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How To Restore Dell Xps L502x Using Recovery Drive

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Setup Guide - Page 5

... 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 Set Up 3D TV (Optional 20 Connect to the Internet (Optional 22 Using Your XPS Laptop 24 Right View Features...

Setup Guide - Page 6

... Power Problems 66 Memory Problems 67 Lockups and Software Problems 68 Using Support Tools 70 Dell Support Center 70 My Dell Downloads 71 Hardware Troubleshooter 72 Dell Diagnostics 72 Restoring Your Operating System 77 System Restore 78 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 79 System Recovery Media 81 Dell Factory Image Restore 82 Getting Help 85 Technical Support and Customer Service 86...

Setup Guide - Page 9

... such as a cabinet or drawer while it is powered on . You should never place your Dell XPS laptop. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow dust to the computer...does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer in an enclosed space, such as carpets...

Setup Guide - Page 14

... restore your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You will require the following 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...

Setup Guide - Page 15

Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 81. 13 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 8). 2. Click Create...

Setup Guide - Page 26

Using Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Dell XPS laptop. Right View Features 1 2 34 56 24

Setup Guide - Page 27

.... Connects to open the optical drive tray if it is being read. 3 Optical drive eject button - The S/PDIF (mini-TOSLINK) adapter does not ship with your computer and must use a S/PDIF (mini-TOSLINK) adapter to amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital audio output. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Optical drive - Opens the optical drive tray when pressed. 4 Emergency eject...

Setup Guide - Page 46

..., in the optical drive: 1. CAUTION: Do not move the computer while playing or recording a disc. Ensure that the side with print or writing is facing upward when placing discs on the optical drive. 2. Touch to setup studio-quality audio output on your computer. Pull out the optical drive tray. 3. Using Your XPS Laptop 6 Audio control-panel...

Setup Guide - Page 47

Insert a small pin or unfolded paper clip into the emergency eject hole and push firmly until the drive tray opens. 45 Using Your XPS Laptop Using the Emergency Eject Hole If the optical drive tray does not eject when you press the eject button, you can use the emergency eject hole to open the drive tray using the emergency eject hole: 1. To open the drive tray. Turn off the computer. 2.

Setup Guide - Page 53

... over. 2. Press the battery down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery release latch to the side. 3. To replace the battery: 1. Using Your XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of fire or explosion. Do not...

Setup Guide - Page 56

....com. Using Your XPS Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your favorite media and multi-touch applications. To launch Dell Stage, click Start → All Programs→ Dell Stage→ Dell Stage. Dell DataSafe Online...

Setup Guide - Page 72

... occupies the maximum memory on the day they occurred. 70 Using Support Tools Dell Support Center All the support you need - PC Checkup Utilities • Drive Space Manager - This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events and restoration points on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your computer. one...

Setup Guide - Page 74

...Problems" on Dell computers. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 68 and run Dell Diagnostics before you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Using Support Tools ... and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Dell Diagnostics If you want to test is active. Start Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc...

Setup Guide - Page 75

... shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Using Support Tools NOTE: If you want to wait until you wait...disc. This will start running tests. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. 3. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 93) ...

Setup Guide - Page 79

... 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 reinstall only the operating system on your computer. Restoring Your Operating System You can restore...

Setup Guide - Page 81

... computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on page 82) to restore your operating system problem. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it is not available on...

Setup Guide - Page 83

..., if you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it at the time of : • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using the system recovery media. You can use of your desktop. 2. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that...

Setup Guide - Page 84

... on the screen. 82 Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 79) to restore your operating system. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer...

Setup Guide - Page 85

...Restoring Your Operating System This option restores your configuration, you may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore... Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your hard drive to wait until you received your computer and try again. 3. To access the recovery...

Setup Guide - Page 98

...up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your desktop. Computer Model Dell XPS L502X Computer Information System chipset Mobile Intel 6 series express chipset HM67 ...Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the Dell Support Center. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, see the ...