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... and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53 Dell Stage 54 NVIDIA Optimus Technology (Optional 56 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 57 Free Fall Sensor 61 Solving Problems 63 Beep Codes 63 Touch Screen Problems 64 Network Problems 65 Power Problems 66 ...Memory Problems 67 Lockups and Software Problems 68 Using Support Tools 70 Dell Support Center 70 My Dell Downloads 71 Hardware Troubleshooter 72 Dell Diagnostics 72 Restoring Your Operating System 77...
... and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53 Dell Stage 54 NVIDIA Optimus Technology (Optional 56 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 57 Free Fall Sensor 61 Solving Problems 63 Beep Codes 63 Touch Screen Problems 64 Network Problems 65 Power Problems 66 ...Memory Problems 67 Lockups and Software Problems 68 Using Support Tools 70 Dell Support Center 70 My Dell Downloads 71 Hardware Troubleshooter 72 Dell Diagnostics 72 Restoring Your Operating System 77...
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...and may render your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. NOTE: For more information on the screen. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For optimal performance of your...the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, ...
...and may render your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. NOTE: For more information on the screen. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For optimal performance of your...the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, ...
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Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 81. 13 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on page 8). 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 81. 13 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on page 8). 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
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Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. The current status of the wireless radios appears on an airplane flight. 17 NOTE: Pressing the keys 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. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. Press the keys again to disable all wireless radios on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Press the keys on . 2.
Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. The current status of the wireless radios appears on an airplane flight. 17 NOTE: Pressing the keys 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. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. Press the keys again to disable all wireless radios on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Press the keys on . 2.
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...download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. If not already inserted, turn off the computer and insert the mini B-CAS...computer. 4. Follow the instructions on the desktop. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the screen. 19 Turn on your computer. 3. To enable wireless display: 1. Click Start → All ...more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by ...
...download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. If not already inserted, turn off the computer and insert the mini B-CAS...computer. 4. Follow the instructions on the desktop. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the screen. 19 Turn on your computer. 3. To enable wireless display: 1. Click Start → All ...more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by ...
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...wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen to complete the setup. 22 Follow the instructions on page 23. To complete setting up.../satellite modem connection, contact your connection to a wireless router: 1. Before you can purchase one from dell.com. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Click Start →...up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 16). 2. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need to connect to...
...wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen to complete the setup. 22 Follow the instructions on page 23. To complete setting up.../satellite modem connection, contact your connection to a wireless router: 1. Before you can purchase one from dell.com. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Click Start →...up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 16). 2. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need to connect to...
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...any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 23 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Follow the instructions on... the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Contact your ISP information ready. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and...
...any open programs. 2. Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 23 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Follow the instructions on... the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Contact your ISP information ready. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and...
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...other rotates. The rotate feature includes: Twist - Allows you to rotate the active content on the touch pad. The zoom feature includes: Pinch - Using Your XPS Laptop Zoom Allows you to zoom-in or zoom-out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the... screen. Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to rotate the selected item clockwise or counterclockwise. Keeping the ...
...other rotates. The rotate feature includes: Twist - Allows you to rotate the active content on the touch pad. The zoom feature includes: Pinch - Using Your XPS Laptop Zoom Allows you to zoom-in or zoom-out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the... screen. Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to rotate the selected item clockwise or counterclockwise. Keeping the ...
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across applications. 4 Display - Allows you to zoom-in : Move two fingers apart to reduce the view of the screen content. Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Screen Gestures 1 Microphone - Indicates if the camera is on page 48. To zoom in or zoom- magnification of the active window.... supports the H.264 video compression codec, whaicphplpicraotvioidne-sshpiegchif-icquaanlditymvaidyenooattwloowrk data transmission rates. Pinch - The display may support the touch screen feature if you made when purchasing your computer. Your display can vary based on the...
across applications. 4 Display - Allows you to zoom-in : Move two fingers apart to reduce the view of the screen content. Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Screen Gestures 1 Microphone - Indicates if the camera is on page 48. To zoom in or zoom- magnification of the active window.... supports the H.264 video compression codec, whaicphplpicraotvioidne-sshpiegchif-icquaanlditymvaidyenooattwloowrk data transmission rates. Pinch - The display may support the touch screen feature if you made when purchasing your computer. Your display can vary based on the...
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...Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the active window. Move a finger quickly in a book. Scroll Vertical - Using Your XPS Laptop Dwell Allows you to flip through content. Move two fingers in a playlist. Flick also works vertically when navigating content such as images or ...songs in the desired direction to move the focus on the touch screen, to open context-sensitive menus. Allows you to pan scroll the selected object. Press and hold a finger on the selected object when the...
...Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the active window. Move a finger quickly in a book. Scroll Vertical - Using Your XPS Laptop Dwell Allows you to flip through content. Move two fingers in a playlist. Flick also works vertically when navigating content such as images or ...songs in the desired direction to move the focus on the touch screen, to open context-sensitive menus. Allows you to pan scroll the selected object. Press and hold a finger on the selected object when the...
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Rotate Allows you to activate horizontal scrolling. Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the other finger in a circular motion. 50 Move a finger to the right or left to rotate the active content on the active window. Allows you to rotate the active content using two fingers. Twist - Using Your XPS Laptop Scroll Horizontal - Allows you to scroll right or left . You can also rotate the active content by moving both the fingers in an arced direction right or left on the screen.
Rotate Allows you to activate horizontal scrolling. Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the other finger in a circular motion. 50 Move a finger to the right or left to rotate the active content on the active window. Allows you to rotate the active content using two fingers. Twist - Using Your XPS Laptop Scroll Horizontal - Allows you to scroll right or left . You can also rotate the active content by moving both the fingers in an arced direction right or left on the screen.
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... the settings icon and then choose the desired option. 54 Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the notification area of the screen. • Personalize - Using Your XPS Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE...
... the settings icon and then choose the desired option. 54 Dell DataSafe Online is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the notification area of the screen. • Personalize - Using Your XPS Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE...
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... is equipped with the discrete NVIDIA GPU while running graphicintensive applications such as 3D games. Create notes or reminders using the keyboard or touch screen. Provides a preview of your computer, while minimizing the impact on the bulletin board the next time you to open it in the web... browser. Using Your XPS Laptop • STICKYNOTES - You can also save notes on only for preset applications and thus extends the battery life. When an application is...
... is equipped with the discrete NVIDIA GPU while running graphicintensive applications such as 3D games. Create notes or reminders using the keyboard or touch screen. Provides a preview of your computer, while minimizing the impact on the bulletin board the next time you to open it in the web... browser. Using Your XPS Laptop • STICKYNOTES - You can also save notes on only for preset applications and thus extends the battery life. When an application is...
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game resolution to play 3D games, watch Blu-ray 3D videos, and browse 3D photos. 3D Games The NVIDIA 3DTV Play application supports the same games as NVIDIA 3D Vision. Playing Games in full-screen mode. 2. Using Your XPS Laptop NVIDIA 3DTV Play The NVIDIA 3DTV Play application installed on your computer allows you see a message stating that the current mode is not HDMI 1.4 compatible, set the in- If you to 720p, 1280x720 in HD 3D mode. 58 NOTE: For a list of supported 3D games, go to www.nvidia.com. Launch the game in 3D 1.
game resolution to play 3D games, watch Blu-ray 3D videos, and browse 3D photos. 3D Games The NVIDIA 3DTV Play application supports the same games as NVIDIA 3D Vision. Playing Games in full-screen mode. 2. Using Your XPS Laptop NVIDIA 3DTV Play The NVIDIA 3DTV Play application installed on your computer allows you see a message stating that the current mode is not HDMI 1.4 compatible, set the in- If you to 720p, 1280x720 in HD 3D mode. 58 NOTE: For a list of supported 3D games, go to www.nvidia.com. Launch the game in 3D 1.
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... and sides of your finger as an input device and Enable multi-touch gestures and inking options are blocking the touch sensors. If the touch screen starts losing its sensitivity - Turn off the computer. 2. CAUTION: Do not use water or a cleaning liquid to inaccurate touch sensitivity. To enable them...all multi-touch features are not working - • Certain touch and multi-touch features may be supported by the application. • The touch screen is calibrated at the factory, and does not require recalibration. In the Pen and Touch window, select the Touch tab and ensure that are ...
... and sides of your finger as an input device and Enable multi-touch gestures and inking options are blocking the touch sensors. If the touch screen starts losing its sensitivity - Turn off the computer. 2. CAUTION: Do not use water or a cleaning liquid to inaccurate touch sensitivity. To enable them...all multi-touch features are not working - • Certain touch and multi-touch features may be supported by the application. • The touch screen is calibrated at the factory, and does not require recalibration. In the Pen and Touch window, select the Touch tab and ensure that are ...
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... CD. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to perform an operating system shutdown. If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. Click Applications. 3. If you are unable to get a response by moving your computer. Ensure that the AC adapter cable...
... CD. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to perform an operating system shutdown. If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. Click Applications. 3. If you are unable to get a response by moving your computer. Ensure that the AC adapter cable...
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... other software problems - • Back up your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 69 Write down any open files or programs and shut down your computer. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. ...-- In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: -- To run the software. Follow the instructions on your computer ...
... other software problems - • Back up your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 69 Write down any open files or programs and shut down your computer. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. ...-- In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. See the software documentation for troubleshooting information: -- To run the software. Follow the instructions on your computer ...
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... backup. To register and use . 71 Go to DellSupportCenter.com. View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Owner's Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and so on the screen to register and download the software. 3. access copies of the software pre...-installed on the My Dell Downloads website. Acquire software and hardware solutions that will help improve your new Dell computer do not include a backup CD or ...
... backup. To register and use . 71 Go to DellSupportCenter.com. View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Owner's Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and so on the screen to register and download the software. 3. access copies of the software pre...-installed on the My Dell Downloads website. Acquire software and hardware solutions that will help improve your new Dell computer do not include a backup CD or ...
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...with this system so far. Do you see a message stating that is known to run Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . This may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment.... 3. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Do you see "Contacting Dell" on page 93) for assistance. 1. then, shut down your hard ... appears : "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer and try again....
...with this system so far. Do you see a message stating that is known to run Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . This may invoke the Pre-Boot System Assessment.... 3. The PSA will take about 30 minutes or more. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Do you see "Contacting Dell" on page 93) for assistance. 1. then, shut down your hard ... appears : "No problems have been found , run the remaining memory tests? Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer and try again....
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... Service Tag helps you identify your screen. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 4. d. Select the test you contact Dell. 6. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you want... any key to continue." If PSA is encountered during a test, a message with an error code and a description of each test screen. To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 74 If you are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . Press any key to start...
... Service Tag helps you identify your screen. When the tests complete, close the test screen to return to the Choose An Option window. 4. d. Select the test you contact Dell. 6. Write down the error code and problem description and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer when you want... any key to continue." If PSA is encountered during a test, a message with an error code and a description of each test screen. To exit Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, click Exit. 74 If you are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . Press any key to start...
