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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 (Optional...
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 (Optional...
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... for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to complete. NOTE: For optimal performance of your... computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. NOTE: For more information on the screen....
... for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to complete. NOTE: For optimal performance of your... computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. NOTE: For more information on the screen....
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... system recovery media if changes 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... the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc).
... system recovery media if changes 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... the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc).
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... the hardware and software requirements for available displays. 8. If your TV before setting up wireless display: 1. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 7. Select Scan for setting up wireless display, go to your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display...cables. Select your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be available on the Windows desktop. To set up wireless display. Ensure that appears on page 16). 3. Enter the security...
... the hardware and software requirements for available displays. 8. If your TV before setting up wireless display: 1. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 7. Select Scan for setting up wireless display, go to your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display...cables. Select your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be available on the Windows desktop. To set up wireless display. Ensure that appears on page 16). 3. Enter the security...
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...the wireless display adapter documentation. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. If not already inserted, turn off the computer and insert the mini B-CAS card into the SIM card slot on your ... 3. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV. 5. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Connect the TV/digital antenna cable or the cable adapter to Existing Adapter. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability...
...the wireless display adapter documentation. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. If not already inserted, turn off the computer and insert the mini B-CAS card into the SIM card slot on your ... 3. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV. 5. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Connect the TV/digital antenna cable or the cable adapter to Existing Adapter. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability...
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... Display to Automatic. In the Verify the display configuration section, right-click the 3D TV and select Make this the Windows primary display. 20 NOTE: The HDMI cable transmits both audio and video signals. 2. c. Set your TV as the application controls the timing of the glasses. ... up the HDMI 1.4 3D TV: a. c. NOTE: For more information about configuring the 3D settings, see System Requirements at www.nvidia.com/3dtv. 1. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up 3D TV (Optional) NOTE: To know if your TV supports the 3D features available on your TV, use the 3D TV's settings to...
... Display to Automatic. In the Verify the display configuration section, right-click the 3D TV and select Make this the Windows primary display. 20 NOTE: The HDMI cable transmits both audio and video signals. 2. c. Set your TV as the application controls the timing of the glasses. ... up the HDMI 1.4 3D TV: a. c. NOTE: For more information about configuring the 3D settings, see System Requirements at www.nvidia.com/3dtv. 1. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up 3D TV (Optional) NOTE: To know if your TV supports the 3D features available on your TV, use the 3D TV's settings to...
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...stereoscopic 3D check box. The 3DTV Play setup wizard appears. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Display to 60/59 Hz in HD 3D mode. For 3D gaming, set the...information on 3D TV, see "NVIDIA 3DTV Play" on the TV. Set up stereoscopic 3D. c. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop c. Check the HDMI audio on the TV by playing a video, game, or music and adjusting the volume on ...disabled. 6. Change the desktop resolution to 24/23 Hz in HD 3D mode. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to 60/59 Hz. To maximize performance, select HD or SD mode when 3DTV Play...
...stereoscopic 3D check box. The 3DTV Play setup wizard appears. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Display to 60/59 Hz in HD 3D mode. For 3D gaming, set the...information on 3D TV, see "NVIDIA 3DTV Play" on the TV. Set up stereoscopic 3D. c. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop c. Check the HDMI audio on the TV by playing a video, game, or music and adjusting the volume on ...disabled. 6. Change the desktop resolution to 24/23 Hz in HD 3D mode. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to 60/59 Hz. To maximize performance, select HD or SD mode when 3DTV Play...
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... you get one. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. NOTE: If you do not have a service outage. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. The Connect to the Internet. Contact your...
... you get one. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. NOTE: If you do not have a service outage. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. The Connect to the Internet. Contact your...
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To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Click Start . 3. In the Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter. 5. In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. In the Battery Settings window, click Turn off Battery Charging and then click OK. Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 37
To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Click Start . 3. In the Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter. 5. In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. In the Battery Settings window, click Turn off Battery Charging and then click OK. Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 37
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.... Move two fingers left or right at a fast pace to scroll the selected object. Flick Allows you to scroll left or right on the active window. Move two fingers up or down at a fast pace to activate horizontal auto scrolling. Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the...: Scroll Vertical - Tap on the touch pad to stop auto scrolling. Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to flip content in the active window. 38 Allows you to scroll through content. Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down on the active...
.... Move two fingers left or right at a fast pace to scroll the selected object. Flick Allows you to scroll left or right on the active window. Move two fingers up or down at a fast pace to activate horizontal auto scrolling. Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the...: Scroll Vertical - Tap on the touch pad to stop auto scrolling. Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to flip content in the active window. 38 Allows you to scroll through content. Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down on the active...
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To zoom in: Move two fingers apart to enlarge the view of the active window. 39 To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to reduce the view of the active window. The rotate feature includes: Twist - Keeping the thumb in place, move the index finger in an arced direction right or left... feature includes: Pinch - Rotate Allows you to rotate the active content using two fingers where one finger is anchored and the other rotates. Using Your XPS Laptop Zoom Allows you to zoom-in or zoom-out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the screen. Allows you to...
To zoom in: Move two fingers apart to enlarge the view of the active window. 39 To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to reduce the view of the active window. The rotate feature includes: Twist - Keeping the thumb in place, move the index finger in an arced direction right or left... feature includes: Pinch - Rotate Allows you to rotate the active content using two fingers where one finger is anchored and the other rotates. Using Your XPS Laptop Zoom Allows you to zoom-in or zoom-out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the screen. Allows you to...
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... - For function, press + the required function key. on the keyboard. System Setup 1. Windows Mobility Center 1. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to launch Windows Mobility Center. 2. Press any function key to perform the associated multimedia action. Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key...
... - For function, press + the required function key. on the keyboard. System Setup 1. Windows Mobility Center 1. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to launch Windows Mobility Center. 2. Press any function key to perform the associated multimedia action. Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key...
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Touch to launch a predefined application of your choice. 43 Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - Touch to launch Windows Mobility Center. 5 Instant launch control - For more information on the power button light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 16. 3 Battery status light - For ... the computer is enabled. Turns on page 36. For more information, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on if wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Windows Mobility Center control -
Touch to launch a predefined application of your choice. 43 Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - Touch to launch Windows Mobility Center. 5 Instant launch control - For more information on the power button light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 16. 3 Battery status light - For ... the computer is enabled. Turns on page 36. For more information, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on if wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Windows Mobility Center control -
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...on page 48. For information on the Atolluocwhssycorueetno ginecsrteuareses,osreede"Tcoreuacshe Sthcereen Gestures (Optional)" on the screen. Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Screen Gestures 1 Microphone - To zoom in: Move two fingers apart to reduce the view of the screen content...you to zoom-in camera for video conferencing and voice recording. (Optional) 2 Camera indicator light - magnification of the active window. 48 across applications. 4 Display - Provides high-quality sound for video capture, confNeOreTnEc:inSgo,manedocf hthaet.sTehgeecstaumreesraare supports the H....
...on page 48. For information on the Atolluocwhssycorueetno ginecsrteuareses,osreede"Tcoreuacshe Sthcereen Gestures (Optional)" on the screen. Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Screen Gestures 1 Microphone - To zoom in: Move two fingers apart to reduce the view of the screen content...you to zoom-in camera for video conferencing and voice recording. (Optional) 2 Camera indicator light - magnification of the active window. 48 across applications. 4 Display - Provides high-quality sound for video capture, confNeOreTnEc:inSgo,manedocf hthaet.sTehgeecstaumreesraare supports the H....
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Flick Allows you to move the focus on the direction of the flick. Move two fingers in a book. Using Your XPS Laptop Dwell Allows you to pan scroll the selected object. Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the selected object when the entire ...object is not visible. Allows you to activate vertical scrolling. 49 Press and hold a finger on the active window. Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down on the touch screen, to flip through content. Scroll Vertical - Move a finger quickly in a playlist. Flick ...
Flick Allows you to move the focus on the direction of the flick. Move two fingers in a book. Using Your XPS Laptop Dwell Allows you to pan scroll the selected object. Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the selected object when the entire ...object is not visible. Allows you to activate vertical scrolling. 49 Press and hold a finger on the active window. Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down on the touch screen, to flip through content. Scroll Vertical - Move a finger quickly in a playlist. Flick ...
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Twist - You can also rotate the active content by moving both the fingers in an arced direction right or left. Rotate Allows you to the right or left on the screen. Move a finger to rotate the active content using two fingers. Allows you to activate horizontal scrolling. Allows you to scroll right or left to rotate the active content on the active window. Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the other finger in a circular motion. 50 Using Your XPS Laptop Scroll Horizontal -
Twist - You can also rotate the active content by moving both the fingers in an arced direction right or left. Rotate Allows you to the right or left on the screen. Move a finger to rotate the active content using two fingers. Allows you to activate horizontal scrolling. Allows you to scroll right or left to rotate the active content on the active window. Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the other finger in a circular motion. 50 Using Your XPS Laptop Scroll Horizontal -
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Using Your XPS Laptop Softwar1e Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. This feature 2helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and us3es this to verify your identity to automatically supply login information when you would normally enter this information yourself (such as for logging on to a Windows account or secure websites). For more information, click Start → All Programs → FastAccess. 52
Using Your XPS Laptop Softwar1e Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. This feature 2helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and us3es this to verify your identity to automatically supply login information when you would normally enter this information yourself (such as for logging on to a Windows account or secure websites). For more information, click Start → All Programs → FastAccess. 52
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...bottom of the applications on Dell Stage. • Minimize - Drag the Dell Stage window to your data and other important files from the All Programs menu. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the...application shortcut until it blinks and then drag the application shortcut to DellDataSafe.com. 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 ...
...bottom of the applications on Dell Stage. • Minimize - Drag the Dell Stage window to your data and other important files from the All Programs menu. Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the...application shortcut until it blinks and then drag the application shortcut to DellDataSafe.com. 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 ...
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... on the NVIDIA control panel's options and settings, click Help. 57 To change the settings for newly released games or applications that application. Using Your XPS Laptop • If an application profile exists, the NVIDIA GPU is enabled and the application runs in the Select a program to the Internet. NOTE: For more... application profiles for a specific application, select the application in performance mode. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 2. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click 3D Settings to select the application's executable file (.exe).
... on the NVIDIA control panel's options and settings, click Help. 57 To change the settings for newly released games or applications that application. Using Your XPS Laptop • If an application profile exists, the NVIDIA GPU is enabled and the application runs in the Select a program to the Internet. NOTE: For more... application profiles for a specific application, select the application in performance mode. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 2. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click 3D Settings to select the application's executable file (.exe).
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... the shortcut you ; Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 2. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to www.nvidia.com. To customize the keyboard shortcuts: 1. Click OK to save and... exit. 60 Valiseowuesreadvatiolapblaecien the laseNrVsIiDgIhAt.3DTV Play application. Using Your XPS Laptop Increases convergence Decreases convergence Customizing Shortcut Keys Mo3vDes Pobhjeocttos stowards you want to change. 4. maximum conYoveurgceancveiepwlasctesreaollsocobjpeicts3Dinpfrhoonttoos futshineg ...
... the shortcut you ; Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 2. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to www.nvidia.com. To customize the keyboard shortcuts: 1. Click OK to save and... exit. 60 Valiseowuesreadvatiolapblaecien the laseNrVsIiDgIhAt.3DTV Play application. Using Your XPS Laptop Increases convergence Decreases convergence Customizing Shortcut Keys Mo3vDes Pobhjeocttos stowards you want to change. 4. maximum conYoveurgceancveiepwlasctesreaollsocobjpeicts3Dinpfrhoonttoos futshineg ...