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... that you leave a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . The computer turns on the computer may cause it to place your computer, ensure that you allow dust to the computer. 5 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or.... WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat. Do not place your Dell XPS laptop.
... that you leave a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . The computer turns on the computer may cause it to place your computer, ensure that you allow dust to the computer. 5 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or.... WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to overheat. Do not place your Dell XPS laptop.
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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. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 13 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. 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. 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. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 13 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. 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. Press the keys again to disable all wireless radios on . 2.
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... display: 1. If your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be purchased separately. To set up wireless display. Turn on all computers. Select Scan for available displays. 8. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with your computer and must connect a wireless...Connect the wireless display adapter to a TV without the use of cables. Select your computer display to the TV. 4. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on your computer. 2.
... display: 1. If your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be purchased separately. To set up wireless display. Turn on all computers. Select Scan for available displays. 8. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with your computer and must connect a wireless...Connect the wireless display adapter to a TV without the use of cables. Select your computer display to the TV. 4. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on your computer. 2.
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... USB device, the device stops charging. Connects to external DisplayPort monitors and projectors. In such cases, turn off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 23 Connects to a VGA/DVI connector ...you to charge the device. 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 off or ... keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). Using Your XPS Laptop 1 HDMI connector - The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off or in sleep state.
... USB device, the device stops charging. Connects to external DisplayPort monitors and projectors. In such cases, turn off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 23 Connects to a VGA/DVI connector ...you to charge the device. 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 off or ... keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). Using Your XPS Laptop 1 HDMI connector - The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off or in sleep state.
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provide faster data transmission between your computer. 6 Battery status indicator lights (5) - Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Turns on memory cards. Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player; Save the blank...your computer and USB devices. 5 9-in the slot; Each light indicates approximately 20% of the total battery charge. 7 Battery status indicator button - Using Your XPS Laptop 4 USB 3.0 connectors (2) - For the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on page 80.
provide faster data transmission between your computer. 6 Battery status indicator lights (5) - Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Turns on memory cards. Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player; Save the blank...your computer and USB devices. 5 9-in the slot; Each light indicates approximately 20% of the total battery charge. 7 Battery status indicator button - Using Your XPS Laptop 4 USB 3.0 connectors (2) - For the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on page 80.
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...Multimedia Control Keys" on page 32. 4 Touch pad buttons (2) - Provide left -click by tapping the surface. Provides the functionality of a mouse to turn on a mouse. 29 Press to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click and right-click functions like those on or off... optical drive eject key , and the multimedia keys are located in this row. To use the functions press + the required key. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - For more information, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on the button indicates the power states. The light ...
...Multimedia Control Keys" on page 32. 4 Touch pad buttons (2) - Provide left -click by tapping the surface. Provides the functionality of a mouse to turn on a mouse. 29 Press to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click and right-click functions like those on or off... optical drive eject key , and the multimedia keys are located in this row. To use the functions press + the required key. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - For more information, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on the button indicates the power states. The light ...
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Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 42 NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Press the keys on the keyboard. 3. In the Battery Status window, click Turn off Battery Charging and then click OK.
Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 42 NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. Press the keys on the keyboard. 3. In the Battery Status window, click Turn off Battery Charging and then click OK.
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...depth real-time in -game Displays the settings recommended by NVIDIA compatibility message for 3D gaming: Keys Description Function Show/hide stereoscopic 3D effects Turns 3DTV Play on/off. Decreases 3D depth Decreases the 3D depth real-time in the My Documents\NVSteroscopic3D.IMG folder. Using Your... XPS Laptop Keyboard Shortcuts The following are some of the current game, and saves the file in the current game. NOTE: The gaming performance ...
...depth real-time in -game Displays the settings recommended by NVIDIA compatibility message for 3D gaming: Keys Description Function Show/hide stereoscopic 3D effects Turns 3DTV Play on/off. Decreases 3D depth Decreases the 3D depth real-time in the My Documents\NVSteroscopic3D.IMG folder. Using Your... XPS Laptop Keyboard Shortcuts The following are some of the current game, and saves the file in the current game. NOTE: The gaming performance ...
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...launched, the video drivers check if the application has an associated application profile. 48 When an application is turned on battery life. NVIDIA Optimus Technology Your XPS laptop is enabled through an application profile. The Optimus technology is equipped with the discrete NVIDIA GPU while ...running graphicintensive applications such as 3D games. Using Your XPS Laptop 3D Photos You can view stereoscopic 3D photos using the photo viewer and to download 3D photos, go to www.nvidia....
...launched, the video drivers check if the application has an associated application profile. 48 When an application is turned on battery life. NVIDIA Optimus Technology Your XPS laptop is enabled through an application profile. The Optimus technology is equipped with the discrete NVIDIA GPU while ...running graphicintensive applications such as 3D games. Using Your XPS Laptop 3D Photos You can view stereoscopic 3D photos using the photo viewer and to download 3D photos, go to www.nvidia....
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...the display is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it is off - The computer resumes normal operation if it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 77). If the power light is solid white and the... computer is either turned off and then turn it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable ...
...the display is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it is off - The computer resumes normal operation if it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 77). If the power light is solid white and the... computer is either turned off and then turn it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable ...
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... system. 57 If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. If you are unable to get a response by moving your keyboard, or by pressing a key on the CD. If...
... system. 57 If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. If you are unable to get a response by moving your keyboard, or by pressing a key on the CD. If...
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... follow the troubleshooting steps. To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn on page 57 and run Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your computer and press when the DELL logo appears. 61 To start the search. 3. Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Type hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems...
... follow the troubleshooting steps. To enter the system setup (BIOS) utility, turn on page 57 and run Dell Diagnostics before you experience a problem with your computer and press when the DELL logo appears. 61 To start the search. 3. Dell Diagnostics If you contact Dell for technical assistance. Type hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems...
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...your computer, press . • To continue to wait until you are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . Using Support Tools Starting Dell ePSA Diagnostics Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA) tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so ... If a device fails a test, the test stops and the computer beeps. If you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 62 Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 4. Turn on page 77) for assistance. • To stop ePSA and restart your computer and try again....
...your computer, press . • To continue to wait until you are experiencing memory issues, press , otherwise press . Using Support Tools Starting Dell ePSA Diagnostics Enhanced Pre-boot System Assessment (ePSA) tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so ... If a device fails a test, the test stops and the computer beeps. If you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 62 Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 4. Turn on page 77) for assistance. • To stop ePSA and restart your computer and try again....
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You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)" on ) connected to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. Turn off your operating system problem. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC ...adapter. 65 Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on page 10) Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the operating system and...
You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)" on ) connected to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files. Turn off your operating system problem. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC ...adapter. 65 Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on page 10) Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the operating system and...
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... screen. 66 NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Turn on your computer, if you to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Select Repair Your Computer. 6.... Click Upgrade Now! 3. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take ...
... screen. 66 NOTE: The restoration process may be restored. Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that allow you ordered it at support.dell.com. Turn on your computer, if you to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional: 1. Select Repair Your Computer. 6.... Click Upgrade Now! 3. Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may take ...
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...and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. If possible, back up all data on certain computers. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, ...Any programs or files added since you received your computer. Turn on . NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your...
...and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 1. If possible, back up all data on certain computers. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, ...Any programs or files added since you received your computer. Turn on . NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Use Dell Factory Image Restore only as the last method to restore your...
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... adapter: • Programs and versions: 76 If possible, turn on the bottom of the computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at the...
... adapter: • Programs and versions: 76 If possible, turn on the bottom of the computer): • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at the...
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...) Depth 235.65 mm (9.2 inches) Weight 0.43 kg (0.96 lb) Voltage 14.8 V Charge time (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...
...) Depth 235.65 mm (9.2 inches) Weight 0.43 kg (0.96 lb) Voltage 14.8 V Charge time (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...