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... Display (Optional 18 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 19 Set Up 3D TV (Optional 20 Connect to the Internet (Optional 22 Using Your XPS Laptop 24 Right View Features 24 Left View Features 28 Front View Features 29 Back View Features 30 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 32 Status... Lights and Indicators 36 Disabling Battery Charging 37 Touch Pad Gestures 38 Multimedia Control Keys 40 Control Strip Features 42 Using the Optical Drive 43 Display Features 46 3
... Display (Optional 18 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 19 Set Up 3D TV (Optional 20 Connect to the Internet (Optional 22 Using Your XPS Laptop 24 Right View Features 24 Left View Features 28 Front View Features 29 Back View Features 30 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 32 Status... Lights and Indicators 36 Disabling Battery Charging 37 Touch Pad Gestures 38 Multimedia Control Keys 40 Control Strip Features 42 Using the Optical Drive 43 Display Features 46 3
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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 Beep ... 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 Beep ... 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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...the SIM card. 14 Turn off your cellular service provider. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your computer. NOTE: Installing a mini B-CAS card into the SIM card slot. 4. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot is not... Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card on page 50). 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card is required to the Internet. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your computer allows you must be within the network of your computer. ...
...the SIM card. 14 Turn off your cellular service provider. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your computer. NOTE: Installing a mini B-CAS card into the SIM card slot. 4. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot is not... Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card on page 50). 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card is required to the Internet. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your computer allows you must be within the network of your computer. ...
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NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 27 To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. NOTE: The ... feature allows you turn on /off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. NOTE: If you to charge the device. 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...
NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 27 To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. NOTE: The ... feature allows you turn on /off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. NOTE: If you to charge the device. 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...
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Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 6 USB 3.0 connector - NOTE: Before you are using the TV tuner card (optional). 5 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a TV for both 5.1 audio .... Digital interface standard connector that it fits into the security cable slot on supported models) - Provides faster data transmission between your computer. 31 Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Mini-DisplayPort connector -
Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 6 USB 3.0 connector - NOTE: Before you are using the TV tuner card (optional). 5 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a TV for both 5.1 audio .... Digital interface standard connector that it fits into the security cable slot on supported models) - Provides faster data transmission between your computer. 31 Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Mini-DisplayPort connector -
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...key row - For more information on the logo light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 42. 4 XPS logo light - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. For more information on the battery status light, see "Control Strip Features" on page 40. 33 The dual display enable or disable key , ...wireless enable or disable key , battery charge status key , brightness increase and decrease keys, touch pad enable or disable key , and the multimedia keys are located in this...
...key row - For more information on the logo light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 42. 4 XPS logo light - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. For more information on the battery status light, see "Control Strip Features" on page 40. 33 The dual display enable or disable key , ...wireless enable or disable key , battery charge status key , brightness increase and decrease keys, touch pad enable or disable key , and the multimedia keys are located in this...
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Using Your XPS Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white off solid amber off Computer state(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate off/hibernate Battery charge status charging fully charged low battery (
Using Your XPS Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white off solid amber off Computer state(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate off/hibernate Battery charge status charging fully charged low battery (
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Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. In the Battery Settings window, click Turn off Battery Charging and then click OK. In the Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter. 5. Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 37 NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. Click Start . 3. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1.
Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. In the Battery Settings window, click Turn off Battery Charging and then click OK. In the Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter. 5. Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 37 NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. Click Start . 3. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1.
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Turns on page 36. For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on if wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Windows Mobility Center control - For more information, see "Status ... 36. 2 Wireless status light - For more information on the power button light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on or off when pressed. Indicates the battery charge status. Touch to launch a predefined application of your choice. 43 NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. Turns the computer on page 16...
Turns on page 36. For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on if wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Windows Mobility Center control - For more information, see "Status ... 36. 2 Wireless status light - For more information on the power button light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on or off when pressed. Indicates the battery charge status. Touch to launch a predefined application of your choice. 43 NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. Turns the computer on page 16...
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... use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery release latch to the side. 3. Press the battery down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down until the battery release latch clicks. 1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 tabs (3) 51 To remove the battery: 1. Using Your XPS Laptop...
... use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery release latch to the side. 3. Press the battery down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down until the battery release latch clicks. 1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 tabs (3) 51 To remove the battery: 1. Using Your XPS Laptop...
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...the graphic processing capability of your computer, while minimizing the impact on your favorite web pages. NVIDIA Optimus Technology (Optional) Your XPS laptop is enabled through the Apps Gallery. The Optimus technology is equipped with the discrete NVIDIA GPU while running graphicintensive applications such ... These notes will appear on only for preset applications and thus extends the battery life. You can also create multiple Web Tiles through an application profile. You can also save notes on battery life. Create notes or reminders using the keyboard or touch screen. The ...
...the graphic processing capability of your computer, while minimizing the impact on your favorite web pages. NVIDIA Optimus Technology (Optional) Your XPS laptop is enabled through the Apps Gallery. The Optimus technology is equipped with the discrete NVIDIA GPU while running graphicintensive applications such ... These notes will appear on only for preset applications and thus extends the battery life. You can also create multiple Web Tiles through an application profile. You can also save notes on battery life. Create notes or reminders using the keyboard or touch screen. The ...
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See the safety information that shipped with your computer. Specifications Battery 9-cell "smart" lithium ion: Height 221.07 mm (8.70 inches) Width 54.35 mm (2.14 inches) Depth 42.53 mm (1.67 inches) Weight 0.49 kg (1.... inches) Weight 0.33 kg (0.73 lb) Voltage 11.1 V (6-/9-cell) Charge time 4 hours (when the (approximate) computer is turned off) Battery Operating time battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions Coin-cell battery CR-2032 AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. Input voltage 100-240 VAC...
See the safety information that shipped with your computer. Specifications Battery 9-cell "smart" lithium ion: Height 221.07 mm (8.70 inches) Width 54.35 mm (2.14 inches) Depth 42.53 mm (1.67 inches) Weight 0.49 kg (1.... inches) Weight 0.33 kg (0.73 lb) Voltage 11.1 V (6-/9-cell) Charge time 4 hours (when the (approximate) computer is turned off) Battery Operating time battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions Coin-cell battery CR-2032 AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. Input voltage 100-240 VAC...
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...) Size: 240 cpi Width 100 mm (3.94 inches) Height 56 mm (2.2 inches) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery) 32.2 mm to 38.2 mm (1.27 inches to 1.50 inches) 381 mm (15 inches) 265.4 mm (10.45 inches) configurable to 158°F) Keyboard (Backlit) Number of keys 86 (U.S. AC Adapter Output...
...) Size: 240 cpi Width 100 mm (3.94 inches) Height 56 mm (2.2 inches) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery) 32.2 mm to 38.2 mm (1.27 inches to 1.50 inches) 381 mm (15 inches) 265.4 mm (10.45 inches) configurable to 158°F) Keyboard (Backlit) Number of keys 86 (U.S. AC Adapter Output...
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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