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CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to complete. NOTE: For more information on the ...screen. Setting Up Your Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of...
CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to complete. NOTE: For more information on the ...screen. Setting Up Your Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of...
Setup Guide
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...can be used to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity ...DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. Follow the instructions on restoring your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal ... create system recovery media: 1. NOTE: For information on the screen. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the operating state...
...can be used to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity ...DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. Follow the instructions on restoring your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have an internal ... create system recovery media: 1. NOTE: For information on the screen. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the operating state...
Setup Guide
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...requirements needed to run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Verify that...your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 48 Solving Problems To run the software. Ensure that is installed and configured properly. ...and close any error message that your computer. -- See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows. 2. If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer through the ...
...requirements needed to run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Verify that...your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 48 Solving Problems To run the software. Ensure that is installed and configured properly. ...and close any error message that your computer. -- See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows. 2. If you have other software problems - • Back up your computer through the ...
Setup Guide
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...Boot System Assessment (PSA) on page 72) for assistance. 1. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. This will start running tests. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that is invoked: a. The PSA will take about 30 minutes ...message appears: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? Do you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer. Do you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. 52 NOTE: If you want to be working properly. 2.
...Boot System Assessment (PSA) on page 72) for assistance. 1. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. This will start running tests. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that is invoked: a. The PSA will take about 30 minutes ...message appears: "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? Do you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your computer. Do you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer and try again. 52 NOTE: If you want to be working properly. 2.
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...DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Select the test you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to the devices specified in the... system setup program. 3. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that involve discs. 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. then, shut down and restart the computer. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered...
...DVD/CD-RW and press . 4. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Select the test you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you want to the devices specified in the... system setup program. 3. Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that involve discs. 1. Insert the Drivers and Utilities disc. 2. then, shut down and restart the computer. Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered...
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The Service Tag helps you identify your screen. Using Support Tools 55 8. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10.To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. NOTE: The Service Tag for assistance. If a problem... on page 72) for your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you contact...
The Service Tag helps you identify your screen. Using Support Tools 55 8. Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 10.To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 11. NOTE: The Service Tag for assistance. If a problem... on page 72) for your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you contact...
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...(see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you ...see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 58) to the ...
...(see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Any programs or files added since you purchased the computer. If possible, back up all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you ...see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on page 58) to the ...