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... Media (Recommended 10 Enable 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... 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
... Media (Recommended 10 Enable 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... 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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... XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. To set up an Internet connection...
... XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. To set up an Internet connection...
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.... Follow the instructions on page 19. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you can use your wireless Internet connection, you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and...set up your Internet connection. • If you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Before you can purchase one from dell.com. Ensure that shipped with your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the...
.... Follow the instructions on page 19. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you can use your wireless Internet connection, you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and...set up your Internet connection. • If you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Before you can purchase one from dell.com. Ensure that shipped with your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the...
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...Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to complete the setup. 19 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. NOTE: If you do not have ...the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. The Connect to the Internet. Have your country. Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to the Internet wizard can help you get one. In the search box, type network, and ...
...Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to complete the setup. 19 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. NOTE: If you do not have ...the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. The Connect to the Internet. Have your country. Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to the Internet wizard can help you get one. In the search box, type network, and ...
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...Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses this information yourself (such as for logging on your identity to verify your computer. Productivity and Communication You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. After connecting to the Internet..., you would normally enter this to automatically supply login information when you can access websites, setup an e-mail account, and upload or download files. 44 Using Your XPS Laptop Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition...
...Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses this information yourself (such as for logging on your identity to verify your computer. Productivity and Communication You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. After connecting to the Internet..., you would normally enter this to automatically supply login information when you can access websites, setup an e-mail account, and upload or download files. 44 Using Your XPS Laptop Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition...
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... full-screen mode. 2. NVIDIA 3DTV Play The NVIDIA 3DTV Play application installed on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. Using Your XPS Laptop Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your own CDs/DVDs, listen to music and Internet radio stations. If you to play games, create your computer to watch videos, play...
... full-screen mode. 2. NVIDIA 3DTV Play The NVIDIA 3DTV Play application installed on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. Using Your XPS Laptop Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your own CDs/DVDs, listen to music and Internet radio stations. If you to play games, create your computer to watch videos, play...
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...in performance mode. This may be required for any application on the NVIDIA control panel's options and settings, click Help. 49 Using Your XPS Laptop • If an application profile exists, the NVIDIA GPU is enabled and the application runs in the Select a program to customize:...does not exist, only the integrated Intel GPU is automatically downloaded to the Internet. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click 3D Settings to select the application's executable file (.exe). Once added, you are connected to your computer. In the Program Settings tab, click Add and browse ...
...in performance mode. This may be required for any application on the NVIDIA control panel's options and settings, click Help. 49 Using Your XPS Laptop • If an application profile exists, the NVIDIA GPU is enabled and the application runs in the Select a program to customize:...does not exist, only the integrated Intel GPU is automatically downloaded to the Internet. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click 3D Settings to select the application's executable file (.exe). Once added, you are connected to your computer. In the Program Settings tab, click Add and browse ...
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Using Your XPS Laptop • Dell Web - The tile allows you to download songs when connected to add, edit, or delete a web page preview. The optional Napster application allows you to the Internet. • Documents - Provides a preview of up to your pictures. Provides quick access to four of your ... Apps Gallery. 51 Click or tap the web page preview to the Internet. The optional CinemaNow application allows you made while purchasing your pictures and upload them to Facebook or Flickr when connected to open it in the web browser. You can create slideshows and ...
Using Your XPS Laptop • Dell Web - The tile allows you to download songs when connected to add, edit, or delete a web page preview. The optional Napster application allows you to the Internet. • Documents - Provides a preview of up to your pictures. Provides quick access to four of your ... Apps Gallery. 51 Click or tap the web page preview to the Internet. The optional CinemaNow application allows you made while purchasing your pictures and upload them to Facebook or Flickr when connected to open it in the web browser. You can create slideshows and ...
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...method of problem and troubleshooting procedures you performed: Contacting Dell For customers in your country or region. 3. NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you . 77 Go to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. • Error message, beep code, or ...diagnostic code: • Description of contacting Dell that is connected to dell.com/ContactDell. 2. To contact Dell for you can find contact information...
...method of problem and troubleshooting procedures you performed: Contacting Dell For customers in your country or region. 3. NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you . 77 Go to a printer, print each file before calling Dell. • Error message, beep code, or ...diagnostic code: • Description of contacting Dell that is connected to dell.com/ContactDell. 2. To contact Dell for you can find contact information...
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Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 50 C calling Dell 75 Camera 39 CDs, playing and creating 45 computer capabilities 44 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 77 customer service 71 88 D DataSafe Local Backup 65 DellConnect 71 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Dell Stage 50 Diagnostic Checklist 76 discs ejecting 43 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 45 E email addresses for technical support 72
Index A airflow, allowing 5 B backup and recovery 50 C calling Dell 75 Camera 39 CDs, playing and creating 45 computer capabilities 44 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 18 Contacting Dell online 77 customer service 71 88 D DataSafe Local Backup 65 DellConnect 71 Dell Factory Image Restore 68 Dell Stage 50 Diagnostic Checklist 76 discs ejecting 43 drivers and downloads 79 DVDs, playing and creating 45 E email addresses for technical support 72
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F finding more information 78 FTP login, anonymous 72 H hardware problems diagnosing 61 Hardware Troubleshooter 61 help getting assistance and support 70 I Internet connection 18 ISP Internet Service Provider 18 M memory problems solving 56 mini-DisplayPort connector 23 Multimedia Control Keys 36 N network connection fixing 54 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 48 O Optical Drive Using 43 P power problems, solving 55 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 53 products information and purchasing 73 Index 89
F finding more information 78 FTP login, anonymous 72 H hardware problems diagnosing 61 Hardware Troubleshooter 61 help getting assistance and support 70 I Internet connection 18 ISP Internet Service Provider 18 M memory problems solving 56 mini-DisplayPort connector 23 Multimedia Control Keys 36 N network connection fixing 54 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 48 O Optical Drive Using 43 P power problems, solving 55 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 53 products information and purchasing 73 Index 89