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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 ... Wireless 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...
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 ... Wireless 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...
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...the airflow can damage the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. Restricting airflow around your computer. Do not place your Dell XPS laptop. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may cause it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the ...fan or the computer. Fan noise is powered on. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or...
...the airflow can damage the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. Restricting airflow around your computer. Do not place your Dell XPS laptop. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may cause it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the ...fan or the computer. Fan noise is powered on. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or...
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WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 8 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector.
WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 8 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector.
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Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 9
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 9
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...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. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell...not interrupt the operating system's setup process. To set up an Internet connection. The Windows setup screens will need to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 NOTE: For more information on the screen. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license...
...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. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell...not interrupt the operating system's setup process. To set up an Internet connection. The Windows setup screens will need to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 NOTE: For more information on the screen. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license...
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... following 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 need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 12 The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the ...
... following 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 need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 12 The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the ...
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Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 81. 13 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 8). 2. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen.
Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 81. 13 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 8). 2. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen.
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... the SIM card slot is not required if you are using an EVDO card to access the Internet. Turn on page 50). 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card is required to set up and view ISDB-T digital TV in Japan. Replace the battery (see...
... the SIM card slot is not required if you are using an EVDO card to access the Internet. Turn on page 50). 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card is required to set up and view ISDB-T digital TV in Japan. Replace the battery (see...
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Press the keys on the screen. Press the keys again to disable all wireless radios on . 2. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. The current status of the wireless radios appears on the keyboard. NOTE: Pressing the keys allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 17 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
Press the keys on the screen. Press the keys again to disable all wireless radios on . 2. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. The current status of the wireless radios appears on the keyboard. NOTE: Pressing the keys allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 17 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
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... Intel Wireless Display window appears. 7. If your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be purchased separately. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on your TV. 18
... Intel Wireless Display window appears. 7. If your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be purchased separately. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on your TV. 18
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... slot on your computer. 3. To enable wireless display: 1. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by region.
... slot on your computer. 3. To enable wireless display: 1. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by region.
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... Panel. b. c. c. In the Verify the display configuration section, right-click the 3D TV and select Make this the Windows primary display. 20 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up 3D TV (Optional) NOTE: To know if your TV supports the 3D features available on your computer to expand the selection (if not...
... Panel. b. c. c. In the Verify the display configuration section, right-click the 3D TV and select Make this the Windows primary display. 20 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up 3D TV (Optional) NOTE: To know if your TV supports the 3D features available on your computer to expand the selection (if not...
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... resolution. Select the Enable stereoscopic 3D check box. The 3DTV Play setup wizard appears. NOTE: The performance of the 3D content type: a. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop c. 4. c. Change the desktop resolution to 60/59 Hz. NOTE: For TVs using PAL system with refresh rates of 50 Hz or 100 Hz or NTSC...
... resolution. Select the Enable stereoscopic 3D check box. The 3DTV Play setup wizard appears. NOTE: The performance of the 3D content type: a. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop c. 4. c. Change the desktop resolution to 60/59 Hz. NOTE: For TVs using PAL system with refresh rates of 50 Hz or 100 Hz or NTSC...
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...22 Ensure that shipped with your connection to a wireless router: 1. Follow the instructions on page 16). 2. Before you can purchase one from dell.com. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to the telephone wall connector before you set... your Internet connection. • If you are using a dial-up your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need to connect to your wireless router. To complete setting up connection,...
...22 Ensure that shipped with your connection to a wireless router: 1. Follow the instructions on page 16). 2. Before you can purchase one from dell.com. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to the telephone wall connector before you set... your Internet connection. • If you are using a dial-up your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need to connect to your wireless router. To complete setting up connection,...
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... the service status, or try connecting again later. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. 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...
... the service status, or try connecting again later. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. 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...
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Using Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Dell XPS laptop. Right View Features 1 2 34 56 24
Using Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Dell XPS laptop. Right View Features 1 2 34 56 24
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... eject button - NOTE: You can set up 5.1 channel speakers by using the three audio connectors (5, 6, and 7) or by using the S/PDIF connector (6). 25 Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Optical drive - For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on page 44. 5 Audio-out/Headphone connector - Connects to connect a S/PDIF cable. Opens the optical...
... eject button - NOTE: You can set up 5.1 channel speakers by using the three audio connectors (5, 6, and 7) or by using the S/PDIF connector (6). 25 Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Optical drive - For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on page 44. 5 Audio-out/Headphone connector - Connects to connect a S/PDIF cable. Opens the optical...
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... for use with audio programs. 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. Using Your XPS Laptop 7 Audio-in sleep state.
... for use with audio programs. 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. Using Your XPS Laptop 7 Audio-in sleep state.