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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 ... (Optional 19 Set Up 3D TV (Optional 20 Connect to the Internet (Optional 22 Using Your XPS Laptop 24 Right View Features 24 Left View Features 28 Front View Features 29 Back View Features 30 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 32 Status Lights and Indicators 36 Disabling Battery Charging 37 Touch Pad Gestures 38 Multimedia Control...
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 ... (Optional 19 Set Up 3D TV (Optional 20 Connect to the Internet (Optional 22 Using Your XPS Laptop 24 Right View Features 24 Left View Features 28 Front View Features 29 Back View Features 30 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 32 Status Lights and Indicators 36 Disabling Battery Charging 37 Touch Pad Gestures 38 Multimedia Control...
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Contents Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 48 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53 Dell Stage 54 NVIDIA Optimus Technology (Optional 56 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 57 Free Fall Sensor 61 Solving Problems 63 Beep ... and Software Problems 68 Using Support Tools 70 Dell Support Center 70 My Dell Downloads 71 Hardware Troubleshooter 72 Dell Diagnostics 72 Restoring Your Operating System 77 System Restore 78 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 79 System Recovery Media 81 Dell Factory Image Restore 82 Getting Help 85 Technical ...
Contents Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 48 Removing and Replacing the Battery 50 Software Features 52 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 53 Dell Stage 54 NVIDIA Optimus Technology (Optional 56 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 57 Free Fall Sensor 61 Solving Problems 63 Beep ... and Software Problems 68 Using Support Tools 70 Dell Support Center 70 My Dell Downloads 71 Hardware Troubleshooter 72 Dell Diagnostics 72 Restoring Your Operating System 77 System Restore 78 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 79 System Recovery Media 81 Dell Factory Image Restore 82 Getting Help 85 Technical ...
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... and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to reinstall the operating system...
... and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 NOTE: For more information on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to reinstall the operating system...
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... display adapter to share your TV. 18 Select the appropriate video source for available displays. 8. Select your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be available on your computer display to your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. ...Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. If your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. The Intel...
... display adapter to share your TV. 18 Select the appropriate video source for available displays. 8. Select your computer supports the wireless display feature, the Intel Wireless Display icon will be available on your computer display to your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. ...Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be purchased separately. If your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. The Intel...
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... to Automatic. NOTE: Do not change the eye order settings when using a HDMI cable. c. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up 3D TV (Optional) NOTE: To know if your TV supports the 3D features available on your TV, use the 3D TV's settings to reduce the display resolution. Connect your TV as...
... to Automatic. NOTE: Do not change the eye order settings when using a HDMI cable. c. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up 3D TV (Optional) NOTE: To know if your TV supports the 3D features available on your TV, use the 3D TV's settings to reduce the display resolution. Connect your TV as...
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Using Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Dell XPS laptop. Right View Features 1 2 34 56 24
Using Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Dell XPS laptop. Right View Features 1 2 34 56 24
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...powered on the computer to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Using Your XPS Laptop 7 Audio-in sleep state. NOTE: If you to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB ...continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. In such cases, turn off or in /Microphone connector - The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 27 Connects to charge the device. NOTE: The USB PowerShare...
...powered on the computer to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Using Your XPS Laptop 7 Audio-in sleep state. NOTE: If you to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB ...continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. In such cases, turn off or in /Microphone connector - The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 27 Connects to charge the device. NOTE: The USB PowerShare...
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Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 98. NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot; Save the blank for use when no media card is installed in the media card slot. For the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on memory cards. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 29 Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Front View Features Using Your XPS Laptop 1 1 9-in-1 Media Card Reader -
Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 98. NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot; Save the blank for use when no media card is installed in the media card slot. For the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on memory cards. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 29 Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Front View Features Using Your XPS Laptop 1 1 9-in-1 Media Card Reader -
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Turns on the XPS logo indicates the power states. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. The light on when the...drive activity light is on page 36. 5 Function key row - For more information on the battery status light, see "Control Strip Features" on page 40. 33 The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or disable key , battery charge status key , brightness..." on . 3 Control strip - For more information on the logo light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 42. 4 XPS logo light - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light -
Turns on the XPS logo indicates the power states. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. The light on when the...drive activity light is on page 36. 5 Function key row - For more information on the battery status light, see "Control Strip Features" on page 40. 33 The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or disable key , battery charge status key , brightness..." on . 3 Control strip - For more information on the logo light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 42. 4 XPS logo light - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light -
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... the surface. NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press the keys on a mouse. 8 Touch pad status light - Backlit keyboard brightness settings - Using Your XPS Laptop 6 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, Zoom, and Rotate...
... the surface. NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press the keys on a mouse. 8 Touch pad status light - Backlit keyboard brightness settings - Using Your XPS Laptop 6 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, Zoom, and Rotate...
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In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. In the Battery Settings window, click Turn off Battery Charging and then click OK. Click Start . 3. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. In the Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter. 5. 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. 37
In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. In the Battery Settings window, click Turn off Battery Charging and then click OK. Click Start . 3. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. In the Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter. 5. 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. 37
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.... Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to scroll the selected object. Move two fingers left or right on the active window. Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick. The scroll...
.... Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to scroll the selected object. Move two fingers left or right on the active window. Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Pad Gestures Scroll Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick. The scroll...
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...to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. Rotate Allows you to rotate the selected item clockwise or counterclockwise. The rotate feature includes: Twist - The zoom feature includes: Pinch - To zoom in an arced direction right or left to rotate the active content on the touch pad. Keeping the...in : Move two fingers apart to rotate the active content using two fingers where one finger is anchored and the other rotates. Using Your XPS Laptop Zoom Allows you to reduce the view of the active window. 39 Allows you to enlarge the view of the active window.
...to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. Rotate Allows you to rotate the selected item clockwise or counterclockwise. The rotate feature includes: Twist - The zoom feature includes: Pinch - To zoom in an arced direction right or left to rotate the active content on the touch pad. Keeping the...in : Move two fingers apart to rotate the active content using two fingers where one finger is anchored and the other rotates. Using Your XPS Laptop Zoom Allows you to reduce the view of the active window. 39 Allows you to enlarge the view of the active window.
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... the Atolluocwhssycorueetno ginecsrteuareses,osreede"Tcoreuacshe Sthcereen Gestures (Optional)" on or off. 3 Camera - magnification of the active window. 48 The display may support the touch screen feature if you to enlarge the view of purchase. Indicates if the camera is on page 48. Using Your...
... the Atolluocwhssycorueetno ginecsrteuareses,osreede"Tcoreuacshe Sthcereen Gestures (Optional)" on or off. 3 Camera - magnification of the active window. 48 The display may support the touch screen feature if you to enlarge the view of purchase. Indicates if the camera is on page 48. Using Your...
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Using Your XPS Laptop Dwell Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick. Allows you to scroll up or down on ... works vertically when navigating content such as images or songs in a book. Move a finger up or scroll down to activate vertical scrolling. 49 The scroll features include: Pan - Move two fingers in the desired direction to open context-sensitive menus. Press and hold a finger on the active window. Scroll Allows you...
Using Your XPS Laptop Dwell Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick. Allows you to scroll up or down on ... works vertically when navigating content such as images or songs in a book. Move a finger up or scroll down to activate vertical scrolling. 49 The scroll features include: Pan - Move two fingers in the desired direction to open context-sensitive menus. Press and hold a finger on the active window. Scroll Allows you...
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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 Using Your XPS Laptop Softwar1e Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature.
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... screen may have foreign particles (such as an input device and Enable multi-touch gestures and inking options are selected. • The multi-touch feature may not be disabled. Turn off the computer. 2. CAUTION: Do not use water or a cleaning liquid to calibrate the touch screen, click ... may lead to remove any dirt or fingerprints. 64 Solving Problems Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are not working - • Certain touch and multi-touch features may be supported by the application. • The touch screen is calibrated at the factory, and does not...
... screen may have foreign particles (such as an input device and Enable multi-touch gestures and inking options are selected. • The multi-touch feature may not be disabled. Turn off the computer. 2. CAUTION: Do not use water or a cleaning liquid to calibrate the touch screen, click ... may lead to remove any dirt or fingerprints. 64 Solving Problems Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are not working - • Certain touch and multi-touch features may be supported by the application. • The touch screen is calibrated at the factory, and does not...
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... on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from being recovered. 81 Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to...computer, if you ordered it at the time of the recovery options installed on the screen. You can use of purchase. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in when you to: • Backup and restore your computer based on file types • Backup files to a...
... on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from being recovered. 81 Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional provides additional features that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to the operating state it is designed to...computer, if you ordered it at the time of the recovery options installed on the screen. You can use of purchase. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Local Backup icon in when you to: • Backup and restore your computer based on file types • Backup files to a...
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...computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 94 Check your warranty and ...inside your warranty. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer "Dell Support Center" on page 71 for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features support.dell.com find your Service Tag/Express Service Code -
...computer with new or additional components like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 94 Check your warranty and ...inside your warranty. Finding More Information and Resources If you need to contact technical support the bottom of your computer "Dell Support Center" on page 71 for more information about the Microsoft Windows operating system and features support.dell.com find your Service Tag/Express Service Code -