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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
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Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Press the keys again to disable all wireless radios on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. The current status of the wireless radios appears on an airplane flight. 17 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 the keyboard. Press the keys on . 2.
Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Press the keys again to disable all wireless radios on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. The current status of the wireless radios appears on an airplane flight. 17 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 the keyboard. Press the keys on . 2.
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Using Your XPS Laptop 7 Audio-in sleep state. To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered on the ... in sleep state. NOTE: If you to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). In such cases, turn off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 27 Connects to charge the...
Using Your XPS Laptop 7 Audio-in sleep state. To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered on the ... in sleep state. NOTE: If you to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). In such cases, turn off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 27 Connects to charge the...
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...(adapter included) to external DisplayPort monitors and projectors. 2 HDMI connector - NOTE: Before you are using the TV tuner card (optional). 5 AC adapter connector - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Mini-DisplayPort connector - Connects your computer to a network or a broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that connects to view programs using a wired...) - Provides faster data transmission between your computer. 31 Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.
...(adapter included) to external DisplayPort monitors and projectors. 2 HDMI connector - NOTE: Before you are using the TV tuner card (optional). 5 AC adapter connector - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Mini-DisplayPort connector - Connects your computer to a network or a broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that connects to view programs using a wired...) - Provides faster data transmission between your computer. 31 Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player.
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...keys. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Synaptics Pointing Device icon in the given order): • half keyboard brightness • full keyboard brightness • no lighting 7 Touch pad buttons (2) - Backlit keyboard brightness settings - Provides the functionality of a mouse to toggle the three lighting states (in the notification area of your... keys on a mouse. 8 Touch pad status light - For more information, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on if the touch pad is disabled. 9 Touch pad - Using Your XPS Laptop 6 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) - Turns on page 38.
...keys. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Synaptics Pointing Device icon in the given order): • half keyboard brightness • full keyboard brightness • no lighting 7 Touch pad buttons (2) - Backlit keyboard brightness settings - Provides the functionality of a mouse to toggle the three lighting states (in the notification area of your... keys on a mouse. 8 Touch pad status light - For more information, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on if the touch pad is disabled. 9 Touch pad - Using Your XPS Laptop 6 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) - Turns on page 38.
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...during POST (Power On Self Test) to launch Windows Mobility Center. 2. Press any multimedia key to perform the associated function. on the keyboard. Function Key First - For multimedia action, press + the required multimedia key. Press the < > keys or touch the Windows Mobility Center...active only in the operating system. Press any function key to perform the associated multimedia action. Windows Mobility Center 1. Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the control 40 System Setup 1. In ...
...during POST (Power On Self Test) to launch Windows Mobility Center. 2. Press any multimedia key to perform the associated function. on the keyboard. Function Key First - For multimedia action, press + the required multimedia key. Press the < > keys or touch the Windows Mobility Center...active only in the operating system. Press any function key to perform the associated multimedia action. Windows Mobility Center 1. Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the control 40 System Setup 1. In ...
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...multiple Web Tiles through an application profile. Click or tap the web page preview to four of your desktop. • Web Tile - Using Your XPS Laptop • STICKYNOTES - The tile allows you to add, edit, or delete a web page preview. Provides a preview of the integrated Intel ...3D games. You can also save notes on your computer, while minimizing the impact on battery life. Create notes or reminders using the keyboard or touch screen. The Optimus technology is launched, the video drivers check if the application has an associated application profile. 56 It ...
...multiple Web Tiles through an application profile. Click or tap the web page preview to four of your desktop. • Web Tile - Using Your XPS Laptop • STICKYNOTES - The tile allows you to add, edit, or delete a web page preview. Provides a preview of the integrated Intel ...3D games. You can also save notes on your computer, while minimizing the impact on battery life. Create notes or reminders using the keyboard or touch screen. The Optimus technology is launched, the video drivers check if the application has an associated application profile. 56 It ...
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Using Your XPS Laptop Keyboard Shortcuts The following are some of the current game, and saves the file in the My Documents\NVSteroscopic3D.IMG folder. NOTE: The gaming performance may ... 3D effects Turns 3DTV Play on/off. To maximize performance, select HD or SD mode when 3DTV Play is disabled. Captures a 3D screenshot of the keyboard shortcuts available for the current game. 59
Using Your XPS Laptop Keyboard Shortcuts The following are some of the current game, and saves the file in the My Documents\NVSteroscopic3D.IMG folder. NOTE: The gaming performance may ... 3D effects Turns 3DTV Play on/off. To maximize performance, select HD or SD mode when 3DTV Play is disabled. Captures a 3D screenshot of the keyboard shortcuts available for the current game. 59
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... click Stereoscopic 3D to change. 4. maximum conYoveurgceancveiepwlasctesreaollsocobjpeicts3Dinpfrhoonttoos futshineg scetnhe iNnVyIoDuIAr sPphaocteo; imt tihneim3uDmeffects conovnetrhgeenpcheotpola. To customize the keyboard shortcuts: 1. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 2. Click the box displaying the shortcut you... 3D photos, go to save and exit. 60 Press the desired key combination. 5. Using Your XPS Laptop Increases convergence Decreases convergence Customizing Shortcut Keys Mo3vDes Pobhjeocttos stowards you want to expand the selection (...
... click Stereoscopic 3D to change. 4. maximum conYoveurgceancveiepwlasctesreaollsocobjpeicts3Dinpfrhoonttoos futshineg scetnhe iNnVyIoDuIAr sPphaocteo; imt tihneim3uDmeffects conovnetrhgeenpcheotpola. To customize the keyboard shortcuts: 1. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 2. Click the box displaying the shortcut you... 3D photos, go to save and exit. 60 Press the desired key combination. 5. Using Your XPS Laptop Increases convergence Decreases convergence Customizing Shortcut Keys Mo3vDes Pobhjeocttos stowards you want to expand the selection (...
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...the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • 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... for minimum memory requirements. Some possible causes of interference are not using to the same electrical outlet. If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see if that ...
...the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • 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... for minimum memory requirements. Some possible causes of interference are not using to the same electrical outlet. If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see if that ...
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... operating system. 68 If a program stops responding - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Ensure that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard, or by moving your computer. Check the software documentation. If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - If you are unable to get...
... operating system. 68 If a program stops responding - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Ensure that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard, or by moving your computer. Check the software documentation. If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - If you are unable to get...
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The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 83 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. NOTE: If you do not want to wait until...
The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 83 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. NOTE: If you do not want to wait until...
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... your computer before you connected to a network? Ensure that the computer documentation is available. Getting Help Remember to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. You may be asked to fill out...: 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...
... your computer before you connected to a network? Ensure that the computer documentation is available. Getting Help Remember to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. You may be asked to fill out...: 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...