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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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...the network of your computer. Turn on your computer. 2. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 48). 5. Turn off your computer allows you are using an EVDO card to access the Internet. 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. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot is not...
...the network of your computer. Turn on your computer. 2. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 48). 5. Turn off your computer allows you are using an EVDO card to access the Internet. 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. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot is not...
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... or in sleep state. NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 25 Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - NOTE: If you to charge USB devices when the computer is automatically shut off or...
... or in sleep state. NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 25 Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - NOTE: If you to charge USB devices when the computer is automatically shut off or...
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Connects to the AC adapter to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 6 USB 3.0 connector - NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal is read. 3 Network connector - Connects to the ...available security cable 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 - Digital interface standard connector that it fits into the security cable slot on supported models) - Connects to an external antenna ...
Connects to the AC adapter to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 6 USB 3.0 connector - NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal is read. 3 Network connector - Connects to the ...available security cable 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 - Digital interface standard connector that it fits into the security cable slot on supported models) - Connects to an external antenna ...
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... on the control strip, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 38. 31 For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on the XPS logo indicates the power states. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the...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 located in this strip. The light on page 34. 5 Function key row - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - Indicates the...
... on the control strip, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 38. 31 For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on the XPS logo indicates the power states. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the...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 located in this strip. The light on page 34. 5 Function key row - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - Indicates 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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Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. 3. In the Battery Life tab, select the Disable battery charging check box. Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 35 Press the battery health meter key on the function key row on . 2. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1.
Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. 3. In the Battery Life tab, select the Disable battery charging check box. Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 35 Press the battery health meter key on the function key row on . 2. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1.
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Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - Touch to launch the Dell Audio control panel. You can also change the audio settings such as volume, external speaker setup, and microphone setup. 41 For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on if wireless is powered using the AC adapter...
Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - Touch to launch the Dell Audio control panel. You can also change the audio settings such as volume, external speaker setup, and microphone setup. 41 For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on if wireless is powered using the AC adapter...
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...instructions that shipped with the slots on the battery with your computer. Align the tabs on the battery bay. 2. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down until the battery release latch clicks. 48 Turn off the ...battery: 1. Press the battery down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Slide the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Do not use a battery purchased from Dell. To replace the battery: 1. This computer should only use batteries from the battery bay. Using Your XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery...
...instructions that shipped with the slots on the battery with your computer. Align the tabs on the battery bay. 2. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down until the battery release latch clicks. 48 Turn off the ...battery: 1. Press the battery down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Slide the battery release latch to the unlock position. 3. Do not use a battery purchased from Dell. To replace the battery: 1. This computer should only use batteries from the battery bay. Using Your XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery...
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... to the Internet. The NVIDIA GPU is turned on only for any application on battery life. It enables you are connected to your computer, while minimizing the impact on your computer. Using Your XPS Laptop NVIDIA Optimus Technology Your XPS laptop is equipped with the discrete NVIDIA GPU while running graphic‑intensive applications such...
... to the Internet. The NVIDIA GPU is turned on only for any application on battery life. It enables you are connected to your computer, while minimizing the impact on your computer. Using Your XPS Laptop NVIDIA Optimus Technology Your XPS laptop is equipped with the discrete NVIDIA GPU while running graphic‑intensive applications such...
