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Contents Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 7 Before Setting Up Your Computer 7 Connect the AC Adapter 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Press the Power Button 10 Set Up 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...
Contents Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 7 Before Setting Up Your Computer 7 Connect the AC Adapter 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Press the Power Button 10 Set Up 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...
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Contents Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 48 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53 Dell Stage 54 NVIDIA Optimus Technology (Optional 56 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 57 Free Fall Sensor 61 Solving Problems 63 ...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 ...
Contents Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 48 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53 Dell Stage 54 NVIDIA Optimus Technology (Optional 56 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 57 Free Fall Sensor 61 Solving Problems 63 ...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 ...
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...Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You can be used to restore your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery... Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the...
...Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). You can be used to restore your computer to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery... Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while preserving data files (without the...
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Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 81. 13 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 8). 2. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen.
Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 81. 13 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 8). 2. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen.
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....com. Select the settings icon and then choose the desired option. 54 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 data and other important files from the All Programs...
....com. Select the settings icon and then choose the desired option. 54 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 data and other important files from the All Programs...
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... 3. Follow the instructions on your system performance. View detailed information about Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, go to DellSupportCenter.com. Get Help - Backup and Recovery - This software is available on . Reinstall the software or create ... create your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal options. Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. Acquire software and hardware solutions that will help improve your new Dell computer do not include a backup CD or DVD. From this website...
... 3. Follow the instructions on your system performance. View detailed information about Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, go to DellSupportCenter.com. Get Help - Backup and Recovery - This software is available on . Reinstall the software or create ... create your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal options. Create recovery media, launch recovery tool, and online file backup. Acquire software and hardware solutions that will help improve your new Dell computer do not include a backup CD or DVD. From this website...
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... possible, backup your computer. 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 the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall only the...
... possible, backup your computer. 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 the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc to reinstall only the...
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...on your computer, it was in when you received your computer. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you need to install on page 82) to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your operating system. Create backup media ...of applications you to: • Backup and restore your computer to restore your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System...
...on your computer, it was in when you received your computer. Dell DataSafe Local Backup allows you need to install on page 82) to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your operating system. Create backup media ...of applications you to: • Backup and restore your computer to restore your computer before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Use Dell DataSafe Local Backup only if System...
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Turn off your computer and try again. 5. then, shut down your computer. 2. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on your computer. 4. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Turn on the screen. NOTE: If you ...wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to be restored. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic...
Turn off your computer and try again. 5. then, shut down your computer. 2. Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on your computer. 4. Select Repair Your Computer. 6. Turn on the screen. NOTE: If you ...wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to be restored. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic...
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...your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using the system recovery media. You can use of the recovery options installed on your computer. Dell DataSafe Local 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 ...
...your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using the system recovery media. You can use of the recovery options installed on your computer. Dell DataSafe Local 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 ...
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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 restore your operating system permanently deletes all data on certain computers. NOTE: If you wait too...Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down your operating system problem. If possible, back up the data before using the system recovery media: 1. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to wait until you received your computer. Restoring Your Operating System To restore...
.... 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 restore your operating system permanently deletes all data on certain computers. NOTE: If you wait too...Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down your operating system problem. If possible, back up the data before using the system recovery media: 1. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to wait until you received your computer. Restoring Your Operating System To restore...
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... Select Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. ...-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. To access the recovery options, log on . Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system...
... Select Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. To access the command prompt, type administrator in when you may need to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. ...-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. To access the recovery options, log on . Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. If possible, back up all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system...
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...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 computer. 94 Check your warranty and return... policies before working inside your warranty. You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to : See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media" on page 81 run a diagnostic program for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and ...
...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 computer. 94 Check your warranty and return... policies before working inside your warranty. You must use the service tag to identify your computer on support.dell.com or to : See: reinstall your operating system "System Recovery Media" on page 81 run a diagnostic program for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and ...
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Index A airflow, allowing 7 Audio control panel 43 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 33 B-CAS card 14 C calling Dell 91 Camera 47 CDs, playing and creating 53 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 7 connect(ing) to the Internet 22 Contacting Dell online 93 Control strip 33 customer service 86 D DataSafe Local Backup 79 DellConnect 86 Dell Diagnostics 72 Dell Factory Image Restore 82 Dell Stage 54 Diagnostic Checklist 92 drivers and downloads 95 DVDs, playing and creating 53 E email addresses for technical support 87 105
Index A airflow, allowing 7 Audio control panel 43 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 33 B-CAS card 14 C calling Dell 91 Camera 47 CDs, playing and creating 53 computer capabilities 52 computer, setting up 7 connect(ing) to the Internet 22 Contacting Dell online 93 Control strip 33 customer service 86 D DataSafe Local Backup 79 DellConnect 86 Dell Diagnostics 72 Dell Factory Image Restore 82 Dell Stage 54 Diagnostic Checklist 92 drivers and downloads 95 DVDs, playing and creating 53 E email addresses for technical support 87 105
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products information and purchasing 88 R resources, finding more 94 restoring factory image 82 S setup, before you begin 7 shipping products for return or repair 89 SIM card 14 software features 52 software problems 68 solving problems 63 specifications 96 support email addresses 87 support sites worldwide 87 System Recovery Media 81 system reinstall options 77 System Restore 78 System Setup entering 40 function key behavior 40 T Touch Pad Gestures 38 Touch screen Gestures 48 TV tuner 19 U USB PowerShare 27 W warranty returns 89 Windows Index 107
products information and purchasing 88 R resources, finding more 94 restoring factory image 82 S setup, before you begin 7 shipping products for return or repair 89 SIM card 14 software features 52 software problems 68 solving problems 63 specifications 96 support email addresses 87 support sites worldwide 87 System Recovery Media 81 system reinstall options 77 System Restore 78 System Setup entering 40 function key behavior 40 T Touch Pad Gestures 38 Touch screen Gestures 48 TV tuner 19 U USB PowerShare 27 W warranty returns 89 Windows Index 107