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... 7 Connect the 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...
... 7 Connect the 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...
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... Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53 nVidia Optimus Technology (Optional 54 Free Fall Sensor 55 Dell Dock (Optional 56 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...
... Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53 nVidia Optimus Technology (Optional 54 Free Fall Sensor 55 Dell Dock (Optional 56 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...
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... not support rewritable discs. 12 You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. You will require the following to 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 create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key...
... not support rewritable discs. 12 You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. You will require the following to 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 create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key...
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Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on page 76. 13 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 8). 2. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3.
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on page 76. 13 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 8). 2. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3.
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... Module (SIM) card on your computer. 2. NOTE: Installing a mini B-CAS card into the SIM card slot. 4. To install the SIM card: 1. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 50). 3. Turn off your computer. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot is not required if you to connect to the Internet. Turn on your cellular service provider. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card...
... Module (SIM) card on your computer. 2. NOTE: Installing a mini B-CAS card into the SIM card slot. 4. To install the SIM card: 1. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 50). 3. Turn off your computer. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot is not required if you to connect to the Internet. Turn on your cellular service provider. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card...
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... install the latest driver for your computer and must be purchased separately. 4. Double-click the Intel® Wireless Display icon on the TV and the wireless display adapter. 5. To set up wireless display on your computer is enabled (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on all computers. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: Wireless display may not be supported on page 16). 3. Select the appropriate video source for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" available at support.dell...
... install the latest driver for your computer and must be purchased separately. 4. Double-click the Intel® Wireless Display icon on the TV and the wireless display adapter. 5. To set up wireless display on your computer is enabled (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on all computers. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: Wireless display may not be supported on page 16). 3. Select the appropriate video source for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" available at support.dell...
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... wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by region. Follow the instructions on the desktop. Select Scan for available displays. 8. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV. 5. Select your computer. 3. Connect the TV/digital antenna cable or the cable adapter to Existing Adapter...
... wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by region. Follow the instructions on the desktop. Select Scan for available displays. 8. Click Start → All Programs→ Windows Media Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV. 5. Select your computer. 3. Connect the TV/digital antenna cable or the cable adapter to Existing Adapter...
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... exit any open programs. 3. Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your Internet connection. • If you need to connect to a network. 5. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is enabled on your computer (see the documentation that shipped with your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 16). 2. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center...
... exit any open programs. 3. Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your Internet connection. • If you need to connect to a network. 5. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is enabled on your computer (see the documentation that shipped with your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 16). 2. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center...
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.... 3 Optical drive light - Use to an external antenna (included) or coaxial cable with a plastic blank installed in -1 Media Card Reader - blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 2 Optical drive - For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on memory cards. Connects to open the optical drive tray if it does not open when you insert a disc and it is installed in connector (on page 90. Using Your XPS Laptop...
.... 3 Optical drive light - Use to an external antenna (included) or coaxial cable with a plastic blank installed in -1 Media Card Reader - blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 2 Optical drive - For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on memory cards. Connects to open the optical drive tray if it does not open when you insert a disc and it is installed in connector (on page 90. Using Your XPS Laptop...
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... into the security cable slot on your computer. 5 USB 2.0 connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 4 Security cable slot - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 29 NOTE: When used with a monitor that does not have speakers, only the video signal is read. 2 Mini-DisplayPort connector - Connects to a TV or monitor for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 HDMI connector -
... into the security cable slot on your computer. 5 USB 2.0 connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 4 Security cable slot - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 29 NOTE: When used with a monitor that does not have speakers, only the video signal is read. 2 Mini-DisplayPort connector - Connects to a TV or monitor for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 HDMI connector -
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... "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Control strip - The power button, status lights, and touch-sensitive controls are located in this row. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on page 34. 5 Function key row - For more information on the logo light, see "Control Strip Features" on page 34. 2 Hard drive activity light - The 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...
... "Status Lights and Indicators" on . 3 Control strip - The power button, status lights, and touch-sensitive controls are located in this row. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on page 34. 5 Function key row - For more information on the logo light, see "Control Strip Features" on page 34. 2 Hard drive activity light - The 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...
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... Pointing Device icon in the notification area of a mouse to toggle the three lighting states (in dark environments by tapping the surface. 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 if the touch pad is disabled. 9 Touch pad - Turns on it. Using Your XPS Laptop 6 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) - Backlit keyboard brightness settings - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick...
... Pointing Device icon in the notification area of a mouse to toggle the three lighting states (in dark environments by tapping the surface. 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 if the touch pad is disabled. 9 Touch pad - Turns on it. Using Your XPS Laptop 6 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) - Backlit keyboard brightness settings - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick...
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... connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. Optional software applications enable you to organize and create music and video files that helps protect your computer using a password‑protected account. For more information, go to DellDataSafe.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the notification area of your own CDs/DVDs, listen to music and Internet radio stations. Using Your XPS Laptop...
... connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. Optional software applications enable you to organize and create music and video files that helps protect your computer using a password‑protected account. For more information, go to DellDataSafe.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the notification area of your own CDs/DVDs, listen to music and Internet radio stations. Using Your XPS Laptop...
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Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. NOTE: To replace parts, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 87. If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you...
Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. NOTE: To replace parts, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 87. If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. WARNING: Only trained service personnel should remove the computer cover. See the Service Manual at support.dell.com. BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you...
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... Problems Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are blocking the touch sensors. NOTE: Improper calibration may be supported by the application. • The touch screen is calibrated at the factory, and does not require recalibration. If the touch screen starts losing its sensitivity - Turn off the computer. 2. CAUTION: Do not use water or a cleaning liquid to calibrate the touch screen, click Start → Control panel→ Hardware and Sound...
... Problems Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are blocking the touch sensors. NOTE: Improper calibration may be supported by the application. • The touch screen is calibrated at the factory, and does not require recalibration. If the touch screen starts losing its sensitivity - Turn off the computer. 2. CAUTION: Do not use water or a cleaning liquid to calibrate the touch screen, click Start → Control panel→ Hardware and Sound...
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... 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 your computer - Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you experience other signals. If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected...
... 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 your computer - Memory Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you experience other signals. If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected...
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... Service Manual at support.dell.com/ manuals). S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. Hard-disk drive read failure - Possible hard-disk drive failure during POST. No bootable partition on page 87) for assistance. 66 A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Using Support Tools CMOS checksum error - Hard-disk drive failure - Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your data regularly. Possible system board...
... Service Manual at support.dell.com/ manuals). S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. Hard-disk drive read failure - Possible hard-disk drive failure during POST. No bootable partition on page 87) for assistance. 66 A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Using Support Tools CMOS checksum error - Hard-disk drive failure - Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable is loose, or no bootable device exists. • If the hard drive is your data regularly. Possible system board...
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... Dell computers. 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 enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Press during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for technical assistance. In the search results, select the option that you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc...
... Dell computers. 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 enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. Press during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly configured, you contact Dell for technical assistance. In the search results, select the option that you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities disc...
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... and Resources If you need to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. You must use the service tag to identify your computer on your order status for new purchases find solutions and answers to common questions locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to : See: find drivers and downloads;
... and Resources If you need to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for your computer review Warranty information, Terms and Conditions (U.S. You must use the service tag to identify your computer on your order status for new purchases find solutions and answers to common questions locate information for last-minute updates about technical changes to : See: find drivers and downloads;
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... System section in the Dell Support Center. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your desktop. Computer Model Dell™ XPS™ L401X Computer Information System chipset Mobile Intel® 5 series express chipset HM57 Processor type Intel Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 Intel Pentium® 90 Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory two user-accessible SODIMM connectors 1 GB...
... System section in the Dell Support Center. NOTE: Offerings may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your desktop. Computer Model Dell™ XPS™ L401X Computer Information System chipset Mobile Intel® 5 series express chipset HM57 Processor type Intel Core™ i3 Intel Core i5 Intel Core i7 Intel Pentium® 90 Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Minimum memory Maximum memory two user-accessible SODIMM connectors 1 GB...