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... continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is automatically shut off or in /Microphone connector - Using Your XPS Laptop 7 Audio-in sleep state. Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external...
... continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is automatically shut off or in /Microphone connector - Using Your XPS Laptop 7 Audio-in sleep state. Connects to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external...
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... and Indicators" on page 36. 5 Function key row - For more information on the logo light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 36. 2 Hard drive activity light - Turns on . 3 Control strip - Indicates the battery charge status. For more information on the control strip, see "Status Lights and Indicators... disable key , and the multimedia keys are located in this strip. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - 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. The light on ...
... and Indicators" on page 36. 5 Function key row - For more information on the logo light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 36. 2 Hard drive activity light - Turns on . 3 Control strip - Indicates the battery charge status. For more information on the control strip, see "Status Lights and Indicators... disable key , and the multimedia keys are located in this strip. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - 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. The light on ...
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...and frequently asked questions, go to www.nvidia.com. When a free fall state caused by detecting a free fall state is detected, the hard drive is no longer detected. 61 NOTE: For more information about using Blu-ray 3D, go to support.nvidia.com. The CyberLink PowerDVD application ...XPS Laptop Blu-ray 3D The NVIDIA 3DTV Play application allows you to watch Blu-ray 3D videos, use the CyberLink Power DVD application installed on the CyberLink PowerDVD's configuration options and settings, click Help in HD 3D mode. Free Fall Sensor Free fall sensor protects your computer hard drive...
...and frequently asked questions, go to www.nvidia.com. When a free fall state caused by detecting a free fall state is detected, the hard drive is no longer detected. 61 NOTE: For more information about using Blu-ray 3D, go to support.nvidia.com. The CyberLink PowerDVD application ...XPS Laptop Blu-ray 3D The NVIDIA 3DTV Play application allows you to watch Blu-ray 3D videos, use the CyberLink Power DVD application installed on the CyberLink PowerDVD's configuration options and settings, click Help in HD 3D mode. Free Fall Sensor Free fall sensor protects your computer hard drive...
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... your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that the program is displayed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 69 Ensure that is installed and configured properly. -- Click Start →...
... your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to check the hard drive or CDs. • Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that the program is displayed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 69 Ensure that is installed and configured properly. -- Click Start →...
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..., and alerts on improving the performance of file. • Performance and Configuration History - The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer. The home page also provides links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. Manage your hard drive using a visual representation of the space consumed by each day. Monitor system events and changes...
..., and alerts on improving the performance of file. • Performance and Configuration History - The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer. The home page also provides links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. Manage your hard drive using a visual representation of the space consumed by each day. Monitor system events and changes...
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...in the system setup program and is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. To start the search. 3. Start Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 72 Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Type... hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Press during the operating system setup or is active. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 68 and run Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Ensure that the device that best ...
...in the system setup program and is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. To start the search. 3. Start Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 72 Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Type... hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Press during the operating system setup or is active. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 68 and run Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. Ensure that the device that best ...
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...with this system so far. b. Do you see a message stating that is known to continue? (Recommended)." 73 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears... may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If your hard drive. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. This will start running tests. Turn on page 93)...
...with this system so far. b. Do you see a message stating that is known to continue? (Recommended)." 73 Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears... may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If your hard drive. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. This will start running tests. Turn on page 93)...
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... not invoked: Press any key to the Choose An Option window. 7. Select the test you contact Dell. 6. If PSA is displayed at the top of the problem appears on your hard drive and to go to run. 5. To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 74 Press any key to start... Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostic utility partition on page 93) for your computer when you want to ...
... not invoked: Press any key to the Choose An Option window. 7. Select the test you contact Dell. 6. If PSA is displayed at the top of the problem appears on your hard drive and to go to run. 5. To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 74 Press any key to start... Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostic utility partition on page 93) for your computer when you want to ...
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... System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. Option 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... operating system on 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...
... System You can restore the operating system on your computer using these options. Option 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... operating system on 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...
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... while preserving the data files. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is recommended that you backup your computer. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to an earlier operating state • Create system... recovery media (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer, it ...
... while preserving the data files. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is recommended that you backup your computer. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to an earlier operating state • Create system... recovery media (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer, it ...
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... Backup Professional provides additional features that you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents data from being recovered...local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created ...
... Backup Professional provides additional features that you backup your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents data from being recovered...local storage device • Schedule automated backups To upgrade to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in the notification area of the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created ...
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...Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press . 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. 82 Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to wait until you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on your operating system permanently deletes all data on certain computers. Use... did not resolve your computer. NOTE: If you received your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you wait too long and the operating system ...
...Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press . 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. 82 Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to wait until you see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on your operating system permanently deletes all data on certain computers. Use... did not resolve your computer. NOTE: If you received your operating system problem. NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you wait too long and the operating system ...
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..., music files, and so on as a local user. then, shut down your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you do not want... Next. 5. Click Next. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. NOTE: Depending upon your hard drive to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 6. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window. The Confirm Data Deletion...
..., music files, and so on as a local user. then, shut down your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you do not want... Next. 5. Click Next. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. NOTE: Depending upon your hard drive to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 6. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to access the Advanced Boot Options window. The Confirm Data Deletion...
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The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. Select the check box to confirm that you want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to complete. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 84 Restoring Your Operating System 8. Click Finish to factory condition. 9.
The restore process begins and may take five or more minutes to the factory condition, then click Next. Select the check box to confirm that you want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to complete. A message appears when the operating system and factory-installed applications have been restored to restart the computer. 84 Restoring Your Operating System 8. Click Finish to factory condition. 9.
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...: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, ensure that you have run and any other storage device in the product. Dell is for repair or credit, as CDs and media cards. lost removable media that you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any error messages reported by... Dell Diagnostics (see "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 92), indicating the tests that may be included with the item(s) being returned, whether for ...
...: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, ensure that you have run and any other storage device in the product. Dell is for repair or credit, as CDs and media cards. lost removable media that you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any error messages reported by... Dell Diagnostics (see "Diagnostic Checklist" on page 92), indicating the tests that may be included with the item(s) being returned, whether for ...
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...technical support the bottom of your computer "Dell Support Center" on page 71 for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 72 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 70 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 computer may void your warranty. Check...
...technical support the bottom of your computer "Dell Support Center" on page 71 for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 72 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 70 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 computer may void your warranty. Check...
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...,000 ft) Airborne G2 or lower as defined contaminant level by ISA-S71.04-1985 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...
...,000 ft) Airborne G2 or lower as defined contaminant level by ISA-S71.04-1985 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...
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Index F finding more information 94 flick 48 FTP login, anonymous 87 H hard drive activity light 33 hardware problems diagnosing 72 Hardware Troubleshooter 72 help getting assistance and support 85 I Internet connection 22 ISP Internet Service Provider 22 106 M memory problems solving 67 mini-DisplayPort connector 31 Multimedia Control Keys 40 N network connection fixing 65 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 56 O Optical Drive Using 44 P power problems, solving 66 power strips, using 8 problems, solving 63
Index F finding more information 94 flick 48 FTP login, anonymous 87 H hard drive activity light 33 hardware problems diagnosing 72 Hardware Troubleshooter 72 help getting assistance and support 85 I Internet connection 22 ISP Internet Service Provider 22 106 M memory problems solving 67 mini-DisplayPort connector 31 Multimedia Control Keys 40 N network connection fixing 65 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 56 O Optical Drive Using 44 P power problems, solving 66 power strips, using 8 problems, solving 63