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..., Windows Vista, and Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in trademarks and trade names other countries.; A01 CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS One, and YOURS IS HERE are either...
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...login passwords. NOTE: Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. Using Your XPS One 6 Disc indicator - Use the stand to tilt the display to 25° away... Blu-ray Discs. See "Using the Media Control Buttons" on page 26 for more information, click Start → Programs→ FastAccess. 4 Media control buttons - Lights up . It can be rotated from... conferencing, and chat. Press to ensure maximum system stability. 19 This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning your preferred angle. 3 2.0 mega pixel camera/microphone - The stand ...
...login passwords. NOTE: Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. Using Your XPS One 6 Disc indicator - Use the stand to tilt the display to 25° away... Blu-ray Discs. See "Using the Media Control Buttons" on page 26 for more information, click Start → Programs→ FastAccess. 4 Media control buttons - Lights up . It can be rotated from... conferencing, and chat. Press to ensure maximum system stability. 19 This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning your preferred angle. 3 2.0 mega pixel camera/microphone - The stand ...
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... activity light - Turns on or off the computer while the hard drive activity light is in poweron state. • Solid amber - the system board cannot start initialization. Using Your XPS One 4 Headphone or line-out connector - A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. Connects to an audio cable for voice or to headphones.
... activity light - Turns on or off the computer while the hard drive activity light is in poweron state. • Solid amber - the system board cannot start initialization. Using Your XPS One 4 Headphone or line-out connector - A flashing light indicates hard drive activity. Connects to an audio cable for voice or to headphones.
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.... Use the touch pad and touch-pad buttons as such, may feel different from other buttons when pressed. Click Start → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Mouse. Using Your XPS One Using the Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your display may flash during startup. The...
.... Use the touch pad and touch-pad buttons as such, may feel different from other buttons when pressed. Click Start → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Mouse. Using Your XPS One Using the Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your display may flash during startup. The...
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...- To connect to maximize the life of the computer and by reducing the amount of inactivity. • Power saver - Using Your XPS One Customizing Your Energy Settings You can use the power options in your operating system to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings ...Internet connection options: • DSL connections that you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings. 2. This power option offers full ...
...- To connect to maximize the life of the computer and by reducing the amount of inactivity. • Power saver - Using Your XPS One Customizing Your Energy Settings You can use the power options in your operating system to the Internet (Optional) NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings ...Internet connection options: • DSL connections that you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet service provider (ISP). Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center→ Transfer files and settings. 2. This power option offers full ...
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... you will use an optional USB dial-up modem or ISDN. NOTE: Have your desktop or if you get one. 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up an Internet connection with a different ISP...successfully connected in the following section. If you will use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet window appears. 4. Using Your XPS One 2. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Chose Dial-up if you do not know which type of connection to set up , depending on the screen...
... you will use an optional USB dial-up modem or ISDN. NOTE: Have your desktop or if you get one. 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Click either Broadband (PPPoE) or Dial-up an Internet connection with a different ISP...successfully connected in the following section. If you will use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet window appears. 4. Using Your XPS One 2. Click Start → Connect To. 3. Chose Dial-up if you do not know which type of connection to set up , depending on the screen...
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... is loose or damaged. • Check the cable to ensure it is lost - A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. 32 Click Start → Connect To. The link integrity light on and connected to ensure it is lost - The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled...
... is loose or damaged. • Check the cable to ensure it is lost - A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer. 32 Click Start → Connect To. The link integrity light on and connected to ensure it is lost - The wireless router is offline or wireless has been disabled...
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... and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off .
... and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off .
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...have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to run the software. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the operating system installed on your computer. --Ensure that your ... screen appears - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. 36 See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure...
...have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to run the software. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the operating system installed on your computer. --Ensure that your ... screen appears - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer through the Start menu. • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. 36 See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: --Ensure...
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.... For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. One possible beep code consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. XPS One Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find... the service, support, and system-specific information you need. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display...
.... For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. One possible beep code consists of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. XPS One Using Support Tools Dell Support Center The Dell Support Center helps you find... the service, support, and system-specific information you need. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display...
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... the cause and action needed to identify a more serious cause, see "Contacting Dell" on page 41. Run the Dell Diagnostics to resolve the issue. 39 Write down the beep code and Contact Dell, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 53. 2. Chipset Error Using Support Tools Code (repetitive Description...test failure 4 RAM Read/Write failure 5 Real-time clock power failure 6 Video BIOS Test failure System Messages If your computer beeps during start-up: 1. If your computer has an issue or error, it may display a system message that the computer encountered a possible motherboard ...
... the cause and action needed to identify a more serious cause, see "Contacting Dell" on page 41. Run the Dell Diagnostics to resolve the issue. 39 Write down the beep code and Contact Dell, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 53. 2. Chipset Error Using Support Tools Code (repetitive Description...test failure 4 RAM Read/Write failure 5 Real-time clock power failure 6 Video BIOS Test failure System Messages If your computer beeps during start-up: 1. If your computer has an issue or error, it may display a system message that the computer encountered a possible motherboard ...
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... Service Manual to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you want to resolve the incompatibility. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Dell Diagnostics If you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 35 and...
... Service Manual to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that you want to resolve the incompatibility. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Dell Diagnostics If you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 35 and...
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... computer. 7. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to wait until you want to start the Dell Diagnostics from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 42 When the...from CD-ROM option from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and ...
... computer. 7. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer and try again. Type 1 to start -up, the computer boots according to wait until you want to start the Dell Diagnostics from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . 42 When the...from CD-ROM option from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try again. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and ...
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... undo the last system restore, save and close all data on certain computers. Click Start . 2. Click Start . 2. In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve the issue, you purchased NOTE... These options restore your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3. In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . Starting System Restore 1. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes...
... undo the last system restore, save and close all data on certain computers. Click Start . 2. Click Start . 2. In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . 3. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve the issue, you purchased NOTE... These options restore your Dell™ computer to continue the desired action. 3. In the Start Search box, type System Restore and press . Starting System Restore 1. Click Undo my last restoration and click Next. Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes...
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On the next start-up, the computer boots according to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restart the computer. 5. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Press any open files and exit any key to complete the installation. 47... Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. Save and close any open programs. 2. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE...
On the next start-up, the computer boots according to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Restart the computer. 5. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Press any open files and exit any key to complete the installation. 47... Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears. 4. Save and close any open programs. 2. Insert the Operating System disc. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE...
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... is available. Getting Help Before You Call NOTE: Have your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the computer's start-up files. You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other... troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your computer before you connected to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist. Remember to a network? Diagnostic...
... is available. Getting Help Before You Call NOTE: Have your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the computer's start-up files. You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other... troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. The code helps Dell's automated-support telephone system direct your computer before you connected to fill out the following Diagnostics Checklist. Remember to a network? Diagnostic...
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... drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. XPS One Specifications System Model XPS One A2420 This section provides information that you may vary by region. Processor Types Intel® Core™...
... drivers for, and upgrading your computer. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start → Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. XPS One Specifications System Model XPS One A2420 This section provides information that you may vary by region. Processor Types Intel® Core™...