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... USB device and connect it again. 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). In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare -
... USB device and connect it again. 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). In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare -
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...key row - CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on when the computer reads or writes data. The light on page 44. 4 XPS logo light - For more information on the logo light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on ...status lights, and touch-sensitive controls are located in this row. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. For more information on the battery status light, see "Control Strip Features" on the XPS logo indicates the power states. The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or ...
...key row - CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on when the computer reads or writes data. The light on page 44. 4 XPS logo light - For more information on the logo light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on ...status lights, and touch-sensitive controls are located in this row. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. For more information on the battery status light, see "Control Strip Features" on the XPS logo indicates the power states. The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or ...
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Using Your XPS Laptop Free Fall Sensor Free fall sensor protects your computer hard drive from possible damage, by detecting a free fall state is no longer detected. 64 Your hard drive returns to the read/write head and possible data loss. When a free fall state is detected, the hard drive is placed in a safe state to protect against damage to normal operation, when the free fall state caused by accidentally dropping the computer.
Using Your XPS Laptop Free Fall Sensor Free fall sensor protects your computer hard drive from possible damage, by detecting a free fall state is no longer detected. 64 Your hard drive returns to the read/write head and possible data loss. When a free fall state is detected, the hard drive is placed in a safe state to protect against damage to normal operation, when the free fall state caused by accidentally dropping the computer.
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...configured properly. -- If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that your computer. -- Solving Problems • ...you are unable to get a response by moving your mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 71 Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard, or by pressing a key on your ...
...configured properly. -- If you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that your computer. -- Solving Problems • ...you are unable to get a response by moving your mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 71 Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard, or by pressing a key on your ...
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... 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. Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - one convenient location.... service tag, express service code, warranty status, and alerts on improving the performance of your hard drive using a visual representation of file. • Performance and Configuration History - The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to access: PC ...
... 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. Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - one convenient location.... service tag, express service code, warranty status, and alerts on improving the performance of your hard drive using a visual representation of file. • Performance and Configuration History - The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers, system information, and links to access: PC ...
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... technical assistance. Type hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the search field and press to start ... is active. Ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 70 and run Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. In the search results, select the ...
... technical assistance. Type hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the search field and press to start ... is active. Ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 70 and run Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. In the search results, select the ...
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... the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears : "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer and try again. This may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your ...
... the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears : "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer and try again. This may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your ...
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... Support Tools c. d. If PSA is not invoked: Press any key to start Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive and to go to continue." The following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Select the test you want to the Choose An Option window...top of the problem appears on your screen. To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 76 If you contact Dell. 6. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 93) for your computer when you are ...
... Support Tools c. d. If PSA is not invoked: Press any key to start Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive and to go to continue." The following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Select the test you want to the Choose An Option window...top of the problem appears on your screen. To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 76 If you contact Dell. 6. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 93) for your computer when you are ...
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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 to restore your 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 ...
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 to restore your 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 ...
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...System Restore did not resolve your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on page 84) to restore your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to preserve ...the data files on page 12) Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files...
...System Restore did not resolve your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on page 84) to restore your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to preserve ...the data files on page 12) Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files...
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..., shut down your computer using the system recovery media. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that prevents data from the list and press . 4. Follow the instructions on...
..., shut down your computer using the system recovery media. Restoring Your Operating System To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software on your computer. • Hard drive failure that you backup your hard drive to the operating state it is recommended that prevents data from the list and press . 4. Follow the instructions on...
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...This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. When the DELL logo appears, press ...several times to restore your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. If...
...This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. When the DELL logo appears, press ...several times to restore your operating system problem. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. If...
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...factory condition. 9. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Finish to complete. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. To access the command prompt... the factory condition, then click Next. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. Select Repair Your Computer. NOTE: Depending upon ...
...factory condition. 9. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Click Finish to complete. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. To access the command prompt... the factory condition, then click Next. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. Select Repair Your Computer. NOTE: Depending upon ...
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...original (or equivalent) packing materials. Dell is for credit. 5. Include any accessories that you back up any and all items being returned (AC adapter cable, software, guides, and so on the outside of loss during shipment to Dell. Remove any data on the hard drive(s) and on page 74). 4.... lost removable media that may be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to you. You are not accepted. Getting Help Returning Items ...
...original (or equivalent) packing materials. Dell is for credit. 5. Include any accessories that you back up any and all items being returned (AC adapter cable, software, guides, and so on the outside of loss during shipment to Dell. Remove any data on the hard drive(s) and on page 74). 4.... lost removable media that may be refused at Dell's receiving dock and returned to you. You are not accepted. Getting Help Returning Items ...
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... Media" on page 83 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 74 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 72 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 ...
... Media" on page 83 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 74 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 72 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 ...
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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... 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 35,000 ft) Airborne G2 or lower as defined contaminant level by ISA-S71.04-1985 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... 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 35,000 ft) Airborne G2 or lower as defined contaminant level by ISA-S71.04-1985 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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F finding more information 94 flick 50 FTP login, anonymous 88 H hard drive activity light 35 hardware problems diagnosing 74 Hardware Troubleshooter 74 help getting assistance and support 86 I Internet connection 23 ISP Internet Service Provider 23 M memory problems solving 69 mini-DisplayPort connector 33 Multimedia Control Keys 42 N network connection fixing 67 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 56 O Optical Drive Using 46 P power problems, solving 68 power strips, using 8 problems, solving 65 Index 105
F finding more information 94 flick 50 FTP login, anonymous 88 H hard drive activity light 35 hardware problems diagnosing 74 Hardware Troubleshooter 74 help getting assistance and support 86 I Internet connection 23 ISP Internet Service Provider 23 M memory problems solving 69 mini-DisplayPort connector 33 Multimedia Control Keys 42 N network connection fixing 67 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 56 O Optical Drive Using 46 P power problems, solving 68 power strips, using 8 problems, solving 65 Index 105