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Contents Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 7 Before Setting Up Your Computer 7 Connect the AC Adapter 8 Connect the Network ... 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 Gestures 36 Multimedia Control Keys 38 Control Strip Features 40 Using the Optical Drive 42...
Contents Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 7 Before Setting Up Your Computer 7 Connect the AC Adapter 8 Connect the Network ... 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 Gestures 36 Multimedia Control Keys 38 Control Strip Features 40 Using the Optical Drive 42...
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...using an EVDO card to access the Internet. Turn on page 48). 5. NOTE: Installing a mini B-CAS card into the SIM card slot. 4. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot is not required if you to connect to the Internet. Turn off your cellular service... provider. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your computer. To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. 14 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card is required ...
...using an EVDO card to access the Internet. Turn on page 48). 5. NOTE: Installing a mini B-CAS card into the SIM card slot. 4. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot is not required if you to connect to the Internet. Turn off your cellular service... provider. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your computer. To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. 14 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card is required ...
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... devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 25 NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is automatically shut off or in sleep state. In such cases, turn...
... devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 25 NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is automatically shut off or in sleep state. In such cases, turn...
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... slot - NOTE: Before you are using the TV tuner card (optional). 2 Mini-DisplayPort connector - Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Antenna-in connector (on your computer to power the computer and charge the...
... slot - NOTE: Before you are using the TV tuner card (optional). 2 Mini-DisplayPort connector - Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Antenna-in connector (on your computer to power the computer and charge the...
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...information on the multimedia keys, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 40. 4 XPS logo light - For more information on the logo light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 38. 31 Indicates the battery charge status. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. The power button, status... are located in this row. For more information on the control strip, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on the XPS logo indicates the power states. For more information on the battery status light, see "Control Strip Features" on page 34. 5 Function key row - Using Your...
...information on the multimedia keys, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 40. 4 XPS logo light - For more information on the logo light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 38. 31 Indicates the battery charge status. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. The power button, status... are located in this row. For more information on the control strip, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on the XPS logo indicates the power states. For more information on the battery status light, see "Control Strip Features" on page 34. 5 Function key row - Using Your...
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Using Your XPS Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white off solid amber off Computer state(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate off/hibernate Battery charge status charging fully charged low battery (
Using Your XPS Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white off solid amber off Computer state(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate off/hibernate Battery charge status charging fully charged low battery (
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Press the battery health meter key on the function key row on page 60. Using Your XPS Laptop Power Button Light or XPS Logo Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on standby off/hibernate NOTE: For information on power ...problems, see "Power Problems" on the keyboard. 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. NOTE: Battery charging...
Press the battery health meter key on the function key row on page 60. Using Your XPS Laptop Power Button Light or XPS Logo Light Indicator light status solid white breathing white off Computer state(s) on standby off/hibernate NOTE: For information on power ...problems, see "Power Problems" on the keyboard. 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. NOTE: Battery charging...
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... computer on your choice. 7 Audio control-panel control - Indicates the battery charge status. Touch to launch the Dell Audio control panel. Touch to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 6 Instant launch control - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. 3 Wireless status light - ...output on or off when pressed. Turns on page 34. 2 Caps lock status light - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 34. For more information, see "Status Lights ...
... computer on your choice. 7 Audio control-panel control - Indicates the battery charge status. Touch to launch the Dell Audio control panel. Touch to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 6 Instant launch control - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. 3 Wireless status light - ...output on or off when pressed. Turns on page 34. 2 Caps lock status light - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 34. For more information, see "Status Lights ...
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... computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Lift the battery up at an angle and remove it over. 2. Align the tabs on the battery with your computer. Press the battery down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Using Your XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing...
... computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Lift the battery up at an angle and remove it over. 2. Align the tabs on the battery with your computer. Press the battery down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Using Your XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing...
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...profile. • If an application profile exists, the NVIDIA GPU is turned on battery life. This may be required for any application on only for preset applications and thus extends the battery life. It enables you are connected to maximize performance and user experience on your ...the graphic processing capability of application profiles is updated frequently by NVIDIA and is designed to the Internet. Using Your XPS Laptop NVIDIA Optimus Technology Your XPS laptop is turned on your computer, while minimizing the impact on and the application runs in performance mode. The ...
...profile. • If an application profile exists, the NVIDIA GPU is turned on battery life. This may be required for any application on only for preset applications and thus extends the battery life. It enables you are connected to maximize performance and user experience on your ...the graphic processing capability of application profiles is updated frequently by NVIDIA and is designed to the Internet. Using Your XPS Laptop NVIDIA Optimus Technology Your XPS laptop is turned on your computer, while minimizing the impact on and the application runs in performance mode. The ...
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... range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or Contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/ manuals). CAUTION - Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Possible hard-disk drive failure during POST. Using Support Tools CMOS checksum...
... range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or Contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/ manuals). CAUTION - Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Possible hard-disk drive failure during POST. Using Support Tools CMOS checksum...
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Specifications Battery 9-cell "smart" lithium ion: Height 221.07 mm (8.70 inches) Width 54.35 mm (2.14 inches) Depth 42.53 mm (1.67 inches) Weight 0.49 kg (1.... inches) Weight 0.33 kg (0.73 lb) Voltage 13.3 V (6-/9-cell) Charge time 4 hours (when the (approximate) computer is turned off) Battery Operating time battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions Coin-cell battery CR-2032 AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. Input voltage 100-240 VAC...
Specifications Battery 9-cell "smart" lithium ion: Height 221.07 mm (8.70 inches) Width 54.35 mm (2.14 inches) Depth 42.53 mm (1.67 inches) Weight 0.49 kg (1.... inches) Weight 0.33 kg (0.73 lb) Voltage 13.3 V (6-/9-cell) Charge time 4 hours (when the (approximate) computer is turned off) Battery Operating time battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions Coin-cell battery CR-2032 AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. Input voltage 100-240 VAC...
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... Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: 240 cpi Width 100 mm (3.94 inches) Height 56 mm (2.2 inches) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery) 32.9 mm to 38.5 mm (1.29 inches to 1.51 inches) 414.9 mm (16.33 inches) 287.3 mm (11.31 inches) configurable to 158°F) Keyboard...
... Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: 240 cpi Width 100 mm (3.94 inches) Height 56 mm (2.2 inches) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery) 32.9 mm to 38.5 mm (1.29 inches to 1.51 inches) 414.9 mm (16.33 inches) 287.3 mm (11.31 inches) configurable to 158°F) Keyboard...
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Index A airflow, allowing 7 Audio control panel 41 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 31 B-CAS card 14 C calling Dell 85 Camera 45 CDs, playing and creating 51 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 7 connect(ing) to the Internet 20 Contacting Dell online 87 Control strip 31 customer service 80 D DataSafe Local Backup 74 DellConnect 80 Dell Diagnostics 67 Dell Factory Image Restore 77 Dell Stage 55 Dell Support Center 64 Diagnostic Checklist 86 drivers and downloads 89 DVDs, playing and creating 51 99
Index A airflow, allowing 7 Audio control panel 41 B backup and recovery 51 battery status light 31 B-CAS card 14 C calling Dell 85 Camera 45 CDs, playing and creating 51 computer capabilities 50 computer, setting up 7 connect(ing) to the Internet 20 Contacting Dell online 87 Control strip 31 customer service 80 D DataSafe Local Backup 74 DellConnect 80 Dell Diagnostics 67 Dell Factory Image Restore 77 Dell Stage 55 Dell Support Center 64 Diagnostic Checklist 86 drivers and downloads 89 DVDs, playing and creating 51 99