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... Set Up Microsoft Windows 11 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 12 Install the SIM Card (Optional 14 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 16 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 18 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 19 Connect to the Internet (Optional 20 Using Your XPS Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left... Strip Features 40 Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 52 Free Fall Sensor 53 3
... Set Up Microsoft Windows 11 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 12 Install the SIM Card (Optional 14 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 16 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 18 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 19 Connect to the Internet (Optional 20 Using Your XPS Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left... Strip Features 40 Using the Optical Drive 42 Display Features 44 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 52 Free Fall Sensor 53 3
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... Problems 61 Lockups and Software Problems 62 Using Support Tools 64 Dell Support Center 64 My Dell Downloads 65 System Messages 65 Hardware Troubleshooter 67 Dell Diagnostics 67 Restoring Your Operating System 72 System Restore 73 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 74 System Recovery Media 76 Dell Factory Image Restore 77 Getting Help 79 Technical Support and...
... Problems 61 Lockups and Software Problems 62 Using Support Tools 64 Dell Support Center 64 My Dell Downloads 65 System Messages 65 Hardware Troubleshooter 67 Dell Diagnostics 67 Restoring Your Operating System 72 System Restore 73 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 74 System Recovery Media 76 Dell Factory Image Restore 77 Getting Help 79 Technical Support and...
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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 ... other system settings have left the computer in 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 ... other system settings have left the computer in 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 8). 2. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 76. 13 NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 8). 2. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 76. 13 NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
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Using Your XPS Laptop Entertainment and Multimedia You can download or copy pictures and...devices, or played and viewed directly on your computer using a password‑protected account. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the notification area of your own CDs/DVDs, listen to disc, saved on portable...play games, create your desktop. 2. Dell DataSafe Online is an automated backup and recovery service that can access the service on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast ...
Using Your XPS Laptop Entertainment and Multimedia You can download or copy pictures and...devices, or played and viewed directly on your computer using a password‑protected account. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the notification area of your own CDs/DVDs, listen to disc, saved on portable...play games, create your desktop. 2. Dell DataSafe Online is an automated backup and recovery service that can access the service on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast ...
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... need. 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 your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Solution Station™, and...
... need. 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 your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Solution Station™, and...
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.... 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 to...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...
.... 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 to...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...
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...; Backup and restore your computer to install on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Create backup media of applications you need to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 77) to restore your operating system.... 74 You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)" on page 12) Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the ...
...; Backup and restore your computer to install on your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Create backup media of applications you need to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 77) to restore your operating system.... 74 You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)" on page 12) Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the ...
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then, shut down your desktop. 2. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen. 75 NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. NOTE: For more depending on the size... of the data to be installed on file types • Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell ...
then, shut down your desktop. 2. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the screen. 75 NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. NOTE: For more depending on the size... of the data to be installed on file types • Backup files to a local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell ...
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... the instructions on your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it was in case of the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard... boot device from being recovered. then, shut down your computer. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that prevents data from the list and press . 4. To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software on the screen. 76
... the instructions on your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to preserve the data files on your computer, it was in case of the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard... boot device from being recovered. then, shut down your computer. Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery Media CAUTION: Although the system recovery media is recommended that prevents data from the list and press . 4. To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software on the screen. 76
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...field, then click OK. 6. Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to restart the computer. 78 To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. NOTE: If you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the... condition. 9. Restoring Your Operating System 3. Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to complete. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. A message appears when the operating system ...
...field, then click OK. 6. Click Next. The restore process begins and may need to restart the computer. 78 To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. NOTE: If you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the... condition. 9. Restoring Your Operating System 3. Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to complete. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. A message appears when the operating system ...
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... additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 76 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 67 "My Dell Downloads" on page 65 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 components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 76 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 67 "My Dell Downloads" on page 65 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 A airflow, allowing 7 Audio control panel 41 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 31 B-CAS card 14 C calling Dell 85 Camera 45 CDs, playing and creating 51 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 7 connect(ing) to the Internet 20 Contacting Dell online 87 Control strip 31 customer service 80 D DataSafe Local Backup 74 DellConnect 80 Dell Diagnostics 67 Dell Factory Image Restore 77 Dell Stage 55 Dell Support Center 64 Diagnostic Checklist 86 drivers and downloads 89 DVDs, playing and creating 51 99
Index A airflow, allowing 7 Audio control panel 41 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 31 B-CAS card 14 C calling Dell 85 Camera 45 CDs, playing and creating 51 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 7 connect(ing) to the Internet 20 Contacting Dell online 87 Control strip 31 customer service 80 D DataSafe Local Backup 74 DellConnect 80 Dell Diagnostics 67 Dell Factory Image Restore 77 Dell Stage 55 Dell Support Center 64 Diagnostic Checklist 86 drivers and downloads 89 DVDs, playing and creating 51 99
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P power problems, solving 60 power strips, using 8 problems, solving 57 products information and purchasing 82 R resources, finding more 88 restoring factory image 77 S setup, before you begin 7 shipping products for return or repair 83 SIM card 14 software features 50 software problems 62 solving problems 57 specifications 90 support email addresses 81 support sites worldwide 81 System Messages 65 System Recovery Media 76 system reinstall options 72 System Restore 73 System Setup entering 38 function key behavior 38 T Touch Pad Gestures 36 Touch screen Gestures 46 TV tuner 19 Index 101
P power problems, solving 60 power strips, using 8 problems, solving 57 products information and purchasing 82 R resources, finding more 88 restoring factory image 77 S setup, before you begin 7 shipping products for return or repair 83 SIM card 14 software features 50 software problems 62 solving problems 57 specifications 90 support email addresses 81 support sites worldwide 81 System Messages 65 System Recovery Media 76 system reinstall options 72 System Restore 73 System Setup entering 38 function key behavior 38 T Touch Pad Gestures 36 Touch screen Gestures 46 TV tuner 19 Index 101