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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 ... Up Wireless Display (Optional 18 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 19 Connect to the Internet (Optional 20 Using Your XPS Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 26 Back View Features 28 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 30 Status...Features 44 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 52 Free Fall Sensor 53 3
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 ... Up Wireless Display (Optional 18 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 19 Connect to the Internet (Optional 20 Using Your XPS Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 26 Back View Features 28 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 30 Status...Features 44 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 52 Free Fall Sensor 53 3
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Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or...: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may result in permanent damage to place your laptop may cause it to accumulate in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it is normal... cause a fire. The computer turns on the right and left sides. Do not place your Dell™ XPS™ laptop. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer in the air vents. You should never place...
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or...: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may result in permanent damage to place your laptop may cause it to accumulate in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it is normal... cause a fire. The computer turns on the right and left sides. Do not place your Dell™ XPS™ laptop. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer in the air vents. You should never place...
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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. 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. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
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. 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. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
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Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 9
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 9
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...To set up Windows for your computer unusable and you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Doing so may take you through several...interrupt the operating system's setup process. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on...
...To set up Windows for your computer unusable and you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Doing so may take you through several...interrupt the operating system's setup process. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on...
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... the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended...
... the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended...
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Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 76. 13 NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 8). 2. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen.
Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 76. 13 NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 8). 2. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen.
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Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card is required to access the Internet. To install the SIM card: 1. Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) ...
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card is required to access the Internet. To install the SIM card: 1. Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) ...
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Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Press the wireless key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 17 NOTE: The wireless key 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. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Press the wireless key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen.
Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Press the wireless key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 17 NOTE: The wireless key 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. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Press the wireless key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen.
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... window appears. Select the appropriate video source for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" available at support.dell.com. 18 To set up on computers with your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: Wireless display may not be supported on the desktop...
... window appears. Select the appropriate video source for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" available at support.dell.com. 18 To set up on computers with your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: Wireless display may not be supported on the desktop...
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...: For more information on wireless display, see the documentation that appears on your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by region.
...: For more information on wireless display, see the documentation that appears on your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by region.
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... your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is enabled on page 16). 2. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need to connect to your wireless router. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you... your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen to a network. 5. Before you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3.
... your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is enabled on page 16). 2. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need to connect to your wireless router. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you... your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen to a network. 5. Before you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3.
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Have your country. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet wizard can help you do not know which type of connection to complete ...
Have your country. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet wizard can help you do not know which type of connection to complete ...
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Using Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Dell™ XPS™ laptop. Right View Features 1 234 5 67 22
Using Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Dell™ XPS™ laptop. Right View Features 1 234 5 67 22
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... optical drive tray when pressed. 4 Emergency eject hole - For more information, see "Using the Emergency Eject Hole" on page 42. 2 Optical drive light - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Optical drive - Connects to amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for use with audio programs. NOTE: You can set up 5.1 channel speakers by using the three audio...
... optical drive tray when pressed. 4 Emergency eject hole - For more information, see "Using the Emergency Eject Hole" on page 42. 2 Optical drive light - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Optical drive - Connects to amplifiers, speakers, or TVs for use with audio programs. NOTE: You can set up 5.1 channel speakers by using the three audio...
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Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to charge the device. NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered off ...
Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to charge the device. NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered off ...
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Using Your XPS Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector - NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot; blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 27 ...
Using Your XPS Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector - NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot; blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 27 ...
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Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Antenna-in connector (on your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using the TV tuner card (optional). 2 Mini-DisplayPort connector - NOTE: When ...
Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Antenna-in connector (on your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using the TV tuner card (optional). 2 Mini-DisplayPort connector - NOTE: When ...