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... 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 14 Set Up 3D TV (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your XPS Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features...and Indicators 40 Disabling Battery Charging 42 Using the Optical Drive 43 Software Features 44 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 45 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 48 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 50 Dell Stage 50 Free Fall Sensor 52 Solving Problems 53 Beep Codes 53 Network Problems 54 3
... 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 14 Set Up 3D TV (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your XPS Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features...and Indicators 40 Disabling Battery Charging 42 Using the Optical Drive 43 Software Features 44 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 45 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 48 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 50 Dell Stage 50 Free Fall Sensor 52 Solving Problems 53 Beep Codes 53 Network Problems 54 3
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...you will need to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9 NOTE: For more information on the screen. To set up an Internet connection. CAUTION:... Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. 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 ...
...you will need to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9 NOTE: For more information on the screen. To set up an Internet connection. CAUTION:... Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. 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 ...
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...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 ...does not support rewritable discs. 10 You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). The system recovery... drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows.
...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 ...does not support rewritable discs. 10 You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). The system recovery... drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows.
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...Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. If your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. To set up wireless display, go to share your computer. 2. Turn on the desktop. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. ...Select the appropriate video source for your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be available on the Windows desktop. Enter the security code that wireless is enabled (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on your wireless display adapter from the ...
...Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. If your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. To set up wireless display, go to share your computer. 2. Turn on the desktop. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. ...Select the appropriate video source for your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be available on the Windows desktop. Enter the security code that wireless is enabled (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on your wireless display adapter from the ...
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The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 15 To enable wireless display: 1. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop.
The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 15 To enable wireless display: 1. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop.
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Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up 3D TV (Optional) NOTE: To know if your TV supports the ...the timing of the glasses. NOTE: If you are unable to reduce the display resolution. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Display to default or normal. Set up multiple display. Set your TV. In the Verify the display configuration... section, right-click the 3D TV and select Make this the Windows primary display. 16 NOTE: The HDMI cable transmits both audio and video signals. 2. b. c. NOTE: Do not change the ...
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up 3D TV (Optional) NOTE: To know if your TV supports the ...the timing of the glasses. NOTE: If you are unable to reduce the display resolution. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Display to default or normal. Set up multiple display. Set your TV. In the Verify the display configuration... section, right-click the 3D TV and select Make this the Windows primary display. 16 NOTE: The HDMI cable transmits both audio and video signals. 2. b. c. NOTE: Do not change the ...
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Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 4. c. NOTE: The performance of the 3D content type: In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Display to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Change resolution. • For 3D gaming, set the resolution to 720p, 1280x720 ... the HDMI audio on the TV by playing a video, game, or music and adjusting the volume on page 45. 17 In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to 24/23 Hz in the control panel. 5. The 3DTV Play setup wizard appears. Change the desktop resolution to 60/59 Hz...
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 4. c. NOTE: The performance of the 3D content type: In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Display to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Change resolution. • For 3D gaming, set the resolution to 720p, 1280x720 ... the HDMI audio on the TV by playing a video, game, or music and adjusting the volume on page 45. 17 In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to 24/23 Hz in the control panel. 5. The 3DTV Play setup wizard appears. Change the desktop resolution to 60/59 Hz...
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...the Internet. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. 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 but have successfully connected in your country. Save and close any open...available in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to the Internet window appears. If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet wizard can help you do not have a service outage. In the...
...the Internet. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. 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 but have successfully connected in your country. Save and close any open...available in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to the Internet window appears. If you do not know which type of connection to the Internet wizard can help you do not have a service outage. In the...
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.... Allows you to scroll the selected object. 32 Move two fingers left or right on the active window. Move two fingers up or down to scroll up or down on the active window. Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: Some of your desktop. The scroll feature includes: Scroll Vertical - Scroll Allows...
.... Allows you to scroll the selected object. 32 Move two fingers left or right on the active window. Move two fingers up or down to scroll up or down on the active window. Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: Some of your desktop. The scroll feature includes: Scroll Vertical - Scroll Allows...
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Using Your XPS Laptop Programs - Move four fingers to the left or right to cycle through the open windows. Keep all four fingers in contact with the touch pad after swiping and then tap the index finger to open Flip 3D that displays your open programs. Keep all windows and view the ... all four fingers in contact with the touch pad after swiping and then tap the index finger to select open windows in a stack. Flick Allows you to flip content in the active window. 4-Finger Gestures The 4-finger gestures include: Flip 3D - Flip - Move three fingers quickly in the desired ...
Using Your XPS Laptop Programs - Move four fingers to the left or right to cycle through the open windows. Keep all four fingers in contact with the touch pad after swiping and then tap the index finger to open Flip 3D that displays your open programs. Keep all windows and view the ... all four fingers in contact with the touch pad after swiping and then tap the index finger to select open windows in a stack. Flick Allows you to flip content in the active window. 4-Finger Gestures The 4-finger gestures include: Flip 3D - Flip - Move three fingers quickly in the desired ...
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Using Your XPS Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. 34 Keeping the thumb in place, move the index finger in an arced direction right or left to enlarge the view of the active window. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to rotate the active...
Using Your XPS Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. 34 Keeping the thumb in place, move the index finger in an arced direction right or left to enlarge the view of the active window. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to rotate the active...
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.... You can configure the multimedia control keys using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or Windows Mobility Center. Function Key First - Windows Mobility Center 1. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to launch Windows Mobility Center. 2. This is active only in the operating system. Press any function key... Key First option is the default option. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 36 Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. Press any multimedia key ...
.... You can configure the multimedia control keys using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or Windows Mobility Center. Function Key First - Windows Mobility Center 1. Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to launch Windows Mobility Center. 2. This is active only in the operating system. Press any function key... Key First option is the default option. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 36 Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. Press any multimedia key ...
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Press the keys on . 2. Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 42 Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. 3. In the Battery Status window, click Turn off Battery Charging and then click OK. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1.
Press the keys on . 2. Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 42 Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. 3. In the Battery Status window, click Turn off Battery Charging and then click OK. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1.
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... (such as for software installed on to automatically supply login information when you can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Using Your XPS Laptop Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, ...and upload or download files. 44 This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses this to verify your identity to...
... (such as for software installed on to automatically supply login information when you can also edit and view digital photographs and images. Using Your XPS Laptop Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. You can access websites, setup an e-mail account, ...and upload or download files. 44 This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses this to verify your identity to...
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... maximum convergence places all objects behind the scene in your space; Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 2. Using Your XPS Laptop Increases convergence Decreases convergence Moves objects towards you ; Click OK to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click ...Set keyboard shortcuts. 3. Moves objects away from you ; In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to save and exit. 47 minimum convergence places all objects in front of the scene in your space; Click the...
... maximum convergence places all objects behind the scene in your space; Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 2. Using Your XPS Laptop Increases convergence Decreases convergence Moves objects towards you ; Click OK to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click ...Set keyboard shortcuts. 3. Moves objects away from you ; In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to save and exit. 47 minimum convergence places all objects in front of the scene in your space; Click the...
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... be required for any application on the NVIDIA control panel's options and settings, click Help. 49 In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click 3D Settings to select the application's executable file (.exe). NOTE: For more information on your computer when you can also... create application profiles for newly released games or applications that application. Using Your XPS Laptop • If an application profile exists, the NVIDIA GPU is used. Changing the Application Profile Settings 1. Once added, you are ...
... be required for any application on the NVIDIA control panel's options and settings, click Help. 49 In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click 3D Settings to select the application's executable file (.exe). NOTE: For more information on your computer when you can also... create application profiles for newly released games or applications that application. Using Your XPS Laptop • If an application profile exists, the NVIDIA GPU is used. Changing the Application Profile Settings 1. Once added, you are ...
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... icon and then choose the desired option. 50 Dell Stage The Dell Stage software provides access to a desired location on Dell Stage. • Minimize - Follow the instructions on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is recommended... for fast upload/download speeds. To schedule backups: 1. You can access the service on Dell Stage can customize Dell Stage as follows: • Rearrange an application shortcut - You can also be launched through the All Programs menu. Using Your XPS Laptop Dell...
... icon and then choose the desired option. 50 Dell Stage The Dell Stage software provides access to a desired location on Dell Stage. • Minimize - Follow the instructions on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is recommended... for fast upload/download speeds. To schedule backups: 1. You can access the service on Dell Stage can customize Dell Stage as follows: • Rearrange an application shortcut - You can also be launched through the All Programs menu. Using Your XPS Laptop Dell...
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... designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - If a program crashes repeatedly - NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to get a response by moving your computer. Press simultaneously... runs in its documentation or on your keyboard, or by pressing a key on the CD. If you are unable to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system. 57
... designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - If a program crashes repeatedly - NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to get a response by moving your computer. Press simultaneously... runs in its documentation or on your keyboard, or by pressing a key on the CD. If you are unable to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system. 57
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... for troubleshooting information: -- If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. -- Solving Problems To run the software. See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows. 2. Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run...; Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that the program is displayed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 58
... for troubleshooting information: -- If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. -- Solving Problems To run the software. See the software documentation for previous versions of Windows. 2. Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run...; Save and close any open files or programs and shut down any error message that the program is displayed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 58