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... and Software Problems 57 Using Support Tools 59 Dell Support Center 59 My Dell Downloads 60 Hardware Troubleshooter 61 Dell Diagnostics 61 Restoring Your Operating System 63 System Restore 64 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 65 System Recovery Media 67 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Getting Help 70 Technical...73 Product Information 73 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 74 Before You Call 75 Contacting Dell 77 Finding More Information and Resources 78 Specifications 80 Appendix 87 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico 87 Index 88 4
... and Software Problems 57 Using Support Tools 59 Dell Support Center 59 My Dell Downloads 60 Hardware Troubleshooter 61 Dell Diagnostics 61 Restoring Your Operating System 63 System Restore 64 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 65 System Recovery Media 67 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Getting Help 70 Technical...73 Product Information 73 Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit 74 Before You Call 75 Contacting Dell 77 Finding More Information and Resources 78 Specifications 80 Appendix 87 Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico 87 Index 88 4
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For the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on the battery status indicator lights when pressed. 25 Turns on page 80. Each light indicates approximately 20% of the total battery charge. 7 Battery status ..., external drive, or MP3 player; blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer and USB devices. 5 9-in-1 Media Card Reader - Using Your XPS Laptop 4 USB 3.0 connectors (2) - NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot; Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Save the blank for...
For the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on the battery status indicator lights when pressed. 25 Turns on page 80. Each light indicates approximately 20% of the total battery charge. 7 Battery status ..., external drive, or MP3 player; blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer and USB devices. 5 9-in-1 Media Card Reader - Using Your XPS Laptop 4 USB 3.0 connectors (2) - NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot; Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Save the blank for...
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...more information on your computer when you can also create application profiles for that do not have a default application profile. Using Your XPS Laptop • If an application profile exists, the NVIDIA GPU is used. The NVIDIA GPU is disabled automatically when the application is...the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click 3D Settings to select the application's executable file (.exe). This may be required for a specific application, select the application in performance mode. The default list of application profiles is updated frequently by NVIDIA and is automatically ...
...more information on your computer when you can also create application profiles for that do not have a default application profile. Using Your XPS Laptop • If an application profile exists, the NVIDIA GPU is used. The NVIDIA GPU is disabled automatically when the application is...the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click 3D Settings to select the application's executable file (.exe). This may be required for a specific application, select the application in performance mode. The default list of application profiles is updated frequently by NVIDIA and is automatically ...
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... computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center. Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. To launch the Dell Support Center, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Computer Model Memory Dell XPS L511z Computer Information System chipset Mobile Intel 6 series express...
... computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center. Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. To launch the Dell Support Center, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Computer Model Memory Dell XPS L511z Computer Information System chipset Mobile Intel 6 series express...
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Memory Memory type 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 set ...up 5.1 channel speakers Mini-Card one half Mini-Card slot HDMI connector one 19-pin connector Network adapter one RJ45 connector Specifications Connectors USB Mini-DisplayPort two 4-pin USB 3.0-compliant connectors one 20-pin connector eSATA Media Card Reader one 7-pin/4-pin eSATA/ USB ...
Memory Memory type 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 set ...up 5.1 channel speakers Mini-Card one half Mini-Card slot HDMI connector one 19-pin connector Network adapter one RJ45 connector Specifications Connectors USB Mini-DisplayPort two 4-pin USB 3.0-compliant connectors one 20-pin connector eSATA Media Card Reader one 7-pin/4-pin eSATA/ USB ...
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Specifications Media Card Reader Cards supported Secure Digital (SD) memory card Secure Digital Input Output (SDIO) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Secure Digital eXtended Capacity (SDXC) ...
Specifications Media Card Reader Cards supported Secure Digital (SD) memory card Secure Digital Input Output (SDIO) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Secure Digital eXtended Capacity (SDXC) ...
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Video Integrated Video controller Video memory Discrete Video controller Video memory Display Type Intel HD Graphics up to 1.6 GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M 1 GB or 2 GB DDR3 15.6-inch HD WLED, TrueLife 15.6-inch Full HD WLED, TrueLife Specifications Display Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolution Refresh rate Operating angle Horizontal viewing angle Vertical viewing angle Pixel pitch 193.59 mm (7.62 inches) 344.16 mm (13.54 inches) 396.42 mm (15.60 inches) HD: 1366 x 768 FHD: 1920 x 1080 60 Hz 0° (closed) to 135° 40/40 15/30 (H/L) 0.2265 mm x 0.2265 mm 83
Video Integrated Video controller Video memory Discrete Video controller Video memory Display Type Intel HD Graphics up to 1.6 GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M 1 GB or 2 GB DDR3 15.6-inch HD WLED, TrueLife 15.6-inch Full HD WLED, TrueLife Specifications Display Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolution Refresh rate Operating angle Horizontal viewing angle Vertical viewing angle Pixel pitch 193.59 mm (7.62 inches) 344.16 mm (13.54 inches) 396.42 mm (15.60 inches) HD: 1366 x 768 FHD: 1920 x 1080 60 Hz 0° (closed) to 135° 40/40 15/30 (H/L) 0.2265 mm x 0.2265 mm 83
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...°C (32° to 104°F) -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) See the safety information that shipped with your computer. Specifications Battery 8-cell "smart" lithium ion: Height 11 mm (0.43 inches) Width 94.13 mm (3.70 inches) Depth 235.65 mm (9.2 inches) Weight 0.43 kg (0.96...
...°C (32° to 104°F) -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) See the safety information that shipped with your computer. Specifications Battery 8-cell "smart" lithium ion: Height 11 mm (0.43 inches) Width 94.13 mm (3.70 inches) Depth 235.65 mm (9.2 inches) Weight 0.43 kg (0.96...
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Keyboard (Backlit) Number of keys 86 (U.S. and Canada); 87 (Europe); 90 (Japan); 87 (Brazil) Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: 240 cpi Width 100 mm (3.94 inches) Height 53.15 mm (2.09 inches) Specifications Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 8-cell battery) 24.4 mm (0.96 inches) 385.2 mm (15.16 inches) 260 mm (10.23 inches) configurable to less than 2.57 kg (5.68 lb) 85
Keyboard (Backlit) Number of keys 86 (U.S. and Canada); 87 (Europe); 90 (Japan); 87 (Brazil) Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: 240 cpi Width 100 mm (3.94 inches) Height 53.15 mm (2.09 inches) Specifications Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 8-cell battery) 24.4 mm (0.96 inches) 385.2 mm (15.16 inches) 260 mm (10.23 inches) configurable to less than 2.57 kg (5.68 lb) 85
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for operating - Specifications Computer Environment Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) ... (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 35,000 ft) Airborne G1 as defined by contaminant level ISA-S71.04-1985 86 measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse...
for operating - Specifications Computer Environment Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) ... (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Storage 5% to 35,000 ft) Airborne G1 as defined by contaminant level ISA-S71.04-1985 86 measured with Dell Diagnostics running on the hard drive and a 2-ms half-sine pulse; measured with the hard drive in head-parked position and a 2-ms half-sine pulse...
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Index R resources, finding more 78 restoring factory image 68 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 74 software features 44 software problems 57 solving problems 53 specifications 80 support email addresses 72 support sites worldwide 72 System Recovery Media 67 system reinstall options 63 System Restore 64 90 System Setup entering 36 function key behavior 36 T Touch Pad Gestures 32 U USB PowerShare 23 W warranty returns 74 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 57 Windows Mobility Center 36 wired network network cable, connecting 7 wireless network connection 54
Index R resources, finding more 78 restoring factory image 68 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 74 software features 44 software problems 57 solving problems 53 specifications 80 support email addresses 72 support sites worldwide 72 System Recovery Media 67 system reinstall options 63 System Restore 64 90 System Setup entering 36 function key behavior 36 T Touch Pad Gestures 32 U USB PowerShare 23 W warranty returns 74 Windows Program Compatibility Wizard 57 Windows Mobility Center 36 wired network network cable, connecting 7 wireless network connection 54