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...death. Reproduction of these materials in any references in this document to refer to the Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells... without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited Information in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, XPS™, and DellConnect™ are not applicable. Dell Inc. Blu‑ray Disc™ is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. CAUTION: A CAUTION...
...death. Reproduction of these materials in any references in this document to refer to the Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are trademarks of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document to either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells... without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited Information in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, XPS™, and DellConnect™ are not applicable. Dell Inc. Blu‑ray Disc™ is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. CAUTION: A CAUTION...
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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 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 12 Install the SIM Card (Optional 14 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 16 Set Up Wireless Display...
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 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 12 Install the SIM Card (Optional 14 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 16 Set Up Wireless Display...
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... CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on ... and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 To set up an Internet connection. Doing so may take you will take some time to complete. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. NOTE: For optimal...
... CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on ... and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 To set up an Internet connection. Doing so may take you will take some time to complete. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. NOTE: For optimal...
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The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). 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. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the ...
The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). 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. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you purchased the ...
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... the TV. 4. For information about the hardware and software requirements for setting up wireless display: 1. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 7. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. You must be supported ... feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be available on the TV. 5. If your computer. 2. Turn on the Windows desktop. Connect the wireless display adapter to intel.com. Select Scan for your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9.
... the TV. 4. For information about the hardware and software requirements for setting up wireless display: 1. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 7. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. You must be supported ... feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be available on the TV. 5. If your computer. 2. Turn on the Windows desktop. Connect the wireless display adapter to intel.com. Select Scan for your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9.
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...Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV. 5. Select Connect to the antenna-in connector on your computer. 4. 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. To enable wireless display: 1. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. If not already inserted, turn off the computer and insert the mini B-CAS card...
...Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV. 5. Select Connect to the antenna-in connector on your computer. 4. 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. To enable wireless display: 1. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. If not already inserted, turn off the computer and insert the mini B-CAS card...
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Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up 3D TV (Optional) NOTE: To know if your TV supports the 3D features.... Connect your TV. 3. In the Verify the display configuration section, right-click the 3D TV and select Make this the Windows primary display. 20 Set the 3D mode to the TV's 3D settings menu. c. b. Set the eye order for the ...glasses to the 3D TV using NVIDIA 3DTV Play as the primary display: a. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Display to view the entire Windows desktop on your TV as the application controls the timing of the glasses. b. c. Set your computer,...
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up 3D TV (Optional) NOTE: To know if your TV supports the 3D features.... Connect your TV. 3. In the Verify the display configuration section, right-click the 3D TV and select Make this the Windows primary display. 20 Set the 3D mode to the TV's 3D settings menu. c. b. Set the eye order for the ...glasses to the 3D TV using NVIDIA 3DTV Play as the primary display: a. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Display to view the entire Windows desktop on your TV as the application controls the timing of the glasses. b. c. Set your computer,...
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...Play application: a. For Blu-ray 3D playback, set the resolution to 1080p, 1920x1080 and refresh rate to 60/59 Hz. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Change resolution. For 3D gaming, set the resolution to 720p and... refresh rate to 24/23 Hz in the control panel. 5. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop c. To maximize performance, select HD or SD mode when 3DTV Play is disabled. NOTE: For more information on 3D TV, see "NVIDIA 3DTV ...
...Play application: a. For Blu-ray 3D playback, set the resolution to 1080p, 1920x1080 and refresh rate to 60/59 Hz. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Change resolution. For 3D gaming, set the resolution to 720p and... refresh rate to 24/23 Hz in the control panel. 5. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop c. To maximize performance, select HD or SD mode when 3DTV Play is disabled. NOTE: For more information on 3D TV, see "NVIDIA 3DTV ...
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...and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Contact your ISP to the Internet. Have your ISP information ready. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. In the search box..., type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your Internet connection: 1. The Connect to the Internet window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the...
...and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Contact your ISP to the Internet. Have your ISP information ready. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. In the search box..., type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your Internet connection: 1. The Connect to the Internet window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the...
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Click Start . 3. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. In the Battery Settings window, click Turn off Battery Charging and then click OK. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. In the Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter. 5. Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 37 To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1.
Click Start . 3. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. In the Battery Settings window, click Turn off Battery Charging and then click OK. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. In the Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter. 5. Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 37 To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1.
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...direction of the flick. Scroll Horizontal - Move three fingers quickly in the active window. 38 Move two fingers left or right on the active window. Flick Allows you to activate vertical auto scrolling. Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to flip content in the desired direction .... Move two fingers left or right to scroll left or right at a fast pace to flip content forward or backward based on the active window. Allows you to scroll the selected object. The scroll feature includes: Scroll Vertical - Move two fingers up or down at a fast pace ...
...direction of the flick. Scroll Horizontal - Move three fingers quickly in the active window. 38 Move two fingers left or right on the active window. Flick Allows you to activate vertical auto scrolling. Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to flip content in the desired direction .... Move two fingers left or right to scroll left or right at a fast pace to flip content forward or backward based on the active window. Allows you to scroll the selected object. The scroll feature includes: Scroll Vertical - Move two fingers up or down at a fast pace ...
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... The rotate feature includes: Twist - Allows you to rotate the active content on the touch pad. Allows you to reduce the view of the active window. 39 The zoom feature includes: Pinch - To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to zoom-in or zoom-out by moving two fingers apart... or bringing them closer together on the screen. Using Your XPS Laptop Zoom Allows you to enlarge the view of the active window. To zoom in an arced direction right or left to rotate the selected item clockwise or counterclockwise. Keeping the...
... The rotate feature includes: Twist - Allows you to rotate the active content on the touch pad. Allows you to reduce the view of the active window. 39 The zoom feature includes: Pinch - To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to zoom-in or zoom-out by moving two fingers apart... or bringing them closer together on the screen. Using Your XPS Laptop Zoom Allows you to enlarge the view of the active window. To zoom in an arced direction right or left to rotate the selected item clockwise or counterclockwise. Keeping the...
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Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the control 40 System Setup 1. In the Function Key ... the multimedia controls, press the required key. You can configure the multimedia control keys using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or Windows Mobility Center. Press the < > keys or touch the Windows Mobility Center control strip to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. Function Key First - In the Function Key Row, select Function...
Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the control 40 System Setup 1. In the Function Key ... the multimedia controls, press the required key. You can configure the multimedia control keys using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or Windows Mobility Center. Press the < > keys or touch the Windows Mobility Center control strip to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. Function Key First - In the Function Key Row, select Function...
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...status light - For more information on the power button light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the button indicates the power states. Touch to launch Windows Mobility Center. 5 Instant launch control - For more information, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 36. NOTE: The battery is charging when ...status light - Touch to launch a predefined application of your choice. 43 Indicates the battery charge status. Turns on or off when pressed. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - Turns the computer on if wireless is powered using the AC adapter...
...status light - For more information on the power button light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the button indicates the power states. Touch to launch Windows Mobility Center. 5 Instant launch control - For more information, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 36. NOTE: The battery is charging when ...status light - Touch to launch a predefined application of your choice. 43 Indicates the battery charge status. Turns on or off when pressed. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - Turns the computer on if wireless is powered using the AC adapter...
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... voice recording. (Optional) 2 Camera indicator light - Allows you selected the option at the time of the active window. 48 Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Screen Gestures 1 Microphone - Provides high-quality sound for video capture, confNeOreTnEc:inSgo,manedocf hthaet.sTehgeecstaumreesraare supports ... made when purchasing your computer. Your display can vary based on or off. 3 Camera - magnification of the active window. For information on the Atolluocwhssycorueetno ginecsrteuareses,osreede"Tcoreuacshe Sthcereen Gestures (Optional)" on the screen. out by moving two fingers...
... voice recording. (Optional) 2 Camera indicator light - Allows you selected the option at the time of the active window. 48 Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Screen Gestures 1 Microphone - Provides high-quality sound for video capture, confNeOreTnEc:inSgo,manedocf hthaet.sTehgeecstaumreesraare supports ... made when purchasing your computer. Your display can vary based on or off. 3 Camera - magnification of the active window. For information on the Atolluocwhssycorueetno ginecsrteuareses,osreede"Tcoreuacshe Sthcereen Gestures (Optional)" on the screen. out by moving two fingers...
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Using Your XPS Laptop Dwell Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick. Move a finger quickly in the desired direction to ...-sensitive menus. Allows you to pan scroll the selected object. Press and hold a finger on the touch screen, to move the focus on the active window. The scroll features include: Pan - Flick also works vertically when navigating content such as images or songs in a book. Scroll Vertical - Move two fingers in...
Using Your XPS Laptop Dwell Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick. Move a finger quickly in the desired direction to ...-sensitive menus. Allows you to pan scroll the selected object. Press and hold a finger on the touch screen, to move the focus on the active window. The scroll features include: Pan - Flick also works vertically when navigating content such as images or songs in a book. Scroll Vertical - Move two fingers in...
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Using Your XPS Laptop Scroll Horizontal - Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the other finger in a circular motion. 50 Allows you to the right or left on the screen. Move a finger to rotate the active content using two fingers. You can also rotate the active content by moving both the fingers in an arced direction right or left. Allows you to scroll right or left to rotate the active content on the active window. Rotate Allows you to activate horizontal scrolling. Twist -
Using Your XPS Laptop Scroll Horizontal - Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the other finger in a circular motion. 50 Allows you to the right or left on the screen. Move a finger to rotate the active content using two fingers. You can also rotate the active content by moving both the fingers in an arced direction right or left. Allows you to scroll right or left to rotate the active content on the active window. Rotate Allows you to activate horizontal scrolling. Twist -
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Using Your XPS Laptop Softwar1e Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. This feature 2helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and us3es this to verify your identity to automatically supply login information when you would normally enter this information yourself (such as for logging on to a Windows account or secure websites). For more information, click Start → All Programs → FastAccess. 52
Using Your XPS Laptop Softwar1e Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. This feature 2helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and us3es this to verify your identity to automatically supply login information when you would normally enter this information yourself (such as for logging on to a Windows account or secure websites). For more information, click Start → All Programs → FastAccess. 52
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...can access the service on your computer using a password‑protected account. Using Your XPS Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that ... • Personalize - You can customize Dell Stage as follows: • Rearrange an application shortcut - Follow the instructions on Dell Stage can also be launched from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Drag the Dell Stage window to DellDataSafe.com. NOTE: Some of ...
...can access the service on your computer using a password‑protected account. Using Your XPS Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is an automated backup and recovery service that ... • Personalize - You can customize Dell Stage as follows: • Rearrange an application shortcut - Follow the instructions on Dell Stage can also be launched from catastrophic incidents like theft, fire, or natural disasters. Drag the Dell Stage window to DellDataSafe.com. NOTE: Some of ...
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Using Your XPS Laptop • If an application profile exists, the NVIDIA GPU is enabled and the application runs in the Select a program to expand the selection (if ... already expanded) and then click Manage 3D Settings. 3. This may be required for that do not have a default application profile. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click 3D Settings to customize: list and make the desired changes. Once added, you are connected to the Internet. Changing the Application Profile Settings 1. To...
Using Your XPS Laptop • If an application profile exists, the NVIDIA GPU is enabled and the application runs in the Select a program to expand the selection (if ... already expanded) and then click Manage 3D Settings. 3. This may be required for that do not have a default application profile. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click 3D Settings to customize: list and make the desired changes. Once added, you are connected to the Internet. Changing the Application Profile Settings 1. To...