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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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...easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to the computer. 7 Restricting airflow around your Dell computer in the air vents. Do not place your laptop may result in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it is normal and does not indicate a ..., such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer while it is powered on . Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you allow dust to overheat. The computer turns on the right and left sides...
...easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to the computer. 7 Restricting airflow around your Dell computer in the air vents. Do not place your laptop may result in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it is normal and does not indicate a ..., such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer while it is powered on . Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer, ensure that you allow dust to overheat. The computer turns on the right and left sides...
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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. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
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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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Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to complete. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, ... instructions on the operating system and features, go to reinstall the operating system. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For more information on the screen. To set up an Internet connection. NOTE: For...
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to complete. Doing so may take you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, ... instructions on the operating system and features, go to reinstall the operating system. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For more information on the screen. To set up an Internet connection. NOTE: For...
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... up Microsoft Windows. You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. 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 system...
... up Microsoft Windows. You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. 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 system...
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Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 8). 2. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Follow the instructions on page 81. 13
Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 8). 2. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Follow the instructions on page 81. 13
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... the SIM card: 1. NOTE: Installing a mini B-CAS card into the SIM card slot. 4. Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card on page 50). 5. 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.
... the SIM card: 1. NOTE: Installing a mini B-CAS card into the SIM card slot. 4. Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card on page 50). 5. 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.
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Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. 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. Press the keys on an airplane flight. 17 Press the keys again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard.
Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. 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. Press the keys on an airplane flight. 17 Press the keys again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard.
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... HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. Select the appropriate video source for available displays. 8. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the TV. 5. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. For information about the hardware and software requirements for setting...
... HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. Select the appropriate video source for available displays. 8. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the TV. 5. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. For information about the hardware and software requirements for setting...
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NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. To set up the TV tuner: 1. Turn on your computer. 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by region. To enable wireless display...
NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. To set up the TV tuner: 1. Turn on your computer. 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by region. To enable wireless display...
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... to Automatic. Set your computer to reduce the display resolution. Connect your TV as the application controls the timing of the glasses. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up 3D TV (Optional) NOTE: To know if your TV supports the 3D features available on your TV. 3. Set up multiple display.
... to Automatic. Set your computer to reduce the display resolution. Connect your TV as the application controls the timing of the glasses. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up 3D TV (Optional) NOTE: To know if your TV supports the 3D features available on your TV. 3. Set up multiple display.
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... 3D to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Change resolution. b. Change the desktop resolution to 60/59 Hz. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop c. For Blu-ray 3D playback, set the resolution to 720p and refresh rate to match the resolution of games may reduce in HD 3D mode...
... 3D to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Change resolution. b. Change the desktop resolution to 60/59 Hz. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop c. For Blu-ray 3D playback, set the resolution to 720p and refresh rate to match the resolution of games may reduce in HD 3D mode...
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Before you can purchase one from dell.com. To set up your connection to a wireless router: 1. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line ... Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 22 Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Follow the instructions on page 16). 2. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need to connect to your wireless router. Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set...
Before you can purchase one from dell.com. To set up your connection to a wireless router: 1. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line ... Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 22 Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Follow the instructions on page 16). 2. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need to connect to your wireless router. Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set...
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..., click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. 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. The Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Setting...
..., click Help me choose or contact your ISP. 4. 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. The Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Setting...
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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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... be used to connect to connect a S/PDIF cable. Opens the optical drive tray when pressed. 4 Emergency eject hole - Can also be purchased separately. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Optical drive - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). Use to open the optical drive tray if it does not open when...
... be used to connect to connect a S/PDIF cable. Opens the optical drive tray when pressed. 4 Emergency eject hole - Can also be purchased separately. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Optical drive - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). Use to open the optical drive tray if it does not open when...
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... not charge when the computer is powered off or in sleep state. To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. 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, keyboard...
... not charge when the computer is powered off or in sleep state. To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. 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, keyboard...