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...to reinstall the operating system. To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license ...your computer unusable and you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the...
...to reinstall the operating system. To set up an Internet connection. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license ...your computer unusable and you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the...
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Click Start . 3. In the Battery Settings window, click Turn off Battery Charging and then click OK. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. In the Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter. 5. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 39 In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1.
Click Start . 3. In the Battery Settings window, click Turn off Battery Charging and then click OK. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. In the Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter. 5. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 39 In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1.
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...key to perform the associated function. Multimedia Key First - NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default option. Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the control 42 This is active only in... the operating system. Press the < > keys or touch the Windows Mobility Center control strip to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. For multimedia action, press + the required multimedia key. Press any function key to perform the associated multimedia action. Function Key First...
...key to perform the associated function. Multimedia Key First - NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default option. Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the control 42 This is active only in... the operating system. Press the < > keys or touch the Windows Mobility Center control strip to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. For multimedia action, press + the required multimedia key. Press any function key to perform the associated multimedia action. Function Key First...
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... for advanced service instructions. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 93. BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" ...on page 72 or "Contacting Dell" on page 93) for your computer. If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that...
... for advanced service instructions. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 93. BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" ...on page 72 or "Contacting Dell" on page 93) for your computer. If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that...
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... (Power On Self Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Start Dell Diagnostics from your computer. Type hardware troubleshooter in the system ... and is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 74 Dell Diagnostics If you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to test is displayed in the search field and press to start the Hardware Troubleshooter:...
... (Power On Self Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. Start Dell Diagnostics from your computer. Type hardware troubleshooter in the system ... and is detected but incorrectly configured, you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 74 Dell Diagnostics If you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to test is displayed in the search field and press to start the Hardware Troubleshooter:...