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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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... you are using an EVDO card to the Internet. Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card on page 48). 5. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your computer allows you to connect to access the Internet. 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 to set up and view ISDB-T...
... you are using an EVDO card to the Internet. Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card on page 48). 5. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your computer allows you to connect to access the Internet. 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 to set up and view ISDB-T...
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... or MP3 player). NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to charge the device. The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off when... only 10% of the total battery life remains. 25 To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. In such cases, turn off or in sleep state.
... or MP3 player). NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to charge the device. The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off when... only 10% of the total battery life remains. 25 To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. In such cases, turn off or in sleep state.
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... such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 29 Connects to the computer. Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 7 USB 3.0 connectors (2) - Connects your computer. 6 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a TV for both 5.1 audio ... signal is read. 4 Network connector - NOTE: Before you are using the TV tuner card (optional). 2 Mini-DisplayPort connector - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Antenna-in connector (on your computer to a network or a broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that connects to external...
... such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 29 Connects to the computer. Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 7 USB 3.0 connectors (2) - Connects your computer. 6 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a TV for both 5.1 audio ... signal is read. 4 Network connector - NOTE: Before you are using the TV tuner card (optional). 2 Mini-DisplayPort connector - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Antenna-in connector (on your computer to a network or a broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that connects to external...
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... light is on page 34. 2 Hard drive activity light - Indicates the battery charge status. The light on page 38. 31 For more information on the battery status light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on the XPS logo indicates the power states. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. The...
... light is on page 34. 2 Hard drive activity light - Indicates the battery charge status. The light on page 38. 31 For more information on the battery status light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on the XPS logo indicates the power states. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. The...
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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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...is turned on page 60. In the Battery Life tab, select the Disable battery charging check box. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on the keyboard. 3. 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 . 2. Press the battery health meter key on the ...
...is turned on page 60. In the Battery Life tab, select the Disable battery charging check box. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on the keyboard. 3. 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 . 2. Press the battery health meter key on the ...
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... on page 34. For more information, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on or off when pressed. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. 3 Wireless status light - Turns on the button indicates the power states....can also change the audio settings such as volume, external speaker setup, and microphone setup. 41 Touch to launch the Dell Audio control panel. Indicates the battery charge status. Touch to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 6 Instant launch control - The light on if the Caps Lock...
... on page 34. For more information, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on or off when pressed. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. 3 Wireless status light - Turns on the button indicates the power states....can also change the audio settings such as volume, external speaker setup, and microphone setup. 41 Touch to launch the Dell Audio control panel. Indicates the battery charge status. Touch to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 6 Instant launch control - The light on if the Caps Lock...
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... section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with the slots on the battery bay. 2. To replace the battery: 1. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Lift the battery up at an angle and remove it over. 2. Using Your XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of fire or explosion. Press the...
... section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with the slots on the battery bay. 2. To replace the battery: 1. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Lift the battery up at an angle and remove it over. 2. Using Your XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of fire or explosion. Press the...
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...integrated Intel GPU is enabled through an application profile. The Optimus technology is designed to the Internet. The NVIDIA GPU is turned on battery life. This may be required for any application on your computer, while minimizing the impact on and the application runs in performance ... application profile. • If an application profile exists, the NVIDIA GPU is turned on your computer. Using Your XPS Laptop NVIDIA Optimus Technology Your XPS laptop is equipped with the discrete NVIDIA GPU while running graphicintensive applications such as 3D games. It enables you are ...
...integrated Intel GPU is enabled through an application profile. The Optimus technology is designed to the Internet. The NVIDIA GPU is turned on battery life. This may be required for any application on your computer, while minimizing the impact on and the application runs in performance ... application profile. • If an application profile exists, the NVIDIA GPU is turned on your computer. Using Your XPS Laptop NVIDIA Optimus Technology Your XPS laptop is equipped with the discrete NVIDIA GPU while running graphicintensive applications such as 3D games. It enables you are ...
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... • If the hard drive is your data regularly. Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/ manuals). Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that the boot sequence information is installed ... drive failure during POST. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. 66 No boot device available - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. Dell recommends that you back up your...
... • If the hard drive is your data regularly. Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/ manuals). Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that the boot sequence information is installed ... drive failure during POST. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. 66 No boot device available - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. Dell recommends that you back up your...
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...maximum) 1.8 A/2.1 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 130 W/150 W 94 See the safety information that shipped with your computer. 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...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.
...maximum) 1.8 A/2.1 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 130 W/150 W 94 See the safety information that shipped with your computer. 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...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.
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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