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...of bad sectors, and then click Start. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. Perform regular backups to check Scan for and attempt recovery of data integrity. • RAID level 0+1 is recommended for higher performance and data integrity • RAID level 5 is recommended for ... of hard drives required varies depending on the computer, click Continue; RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. NOTE: The User Account...
...of bad sectors, and then click Start. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Your computer may appear. Perform regular backups to check Scan for and attempt recovery of data integrity. • RAID level 0+1 is recommended for higher performance and data integrity • RAID level 5 is recommended for ... of hard drives required varies depending on the computer, click Continue; RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID level 0 provides no redundancy. For Windows® XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. NOTE: The User Account...
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... not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to proceed with...
... not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to proceed with...
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...page to provide your computer. • Assistance From Dell - Click to access information and documentation for your computer. • Dell Datasafe™ Online Backup - Click to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for your computing environment. icon on the taskbar or... from the NOTE: If the Dell Support Center is customized for your computer problems...
...page to provide your computer. • Assistance From Dell - Click to access information and documentation for your computer. • Dell Datasafe™ Online Backup - Click to access online backup and recovery service offered by Dell for your computing environment. icon on the taskbar or... from the NOTE: If the Dell Support Center is customized for your computer problems...
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...instructions on the computer, click Continue; The User Account Control window may appear. Windows XP 1 Click Start and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click ...the screen. otherwise, contact your administrator to a telephone, then listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your e-mail ... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 289 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before ...
...instructions on the computer, click Continue; The User Account Control window may appear. Windows XP 1 Click Start and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click ...the screen. otherwise, contact your administrator to a telephone, then listen for and attempt recovery of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your e-mail ... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 289 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems CAUTION: Before ...
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... Button 7 Set Up Microsoft Windows 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 8 Connecting to the Internet (Optional 9 Setting Up the TV Tuner (Optional 12 Setting Up the 5.1 Audio Connections (Optional 13 Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 14 Device Status Lights 14 Right Side Features ...16 Left Side Features 20 Display Features 22 Media, Wireless, and Power Controls 23 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 24 Using the Optical Drive 26 Removing and Replacing the Battery 27 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell...
... Button 7 Set Up Microsoft Windows 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 8 Connecting to the Internet (Optional 9 Setting Up the TV Tuner (Optional 12 Setting Up the 5.1 Audio Connections (Optional 13 Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 14 Device Status Lights 14 Right Side Features ...16 Left Side Features 20 Display Features 22 Media, Wireless, and Power Controls 23 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 24 Using the Optical Drive 26 Removing and Replacing the Battery 27 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell...
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Contents Using Support Tools 37 Dell Support Center 37 My Dell Downloads 38 System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 40 Dell Diagnostics 41 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 47 System Recovery Media 49 Dell Factory Image Restore 50 Getting Help 52 Technical Support and Customer Service 53 DellConnect 53 Online...
Contents Using Support Tools 37 Dell Support Center 37 My Dell Downloads 38 System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 40 Dell Diagnostics 41 Restoring Your Operating System 45 System Restore 46 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 47 System Recovery Media 49 Dell Factory Image Restore 50 Getting Help 52 Technical Support and Customer Service 53 DellConnect 53 Online...
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... system settings have left the computer in when you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with the operating system you will need of the Operating System disc). CAUTION: Do not interrupt...up an Internet connection. Doing so may take you set up Microsoft® Windows® for your computer to complete. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your computer is preconfigured with a minimum capacity of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE...
... system settings have left the computer in when you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the need to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with the operating system you will need of the Operating System disc). CAUTION: Do not interrupt...up an Internet connection. Doing so may take you set up Microsoft® Windows® for your computer to complete. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your computer is preconfigured with a minimum capacity of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE...
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...external USB modem and to the Internet, you are using the system recovery media, see "Connecting the AC Adapter" on the screen. NOTE: For information on page 49. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is connected... (see "System Recovery Media" on using a dial-up your original order, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Ensure that the AC adapter is ...
...external USB modem and to the Internet, you are using the system recovery media, see "Connecting the AC Adapter" on the screen. NOTE: For information on page 49. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is connected... (see "System Recovery Media" on using a dial-up your original order, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Ensure that the AC adapter is ...
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...: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the screen. 30 To schedule backups: 1. Using Your Studio XPS Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds... delldatasafe.com. Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using a password‑protected account. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters.
...: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that appear on the screen. 30 To schedule backups: 1. Using Your Studio XPS Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online may not be available in all regions. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds... delldatasafe.com. Follow the instructions that helps protect your computer using a password‑protected account. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon on your data and other important files from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters.
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...the taskbar. The home page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, and ...service contact information. The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Solution Station...
...the taskbar. The home page also provides links to access: Self Help (Troubleshooting, Security, System Performance, Network/Internet, Backup/ Recovery, and Windows operating system) Alerts (technical support alerts relevant to your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, and ...service contact information. The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer) Assistance from Dell (Technical Support with DellConnect™, Customer Service, Training and Tutorials, How-To Help with Solution Station...
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... 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 permanently deletes all data files on your computer NOTE: The Operating System...data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer Operating System disc to...
... 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 permanently deletes all data files on your computer NOTE: The Operating System...data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer Operating System disc to...
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...or drivers installed after you to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you backup your data ...the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to restore your computer. 47 Turn off your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is recommended that you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files on your operating system. ...
...or drivers installed after you to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup may not be available in when you backup your data ...the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to restore your computer. 47 Turn off your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is recommended that you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files on your operating system. ...
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... it at support.dell.com. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be restored. Dell DataSafe Local Backup ...the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you to: • Backup and restore your computer based on the screen to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Follow the instructions on file types • Backup files to a ...
... it at support.dell.com. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on the taskbar. 2. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be restored. Dell DataSafe Local Backup ...the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you to: • Backup and restore your computer based on the screen to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Follow the instructions on file types • Backup files to a ...
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...you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. 49 Follow the instructions on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4. You can use... the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to preserve the data files on your computer. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on ...
...you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to complete the recovery process. 49 Follow the instructions on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4. You can use... the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to preserve the data files on your computer. Use the system recovery media in when you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on ...
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... to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. 3. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration,... appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to reboot the system. 51 The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select Repair Your Computer. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. To access the command prompt...
... to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. 3. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration,... appears. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to reboot the system. 51 The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select Repair Your Computer. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. To access the command prompt...
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... additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 49 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41 "My Dell Downloads" on page 38 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...
... additional memory, or a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 49 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 41 "My Dell Downloads" on page 38 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void...
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Index processor 62 products information and purchasing 55 R resources, finding more 60 restoring factory image 50 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 56 software features 28 software problems 34 solving problems 31 specifications 62 support email addresses 54 support sites worldwide 54 76 System Messages 38 system recovery media 8 T technical support 53 U USB PowerShare 18 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 56 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 35 setup 8 wired network network cable, connecting 6 wireless network connection 10
Index processor 62 products information and purchasing 55 R resources, finding more 60 restoring factory image 50 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 56 software features 28 software problems 34 solving problems 31 specifications 62 support email addresses 54 support sites worldwide 54 76 System Messages 38 system recovery media 8 T technical support 53 U USB PowerShare 18 V ventilation, ensuring 5 W warranty returns 56 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 35 setup 8 wired network network cable, connecting 6 wireless network connection 10