.... Follow the instructions on the screen. 82 Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to wait until you received your computer ...
...operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer using this option. then, shut down your computer. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately.... Follow the instructions on the screen. 82 Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to wait until you received your computer ...
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... slot Specifications Connectors HDMI connector one 19-pin connector Network adapter one RJ45 connector USB two 4-pin USB 3.0-compliant connectors MiniDisplayPort one 20-pin connector eSATA one 7-pin/4-pin eSATA/ USB combo connector with PowerShare Media Card Reader one 9-in-1 slot Antenna-in connector ...(optional) one MCX connector 97 Memory Memory type 1066 MHz/1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/...
... slot Specifications Connectors HDMI connector one 19-pin connector Network adapter one RJ45 connector USB two 4-pin USB 3.0-compliant connectors MiniDisplayPort one 20-pin connector eSATA one 7-pin/4-pin eSATA/ USB combo connector with PowerShare Media Card Reader one 9-in-1 slot Antenna-in connector ...(optional) one MCX connector 97 Memory Memory type 1066 MHz/1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/...
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... MSXC Memory Card MultiMedia Card (MMC) xD-Picture Card Camera Camera resolution 2.0 megapixel HD Video resolution 1280 x 720 98 Communications Modem (optional) external V.92 56 K USB modem Network adapter 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless WLAN, WWAN (optional), WiMAX/Wi-Fi abgn/agn, and Bluetooth wireless technology (optional...
... MSXC Memory Card MultiMedia Card (MMC) xD-Picture Card Camera Camera resolution 2.0 megapixel HD Video resolution 1280 x 720 98 Communications Modem (optional) external V.92 56 K USB modem Network adapter 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless WLAN, WWAN (optional), WiMAX/Wi-Fi abgn/agn, and Bluetooth wireless technology (optional...
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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