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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...the TV Tuner (Optional 19 Set Up 3D TV (Optional 20 Connect to the Internet (Optional 22 Using Your XPS Laptop 24 Right View Features 24 Left View Features 28 Front View Features 29 Back View Features 30 Computer Base and... Keyboard Features 32 Status Lights and Indicators 36 Disabling Battery Charging 37 Touch Pad Gestures 38 Multimedia Control Keys 40 Control Strip Features 42 Using the Optical Drive 43 Display Features 46 3
Contents Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 7 Before Setting Up Your Computer 7 Connect the AC Adapter 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional...the TV Tuner (Optional 19 Set Up 3D TV (Optional 20 Connect to the Internet (Optional 22 Using Your XPS Laptop 24 Right View Features 24 Left View Features 28 Front View Features 29 Back View Features 30 Computer Base and... Keyboard Features 32 Status Lights and Indicators 36 Disabling Battery Charging 37 Touch Pad Gestures 38 Multimedia Control Keys 40 Control Strip Features 42 Using the Optical Drive 43 Display Features 46 3
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...Removing 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...
...Removing 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...
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...Lights and Indicators" on page 42. 4 XPS logo light - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or disable key , battery charge status key , brightness increase and decrease keys, touch pad enable or disable key , and the... multimedia keys are located in this strip. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - For more information on the battery status light, see "...
...Lights and Indicators" on page 42. 4 XPS logo light - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or disable key , battery charge status key , brightness increase and decrease keys, touch pad enable or disable key , and the... multimedia keys are located in this strip. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - For more information on the battery status light, see "...
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Using Your XPS Laptop 6 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) - For more information, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on if the touch pad is disabled. 9 Touch pad - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, Zoom, and Rotate features. Provides the functionality of your desktop. The backlit keyboard ...provides visibility in the given order): • half keyboard brightness • full keyboard brightness • no lighting 7 Touch pad buttons (2) - Press the keys to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click and right-click functions like...
Using Your XPS Laptop 6 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) - For more information, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on if the touch pad is disabled. 9 Touch pad - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, Zoom, and Rotate features. Provides the functionality of your desktop. The backlit keyboard ...provides visibility in the given order): • half keyboard brightness • full keyboard brightness • no lighting 7 Touch pad buttons (2) - Press the keys to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click and right-click functions like...
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... to stop auto scrolling. Move two fingers left or right on the active window. Tap on the touch pad to stop auto scrolling. Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick. Flick Allows you to scroll through content...
... to stop auto scrolling. Move two fingers left or right on the active window. Tap on the touch pad to stop auto scrolling. Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick. Flick Allows you to scroll through content...
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Allows you to rotate the active content on the touch pad. Rotate Allows you to zoom-in or zoom-out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the screen. Keeping the ... close together to rotate the selected item clockwise or counterclockwise. Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. 39 Using Your XPS Laptop Zoom Allows you to rotate the active content using two fingers where one finger is anchored and the other rotates. The rotate feature includes...
Allows you to rotate the active content on the touch pad. Rotate Allows you to zoom-in or zoom-out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the screen. Keeping the ... close together to rotate the selected item clockwise or counterclockwise. Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. 39 Using Your XPS Laptop Zoom Allows you to rotate the active content using two fingers where one finger is anchored and the other rotates. The rotate feature includes...
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... to launch Windows Mobility Center. 2. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default option. System Setup 1. Press the < > keys or touch the Windows Mobility Center control strip to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. Press any multimedia key to perform the associated function. In the... keys using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or Windows Mobility Center. This is active only in the operating system. Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the control 40 Multimedia Key First - ...
... to launch Windows Mobility Center. 2. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default option. System Setup 1. Press the < > keys or touch the Windows Mobility Center control strip to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. Press any multimedia key to perform the associated function. In the... keys using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or Windows Mobility Center. This is active only in the operating system. Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the control 40 Multimedia Key First - ...
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The light on page 16. 3 Battery status light - Indicates the battery charge status. Touch to launch Windows Mobility Center. 5 Instant launch control - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - For more information, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the button indicates the ...adapter. 4 Windows Mobility Center control - Turns on or off when pressed. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. Touch to launch a predefined application of your choice. 43 For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on...
The light on page 16. 3 Battery status light - Indicates the battery charge status. Touch to launch Windows Mobility Center. 5 Instant launch control - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - For more information, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the button indicates the ...adapter. 4 Windows Mobility Center control - Turns on or off when pressed. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. Touch to launch a predefined application of your choice. 43 For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on...
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...change the audio settings such as volume, external speaker setup, and microphone setup. Keep the optical drive tray closed when you to launch the Dell Audio control panel. Press the eject button on the optical drive tray when you open or close it. Using the Optical Drive CAUTION: Do...writing is facing upward when placing discs on your computer. Push the optical drive tray back into the drive. 44 Using Your XPS Laptop 6 Audio control-panel control - Touch to setup studio-quality audio output on the optical drive tray. The optical drive plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu...
...change the audio settings such as volume, external speaker setup, and microphone setup. Keep the optical drive tray closed when you to launch the Dell Audio control panel. Press the eject button on the optical drive tray when you open or close it. Using the Optical Drive CAUTION: Do...writing is facing upward when placing discs on your computer. Push the optical drive tray back into the drive. 44 Using Your XPS Laptop 6 Audio control-panel control - Touch to setup studio-quality audio output on the optical drive tray. The optical drive plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu...
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Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Screen Gestures 1 Microphone - Indicates if the camera is on seleZcotioonms you made when purchasing your computer. Built-in camera for video conferencing and voice recording. (Optional) 2 Camera indicator light - Your display can vary based on or off. 3 Camera - The display may support the touch screen feature if you to...
Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Screen Gestures 1 Microphone - Indicates if the camera is on seleZcotioonms you made when purchasing your computer. Built-in camera for video conferencing and voice recording. (Optional) 2 Camera indicator light - Your display can vary based on or off. 3 Camera - The display may support the touch screen feature if you to...
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... the desired direction to access additional information by simulating a right-click. The scroll features include: Pan - Flick Allows you to move the focus on the touch screen, to open context-sensitive menus. Press and hold a finger on the selected object when the entire object is not visible. Using Your...
... the desired direction to access additional information by simulating a right-click. The scroll features include: Pan - Flick Allows you to move the focus on the touch screen, to open context-sensitive menus. Press and hold a finger on the selected object when the entire object is not visible. Using Your...
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Using Your XPS Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Dell Stage. • Minimize - Drag the Dell Stage window to a desired location on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your...- You can also be launched from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Follow the instructions on your favorite media and multi-touch applications. NOTE: Some of the applications on Dell Stage can access the service on the screen. You can customize...
Using Your XPS Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Dell Stage. • Minimize - Drag the Dell Stage window to a desired location on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your...- You can also be launched from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Follow the instructions on your favorite media and multi-touch applications. NOTE: Some of the applications on Dell Stage can access the service on the screen. You can customize...
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... to purchase or rent movies and TV shows when connected to the Internet. • YOUPAINT - Play touch-enabled games. • DOCUMENTS - Provides quick access to the Internet. • DELL WEB - Using Your XPS Laptop • PHOTO - Provides a preview of up to four of your pictures and upload them to...your music files by album, artist, or song title. Play music or browse through your pictures. The following are the applications available on Dell Stage: NOTE: Some of the applications may not be available based on your computer. Click or tap the web page preview to your ...
... to purchase or rent movies and TV shows when connected to the Internet. • YOUPAINT - Play touch-enabled games. • DOCUMENTS - Provides quick access to the Internet. • DELL WEB - Using Your XPS Laptop • PHOTO - Provides a preview of up to four of your pictures and upload them to...your music files by album, artist, or song title. Play music or browse through your pictures. The following are the applications available on Dell Stage: NOTE: Some of the applications may not be available based on your computer. Click or tap the web page preview to your ...
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...can also save notes on battery life. You can also create multiple Web Tiles through an application profile. NVIDIA Optimus Technology (Optional) Your XPS laptop is enabled through the Apps Gallery. The Optimus technology enhances the performance of the integrated Intel graphic processing unit (GPU) with NVIDIA's...the video drivers check if the application has an associated application profile. 56 Create notes or reminders using the keyboard or touch screen. The tile allows you access STICKYNOTES. Click or tap the web page preview to add, edit, or delete a web page ...
...can also save notes on battery life. You can also create multiple Web Tiles through an application profile. NVIDIA Optimus Technology (Optional) Your XPS laptop is enabled through the Apps Gallery. The Optimus technology enhances the performance of the integrated Intel graphic processing unit (GPU) with NVIDIA's...the video drivers check if the application has an associated application profile. 56 Create notes or reminders using the keyboard or touch screen. The tile allows you access STICKYNOTES. Click or tap the web page preview to add, edit, or delete a web page ...
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...may have foreign particles (such as an input device and Enable multi-touch gestures and inking options 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. Use...To remove these particles: 1. If you choose to wipe the touch screen. 3. Disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet. Solving Problems Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are selected. • The multi-touch feature may not be disabled. CAUTION: Do not use water ...
...may have foreign particles (such as an input device and Enable multi-touch gestures and inking options 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. Use...To remove these particles: 1. If you choose to wipe the touch screen. 3. Disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet. Solving Problems Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are selected. • The multi-touch feature may not be disabled. CAUTION: Do not use water ...
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... 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, or press the power button to resume normal operation. • If the display is not 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 page 93). 67 If you encounter interference that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Memory ...
... 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, or press the power button to resume normal operation. • If the display is not 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 page 93). 67 If you encounter interference that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Memory ...
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... Graphics up to 1.6 GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M 1 GB DDR3 (GT 525M) 2 GB DDR3 (GT 540M) 15.6-inch HD WLED, TrueLife 15.6-inch Full HD RGBLED, TrueLife Multi-touch 15.6-inch HD WLED, TrueLife (Optional) Specifications Display Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolution Refresh rate Operating angle Horizontal viewing angle...
... Graphics up to 1.6 GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M 1 GB DDR3 (GT 525M) 2 GB DDR3 (GT 540M) 15.6-inch HD WLED, TrueLife 15.6-inch Full HD RGBLED, TrueLife Multi-touch 15.6-inch HD WLED, TrueLife (Optional) Specifications Display Dimensions: Height Width Diagonal Maximum resolution Refresh rate Operating angle Horizontal viewing angle...
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and Canada); 87 (Europe); 90 (Japan); 87 (Brazil) Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Specifications Touch 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) 32.2 mm to 38.2 mm (1.27 inches to 1.50 inches) 381 mm (15 inches) 265.4 mm (10.45 inches) configurable to 158°F) Keyboard (Backlit) Number of keys 86 (U.S. AC Adapter Output current: 90 W 4.62 A (continuous) 130 W 6....
and Canada); 87 (Europe); 90 (Japan); 87 (Brazil) Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji Specifications Touch 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) 32.2 mm to 38.2 mm (1.27 inches to 1.50 inches) 381 mm (15 inches) 265.4 mm (10.45 inches) configurable to 158°F) Keyboard (Backlit) Number of keys 86 (U.S. AC Adapter Output current: 90 W 4.62 A (continuous) 130 W 6....
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products information and purchasing 88 R resources, finding more 94 restoring factory image 82 S setup, before you begin 7 shipping products for return or repair 89 SIM card 14 software features 52 software problems 68 solving problems 63 specifications 96 support email addresses 87 support sites worldwide 87 System Recovery Media 81 system reinstall options 77 System Restore 78 System Setup entering 40 function key behavior 40 T Touch Pad Gestures 38 Touch screen Gestures 48 TV tuner 19 U USB PowerShare 27 W warranty returns 89 Windows Index 107
products information and purchasing 88 R resources, finding more 94 restoring factory image 82 S setup, before you begin 7 shipping products for return or repair 89 SIM card 14 software features 52 software problems 68 solving problems 63 specifications 96 support email addresses 87 support sites worldwide 87 System Recovery Media 81 system reinstall options 77 System Restore 78 System Setup entering 40 function key behavior 40 T Touch Pad Gestures 38 Touch screen Gestures 48 TV tuner 19 U USB PowerShare 27 W warranty returns 89 Windows Index 107