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..., and the Windows start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, Solution Station, and DellConnect are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. is a trademark of your computer. Blu‑...; Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Dell Inc. A00 If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document is a trademark of these materials in any proprietary interest in...
..., and the Windows start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, XPS, Solution Station, and DellConnect are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. is a trademark of your computer. Blu‑...; Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Dell Inc. A00 If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document is a trademark of these materials in any proprietary interest in...
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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 ...Set 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 ... 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 ...Set 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 ... 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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...with the fan or the computer. You should never place your computer, ensure that you allow dust to overheat. Restricting airflow around your Dell™ XPS™ laptop. WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a... level surface to the computer. 7 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in permanent damage to place your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces,...
...with the fan or the computer. You should never place your computer, ensure that you allow dust to overheat. Restricting airflow around your Dell™ XPS™ laptop. WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a... level surface to the computer. 7 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in permanent damage to place your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces,...
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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. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 8 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
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. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 8 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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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 your computer unusable and you through several procedures including accepting license ... to complete. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Doing so may take you will need to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. To set up an Internet connection. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured...
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 your computer unusable and you through several procedures including accepting license ... to complete. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Doing so may take you will need to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. To set up an Internet connection. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured...
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You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while ...preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 12 You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left...
You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the computer, while ...preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc™ NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 12 You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left...
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Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. 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. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3.
Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. 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. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3.
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Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card is required to set up and view ISDB-T digital TV in Japan. To install the ...
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card is required to set up and view ISDB-T digital TV in Japan. To install the ...
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The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. 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 Press the wireless key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3.
The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. 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 Press the wireless key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3.
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... display adapter. 5. 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 purchased separately. 4. Turn...
... display adapter. 5. 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 purchased separately. 4. Turn...
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... computer. 4. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV. 5. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by region.
... computer. 4. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV. 5. 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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... router. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 20 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 •...enabled on your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 21. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Before you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your ISP or cellular ...
... router. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 20 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 •...enabled on your computer (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 21. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Before you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your ISP or cellular ...
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... programs. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. If you do not have a service outage. 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...
... programs. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. If you do not have a service outage. 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...
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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 Using Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Dell™ XPS™ laptop.
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... open the optical drive tray if it does not open when you insert a disc and it is being read. 3 Optical drive eject button - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Optical drive - Use to a pair of headphones or to a microphone or inputs signal for digital audio output. Opens the optical drive tray when pressed...
... open the optical drive tray if it does not open when you insert a disc and it is being read. 3 Optical drive eject button - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Optical drive - Use to a pair of headphones or to a microphone or inputs signal for digital audio output. Opens the optical drive tray when pressed...
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... off or in sleep state. NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 25 Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to charge the device. NOTE: If you to charge USB devices when the computer is powered...
... off or in sleep state. NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 25 Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to charge the device. NOTE: If you to charge USB devices when the computer is powered...
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... other computers may not fit your computer. 27 Connects to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 92. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector - Save the blank for use when no media card is installed in the slot; Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. For...
... other computers may not fit your computer. 27 Connects to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 92. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector - Save the blank for use when no media card is installed in the slot; Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. For...