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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 (Optional 14 Enable or Disable Wireless (... (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 (Optional 14 Enable or Disable Wireless (... (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. 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. 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.
However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. 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. 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.
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Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 6 Headphone/digital S/PDIF combo connector - For more information,... being read. 3 Optical drive eject button - The S/PDIF (mini-TOSLINK) adapter does not ship with your computer and must use a S/PDIF (mini-TOSLINK) adapter to a pair of headphones or to amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital ... S/PDIF cable. Blinks when you press the optical drive eject button or when you press the eject button. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Optical drive - NOTE: You can set up 5.1 channel speakers by using the three audio connectors (5, 6, and...
Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 6 Headphone/digital S/PDIF combo connector - For more information,... being read. 3 Optical drive eject button - The S/PDIF (mini-TOSLINK) adapter does not ship with your computer and must use a S/PDIF (mini-TOSLINK) adapter to a pair of headphones or to amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for digital ... S/PDIF cable. Blinks when you press the optical drive eject button or when you press the eject button. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Optical drive - NOTE: You can set up 5.1 channel speakers by using the three audio connectors (5, 6, and...
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Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. 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 ...-in connector (on your computer and USB devices. 7 Security cable slot - Provides faster data transmission between your computer. 31 Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 6 USB 3.0 connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. ...
Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. 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 ...-in connector (on your computer and USB devices. 7 Security cable slot - Provides faster data transmission between your computer. 31 Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 6 USB 3.0 connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. ...
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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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.... Touch to launch a predefined application of your choice. 43 Indicates the battery charge status. The light on if wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Windows Mobility Center control - Turns the computer on page 36. 2 Wireless status light - For more information on the..."Status Lights and Indicators" on page 16. 3 Battery status light - Touch to launch Windows Mobility Center. 5 Instant launch control - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 36.
.... Touch to launch a predefined application of your choice. 43 Indicates the battery charge status. The light on if wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Windows Mobility Center control - Turns the computer on page 36. 2 Wireless status light - For more information on the..."Status Lights and Indicators" on page 16. 3 Battery status light - Touch to launch Windows Mobility Center. 5 Instant launch control - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 36.
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..., such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the power strip is off or in hibernate mode, or is not responding - Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is turned on. The computer resumes normal operation if... it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on...
..., such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the power strip is off or in hibernate mode, or is not responding - Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is turned on. The computer resumes normal operation if... it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on...
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... the computer and to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system. 68 If a program stops responding - Click Applications. 3. Select the program that the AC adapter cable is no longer responding 4. Check the software documentation. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on your...
... the computer and to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system. 68 If a program stops responding - Click Applications. 3. Select the program that the AC adapter cable is no longer responding 4. Check the software documentation. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on your...
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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. Input voltage 100-240 VAC/11-16 VDC Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output...
... 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. Input voltage 100-240 VAC/11-16 VDC Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output...