Setting Up and Using 3D TV
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... Increases 3D depth Increases the 3D depth real-time in the My Documents\NVSteroscopic3D.IMG folder. Captures a 3D screenshot of the scene in your space; Keyboard Shortcuts The following are some of games may reduce when using HD 3D mode even if 3DTV Play is disabled. NOTE: The performance of the... keyboard shortcuts available for the current game. To maximize performance, select HD or SD mode when 3DTV Play is disabled. To view the file, use ...
... Increases 3D depth Increases the 3D depth real-time in the My Documents\NVSteroscopic3D.IMG folder. Captures a 3D screenshot of the scene in your space; Keyboard Shortcuts The following are some of games may reduce when using HD 3D mode even if 3DTV Play is disabled. NOTE: The performance of the... keyboard shortcuts available for the current game. To maximize performance, select HD or SD mode when 3DTV Play is disabled. To view the file, use ...
Setting Up and Using 3D TV
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... select NVIDIA Control Panel. 2 In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Set keyboard shortcuts. 3 Click the box displaying the shortcut you to watch Blu-ray 3D videos, use the CyberLink Power DVD application installed on your computer. NOTE...
... select NVIDIA Control Panel. 2 In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Set keyboard shortcuts. 3 Click the box displaying the shortcut you to watch Blu-ray 3D videos, use the CyberLink Power DVD application installed on your computer. NOTE...
Setup Guide
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...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 Display Features 44 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell...
...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 Display Features 44 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 46 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell...
Setup Guide
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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. Press the wireless key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 17 The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Press the wireless key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
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. Press the wireless key on the function key row on an airplane flight. 17 The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Press the wireless key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
Setup Guide
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...powered on the computer to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. In such cases, turn off ...in sleep state. NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to charge the device. The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off ...
...powered on the computer to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. In such cases, turn off ...in sleep state. NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to charge the device. The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off ...
Setup Guide
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... blank for use when no media card is installed in the media card slot. Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 2 9-in-1 Media Card Reader - Connects to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 92.... blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 27 NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot; Using Your XPS Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector -
... blank for use when no media card is installed in the media card slot. Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 2 9-in-1 Media Card Reader - Connects to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 92.... blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 27 NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot; Using Your XPS Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector -
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Connects to the AC adapter to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Antenna-in connector (on your computer to external DisplayPort monitors and projectors. 3 HDMI connector - Connects to an external antenna (...charge the battery. 7 USB 3.0 connectors (2) - Connects to the computer. Attaches a commercially available security cable to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 29 Digital interface standard connector that it fits into the security cable slot on supported models) - Connects your computer...
Connects to the AC adapter to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Antenna-in connector (on your computer to external DisplayPort monitors and projectors. 3 HDMI connector - Connects to an external antenna (...charge the battery. 7 USB 3.0 connectors (2) - Connects to the computer. Attaches a commercially available security cable to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 29 Digital interface standard connector that it fits into the security cable slot on supported models) - Connects your computer...
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...the touch pad is disabled. 9 Touch pad - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, Zoom, and Rotate features. Backlit keyboard brightness settings - Turns on it. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Synaptics Pointing Device icon in dark environments by... tapping the surface. NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press the the keyboard. Using Your XPS Laptop 6 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) - Provides the functionality of your desktop. Press the key to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, ...
...the touch pad is disabled. 9 Touch pad - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, Zoom, and Rotate features. Backlit keyboard brightness settings - Turns on it. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Synaptics Pointing Device icon in dark environments by... tapping the surface. NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press the the keyboard. Using Your XPS Laptop 6 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) - Provides the functionality of your desktop. Press the key to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, ...
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...Battery Life tab, select the Disable battery charging check box. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Using Your XPS Laptop Power Button Light or XPS Logo Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on standby off/hibernate NOTE: For information on... power problems, see "Power Problems" on the keyboard. 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. Disabling ...
...Battery Life tab, select the Disable battery charging check box. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Using Your XPS Laptop Power Button Light or XPS Logo Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on standby off/hibernate NOTE: For information on... power problems, see "Power Problems" on the keyboard. 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. Disabling ...
Setup Guide
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...action. Press any function key to launch Windows Mobility Center. 2. For function, press + the required function key. Function Key First - on the keyboard using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or Windows Mobility Center. This is active only in the operating system. Press the < > keys or ...the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. System Setup 1. Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. To use the multimedia controls, press the required key. Press any multimedia key to enter...
...action. Press any function key to launch Windows Mobility Center. 2. For function, press + the required function key. Function Key First - on the keyboard using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or Windows Mobility Center. This is active only in the operating system. Press the < > keys or ...the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. System Setup 1. Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. To use the multimedia controls, press the required key. Press any multimedia key to enter...
Setup Guide
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.... • Shortcuts - Create notes or reminders using the keyboard or touch screen. The tile allows you to purchase or rent movies and TV shows when connected to add, edit, or delete a web page preview. Provides a preview of up to the Internet. • Dell Web - You can also save notes on the bulletin...frequently-used programs. • StickyNotes - You can create slideshows and collections of up to your favorite web pages. Provides a preview of your pictures. Using Your XPS Laptop • Photo - You can also create multiple Web Tiles through the Apps Gallery. 56
.... • Shortcuts - Create notes or reminders using the keyboard or touch screen. The tile allows you to purchase or rent movies and TV shows when connected to add, edit, or delete a web page preview. Provides a preview of up to the Internet. • Dell Web - You can also save notes on the bulletin...frequently-used programs. • StickyNotes - You can create slideshows and collections of up to your favorite web pages. Provides a preview of your pictures. Using Your XPS Laptop • Photo - You can also create multiple Web Tiles through the Apps Gallery. 56
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...responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . The computer is in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into both the power connector on the computer and the ... "Contacting Dell" on page 87). If the power light is solid white and the computer is breathing white - The computer is either turned off or in standby or the display may not be responding. • Press a key on the keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, ...
...responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . The computer is in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into both the power connector on the computer and the ... "Contacting Dell" on page 87). If the power light is solid white and the computer is breathing white - The computer is either turned off or in standby or the display may not be responding. • Press a key on the keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, ...
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...• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87). 61 Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • ...Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual...
...• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87). 61 Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • ...Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual...
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... the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Check the software documentation. Select the program that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard, or by pressing a key on the CD. Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up -
... the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Check the software documentation. Select the program that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard, or by pressing a key on the CD. Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up -
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... Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Select a keyboard layout ...To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. Select Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive...
... Click Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you may take five or more minutes to proceed with the Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 8. Select a keyboard layout ...To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. Select Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select the check box to confirm that you do not want to continue to reformat the hard drive...
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...• Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at the computer itself. You may be ...: • Phone number: • Service Tag (bar code on your computer before you connected to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. Getting Help Remember to fill out...
...• Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at the computer itself. You may be ...: • Phone number: • Service Tag (bar code on your computer before you connected to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. Getting Help Remember to fill out...