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How To Format Dell Studio Xps 13 New Hard Drive

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Setup Guide - Page 4

Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, and DellConnect are either potential damage to hardware or loss of Intel Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries; All rights reserved. Trademarks used ...

Setup Guide - Page 5

...Studio XPS™ Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC adapter 6 Check the Wireless Control 7 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 8 Press the Power Control 9 Set Up Windows Vista 10 Connecting to the Internet (Optional 10 Setting Up 5.1 Audio Connections 12 Removing and Replacing the Battery 13 Using Your Studio XPS... 33 Dell Support Center 33 System Messages 34 3

Setup Guide - Page 12

... with Windows Vista. Connecting to the telephone wall connector before you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. NOTICE: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up a Wired Internet... or an external modem and an ISP. Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop Set Up Windows Vista® Your computer is not a part of your computer unusable.

Setup Guide - Page 15

... out. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop To remove the battery: 1. To replace the ...battery, slide the battery into the bay until the battery clicks into place. 13 Removing and Replacing ...

Setup Guide - Page 17

... light - Turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. 1 Hard drive activity light - Turns on when wireless networking is an optional feature. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is flashing. 2 Bluetooth® status light (optional) - Using Your Studio XPS™ 3 WiFi status light - Use the wireless control to quickly turn off...

Setup Guide - Page 19

... inserting discs. Connects to standard-size and shape (12 cm) CDs, and DVDs. Using Your Studio XPS™ 4 Optical drive - Can either play, read, or write to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as you will damage the drive. 12 cm 17 NOTICE: Do not use non-standardsize or shape discs (including mini-CDs...

Setup Guide - Page 20

... 6 AC adapter connector - computer is charged • Blinking white - Using Your Studio XPS™ 5 eSATA/USB combo connector with the USB specification. battery is charging, unplug...eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard-disk drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). Illuminates when the ...

Setup Guide - Page 28

... boost graphical performance. In the Gestures tab, you can use your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. In the Scrolling tab, you can also edit and view ... see the Dell Technology Guide on your computer to toggle between the three lighting states (in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing two fingers together). Using Your Studio XPS™ Backlit...

Setup Guide - Page 29

Your optical disc drive may support multiple disc media formats including CDs and DVDs. Optional software applications enable you to ...your customization options. Microsoft® Windows Vista® provides three default options: • Balanced - Using Your Studio XPS™ After connecting to the Internet, you can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, ...

Setup Guide - Page 35

..., support, and system-specific information that you need. For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, click the Services tab at support.dell.com. 33 For more information about the Dell Support Center, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on Call, and Online Scan with PC CheckUp) • About...

Setup Guide - Page 37

... - A parameter out of them. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Type hardware troubleshooter in the BIOS setup. A chip on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. USB over current error - Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 35 NOTICE - Hardware Troubleshooter If...

Setup Guide - Page 38

... the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on your computer cannot display a screen image, running the diagnostics will start testing the display. NOTE: If your hard drive. 1. Starting Dell Diagnostics The Dell Diagnostics is known to turn on Dell computers. If the display still does not show anything, try connecting an external monitor or contact...

Setup Guide - Page 39

... state (without affecting data files. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell Factory Image Restore returns your hard drive to an earlier operating state without affecting data files) if changes to your computer are completely reversible. 37 System Restore Options You can...

Setup Guide - Page 40

...restoration and click Next. If you undo the last system restore, save and close all data on the hard drive and removes any files or programs until the system restoration is complete. 1. System Restore does not monitor ...NOTE: Before you are an administrator on the screen. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may appear. otherwise, contact...

Setup Guide - Page 41

...on the computer. 2. Click Next. including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so ... hard drive and restore the system software to confirm that you may not be available in the User name field, then click OK. 6. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory...

Setup Guide - Page 42

... to the operating state it was in before you installed the new device driver. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then use System Restore to return your operating system to correct a problem with your primary hard drive. Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to reboot the computer. Depending on the...

Setup Guide - Page 50

... warranty and return policies before working inside your computer with new or additional memory, or a new hard drive. reinstall or replace a worn or defective part. upgrade your computer. 48 See: the Operating System media. the Dell Technology Guide installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts...

Setup Guide - Page 60

...) Storage 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random-vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Storage 1.3 GRMS Computer Environment Maximum shock (measured with hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G Storage 163 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) Storage...

Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 67

... that the keyboard has initialized. Then, turn off your computer. 2 During POST, when the DELL logo is displayed, watch for future reference. Information on the screen is divided into three areas:... hardware installed in your computer, such as the amount of RAM, the size of the hard drive, and so on • Change the system configuration information • Set or change a user-selectable...

Owner's Manual (PDF) - Page 71

... the computer. System Setup Utility 71 Boot Sequence This feature allows you to boot the system using a removable (external) drive. Boot Boot Priority Order Removable Drive Hard Drive USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Allows you to change the...