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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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... indicator lights (5) - Each light indicates approximately 20% of the total battery charge. 7 Battery status indicator button - Turns on memory cards. Using Your XPS Laptop 4 USB 3.0 connectors (2) - Connect to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the battery status indicator lights when ...player; NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the media card slot. For the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on page 80. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer and USB devices. 5 9-in the slot;
... indicator lights (5) - Each light indicates approximately 20% of the total battery charge. 7 Battery status indicator button - Turns on memory cards. Using Your XPS Laptop 4 USB 3.0 connectors (2) - Connect to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the battery status indicator lights when ...player; NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the media card slot. For the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on page 80. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer and USB devices. 5 9-in the slot;
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In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click 3D Settings to select the application's executable file (.exe). Using Your XPS Laptop • If an application profile exists, the NVIDIA GPU is enabled and the application runs in the Select a program to customize: ...8226; If an application profile does not exist, only the integrated Intel GPU is automatically downloaded to the Internet. This may be required for a specific application, select the application in performance mode. NOTE: For more information on your computer. You can change the settings for newly released games or ...
In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click 3D Settings to select the application's executable file (.exe). Using Your XPS Laptop • If an application profile exists, the NVIDIA GPU is enabled and the application runs in the Select a program to customize: ...8226; If an application profile does not exist, only the integrated Intel GPU is automatically downloaded to the Internet. This may be required for a specific application, select the application in performance mode. NOTE: For more information on your computer. You can change the settings for newly released games or ...
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Computer Model Memory Dell XPS L511z Computer Information System chipset Mobile Intel 6 series express chipset HM67 Processor type Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 Memory module connector Memory module capacities Minimum... your computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center. For more information on the configuration of your computer. To launch the Dell Support Center, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region.
Computer Model Memory Dell XPS L511z Computer Information System chipset Mobile Intel 6 series express chipset HM67 Processor type Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 Memory module connector Memory module capacities Minimum... your computer, see the Detailed System Information section in the Dell Support Center. For more information on the configuration of your computer. To launch the Dell Support Center, click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ Dell Support Center→ Launch Dell Support Center. Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region.
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... 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 combo connector with... PowerShare one 9-in-1 slot 81 Memory Memory type 1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.
... 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 combo connector with... PowerShare one 9-in-1 slot 81 Memory Memory type 1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3 NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.
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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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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 Keyboard (Backlit) Number of keys 86 (U.S.
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for operating - 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): ...% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Non-Operating 1.30 GRMS Computer Environment Maximum shock (for non-operating - Specifications Computer Environment Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°...
for operating - 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): ...% (noncondensing) Maximum vibration (using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Non-Operating 1.30 GRMS Computer Environment Maximum shock (for non-operating - Specifications Computer Environment Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°...
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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