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Contents Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 ... Status 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
Contents Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 ... Status 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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Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
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Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 67. 11 Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 67. 11 Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.
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Connects your computer to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 Network connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 27 Using Your XPS Laptop 1 AC adapter connector -
Connects your computer to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 Network connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 27 Using Your XPS Laptop 1 AC adapter connector -
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Using Your XPS Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Display-Hinge Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status Computer state(s) solid white on/off/hibernate breathing white off solid amber breathing white breathing amber off standby off/hibernate on standby standby off/hibernate Battery charge status charging charging fully charged low battery ( 10% low battery (
Using Your XPS Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Display-Hinge Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status Computer state(s) solid white on/off/hibernate breathing white off solid amber breathing white breathing amber off standby off/hibernate on standby standby off/hibernate Battery charge status charging charging fully charged low battery ( 10% low battery (
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Using Your XPS Laptop Power Button Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white breathing white off solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on standby off/hibernate on standby off/hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on page 55. 41
Using Your XPS Laptop Power Button Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white breathing white off solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on standby off/hibernate on standby off/hibernate NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on page 55. 41
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... then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 77). 55 The computer resumes normal operation if it is off or in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into both the power connector on the computer and the electrical outlet....then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 77). If the power light is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power ...
... then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 77). 55 The computer resumes normal operation if it is off or in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into both the power connector on the computer and the electrical outlet....then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 77). If the power light is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power ...
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... or a solid blue screen appears - If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. Ensure that the AC adapter cable is designed for at least 8 to get a response by moving your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system -
... or a solid blue screen appears - If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. Ensure that the AC adapter cable is designed for at least 8 to get a response by moving your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system -
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... did not resolve your computer. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is recommended that you purchased your computer. 2. Turn off your computer, while preserving the data files. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 65 NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer..., use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to preserve...
... did not resolve your computer. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is recommended that you purchased your computer. 2. Turn off your computer, while preserving the data files. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 65 NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is not available on your computer..., use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to preserve...
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... well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to you. Remove any and all items being returned (AC adapter cable, software, guides, and so on page 76), indicating the tests that you have run and any other storage device in the original... Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are missing any of the preceding requirements will be included with the item(s) being returned, whether for your return. 1. Call Dell to Dell. Pack the equipment to call for repair or credit, as CDs and media cards. NOTE: You are also responsible for the return. 3. Include...
... well as removable media, such as follows: NOTE: Before you return the product to you. Remove any and all items being returned (AC adapter cable, software, guides, and so on page 76), indicating the tests that you have run and any other storage device in the original... Delivery (C.O.D.) packages are missing any of the preceding requirements will be included with the item(s) being returned, whether for your return. 1. Call Dell to Dell. Pack the equipment to call for repair or credit, as CDs and media cards. NOTE: You are also responsible for the return. 3. Include...