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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 Cable (Optional 9 Press the Power Button 10 Set Up Microsoft Windows 11 ... 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...
Contents Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 7 Before Setting Up Your Computer 7 Connect the AC Adapter 8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Press the Power Button 10 Set Up Microsoft Windows 11 ... 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...
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Contents Using the Touch Screen (Optional 46 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 ...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...
Contents Using the Touch Screen (Optional 46 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 ...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...
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... computer. 2. NOTE: Installing a mini B-CAS card into the SIM card slot. 4. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 50). 3. To install the SIM card: 1. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card is required to set up and... view ISDB-T digital TV in Japan. Turn off your cellular service provider. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 50). 5. To remove...
... computer. 2. NOTE: Installing a mini B-CAS card into the SIM card slot. 4. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 50). 3. To install the SIM card: 1. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card is required to set up and... view ISDB-T digital TV in Japan. Turn off your cellular service provider. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 50). 5. To remove...
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NOTE: If you turn on /off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 8 Network connector - NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered off your computer to eSATA compatible storage devices (such .... Connects your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. Connects to a network or a broadband device if you to charge the device. Using Your XPS Laptop 7 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare -
NOTE: If you turn on /off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 8 Network connector - NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered off your computer to eSATA compatible storage devices (such .... Connects your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. Connects to a network or a broadband device if you to charge the device. Using Your XPS Laptop 7 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare -
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... 29 NOTE: The mini-DisplayPort connector also connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 4 Security cable slot - You can purchase the VGA/DVI cable and the miniDsiplayPort adapter at www.dell.com. 3 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a VGA/DVI ...connector through an optional mini-DisplayPort adapter. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 HDMI connector - Connects to 1080p. HDMI supports full high-...
... 29 NOTE: The mini-DisplayPort connector also connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 4 Security cable slot - You can purchase the VGA/DVI cable and the miniDsiplayPort adapter at www.dell.com. 3 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a VGA/DVI ...connector through an optional mini-DisplayPort adapter. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 HDMI connector - Connects to 1080p. HDMI supports full high-...
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...increase and decrease keys, touch pad enable or disable key , and the multimedia keys are located in this strip. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - Indicates the battery charge status. For more information on the logo light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 34. 2 Hard drive ...activity light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 38. 31 The power button, status lights, and touch-sensitive controls are located ...
...increase and decrease keys, touch pad enable or disable key , and the multimedia keys are located in this strip. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - Indicates the battery charge status. For more information on the logo light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 34. 2 Hard drive ...activity light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 38. 31 The power button, status lights, and touch-sensitive controls are located ...
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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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...2. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. 3. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while 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 an airplane flight. Disabling Battery Charging You may be...
...2. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. 3. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while 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 an airplane flight. Disabling Battery Charging You may be...
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...microphone setup. 41 The light on or off when pressed. For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on if wireless is enabled. 3 Wireless...2 Caps lock status light - The control panel allows you to launch the Dell Audio control panel. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is powered using the AC adapter. 5 Windows Mobility... launch control - Touch to launch a predefined application of your computer. Indicates the battery charge status. Turns the computer on the button indicates the power states. For more information, ...
...microphone setup. 41 The light on or off when pressed. For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on if wireless is enabled. 3 Wireless...2 Caps lock status light - The control panel allows you to launch the Dell Audio control panel. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is powered using the AC adapter. 5 Windows Mobility... launch control - Touch to launch a predefined application of your computer. Indicates the battery charge status. Turns the computer on the button indicates the power states. For more information, ...
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...battery purchased from Dell. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down until the battery release latch clicks. 50 Align the tabs on the battery bay. 2. Press the battery down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Turn off the computer and turn it from other computers. 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. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of ...
...battery purchased from Dell. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down until the battery release latch clicks. 50 Align the tabs on the battery bay. 2. Press the battery down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Turn off the computer and turn it from other computers. 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. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of ...
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.... This may not be required for newly released games or applications that do not have a default application profile. 54 Using Your XPS Laptop nVidia Optimus Technology (Optional) NOTE: The nVidia Optimus Technology is optional and may be available on all computers. Your...exist, the integrated Intel GPU is turned on only for preset applications and thus extends the battery life. The Optimus solution is designed to the Internet. When an application is turned on battery life. The Optimus technology is enabled through an application profile. It enables you are connected...
.... This may not be required for newly released games or applications that do not have a default application profile. 54 Using Your XPS Laptop nVidia Optimus Technology (Optional) NOTE: The nVidia Optimus Technology is optional and may be available on all computers. Your...exist, the integrated Intel GPU is turned on only for preset applications and thus extends the battery life. The Optimus solution is designed to the Internet. When an application is turned on battery life. The Optimus technology is enabled through an application profile. It enables you are connected...
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Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/ manuals). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. Dell recommends that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. Possible hard-disk drive ... page 87) for assistance. Using Support Tools CMOS checksum error - Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Hard-disk drive failure - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. 66 Hard-disk drive read failure - No boot device available - No bootable partition ...
Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/ manuals). Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. Dell recommends that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. S.M.A.R.T error, possible hard drive failure. Possible hard-disk drive ... page 87) for assistance. Using Support Tools CMOS checksum error - Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Hard-disk drive failure - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. 66 Hard-disk drive read failure - No boot device available - No bootable partition ...
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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.... lb) Voltage 11.1 V (6-/9- See the safety information that shipped with your computer. cell) Charge time (approximate) 4 hours (when the computer is turned off) Battery Operating time Coin-cell battery battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions CR-2032 AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. Input...
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.... lb) Voltage 11.1 V (6-/9- See the safety information that shipped with your computer. cell) Charge time (approximate) 4 hours (when the computer is turned off) Battery Operating time Coin-cell battery battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions CR-2032 AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. Input...
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... X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: 240 cpi Width 81 mm (3.19 inches) Height 42 mm (1.65 inches) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery and optical drive) 31.10 mm to 37.25 mm (1.22 inches to 1.47 inches) 353 mm (13.8 inches) 247.50 mm (9.74 inches) configurable...
... X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: 240 cpi Width 81 mm (3.19 inches) Height 42 mm (1.65 inches) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery and optical drive) 31.10 mm to 37.25 mm (1.22 inches to 1.47 inches) 353 mm (13.8 inches) 247.50 mm (9.74 inches) configurable...
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Index A airflow, allowing 7 Audio control panel 41 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 31 B-CAS card 14 C calling Dell 85 Camera 45 CDs, playing and creating 53 computer capabilities 52 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 46 Dell Support Center 64 Diagnostic Checklist 86 drivers and downloads 89 DVDs, playing and creating 53 99
Index A airflow, allowing 7 Audio control panel 41 B backup and recovery 53 battery status light 31 B-CAS card 14 C calling Dell 85 Camera 45 CDs, playing and creating 53 computer capabilities 52 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 46 Dell Support Center 64 Diagnostic Checklist 86 drivers and downloads 89 DVDs, playing and creating 53 99