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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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..., slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot is not required if you to connect to the Internet. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 48). 3. Turn off your cellular service provider. Turn on your computer. To install the SIM card: 1. NOTE: Installing a mini B-...CAS card into the SIM card slot. 4. To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. 14 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install ...
..., slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot is not required if you to connect to the Internet. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 48). 3. Turn off your cellular service provider. Turn on your computer. To install the SIM card: 1. NOTE: Installing a mini B-...CAS card into the SIM card slot. 4. To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. 14 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install ...
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Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. 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. NOTE: The USB...
Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. 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. NOTE: The USB...
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...you are using the TV tuner card (optional). 5 AC adapter connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable 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 your computer. ... to the AC adapter to the computer. Connects to external DisplayPort monitors and projectors. 2 HDMI connector - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Mini-DisplayPort connector - Digital interface standard connector that it fits into the security cable slot on supported models) -
...you are using the TV tuner card (optional). 5 AC adapter connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable 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 your computer. ... to the AC adapter to the computer. Connects to external DisplayPort monitors and projectors. 2 HDMI connector - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Mini-DisplayPort connector - Digital interface standard connector that it fits into the security cable slot on supported models) -
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For more information on the battery status light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 38. 31 Turns on the XPS logo indicates the power states. For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 34. 5 Function key row ...light - For more information on the control strip, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 34. 2 Hard drive activity light - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - The power button, status lights, and touch-sensitive controls are located in this row. For more information on the logo light, see...
For more information on the battery status light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 38. 31 Turns on the XPS logo indicates the power states. For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 34. 5 Function key row ...light - For more information on the control strip, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 34. 2 Hard drive activity light - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - The power button, status lights, and touch-sensitive controls are located in this row. For more information on the logo light, see...
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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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To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. 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. 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 Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. 3.
To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. 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. 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 Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. 3.
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...the computer is enabled. 3 Wireless status light - Touch to launch a predefined application of your computer. For more information on the battery status light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on if the Caps Lock is powered using the AC adapter. 5 Windows Mobility Center ...control - The control panel allows you to launch the Dell Audio control panel. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - For more information, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on your choice. 7 Audio control-...
...the computer is enabled. 3 Wireless status light - Touch to launch a predefined application of your computer. For more information on the battery status light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on if the Caps Lock is powered using the AC adapter. 5 Windows Mobility Center ...control - The control panel allows you to launch the Dell Audio control panel. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - For more information, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on your choice. 7 Audio control-...
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... computers. Do not use a battery purchased from the battery bay. Using Your XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of fire or explosion. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down until the battery release latch clicks. 48 Turn off the computer and turn it from Dell. Lift the battery up at an angle...
... computers. Do not use a battery purchased from the battery bay. Using Your XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of fire or explosion. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down until the battery release latch clicks. 48 Turn off the computer and turn it from Dell. Lift the battery up at an angle...
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...XPS laptop is equipped with the discrete NVIDIA GPU while running graphic‑intensive applications such as 3D games. When an application is launched, the video drivers check if the application has an associated application profile. • If an application profile exists, the NVIDIA GPU is turned on battery... life. This may be required for preset applications and thus extends the battery life. The NVIDIA GPU is turned off automatically when the application is closed. • ...
...XPS laptop is equipped with the discrete NVIDIA GPU while running graphic‑intensive applications such as 3D games. When an application is launched, the video drivers check if the application has an associated application profile. • If an application profile exists, the NVIDIA GPU is turned on battery... life. This may be required for preset applications and thus extends the battery life. The NVIDIA GPU is turned off automatically when the application is closed. • ...
