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Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is automatically shut off or in sleep state. The USB PowerShare feature ... devices may not charge 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). In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. To continue charging, disconnect the USB device...
Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is automatically shut off or in sleep state. The USB PowerShare feature ... devices may not charge 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). In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. To continue charging, disconnect the USB device...
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...battery status light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 38. 2 Hard drive activity light - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - Turns on the XPS logo indicates the power states. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. The light on when the computer reads or writes data. ...avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on page 38. 5 Function key row - For more information on the logo light, see "Control Strip Features" on page 44. 4 XPS logo light - Indicates the battery charge status. The power button...
...battery status light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 38. 2 Hard drive activity light - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - Turns on the XPS logo indicates the power states. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. The light on when the computer reads or writes data. ...avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on page 38. 5 Function key row - For more information on the logo light, see "Control Strip Features" on page 44. 4 XPS logo light - Indicates the battery charge status. The power button...
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Your hard drive returns to the read/write head and possible data loss. Using Your XPS Laptop Free Fall Sensor Free fall sensor protects your computer hard drive from possible damage, by detecting a free fall state is placed in a safe state to protect against damage to normal operation, when the free fall state caused by accidentally dropping the computer. When a free fall state is detected, the hard drive is no longer detected. 64
Your hard drive returns to the read/write head and possible data loss. Using Your XPS Laptop Free Fall Sensor Free fall sensor protects your computer hard drive from possible damage, by detecting a free fall state is placed in a safe state to protect against damage to normal operation, when the free fall state caused by accidentally dropping the computer. When a free fall state is detected, the hard drive is no longer detected. 64
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See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: -- Ensure that is displayed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 71 Write down your computer. Solving Problems • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. -- If necessary, ...with the operating system installed on your keyboard, or by moving your mouse, press the power button for at least 8 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 compatible with the...
See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: -- Ensure that is displayed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 71 Write down your computer. Solving Problems • Check the software documentation or contact the software manufacturer for information. -- If necessary, ...with the operating system installed on your keyboard, or by moving your mouse, press the power button for at least 8 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 compatible with the...
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... to access: PC Checkup - Run hardware diagnostics, see which program occupies the maximum memory on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your hard drive using a visual representation of file. • Performance and Configuration History - The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, warranty status...
... to access: PC Checkup - Run hardware diagnostics, see which program occupies the maximum memory on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your hard drive using a visual representation of file. • Performance and Configuration History - The Dell Support Center home page displays your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, warranty status...
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... computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. In the search results, select the option that you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. Start Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 74 To start the search... Press during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 70 and run Dell Diagnostics before you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Using Support ...
... computer, perform the checks in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. In the search results, select the option that you experience a problem with your hard drive or from your computer. Start Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 74 To start the search... Press during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 70 and run Dell Diagnostics before you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. Using Support ...
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...page 93) for assistance. 1. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. NOTE: If your computer. then, shut down your hard drive. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer and try again. This will start running tests. Turn on (or restart... PSA completes successfully, the following message appears : "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? If PSA is known to run Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Do you see the Microsoft Windows desktop;
...page 93) for assistance. 1. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. NOTE: If your computer. then, shut down your hard drive. Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer and try again. This will start running tests. Turn on (or restart... PSA completes successfully, the following message appears : "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? If PSA is known to run Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Do you see the Microsoft Windows desktop;
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...to return to the Choose An Option window. 4. The following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If PSA is displayed at the top of the problem appears on page 93) for your hard drive and to go to continue." d. NOTE: The Service Tag for assistance. If you ...contact Dell. 6. Using Support Tools c. To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 76 Select the test you want to...
...to return to the Choose An Option window. 4. The following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. If PSA is displayed at the top of the problem appears on page 93) for your hard drive and to go to continue." d. NOTE: The Service Tag for assistance. If you ...contact Dell. 6. Using Support Tools c. To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 76 Select the test you want to...
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... Image Restore Operating System disc 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 NOTE: The Operating System disc may ...these options. 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 to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to restore your operating system ...
... Image Restore Operating System disc 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 NOTE: The Operating System disc may ...these options. 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 to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to restore your operating system ...
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..., and so on) connected to the operating state it is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media (see "Create System ...
..., and so on) connected to the operating state it is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media (see "Create System ...
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... the computer. 2. Restoring Your Operating System 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. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. You can use of : • Operating system... failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on the screen. 83 System Recovery Media CAUTION...
... the computer. 2. Restoring Your Operating System 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. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. You can use of : • Operating system... failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on the screen. 83 System Recovery Media CAUTION...
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...) to restore your operating system problem. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. This option restores your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you received your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries... or on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve...
...) to restore your operating system problem. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. This option restores your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Any programs or files added since you received your hard drive to the operating state it was in certain countries... or on certain computers. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve...
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... NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to complete. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears.... Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Select Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore...
... NOTE: If you want to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system software to complete. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears.... Click Finish to factory condition. 9. Select Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore...
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... personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, ensure that you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any other storage device in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. lost removable media that you... have run and any of your return. 1. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are missing any error messages reported by Dell Diagnostics (see "Diagnostic Checklist...
... personal information, as well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to Dell, ensure that you back up any data on the hard drive(s) and on any other storage device in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. lost removable media that you... have run and any of your return. 1. Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are missing any error messages reported by Dell Diagnostics (see "Diagnostic Checklist...
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... Media" on page 83 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 74 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 72 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 ...
... Media" on page 83 run a diagnostic program for your computer "Dell Diagnostics" on page 74 reinstall system software "My Dell Downloads" on page 72 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 ...
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measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; Specifications Computer Environment Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65... 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 35,000 ft) Airborne G2 or lower as defined contaminant level by ISA-S71.04-1985 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...
measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; Specifications Computer Environment Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65... 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 35,000 ft) Airborne G2 or lower as defined contaminant level by ISA-S71.04-1985 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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F finding more information 94 flick 50 FTP login, anonymous 88 H hard drive activity light 35 hardware problems diagnosing 74 Hardware Troubleshooter 74 help getting assistance and support 86 I Internet connection 23 ISP Internet Service Provider 23 M memory problems solving 69 mini-DisplayPort connector 33 Multimedia Control Keys 42 N network connection fixing 67 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 56 O Optical Drive Using 46 P power problems, solving 68 power strips, using 8 problems, solving 65 Index 105
F finding more information 94 flick 50 FTP login, anonymous 88 H hard drive activity light 35 hardware problems diagnosing 74 Hardware Troubleshooter 74 help getting assistance and support 86 I Internet connection 23 ISP Internet Service Provider 23 M memory problems solving 69 mini-DisplayPort connector 33 Multimedia Control Keys 42 N network connection fixing 67 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 56 O Optical Drive Using 46 P power problems, solving 68 power strips, using 8 problems, solving 65 Index 105