Setting Up and Using 3D TV
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... HDMI cable transmits both audio and video signals. 2 Set up and using the 3D TV features available on your computer. September 2010 Setting Up and Using 3D TV This document provides information about setting up the HDMI 1.4 3D TV: a Browse to Automatic. NOTE: Do not change the eye order settings when using a HDMI cable. b Set the 3D mode to the TV's 3D menu settings. Setting Up 3D TV 1 Connect your computer to default...
... HDMI cable transmits both audio and video signals. 2 Set up and using the 3D TV features available on your computer. September 2010 Setting Up and Using 3D TV This document provides information about setting up the HDMI 1.4 3D TV: a Browse to Automatic. NOTE: Do not change the eye order settings when using a HDMI cable. b Set the 3D mode to the TV's 3D menu settings. Setting Up 3D TV 1 Connect your computer to default...
Setup Guide
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... AC Adapter 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Press the Power Button 10 Set Up Microsoft Windows 11 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 12 Install the SIM Card (Optional 14 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 16 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 18 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 19 Connect to the Internet (Optional 20 Using Your XPS Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 26 Back View Features 28 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 30 Status Lights and Indicators 34 Disabling Battery Charging 35 Touch Pad...
... AC Adapter 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Press the Power Button 10 Set Up Microsoft Windows 11 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 12 Install the SIM Card (Optional 14 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 16 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 18 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 19 Connect to the Internet (Optional 20 Using Your XPS Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 26 Back View Features 28 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 30 Status Lights and Indicators 34 Disabling Battery Charging 35 Touch Pad...
Setup Guide
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... Dell Stage (Optional 55 Solving Problems 57 Beep Codes 57 Touch Screen Problems 58 Network Problems 59 Power Problems 60 Memory Problems 61 Lockups and Software Problems 62 Using Support Tools 64 Dell Support Center 64 My Dell Downloads 65 System Messages 65 Hardware Troubleshooter 67 Dell Diagnostics 67 Restoring Your Operating System 72 System Restore 73 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 74 System Recovery Media 76 Dell Factory Image Restore 77 Getting Help 79 Technical Support and Customer Service 80 DellConnect 80 Online Services 81 Automated Order-Status Service...
... Dell Stage (Optional 55 Solving Problems 57 Beep Codes 57 Touch Screen Problems 58 Network Problems 59 Power Problems 60 Memory Problems 61 Lockups and Software Problems 62 Using Support Tools 64 Dell Support Center 64 My Dell Downloads 65 System Messages 65 Hardware Troubleshooter 67 Dell Diagnostics 67 Restoring Your Operating System 72 System Restore 73 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 74 System Recovery Media 76 Dell Factory Image Restore 77 Getting Help 79 Technical Support and Customer Service 80 DellConnect 80 Online Services 81 Automated Order-Status Service...
Setup Guide
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... the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended...
... the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. You will require the following to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended...
Setup Guide
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Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 76. 13 Follow the instructions on page 8). 2. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3.
Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 76. 13 Follow the instructions on page 8). 2. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3.
Setup Guide
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.... Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card is required to access the Internet. NOTE: Installing a mini B-CAS card into the SIM card slot. 4. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 48). 3. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot is not required if you must be within the network of your computer. 2. Turn off your cellular service provider. To remove the...
.... Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card is required to access the Internet. NOTE: Installing a mini B-CAS card into the SIM card slot. 4. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 48). 3. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot is not required if you must be within the network of your computer. 2. Turn off your cellular service provider. To remove the...
Setup Guide
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... Ultimate If not present, download and install the latest driver for your computer is enabled (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the desktop. Double-click the Intel® Wireless Display icon on page 16). 3. The Intel® Wireless Display window appears. Select the appropriate video source for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" available at support.dell.com. 18 To set up on computers with: Processor Video controller WLAN card Operating system Driver Intel® Core...
... Ultimate If not present, download and install the latest driver for your computer is enabled (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the desktop. Double-click the Intel® Wireless Display icon on page 16). 3. The Intel® Wireless Display window appears. Select the appropriate video source for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" available at support.dell.com. 18 To set up on computers with: Processor Video controller WLAN card Operating system Driver Intel® Core...
Setup Guide
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...® Wireless Display icon on the screen. 19 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by region. Connect the TV/digital antenna cable or the cable adapter to Existing Adapter. Enter the security code that shipped with your TV. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV. 5. To enable wireless display: 1. To set up...
...® Wireless Display icon on the screen. 19 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by region. Connect the TV/digital antenna cable or the cable adapter to Existing Adapter. Enter the security code that shipped with your TV. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV. 5. To enable wireless display: 1. To set up...
Setup Guide
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... Internet connection. • If you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. To complete setting up your computer (see the documentation that wireless is not a part of your original order, you can use your wireless Internet connection, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your wireless...
... Internet connection. • If you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. To complete setting up your computer (see the documentation that wireless is not a part of your original order, you can use your wireless Internet connection, you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your wireless...
Setup Guide
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... antenna (included) or coaxial cable (adapter included) to power the computer and charge the battery. 7 USB 3.0 connectors (2) - Connects to the AC adapter to view programs using a wired network. 5 Security cable slot - Connects your computer. 6 AC adapter connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 29 Connects to the computer. Connects to external DisplayPort monitors and projectors. 3 HDMI connector - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Antenna-in connector (on your computer...
... antenna (included) or coaxial cable (adapter included) to power the computer and charge the battery. 7 USB 3.0 connectors (2) - Connects to the AC adapter to view programs using a wired network. 5 Security cable slot - Connects your computer. 6 AC adapter connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 29 Connects to the computer. Connects to external DisplayPort monitors and projectors. 3 HDMI connector - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Antenna-in connector (on your computer...
Setup Guide
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... dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or disable key , battery charge status key , brightness increase and decrease keys, touch pad enable or disable key , and the multimedia keys are located in this strip. The light on page 40. 4 XPS logo light - For more information on the control strip, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on . 3 Control strip - CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on page 38. 31 Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - Turns on...
... dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or disable key , battery charge status key , brightness increase and decrease keys, touch pad enable or disable key , and the multimedia keys are located in this strip. The light on page 40. 4 XPS logo light - For more information on the control strip, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on . 3 Control strip - CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on page 38. 31 Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - Turns on...
Setup Guide
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... a mouse. 8 Touch pad status light - Turns on 33 Backlit keyboard brightness settings - NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press the the keyboard. If you have purchased the optional backlit keyboard, the F6 key has the backlit keyboard icon on page 36. Provides the functionality of your desktop. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Synaptics Pointing Device icon in the given order): • half keyboard brightness • full keyboard brightness • no lighting 7 Touch pad buttons - The touch pad supports the Scroll...
... a mouse. 8 Touch pad status light - Turns on 33 Backlit keyboard brightness settings - NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press the the keyboard. If you have purchased the optional backlit keyboard, the F6 key has the backlit keyboard icon on page 36. Provides the functionality of your desktop. To change the touch pad settings, double-click the Synaptics Pointing Device icon in the given order): • half keyboard brightness • full keyboard brightness • no lighting 7 Touch pad buttons - The touch pad supports the Scroll...
Setup Guide
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... recommended for fast upload/download speeds. You can access the service on the screen. 51 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 can be recorded to organize and create music and video files that helps protect your data and other important files from portable devices, such as MP3...
... recommended for fast upload/download speeds. You can access the service on the screen. 51 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 can be recorded to organize and create music and video files that helps protect your data and other important files from portable devices, such as MP3...
Setup Guide
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... replace parts, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for assistance. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure Display failure 57 Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 64 or "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for advanced service instructions...
... replace parts, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for assistance. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. Chipset error RAM read/write failure Real Time Clock failure Video card or chip failure Processor failure Display failure 57 Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 64 or "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for advanced service instructions...
Setup Guide
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... not use water or a cleaning liquid to inaccurate touch sensitivity. In the Pen and Touch window, select the Touch tab and ensure that are not working - • Certain touch and multi-touch features may not be disabled. To enable them, doubleclick the Flicks icon in the notification area of the touch screen to calibrate the touch screen, click Start → Control panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Tablet PC Settings...
... not use water or a cleaning liquid to inaccurate touch sensitivity. In the Pen and Touch window, select the Touch tab and ensure that are not working - • Certain touch and multi-touch features may not be disabled. To enable them, doubleclick the Flicks icon in the notification area of the touch screen to calibrate the touch screen, click Start → Control panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Tablet PC Settings...
Setup Guide
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...; Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see if that hinders reception on your computer - If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87). An unwanted signal is creating...
...; Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see if that hinders reception on your computer - If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • Reseat the memory module(s) into the connector(s) (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87). An unwanted signal is creating...
Setup Guide
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... indicate a potential hard drive problem - Hard-disk drive failure - Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Hard-disk drive read failure - Dell recommends that you back up your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell...
... indicate a potential hard drive problem - Hard-disk drive failure - Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Hard-disk drive read failure - Dell recommends that you back up your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot device. • Enter system setup and ensure that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell...
Setup Guide
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... hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 67 Start Dell Diagnostics from your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for technical assistance. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 62 and run Dell Diagnostics before you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. To start the search. 3. Using Support...
... hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc. 67 Start Dell Diagnostics from your computer, perform the checks in the system setup program and is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for technical assistance. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. NOTE: Dell Diagnostics works only on page 62 and run Dell Diagnostics before you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. To start the search. 3. Using Support...
Setup Guide
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... and answers to common questions locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users 89 You must use the service tag to identify your computer on your order status for your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon...
... and answers to common questions locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for technicians or experienced users 89 You must use the service tag to identify your computer on your order status for your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon...
Setup Guide
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... Memory module capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory two or four user-accessible SODIMM connectors 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB 3 GB 16 GB For more information regarding the configuration of your desktop. Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the Dell Support Center. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading...
... Memory module capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory two or four user-accessible SODIMM connectors 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB 3 GB 16 GB For more information regarding the configuration of your desktop. Specifications This section provides information that you may vary by region. To launch the Dell Support Center, click the icon in the Dell Support Center. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading...