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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 ... 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 Lights and Indicators 34 Disabling Battery Charging 35 Touch Pad Gestures 36 Multimedia Control Keys 38 Control Strip Features 40 Using the Optical Drive 42...
Contents Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 7 Before Setting Up Your Computer 7 Connect the AC Adapter 8 Connect the Network ... 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 Lights and Indicators 34 Disabling Battery Charging 35 Touch Pad Gestures 36 Multimedia Control Keys 38 Control Strip Features 40 Using the Optical Drive 42...
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NOTE: Installing a mini B-CAS card into the SIM card slot. 4. To access the Internet you must be within the network of your computer. 2. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot is not required if you to connect to the Internet. To remove the SIM card, ...) card on your computer allows you are using an EVDO card to set up and view ISDB-T digital TV in Japan. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 48). 5. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card is required to access the Internet.
NOTE: Installing a mini B-CAS card into the SIM card slot. 4. To access the Internet you must be within the network of your computer. 2. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot is not required if you to connect to the Internet. To remove the SIM card, ...) card on your computer allows you are using an EVDO card to set up and view ISDB-T digital TV in Japan. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 48). 5. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card is required to access the Internet.
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... XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off when only 10% of the total battery...
... XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off when only 10% of the total battery...
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.... 5 Security cable slot - Connects to an external antenna (included) or coaxial cable (adapter included) to power the computer and charge the battery. 7 USB 3.0 connectors (2) - Connects to the computer. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Antenna-in connector (on your computer to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. NOTE: When used with a monitor, only...
.... 5 Security cable slot - Connects to an external antenna (included) or coaxial cable (adapter included) to power the computer and charge the battery. 7 USB 3.0 connectors (2) - Connects to the computer. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Antenna-in connector (on your computer to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. NOTE: When used with a monitor, only...
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...indicates hard drive activity. Turns on page 34. 2 Hard drive activity light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on the XPS logo indicates the power states. The power button, status lights, and touch-sensitive controls are located in this row... key , and the multimedia keys are located in this strip. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - For more information on the control strip, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 40. 4 XPS logo light - For more information on the logo light, see "Control Strip...
...indicates hard drive activity. Turns on page 34. 2 Hard drive activity light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on the XPS logo indicates the power states. The power button, status lights, and touch-sensitive controls are located in this row... key , and the multimedia keys are located in this strip. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - For more information on the control strip, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 40. 4 XPS logo light - For more information on the logo light, see "Control Strip...
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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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... System Setup (BIOS) utility. 35 In the Battery Life tab, select the Disable battery charging check box. Press the battery health meter key on the function key row on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. 3. Using Your XPS Laptop Power Button Light or XPS Logo Light Indicator light status solid white breathing...
... System Setup (BIOS) utility. 35 In the Battery Life tab, select the Disable battery charging check box. Press the battery health meter key on the function key row on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. 3. Using Your XPS Laptop Power Button Light or XPS Logo Light Indicator light status solid white breathing...
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Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - Indicates the battery charge status. Touch to launch a predefined application of your computer. Touch to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 6 Instant launch control - The control panel allows you to launch the Dell Audio control panel. You can also change the audio settings such as volume, external...
Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - Indicates the battery charge status. Touch to launch a predefined application of your computer. Touch to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 6 Instant launch control - The control panel allows you to launch the Dell Audio control panel. You can also change the audio settings such as volume, external...
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...it over. 2. Slide the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. To replace the battery: 1. Do not use a battery purchased from Dell. Press the battery down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Align the tabs on the battery with your computer. Turn .... To remove the battery: 1. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with the slots on the battery bay. 2. Using Your XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you ...
...it over. 2. Slide the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. To replace the battery: 1. Do not use a battery purchased from Dell. Press the battery down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Align the tabs on the battery with your computer. Turn .... To remove the battery: 1. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with the slots on the battery bay. 2. Using Your XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you ...
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...applications that do not have a default application profile. 52 The Optimus solution is used. This may be required for any application on battery life. It enables you are connected to combine the graphic processing capability of application profiles is updated frequently by NVIDIA and is automatically ... and user experience on your computer, while minimizing the impact on your computer when you to the Internet. Using Your XPS Laptop NVIDIA Optimus Technology Your XPS laptop is equipped with the discrete NVIDIA GPU while running graphicintensive applications such as 3D games.
...applications that do not have a default application profile. 52 The Optimus solution is used. This may be required for any application on battery life. It enables you are connected to combine the graphic processing capability of application profiles is updated frequently by NVIDIA and is automatically ... and user experience on your computer, while minimizing the impact on your computer when you to the Internet. Using Your XPS Laptop NVIDIA Optimus Technology Your XPS laptop is equipped with the discrete NVIDIA GPU while running graphicintensive applications such as 3D games.
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... CMOS checksum error - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. 66 Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or Contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/ manuals). Hard-disk ...its normal operating range. Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Hard-disk drive read failure - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose...
... CMOS checksum error - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. 66 Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or Contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/ manuals). Hard-disk ...its normal operating range. Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Hard-disk drive read failure - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose...
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See the safety information that shipped with your computer. Specifications Battery 9-cell "smart" lithium ion: Height 221.07 mm (8.70 inches) Width 54.35 mm (2.14 inches) Depth 42.53 mm (1.67 inches) Weight 0.49 kg (1.... inches) Weight 0.33 kg (0.73 lb) Voltage 13.3 V (6-/9-cell) Charge time 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...
See the safety information that shipped with your computer. Specifications Battery 9-cell "smart" lithium ion: Height 221.07 mm (8.70 inches) Width 54.35 mm (2.14 inches) Depth 42.53 mm (1.67 inches) Weight 0.49 kg (1.... inches) Weight 0.33 kg (0.73 lb) Voltage 13.3 V (6-/9-cell) Charge time 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...
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... Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: 240 cpi Width 100 mm (3.94 inches) Height 56 mm (2.2 inches) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery) 32.9 mm to 38.5 mm (1.29 inches to 1.51 inches) 414.9 mm (16.33 inches) 287.3 mm (11.31 inches) configurable to 158°F) Keyboard...
... Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: 240 cpi Width 100 mm (3.94 inches) Height 56 mm (2.2 inches) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery) 32.9 mm to 38.5 mm (1.29 inches to 1.51 inches) 414.9 mm (16.33 inches) 287.3 mm (11.31 inches) configurable to 158°F) Keyboard...
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Index A airflow, allowing 7 Audio control panel 41 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 31 B-CAS card 14 C calling Dell 85 Camera 45 CDs, playing and creating 51 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 7 connect(ing) to the Internet 20 Contacting Dell online 87 Control strip 31 customer service 80 D DataSafe Local Backup 74 DellConnect 80 Dell Diagnostics 67 Dell Factory Image Restore 77 Dell Stage 55 Dell Support Center 64 Diagnostic Checklist 86 drivers and downloads 89 DVDs, playing and creating 51 99
Index A airflow, allowing 7 Audio control panel 41 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 31 B-CAS card 14 C calling Dell 85 Camera 45 CDs, playing and creating 51 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 7 connect(ing) to the Internet 20 Contacting Dell online 87 Control strip 31 customer service 80 D DataSafe Local Backup 74 DellConnect 80 Dell Diagnostics 67 Dell Factory Image Restore 77 Dell Stage 55 Dell Support Center 64 Diagnostic Checklist 86 drivers and downloads 89 DVDs, playing and creating 51 99