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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 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional ... 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 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional ... 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 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. 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.
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. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. 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.
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...off or in sleep state. Connects to a VGA/DVI connector through an optional mini-DisplayPort adapter. NOTE: The mini-DisplayPort connector also connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and ...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. In...-DisplayPort connector - NOTE: When used with USB PowerShare - NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 23 The USB PowerShare feature allows...
...off or in sleep state. Connects to a VGA/DVI connector through an optional mini-DisplayPort adapter. NOTE: The mini-DisplayPort connector also connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and ...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. In...-DisplayPort connector - NOTE: When used with USB PowerShare - NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 23 The USB PowerShare feature allows...
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Connects your computer to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 Network connector - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 27
Connects your computer to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 Network connector - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 27
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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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... it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the AC adapter is breathing white - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the power strip is not responding - Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is not receiving power. • Press the power button. The computer is either turned off, in hibernate...
... it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the AC adapter is breathing white - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the power strip is not responding - Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is not receiving power. • Press the power button. The computer is either turned off, in hibernate...
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... your keyboard, or by pressing a key on the CD. Ensure that it runs in its documentation or on your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - If a program crashes repeatedly - Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. The Program Compatibility Wizard ...configures a program so that the AC adapter cable is no longer responding 4. Click End Task. End the program: 1. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to ...
... your keyboard, or by pressing a key on the CD. Ensure that it runs in its documentation or on your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - If a program crashes repeatedly - Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. The Program Compatibility Wizard ...configures a program so that the AC adapter cable is no longer responding 4. Click End Task. End the program: 1. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to ...
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See the safety information that shipped with your computer. Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output power 1.60 A 50-60 Hz 90 W Output current 4.62 A (continuous) Rated output voltage Operating temperature Storage temperature 19.5 VDC 0° to 40°C (32° to ... (approximate) Operating time Coin-cell battery 4 hours (when the computer is turned off) battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions CR-2032 84 AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer.
See the safety information that shipped with your computer. Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output power 1.60 A 50-60 Hz 90 W Output current 4.62 A (continuous) Rated output voltage Operating temperature Storage temperature 19.5 VDC 0° to 40°C (32° to ... (approximate) Operating time Coin-cell battery 4 hours (when the computer is turned off) battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions CR-2032 84 AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer.