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...or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 14 Set Up 3D TV (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your XPS Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back View Features 26 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 28 Touch Pad Gestures 32 Multimedia Control... Lights and Indicators 40 Disabling Battery Charging 42 Using the Optical Drive 43 Software Features 44 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 45 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 48 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 50 Dell Stage 50 Free Fall Sensor 52 Solving Problems 53 Beep Codes 53 Network Problems 54 3
...or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 14 Set Up 3D TV (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your XPS Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back View Features 26 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 28 Touch Pad Gestures 32 Multimedia Control... Lights and Indicators 40 Disabling Battery Charging 42 Using the Optical Drive 43 Software Features 44 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 45 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 48 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 50 Dell Stage 50 Free Fall Sensor 52 Solving Problems 53 Beep Codes 53 Network Problems 54 3
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... the fan when the computer gets hot. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may cause it to place your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer while it is... is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Restricting airflow around your Dell XPS laptop. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in permanent damage to accumulate in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it...
... the fan when the computer gets hot. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may cause it to place your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer while it is... is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Restricting airflow around your Dell XPS laptop. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in permanent damage to accumulate in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it...
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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. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6
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. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6
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Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 7
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 7
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... latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to complete. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer...
... latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to complete. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer...
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... changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. 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. 10 You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating ...
... changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. 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. 10 You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating ...
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Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 67. 11 Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3.
Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 67. 11 Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3.
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Press the keys on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears on the keyboard. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. 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. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 13 Press the keys again to disable all wireless radios on . 2.
Press the keys on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears on the keyboard. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. 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. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 13 Press the keys again to disable all wireless radios on . 2.
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... computer and must connect a wireless display adapter to your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Turn on page 12). 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. For information about the hardware and software requirements for available...
... computer and must connect a wireless display adapter to your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Turn on page 12). 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. For information about the hardware and software requirements for available...
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NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 15 The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. To enable wireless display: 1. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop.
NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 15 The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. To enable wireless display: 1. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop.
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....com/3dtv. 1. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Display to the 3D TV using NVIDIA 3DTV Play as the primary display: a. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up 3D TV (Optional) NOTE: To know if your TV supports the 3D features available on your computer, see the documentation that shipped with...
....com/3dtv. 1. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Display to the 3D TV using NVIDIA 3DTV Play as the primary display: a. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up 3D TV (Optional) NOTE: To know if your TV supports the 3D features available on your computer, see the documentation that shipped with...
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... 100 Hz or NTSC system with refresh rates of games may reduce in the control panel. 5. The 3DTV Play setup wizard appears. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 4.
... 100 Hz or NTSC system with refresh rates of games may reduce in the control panel. 5. The 3DTV Play setup wizard appears. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 4.
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... wireless router. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to a network. 5. Before you can purchase one from dell.com. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter... a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the screen to complete the setup. 18 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need to connect to your router.
... wireless router. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to a network. 5. Before you can purchase one from dell.com. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter... a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the screen to complete the setup. 18 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need to connect to your router.
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Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 19 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. NOTE: If you do not have a service outage. If you get ...
Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 19 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. NOTE: If you do not have a service outage. If you get ...
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Right View Features 12 3 20 Using Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Dell XPS laptop.
Right View Features 12 3 20 Using Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Dell XPS laptop.
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For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on page 43. CAUTION: Do not use with audio programs. 3 Optical drive - Plays or records CDs and DVDs. Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 2 Audio-in/Microphone connector - Connects to a pair of headphones or to a microphone or inputs signal for use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini‑DVDs) or you will damage the drive. 21 Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Audio-out/Headphone connector -
For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on page 43. CAUTION: Do not use with audio programs. 3 Optical drive - Plays or records CDs and DVDs. Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 2 Audio-in/Microphone connector - Connects to a pair of headphones or to a microphone or inputs signal for use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini‑DVDs) or you will damage the drive. 21 Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Audio-out/Headphone connector -
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... devices when the computer is read. 2 Mini-DisplayPort connector - You can purchase the VGA/DVI cable and the miniDsiplayPort adapter at www.dell.com. 3 eSATA/USB combo connector with a monitor, only the video signal is powered on the computer to charge the device. The ...monitors and projectors. NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is automatically shut off or in sleep state. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 HDMI connector - In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. Digital interface standard connector that connects to eSATA compatible storage ...
... devices when the computer is read. 2 Mini-DisplayPort connector - You can purchase the VGA/DVI cable and the miniDsiplayPort adapter at www.dell.com. 3 eSATA/USB combo connector with a monitor, only the video signal is powered on the computer to charge the device. The ...monitors and projectors. NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is automatically shut off or in sleep state. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 HDMI connector - In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. Digital interface standard connector that connects to eSATA compatible storage ...
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... in the media card slot. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer and USB devices. 5 9-in-1 Media Card Reader - Using Your XPS Laptop 4 USB 3.0 connectors (2) - For the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on memory cards. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Connect to view and share digital...
... in the media card slot. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer and USB devices. 5 9-in-1 Media Card Reader - Using Your XPS Laptop 4 USB 3.0 connectors (2) - For the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on memory cards. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Connect to view and share digital...