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... damage, personal injury, or death. and other countries; Blu‑ray Disc™ is used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, XPS™, and DellConnect™ are either potential damage to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.... Bluetooth® is strictly forbidden. January 2011 Rev. A00 Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell...
... damage, personal injury, or death. and other countries; Blu‑ray Disc™ is used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, XPS™, and DellConnect™ are either potential damage to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products.... Bluetooth® is strictly forbidden. January 2011 Rev. A00 Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Dell...
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... 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 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...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
... 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 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...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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...procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer ...need to reinstall the operating system. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your 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...
...procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for your computer available at support.dell.com. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer ...need to reinstall the operating system. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Setting Up Your 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...
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..., drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc).... You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)...
..., drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc).... You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)...
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... the Intel Wireless Display icon on all computers. Select Scan for setting up wireless display: 1. If your TV. 14 The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 7. Enter the security code that wireless is enabled (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on your TV before setting up wireless display. Setting... Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the desktop. Ensure that appears on your...
... the Intel Wireless Display icon on all computers. Select Scan for setting up wireless display: 1. If your TV. 14 The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 7. Enter the security code that wireless is enabled (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on your TV before setting up wireless display. Setting... Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on the desktop. Ensure that appears on your...
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NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. 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. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 15 To enable wireless display: 1. Select Connect to Existing Adapter.
NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. 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. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 15 To enable wireless display: 1. Select Connect to Existing Adapter.
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... at www.nvidia.com/3dtv. 1. b. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. NOTE: If you are unable to view the entire Windows desktop on your computer, see the documentation that shipped with your TV. 3. b. Set the 3D mode to expand the selection (if not already expanded... In the Verify the display configuration section, right-click the 3D TV and select Make this the Windows primary display. 16 c. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Display to Automatic. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up 3D TV (Optional) NOTE: To know if your TV supports the 3D features ...
... at www.nvidia.com/3dtv. 1. b. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. NOTE: If you are unable to view the entire Windows desktop on your computer, see the documentation that shipped with your TV. 3. b. Set the 3D mode to expand the selection (if not already expanded... In the Verify the display configuration section, right-click the 3D TV and select Make this the Windows primary display. 16 c. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Display to Automatic. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up 3D TV (Optional) NOTE: To know if your TV supports the 3D features ...
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Set up stereoscopic 3D. Change the desktop resolution to match the resolution of the 3D content type: In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Display to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Change resolution. • For 3D gaming, set the resolution to 720p, ... To maximize performance, select HD or SD mode when 3DTV Play is disabled. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to 24/23 Hz in the control panel. 5. c. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 4. Select the Enable stereoscopic 3D check box. NOTE: For TVs using PAL system with refresh rates ...
Set up stereoscopic 3D. Change the desktop resolution to match the resolution of the 3D content type: In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Display to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Change resolution. • For 3D gaming, set the resolution to 720p, ... To maximize performance, select HD or SD mode when 3DTV Play is disabled. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to 24/23 Hz in the control panel. 5. c. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 4. Select the Enable stereoscopic 3D check box. NOTE: For TVs using PAL system with refresh rates ...
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... and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP to the Internet but have a service outage. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. The Connect to the Internet. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by...
... and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP to the Internet but have a service outage. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. The Connect to the Internet. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by...
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Scroll Horizontal - Move two fingers left or right on the active window. The scroll feature includes: Scroll Vertical - Move two fingers up or down to scroll the selected object. 32 Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: Some of your desktop. To change the touch pad gestures settings, doubleclick the Cypress TrackPad... left or right to scroll the selected object. Allows you to scroll through content. Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down on the active window.
Scroll Horizontal - Move two fingers left or right on the active window. The scroll feature includes: Scroll Vertical - Move two fingers up or down to scroll the selected object. 32 Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: Some of your desktop. To change the touch pad gestures settings, doubleclick the Cypress TrackPad... left or right to scroll the selected object. Allows you to scroll through content. Scroll Allows you to scroll up or down on the active window.
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...down to minimize all four fingers in contact with the touch pad after swiping and then tap the index finger to cycle through the open windows. Keep all four fingers in contact with the touch pad after swiping and then tap the index finger to cycle through the open... desktop. 33 Move four fingers to the left or right to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick. Using Your XPS Laptop Programs - Desktop - Flick Allows you to open Flip 3D that displays your open windows in the active window. 4-Finger Gestures The 4-finger gestures include: Flip 3D -
...down to minimize all four fingers in contact with the touch pad after swiping and then tap the index finger to cycle through the open windows. Keep all four fingers in contact with the touch pad after swiping and then tap the index finger to cycle through the open... desktop. 33 Move four fingers to the left or right to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick. Using Your XPS Laptop Programs - Desktop - Flick Allows you to open Flip 3D that displays your open windows in the active window. 4-Finger Gestures The 4-finger gestures include: Flip 3D -
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... Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. Using Your XPS Laptop Zoom Allows you to rotate the active content on the touch pad. Allows you to reduce the view of the active window. To zoom in or zoom-out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them... the screen. Keeping the thumb in place, move the index finger in an arced direction right or left to enlarge the view of the active window. 34 To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to rotate the active content using two fingers where one finger is anchored and the other...
... Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. Using Your XPS Laptop Zoom Allows you to rotate the active content on the touch pad. Allows you to reduce the view of the active window. To zoom in or zoom-out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them... the screen. Keeping the thumb in place, move the index finger in an arced direction right or left to enlarge the view of the active window. 34 To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to rotate the active content using two fingers where one finger is anchored and the other...
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...Windows Mobility Center. 2. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 36 To use the multimedia controls, press + the required key. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. This is active only in the operating system. Using Your XPS.... For function, press + the required function key. You can configure the multimedia control keys using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or Windows Mobility Center. Press any function key to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. System Setup 1. Function Key First - NOTE: ...
...Windows Mobility Center. 2. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. 36 To use the multimedia controls, press + the required key. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. This is active only in the operating system. Using Your XPS.... For function, press + the required function key. You can configure the multimedia control keys using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or Windows Mobility Center. Press any function key to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. System Setup 1. Function Key First - NOTE: ...
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Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 42 Press the keys on . 2. In the Battery Status window, click Turn off Battery Charging and then click OK. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. 3. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1.
Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 42 Press the keys on . 2. In the Battery Status window, click Turn off Battery Charging and then click OK. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. 3. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1.
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Productivity and Communication You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. You can use your computer to a Windows account or secure websites). Check your purchase order for logging on to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets...for software installed on your identity to verify your computer. Using Your XPS Laptop Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses...
Productivity and Communication You can also edit and view digital photographs and images. You can use your computer to a Windows account or secure websites). Check your purchase order for logging on to create presentations, brochures, greeting cards, fliers, and spreadsheets...for software installed on your identity to verify your computer. Using Your XPS Laptop Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses...
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... want to save and exit. 47 maximum convergence places all objects behind the scene in your space; In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to place the laser sight. Press the desired key combination. 5. Customizing Shortcut Keys To customize the keyboard shortcuts... places all objects in front of the scene in your space; Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 2. Using Your XPS Laptop Increases convergence Decreases convergence Moves objects towards you ; also used to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Set...
... want to save and exit. 47 maximum convergence places all objects behind the scene in your space; In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to place the laser sight. Press the desired key combination. 5. Customizing Shortcut Keys To customize the keyboard shortcuts... places all objects in front of the scene in your space; Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 2. Using Your XPS Laptop Increases convergence Decreases convergence Moves objects towards you ; also used to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Set...
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... settings 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 used. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click 3D Settings to select the application's executable file (.exe). Right-click the desktop and select...
... settings 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 used. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click 3D Settings to select the application's executable file (.exe). Right-click the desktop and select...
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...also be launched through the All Programs menu. To schedule backups: 1. NOTE: Some of the applications on the screen. Drag the Dell Stage window to DellDataSafe.com. Select the settings icon and then choose the desired option. 50 For more information, go to the bottom of your... desktop. 2. Using Your XPS Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your...
...also be launched through the All Programs menu. To schedule backups: 1. NOTE: Some of the applications on the screen. Drag the Dell Stage window to DellDataSafe.com. Select the settings icon and then choose the desired option. 50 For more information, go to the bottom of your... desktop. 2. Using Your XPS Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that helps protect your...
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... key on the CD. Press simultaneously. 2. Select the program that is designed for at least 8 to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system. 57 Check the software documentation. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - If you are... unable to get a response by moving your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to the electrical outlet. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions ...
... key on the CD. Press simultaneously. 2. Select the program that is designed for at least 8 to an earlier version of Microsoft Windows operating system. 57 Check the software documentation. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - If you are... unable to get a response by moving your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system - CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to the electrical outlet. NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions ...
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...you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 58 Solving Problems To run the software. Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Click Start... → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for previous versions of Windows. 2. Verify that the program is compatible with the program. -- Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --
...you have other software problems - • Back up your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 58 Solving Problems To run the software. Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. Click Start... → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for previous versions of Windows. 2. Verify that the program is compatible with the program. -- Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --