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...may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you will take some time to complete. NOTE: For ...system. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features...
...may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you will take some time to complete. NOTE: For ...system. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features...
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To use the multimedia controls, press + the required key. You can configure the multimedia control keys using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or Windows Mobility Center. Press any function key to perform the associated multimedia action. Windows Mobility Center 1. In the Function ...For function, press + the required function key. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default option. Multimedia Key First - Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. Press during POST (Power On Self Test...
To use the multimedia controls, press + the required key. You can configure the multimedia control keys using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or Windows Mobility Center. Press any function key to perform the associated multimedia action. Windows Mobility Center 1. In the Function ...For function, press + the required function key. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default option. Multimedia Key First - Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. Press during POST (Power On Self Test...
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To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. In the Battery Status window, click Turn off Battery Charging and then click OK. Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 42 Press the keys on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. 3.
To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. In the Battery Status window, click Turn off Battery Charging and then click OK. Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 42 Press the keys on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. 3.
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...Four Five Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure - If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 77. Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure Display ...failure 53 BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for advanced service instructions. WARNING: Only trained service...
...Four Five Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure - If this occurs, write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 77. Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure Display ...failure 53 BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for advanced service instructions. WARNING: Only trained service...
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... 1. To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks in the system setup utility and is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your computer and press when the DELL logo appears. 61 Dell Diagnostics If you can use the Hardware... Troubleshooter to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 57 and run Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. To start the search. 3. In the search results, select the option that the device you want to resolve...
... 1. To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks in the system setup utility and is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your computer and press when the DELL logo appears. 61 Dell Diagnostics If you can use the Hardware... Troubleshooter to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 57 and run Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. To start the search. 3. In the search results, select the option that the device you want to resolve...