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...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 Front View Features 27 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 Display Features 44 Touch ...
...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 Front View Features 27 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 Display Features 44 Touch ...
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Contents Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51 Dell Stage (Optional 52 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 54 Free Fall Sensor 55 Dell Dock (Optional 56 Solving Problems 57 Beep Codes 57 Touch Screen Problems 58 Network Problems 59 Power... 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 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51 Dell Stage (Optional 52 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 54 Free Fall Sensor 55 Dell Dock (Optional 56 Solving Problems 57 Beep Codes 57 Touch Screen Problems 58 Network Problems 59 Power... 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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... your computer. 2. Turn on page 48). 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card is required to access the Internet. To install the SIM card: 1. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your cellular service provider. NOTE: Installing a mini B-CAS ... set up and view ISDB-T digital TV in Japan. To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. 14 In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot is not required if you to connect to the Internet. Installing a Subscriber Identity Module...
... your computer. 2. Turn on page 48). 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card is required to access the Internet. To install the SIM card: 1. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your cellular service provider. NOTE: Installing a mini B-CAS ... set up and view ISDB-T digital TV in Japan. To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. 14 In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot is not required if you to connect to the Internet. Installing a Subscriber Identity Module...
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In such cases, turn off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 25 NOTE: If you to charge USB devices when the computer is automatically shut off your computer while charging a USB device, the device ..., printer, external drive, or MP3 player). NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered off or in sleep state. Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to charge the device.
In such cases, turn off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 25 NOTE: If you to charge USB devices when the computer is automatically shut off your computer while charging a USB device, the device ..., printer, external drive, or MP3 player). NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered off or in sleep state. Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to charge the device.
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... adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 7 Security cable slot - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Mini-DisplayPort connector - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 6 USB 3.0 connector - Connects to an external antenna (included) or coaxial cable (adapter included) to external DisplayPort monitors and projectors...
... adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 7 Security cable slot - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Mini-DisplayPort connector - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 6 USB 3.0 connector - Connects to an external antenna (included) or coaxial cable (adapter included) to external DisplayPort monitors and projectors...
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Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - Turns on the XPS logo indicates the power states. The power button, status lights, ...avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on page 40. 4 XPS logo light - For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Status Lights and Indicators" 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 , and the multimedia keys are...
Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - Turns on the XPS logo indicates the power states. The power button, status lights, ...avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on page 40. 4 XPS logo light - For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Status Lights and Indicators" 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 , and the multimedia keys are...
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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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Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 35 In the Battery Life tab, select the Disable battery charging check box. Press the battery health meter key on the function key row on an airplane flight. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on the keyboard. 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on. 2. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1.
Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 35 In the Battery Life tab, select the Disable battery charging check box. Press the battery health meter key on the function key row on an airplane flight. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on the keyboard. 3. Ensure that your computer is turned on. 2. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1.
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...Center. 6 Instant launch control - Turns on your choice. 7 Audio control-panel control - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. Touch to launch the Dell Audio control panel. Touch to setup studio-quality audio output on if wireless is powered using the AC adapter....Caps Lock is enabled. 3 Wireless status light - Indicates the battery charge status. For more information on the power button light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 34. 2 Caps lock status light - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - You can also change...
...Center. 6 Instant launch control - Turns on your choice. 7 Audio control-panel control - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. Touch to launch the Dell Audio control panel. Touch to setup studio-quality audio output on if wireless is powered using the AC adapter....Caps Lock is enabled. 3 Wireless status light - Indicates the battery charge status. For more information on the power button light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 34. 2 Caps lock status light - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - You can also change...
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... other computers. Align the tabs on the battery bay. 2. Do not use a battery purchased from the battery bay. Turn off the computer and turn it from Dell. Slide the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. To remove the battery: 1. To replace the battery: 1. Using Your XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of...
... other computers. Align the tabs on the battery bay. 2. Do not use a battery purchased from the battery bay. Turn off the computer and turn it from Dell. Slide the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. To remove the battery: 1. To replace the battery: 1. Using Your XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of...
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...turned on and the application runs in performance mode. Using Your XPS Laptop NVIDIA Optimus Technology Your XPS laptop is designed to maximize performance and user experience on your computer, while minimizing the impact on battery life. The Optimus technology is equipped with the discrete NVIDIA ...GPU while running graphic‑intensive applications such as 3D games. This may be required for any application on only for preset applications and thus extends the battery life. The NVIDIA...
...turned on and the application runs in performance mode. Using Your XPS Laptop NVIDIA Optimus Technology Your XPS laptop is designed to maximize performance and user experience on your computer, while minimizing the impact on battery life. The Optimus technology is equipped with the discrete NVIDIA ...GPU while running graphic‑intensive applications such as 3D games. This may be required for any application on only for preset applications and thus extends the battery life. The NVIDIA...
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...possible hard drive failure. Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. Contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/ manuals). No boot device available - Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance.... A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable...
...possible hard drive failure. Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance. Contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/ manuals). No boot device available - Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87) for assistance.... A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on hard drive, the hard drive cable...
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... frequency Output power 1.50 A/2.30 A/2.50 A 50-60 Hz 90 W/130 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...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.
... frequency Output power 1.50 A/2.30 A/2.50 A 50-60 Hz 90 W/130 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...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.
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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) 32.2 mm to 38.2 mm (1.27 inches to 1.50 inches) 381 mm (15 inches) 265.4 mm (10.45 inches) configurable to 158°F) Keyboard (Backlit...
... 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) 32.2 mm to 38.2 mm (1.27 inches to 1.50 inches) 381 mm (15 inches) 265.4 mm (10.45 inches) configurable to 158°F) Keyboard (Backlit...
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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 Dock 56 Dell Factory Image Restore 77 Dell Stage 52 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 Dock 56 Dell Factory Image Restore 77 Dell Stage 52 Dell Support Center 64 Diagnostic Checklist 86 drivers and downloads 89 DVDs, playing and creating 51 99
Service Manual
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Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 14 3 Module Cover 15 Removing the Module Cover 15 Replacing the Module Cover 16 4 Memory Module(s 17 Removing the Memory Module(s 17 Replacing the Memory Module(s 18 5 Wireless Mini-Card(s 21 Removing the Mini-Card(s 21 Contents 3
Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 14 3 Module Cover 15 Removing the Module Cover 15 Replacing the Module Cover 16 4 Memory Module(s 17 Removing the Memory Module(s 17 Replacing the Memory Module(s 18 5 Wireless Mini-Card(s 21 Removing the Mini-Card(s 21 Contents 3
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Replacing the Mini-Card(s 23 6 Optical Drive 25 Removing the Optical Drive 25 Replacing the Optical Drive 26 7 Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 32 8 Power-Button Board 35 Removing the Power-Button Board 35 Replacing the Power-Button Board 36 9 Coin-Cell Battery 37 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 37 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 38 10 Hard Drive 39 Removing the Hard Drive 39 Replacing the Hard Drive 41 4 Contents
Replacing the Mini-Card(s 23 6 Optical Drive 25 Removing the Optical Drive 25 Replacing the Optical Drive 26 7 Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 32 8 Power-Button Board 35 Removing the Power-Button Board 35 Replacing the Power-Button Board 36 9 Coin-Cell Battery 37 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 37 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 38 10 Hard Drive 39 Removing the Hard Drive 39 Replacing the Hard Drive 41 4 Contents
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CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside your computer. CAUTION: Before touching anything inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power...
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside your computer. CAUTION: Before touching anything inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13). 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the display, and press the power...
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... yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Battery 13 Damage due to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. CAUTION: To avoid damage to servicing that shipped with your... repairs on your computer). Removing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Slide the battery release latch to the side. 4 Lift the battery up at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 2 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer,...
... yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your warranty. Battery 13 Damage due to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. CAUTION: To avoid damage to servicing that shipped with your... repairs on your computer). Removing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Slide the battery release latch to the side. 4 Lift the battery up at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 2 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer,...
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1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch Replacing the Battery CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the battery with the slots in the battery bay and press the battery down until it clicks into place. 14 Battery
1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch Replacing the Battery CAUTION: To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the battery with the slots in the battery bay and press the battery down until it clicks into place. 14 Battery