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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...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 and Indicators 36 Disabling Battery Charging 37 Touch Pad Gestures 38 Multimedia Control Keys 40 Control Strip Features 42 Using the Optical Drive 43 Display Features 46 3
Contents Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 7 Before Setting Up Your Computer 7 Connect the AC Adapter 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional...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 and Indicators 36 Disabling Battery Charging 37 Touch Pad Gestures 38 Multimedia Control Keys 40 Control Strip Features 42 Using the Optical Drive 43 Display Features 46 3
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...Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53 Dell Stage 54 NVIDIA Optimus Technology (Optional 56 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 57 Free Fall Sensor 61 Solving Problems 63 Beep Codes 63 Touch Screen Problems 64 Network Problems 65 Power Problems 66... Memory Problems 67 Lockups and Software Problems 68 Using Support Tools 70 Dell Support Center 70 My Dell Downloads 71 Hardware Troubleshooter 72 Dell Diagnostics 72 Restoring Your Operating System...
...Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53 Dell Stage 54 NVIDIA Optimus Technology (Optional 56 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 57 Free Fall Sensor 61 Solving Problems 63 Beep Codes 63 Touch Screen Problems 64 Network Problems 65 Power Problems 66... Memory Problems 67 Lockups and Software Problems 68 Using Support Tools 70 Dell Support Center 70 My Dell Downloads 71 Hardware Troubleshooter 72 Dell Diagnostics 72 Restoring Your Operating System...
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... Lights and Indicators" on page 42. 4 XPS logo light - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or disable key , battery charge status key , brightness increase and decrease keys, touch pad enable or disable key , and the ... on the logo light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on the XPS logo indicates the power states. The power button, status lights, and touch-sensitive controls are located in this row. Indicates the battery charge status. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - The light on page 40....
... Lights and Indicators" on page 42. 4 XPS logo light - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or disable key , battery charge status key , brightness increase and decrease keys, touch pad enable or disable key , and the ... on the logo light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on the XPS logo indicates the power states. The power button, status lights, and touch-sensitive controls are located in this row. Indicates the battery charge status. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - The light on page 40....
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...-click and right-click functions like those on page 38. Using Your XPS Laptop 6 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, Zoom, and Rotate features. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Synaptics Pointing Device icon in the notification area...of a mouse to toggle the three lighting states (in dark environments by tapping the surface. For more information, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on a mouse. 8 Touch pad status light - The backlit keyboard provides visibility in the given order): • half keyboard brightness • full keyboard...
...-click and right-click functions like those on page 38. Using Your XPS Laptop 6 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, Zoom, and Rotate features. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Synaptics Pointing Device icon in the notification area...of a mouse to toggle the three lighting states (in dark environments by tapping the surface. For more information, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on a mouse. 8 Touch pad status light - The backlit keyboard provides visibility in the given order): • half keyboard brightness • full keyboard...
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... right at a fast pace to scroll through content. Move three fingers quickly in the active window. 38 Tap on the active window. Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll left or right on the direction of the flick. Flick Allows you to scroll up or down on... the touch pad to scroll the selected object. Move two fingers up or down at a fast pace to flip content in the desired direction to activate horizontal...
... right at a fast pace to scroll through content. Move three fingers quickly in the active window. 38 Tap on the active window. Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to scroll left or right on the direction of the flick. Flick Allows you to scroll up or down on... the touch pad to scroll the selected object. Move two fingers up or down at a fast pace to flip content in the desired direction to activate horizontal...
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... 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 rotate the active content on the touch pad. To zoom in or zoom-out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the...
... 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 rotate the active content on the touch pad. To zoom in or zoom-out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the...
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Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the control 40 Press any multimedia key to perform ..., press + the required multimedia key. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. on the keyboard. Press the < > keys or touch the Windows Mobility Center control strip to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. You can configure the multimedia control keys using the System Setup (BIOS...
Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the control 40 Press any multimedia key to perform ..., press + the required multimedia key. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. on the keyboard. Press the < > keys or touch the Windows Mobility Center control strip to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. You can configure the multimedia control keys using the System Setup (BIOS...
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... 5 Instant launch control - For more information on the power button light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the button indicates the power states. Touch to launch a predefined application of your choice. 43 The light on page 16. 3 Battery status light - For more information, see "Status Lights and... Indicators" on or off when pressed. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - Turns the computer on page 36. 2 Wireless status light - Indicates the battery charge status.
... 5 Instant launch control - For more information on the power button light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the button indicates the power states. Touch to launch a predefined application of your choice. 43 The light on page 16. 3 Battery status light - For more information, see "Status Lights and... Indicators" on or off when pressed. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - Turns the computer on page 36. 2 Wireless status light - Indicates the battery charge status.
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Touch to setup studio-quality audio output on the optical drive tray when you open or close it...upward when placing discs on the optical drive. 2. Place the disc, label-side up, in the optical drive: 1. Using Your XPS Laptop 6 Audio control-panel control - Push the optical drive tray back into the drive. 44 CAUTION: Do not move the .... The control panel allows you are not using the drive. Keep the optical drive tray closed when you to launch the Dell Audio control panel. Press the eject button on the optical drive tray. Using the Optical Drive CAUTION: Do not press down...
Touch to setup studio-quality audio output on the optical drive tray when you open or close it...upward when placing discs on the optical drive. 2. Place the disc, label-side up, in the optical drive: 1. Using Your XPS Laptop 6 Audio control-panel control - Push the optical drive tray back into the drive. 44 CAUTION: Do not move the .... The control panel allows you are not using the drive. Keep the optical drive tray closed when you to launch the Dell Audio control panel. Press the eject button on the optical drive tray. Using the Optical Drive CAUTION: Do not press down...
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... seleZcotioonms you selected the option at the time of the screen content. The display may support the touch screen feature if you made when purchasing your computer. To zoom in or zoom- Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Screen Gestures 1 Microphone - Built-in camera for video conferencing and voice recording. (Optional) 2 Camera indicator light...
... seleZcotioonms you selected the option at the time of the screen content. The display may support the touch screen feature if you made when purchasing your computer. To zoom in or zoom- Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Screen Gestures 1 Microphone - Built-in camera for video conferencing and voice recording. (Optional) 2 Camera indicator light...
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... down to pan scroll the selected object. The scroll features include: Pan - Move two fingers in a book. Press and hold a finger on the touch screen, to scroll up or down on the active window. Allows you to open context-sensitive menus. Scroll Vertical - Flick Allows you to scroll through...Move a finger quickly in a playlist. Allows you to flip through content. Scroll Allows you to access additional information by simulating a right-click. Using Your XPS Laptop Dwell Allows you to move the focus on the selected object when the entire object is not visible.
... down to pan scroll the selected object. The scroll features include: Pan - Move two fingers in a book. Press and hold a finger on the touch screen, to scroll up or down on the active window. Allows you to open context-sensitive menus. Scroll Vertical - Flick Allows you to scroll through...Move a finger quickly in a playlist. Allows you to flip through content. Scroll Allows you to access additional information by simulating a right-click. Using Your XPS Laptop Dwell Allows you to move the focus on the selected object when the entire object is not visible.
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...your data and other important files from the All Programs menu. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the notification area of your favorite media and multi-touch applications. Dell Stage The Dell Stage software provides access to a desired location on Windows operating systems. NOTE: ...account. You can also be launched from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Using Your XPS Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Dell Stage. • Minimize - NOTE: Some of the screen. • Personalize - Drag the...
...your data and other important files from the All Programs menu. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the notification area of your favorite media and multi-touch applications. Dell Stage The Dell Stage software provides access to a desired location on Windows operating systems. NOTE: ...account. You can also be launched from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Using Your XPS Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Dell Stage. • Minimize - NOTE: Some of the screen. • Personalize - Drag the...
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... rent movies and TV shows when connected to the Internet. • SHORTCUTS - You can also listen to the Internet. • DELL WEB - Provides quick access to your pictures and upload them to Facebook or Flickr when connected to radio stations from across the globe....slideshows and collections of your frequently-used programs. 55 Draw and edit pictures. • GAMES - Play touch-enabled games. • DOCUMENTS - Provides quick access to the Internet. • YOUPAINT - Using Your XPS Laptop • PHOTO - View, organize, or edit your music files by album, artist, or song ...
... rent movies and TV shows when connected to the Internet. • SHORTCUTS - You can also listen to the Internet. • DELL WEB - Provides quick access to your pictures and upload them to Facebook or Flickr when connected to radio stations from across the globe....slideshows and collections of your frequently-used programs. 55 Draw and edit pictures. • GAMES - Play touch-enabled games. • DOCUMENTS - Provides quick access to the Internet. • YOUPAINT - Using Your XPS Laptop • PHOTO - View, organize, or edit your music files by album, artist, or song ...
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NVIDIA Optimus Technology (Optional) Your XPS laptop is turned on battery life. The NVIDIA GPU is equipped with the discrete NVIDIA GPU while running graphicintensive applications such as 3D games. These ... - It enables you access STICKYNOTES. The Optimus technology enhances the performance of the integrated Intel graphic processing unit (GPU) with NVIDIA's Optimus technology. Using Your XPS Laptop • STICKYNOTES - Create notes or reminders using the keyboard or...
NVIDIA Optimus Technology (Optional) Your XPS laptop is turned on battery life. The NVIDIA GPU is equipped with the discrete NVIDIA GPU while running graphicintensive applications such as 3D games. These ... - It enables you access STICKYNOTES. The Optimus technology enhances the performance of the integrated Intel graphic processing unit (GPU) with NVIDIA's Optimus technology. Using Your XPS Laptop • STICKYNOTES - Create notes or reminders using the keyboard or...
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...surface and sides of your finger as sticky notes) that Use your desktop. In the Pen and Touch window, select the Touch tab and ensure that are selected. • The multi-touch feature may not be disabled. Disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet. To enable them, ...doubleclick the Flicks icon in the notification area of the touch screen to calibrate the touch screen, click Start → Control panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Tablet PC Settings→ Calibrate... To remove these particles: ...
...surface and sides of your finger as sticky notes) that Use your desktop. In the Pen and Touch window, select the Touch tab and ensure that are selected. • The multi-touch feature may not be disabled. Disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet. To enable them, ...doubleclick the Flicks icon in the notification area of the touch screen to calibrate the touch screen, click Start → Control panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Tablet PC Settings→ Calibrate... To remove these particles: ...
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...page 72). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 93). The computer is in standby or the display may not be responding. • Press a key on the keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to the same... electrical outlet. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service...
...page 72). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 93). The computer is in standby or the display may not be responding. • Press a key on the keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to the same... electrical outlet. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service...
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... 525M NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M 1 GB DDR3 (GT 525M) 2 GB DDR3 (GT 540M) 15.6-inch HD WLED, TrueLife 15.6-inch Full HD RGBLED, TrueLife Multi-touch 15.6-inch HD WLED, TrueLife (Optional) Specifications Display Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolution Refresh rate Operating angle Horizontal viewing angle Vertical viewing angle Pixel...
... 525M NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M 1 GB DDR3 (GT 525M) 2 GB DDR3 (GT 540M) 15.6-inch HD WLED, TrueLife 15.6-inch Full HD RGBLED, TrueLife Multi-touch 15.6-inch HD WLED, TrueLife (Optional) Specifications Display Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolution Refresh rate Operating angle Horizontal viewing angle Vertical viewing angle Pixel...
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and Canada); 87 (Europe); 90 (Japan); 87 (Brazil) Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Specifications Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: 240 cpi Width 100 mm (3.94 inches) Height 56 mm (2.2 inches) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell ...
and Canada); 87 (Europe); 90 (Japan); 87 (Brazil) Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Specifications Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: 240 cpi Width 100 mm (3.94 inches) Height 56 mm (2.2 inches) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell ...
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products information and purchasing 88 R resources, finding more 94 restoring factory image 82 S setup, before you begin 7 shipping products for return or repair 89 SIM card 14 software features 52 software problems 68 solving problems 63 specifications 96 support email addresses 87 support sites worldwide 87 System Recovery Media 81 system reinstall options 77 System Restore 78 System Setup entering 40 function key behavior 40 T Touch Pad Gestures 38 Touch screen Gestures 48 TV tuner 19 U USB PowerShare 27 W warranty returns 89 Windows Index 107
products information and purchasing 88 R resources, finding more 94 restoring factory image 82 S setup, before you begin 7 shipping products for return or repair 89 SIM card 14 software features 52 software problems 68 solving problems 63 specifications 96 support email addresses 87 support sites worldwide 87 System Recovery Media 81 system reinstall options 77 System Restore 78 System Setup entering 40 function key behavior 40 T Touch Pad Gestures 38 Touch screen Gestures 48 TV tuner 19 U USB PowerShare 27 W warranty returns 89 Windows Index 107