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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 (... 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...
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 (... 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...
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However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 8 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. 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.
However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 8 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. 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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Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 8). 2. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. 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 NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 8). 2. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. 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 NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
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...3. Select the appropriate video source for available displays. 8. Select Scan for your computer and must connect a wireless display adapter to intel.com. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. The Intel Wireless ...Turn on the TV. 5. Turn on your TV. 18 Select your TV before setting up wireless display: 1. Connect the wireless display adapter to a TV without the use of cables. The Intel wireless display feature allows you to share your computer supports the wireless display feature...
...3. Select the appropriate video source for available displays. 8. Select Scan for your computer and must connect a wireless display adapter to intel.com. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. The Intel Wireless ...Turn on the TV. 5. Turn on your TV. 18 Select your TV before setting up wireless display: 1. Connect the wireless display adapter to a TV without the use of cables. The Intel wireless display feature allows you to share your computer supports the wireless display feature...
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...: 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. If not already inserted, turn off the computer and insert the mini B-CAS card into the...only). 2. To set up the TV tuner: 1. Turn on your computer. 4. 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 of the TV tuner may vary by region. Click Start → All...
...: 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. If not already inserted, turn off the computer and insert the mini B-CAS card into the...only). 2. To set up the TV tuner: 1. Turn on your computer. 4. 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 of the TV tuner may vary by region. Click Start → All...
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... Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 23. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is enabled on the screen to complete the setup. 22 Follow the instructions on your computer (see the documentation that wireless is not a part of...• If you need to connect to your wireless router. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or ...
... Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 23. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is enabled on the screen to complete the setup. 22 Follow the instructions on your computer (see the documentation that wireless is not a part of...• If you need to connect to your wireless router. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or ...
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... For more information, see "Using the Emergency Eject Hole" on page 44. 2 Optical drive light - Connects to a pair of headphones. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Optical drive - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 6 Headphone/...digital S/PDIF combo connector - The S/PDIF (mini-TOSLINK) adapter does not ship with your computer and must use a S/PDIF (mini-TOSLINK) adapter to connect a S/PDIF cable. Use to a pair of headphones or to amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for...
... For more information, see "Using the Emergency Eject Hole" on page 44. 2 Optical drive light - Connects to a pair of headphones. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Optical drive - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 6 Headphone/...digital S/PDIF combo connector - The S/PDIF (mini-TOSLINK) adapter does not ship with your computer and must use a S/PDIF (mini-TOSLINK) adapter to connect a S/PDIF cable. Use to a pair of headphones or to amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for...
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... cable, ensure that connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. Connects to the AC adapter to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 6 USB 3.0 connector - Connects... to an external antenna (included) or coaxial cable (adapter included) to view programs using a wired network. 4 Antenna-in connector (on your computer. 31 Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Mini-DisplayPort connector - NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal ...
... cable, ensure that connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. Connects to the AC adapter to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 6 USB 3.0 connector - Connects... to an external antenna (included) or coaxial cable (adapter included) to view programs using a wired network. 4 Antenna-in connector (on your computer. 31 Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Mini-DisplayPort connector - NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal ...
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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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... of your choice. 43 For more information on the power button light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on if wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Windows Mobility Center control - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - Turns on page 36.
... of your choice. 43 For more information on the power button light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on if wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Windows Mobility Center control - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - Turns on page 36.
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... release latch clicks. 1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 tabs (3) 51 Turn off the computer and turn it from Dell. To remove the battery: 1. Lift the battery up at an angle and remove it over. 2. To replace the ...the tabs on the battery with your computer. Slide the battery release latch to the side. 3. Using Your XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of fire or explosion. WARNING: Using an incompatible... down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Do not use a battery purchased from the battery bay.
... release latch clicks. 1 battery release latch 2 battery 3 tabs (3) 51 Turn off the computer and turn it from Dell. To remove the battery: 1. Lift the battery up at an angle and remove it over. 2. To replace the ...the tabs on the battery with your computer. Slide the battery release latch to the side. 3. Using Your XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of fire or explosion. WARNING: Using an incompatible... down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Do not use a battery purchased from the battery bay.
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... Some or all multi-touch features are not working - • Certain touch and multi-touch features may lead to inaccurate touch sensitivity. Disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet. To enable them, doubleclick the Flicks icon in the notification area of the touch screen to remove any dirt or fingerprints...
... Some or all multi-touch features are not working - • Certain touch and multi-touch features may lead to inaccurate touch sensitivity. Disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet. To enable them, doubleclick the Flicks icon in the notification area of the touch screen to remove any dirt or fingerprints...
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... the power connector on the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the AC adapter cable is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into ...the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the light on . If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is on the AC adapter is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the... resumes normal operation if it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is not responding -
... the power connector on the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the AC adapter cable is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into ...the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the light on . If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is on the AC adapter is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the... resumes normal operation if it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is not responding -
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...: 1. If a program is designed for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. Click End Task. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. Ensure that the AC adapter cable is no longer responding 4. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is firmly connected to the computer and to an earlier version of...
...: 1. If a program is designed for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. Click End Task. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. Ensure that the AC adapter cable is no longer responding 4. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is firmly connected to the computer and to an earlier version of...
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... Repair Your Computer. 6. NOTE: The restoration process may take an hour or more information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on your computer. 4. Turn on the screen...try again. 5. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to wait until you see...
... Repair Your Computer. 6. NOTE: The restoration process may take an hour or more information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select Dell DataSafe Restore and Emergency Backup from the System Recovery Options menu and follow the instructions on your computer. 4. Turn on the screen...try again. 5. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the operating system and Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to wait until you see...
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... may be included with the item(s) being returned, whether for the return. 3. Dell is for credit. 89 Call Dell to Dell, ensure that belong with your return. 1. Remove any and all items being returned (AC adapter cable, software, guides, and so on) if the return is not responsible for... any of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 93. 2. Include any accessories that you return the product to ...
... may be included with the item(s) being returned, whether for the return. 3. Dell is for credit. 89 Call Dell to Dell, ensure that belong with your return. 1. Remove any and all items being returned (AC adapter cable, software, guides, and so on) if the return is not responsible for... any of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 93. 2. Include any accessories that you return the product to ...
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... possible only at or near the computer. Ensure that the computer documentation is available. Yes /No • Network, version, and network adapter: • Programs and versions: 92 If possible, turn on the bottom of the computer): • Express Service Code: • ...Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at the computer itself. Getting Help Remember to ...
... possible only at or near the computer. Ensure that the computer documentation is available. Yes /No • Network, version, and network adapter: • Programs and versions: 92 If possible, turn on the bottom of the computer): • Express Service Code: • ...Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at the computer itself. Getting Help Remember to ...
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Memory Memory type 1066 MHz/1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Connectors Audio one microphone-in connector, one stereo headphones/speakers connector NOTE: You can also use the connectors to... combo connector Mini-Card one full Mini-Card slot one half Mini-Card slot Specifications Connectors HDMI connector one 19-pin connector Network adapter one RJ45 connector USB two 4-pin USB 3.0-compliant connectors MiniDisplayPort one 20-pin connector eSATA one 7-pin/4-pin eSATA/ USB combo connector...
Memory Memory type 1066 MHz/1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Connectors Audio one microphone-in connector, one stereo headphones/speakers connector NOTE: You can also use the connectors to... combo connector Mini-Card one full Mini-Card slot one half Mini-Card slot Specifications Connectors HDMI connector one 19-pin connector Network adapter one RJ45 connector USB two 4-pin USB 3.0-compliant connectors MiniDisplayPort one 20-pin connector eSATA one 7-pin/4-pin eSATA/ USB combo connector...
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... MultiMedia Card (MMC) xD-Picture Card Camera Camera resolution 2.0 megapixel HD Video resolution 1280 x 720 98 Communications Modem (optional) external V.92 56 K USB modem Network adapter 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless WLAN, WWAN (optional), WiMAX/Wi-Fi abgn/agn, and Bluetooth wireless technology (optional)/ WiDi (optional) TV...
... MultiMedia Card (MMC) xD-Picture Card Camera Camera resolution 2.0 megapixel HD Video resolution 1280 x 720 98 Communications Modem (optional) external V.92 56 K USB modem Network adapter 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless WLAN, WWAN (optional), WiMAX/Wi-Fi abgn/agn, and Bluetooth wireless technology (optional)/ WiDi (optional) TV...
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... 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. See the safety information that shipped with your computer.
... 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. See the safety information that shipped with your computer.