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... mode when 3DTV Play is disabled. 6 Check the HDMI audio on the TV by playing a video, game, or music and adjusting the volume on your hard drive, and browse 3D photos. 3D Games NVIDIA 3DTV Play application supports the same games as NVIDIA 3D Vision. NOTE: For a list of supported 3D games...
... mode when 3DTV Play is disabled. 6 Check the HDMI audio on the TV by playing a video, game, or music and adjusting the volume on your hard drive, and browse 3D photos. 3D Games NVIDIA 3DTV Play application supports the same games as NVIDIA 3D Vision. NOTE: For a list of supported 3D games...
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...devices when the computer is powered on the computer to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is automatically ...shut off or in sleep state. Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to charge the ...
...devices when the computer is powered on the computer to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is automatically ...shut off or in sleep state. Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to charge the ...
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...and touch-sensitive controls are located in this row. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - Turns on . 3 Control strip - CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on when the computer reads or writes data...For more information on the battery status light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 40. 4 XPS logo light - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. The light on page 34. 2 Hard drive activity light - Indicates the battery charge status. For more information on the multimedia keys, see "...
...and touch-sensitive controls are located in this row. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - Turns on . 3 Control strip - CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on when the computer reads or writes data...For more information on the battery status light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 40. 4 XPS logo light - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. The light on page 34. 2 Hard drive activity light - Indicates the battery charge status. For more information on the multimedia keys, see "...
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...can change the settings for that application. When a free fall state is detected, the hard drive is no longer detected. 55 Free Fall Sensor Free fall sensor protects your computer hard drive from possible damage, by accidentally dropping the computer. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click...by detecting a free fall state is placed in the NVIDIA Control Panel, click Help. Your hard drive returns to the read/write head and possible data loss. Using Your XPS Laptop Changing the Application Profile Settings 1. To change the settings for a specific application, select ...
...can change the settings for that application. When a free fall state is detected, the hard drive is no longer detected. 55 Free Fall Sensor Free fall sensor protects your computer hard drive from possible damage, by accidentally dropping the computer. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click...by detecting a free fall state is placed in the NVIDIA Control Panel, click Help. Your hard drive returns to the read/write head and possible data loss. Using Your XPS Laptop Changing the Application Profile Settings 1. To change the settings for a specific application, select ...
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...of Windows. 2. Write down any open files or programs and shut down your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any error message that is compatible with the program. -- In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. If... the program. -- Follow the instructions on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 63 Ensure that your computer. Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. -- Solving Problems -- To run the software.
...of Windows. 2. Write down any open files or programs and shut down your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any error message that is compatible with the program. -- In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. If... the program. -- Follow the instructions on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 63 Ensure that your computer. Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. -- Solving Problems -- To run the software.
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... Manual at support.dell.com/ manuals). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. Possible hard-disk drive failure during HDD boot test. Possible hard-disk drive failure during POST. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87...
... Manual at support.dell.com/ manuals). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. Possible hard-disk drive failure during HDD boot test. Possible hard-disk drive failure during POST. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87...
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... Start → Help and Support. 2. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 67 NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 62 and run Dell Diagnostics before you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Press during the operating system...
... Start → Help and Support. 2. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 67 NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 62 and run Dell Diagnostics before you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Press during the operating system...
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.... Ensure that the computer is connected to continue? (Recommended)." Do you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If your hard drive. If PSA is invoked: a. Do you see a message stating that is known to... or more. This will start running tests. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 87) for assistance. 1.
.... Ensure that the computer is connected to continue? (Recommended)." Do you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If your hard drive. If PSA is invoked: a. Do you see a message stating that is known to... or more. This will start running tests. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on page 87) for assistance. 1.
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..., close the test screen to return to run. 5. To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 69 Select the test you want to the Choose An Option window. 7. The Service Tag helps you identify your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. Press any key... to start Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostic utility partition on your screen. Write down the error code and problem description and...
..., close the test screen to return to run. 5. To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 69 Select the test you want to the Choose An Option window. 7. The Service Tag helps you identify your hard drive and to go to the Choose An Option window. Press any key... to start Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostic utility partition on your screen. Write down the error code and problem description and...
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If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you... 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...
If possible, backup your data files before using any of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the Dell factory-installed software on a newly installed hard drive Dell Factory Image Restore Operating System disc to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you... 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...
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... installed after you received your computer. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to preserve the data files on page 77) to restore your operating system. 74 You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it is not available on ...your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)" on ) connected to install...
... installed after you received your computer. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to preserve the data files on page 77) to restore your operating system. 74 You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it is not available on ...your computer, use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)" on ) connected to install...
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Follow the instructions on your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the operating state it is recommended ... of the recovery options installed on your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4. Select the...
Follow the instructions on your computer and try again. 3. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the operating state it is recommended ... of the recovery options installed on your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4. Select the...
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... Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. then, shut down your operating system. This option restores your hard drive to restore your computer and try again. 77...
... Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. then, shut down your operating system. This option restores your hard drive to restore your computer and try again. 77...
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... prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The restore process begins and may need to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. To ... five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. NOTE: If you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to complete. Restoring Your Operating System 3. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications...
... prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The restore process begins and may need to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. To ... five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. NOTE: If you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to complete. Restoring Your Operating System 3. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications...
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...1. Include any accessories that you have run and any error messages reported by Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on any data on the hard drive(s) and on page 67). 4. or damaged or lost or corrupted data; Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently ... information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on the outside of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for the return. 3. lost removable media that you back up any ...
...1. Include any accessories that you have run and any error messages reported by Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on any data on the hard drive(s) and on page 67). 4. or damaged or lost or corrupted data; Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently ... information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on the outside of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for the return. 3. lost removable media that you back up any ...
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...; operating system and features See: "System Recovery Media" on page 76 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 67 "My Dell Downloads" on page 65 support.dell.com upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support....dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your...
...; operating system and features See: "System Recovery Media" on page 76 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 67 "My Dell Downloads" on page 65 support.dell.com upgrade your computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support....dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your...
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for operating - measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G NonOperating 160 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) ...
for operating - measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse): Operating 110 G NonOperating 160 G Altitude (maximum): Operating -15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft) ...
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Index E email addresses for technical support 81 F finding more information 88 flick 46 FTP login, anonymous 81 H hard drive activity light 31 hardware problems diagnosing 67 Hardware Troubleshooter 67 help getting assistance and support 79 I Internet connection 20 100 ISP Internet Service Provider 20 M memory problems solving 61 mini-DisplayPort connector 29 Multimedia Control Keys 38 N network connection fixing 59 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 54 O Optical Drive Using 42 P power problems, solving 60
Index E email addresses for technical support 81 F finding more information 88 flick 46 FTP login, anonymous 81 H hard drive activity light 31 hardware problems diagnosing 67 Hardware Troubleshooter 67 help getting assistance and support 79 I Internet connection 20 100 ISP Internet Service Provider 20 M memory problems solving 61 mini-DisplayPort connector 29 Multimedia Control Keys 38 N network connection fixing 59 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 54 O Optical Drive Using 42 P power problems, solving 60
Service Manual
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Replacing the Mini-Card(s 23 6 Optical Drive 25 Removing the Optical Drive 25 Replacing the Optical Drive 26 7 Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 32 8 Power-Button Board 35 Removing the Power-Button Board 35 Replacing the Power-Button Board 36 9 Coin-Cell Battery 37 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 37 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 38 10 Hard Drive 39 Removing the Hard Drive 39 Replacing the Hard Drive 41 4 Contents
Replacing the Mini-Card(s 23 6 Optical Drive 25 Removing the Optical Drive 25 Replacing the Optical Drive 26 7 Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 32 8 Power-Button Board 35 Removing the Power-Button Board 35 Replacing the Power-Button Board 36 9 Coin-Cell Battery 37 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 37 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 38 10 Hard Drive 39 Removing the Hard Drive 39 Replacing the Hard Drive 41 4 Contents
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...assembly (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before removing the hard drive assembly. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you need to servicing that shipped with your computer. Damage due to...the computer. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. WARNING: If you are extremely fragile. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in Sleep state. 10 Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, ...
...assembly (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before removing the hard drive assembly. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from a source other than Dell, you need to servicing that shipped with your computer. Damage due to...the computer. Exercise care when handling the hard drive. WARNING: If you are extremely fragile. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from sources other than Dell. Removing the Hard Drive 1 Follow the instructions in Sleep state. 10 Hard Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, ...