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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 ... the TV Tuner (Optional 19 Set Up Stereoscopic 3D (Optional 20 Set Up 3D TV (Optional 21 Connect to the Internet (Optional 23 Using Your XPS Laptop 26 Right View Features 26 Left View Features 30 Back View Features 32 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 34 Status Lights and Indicators 38 Disabling...
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 ... the TV Tuner (Optional 19 Set Up Stereoscopic 3D (Optional 20 Set Up 3D TV (Optional 21 Connect to the Internet (Optional 23 Using Your XPS Laptop 26 Right View Features 26 Left View Features 30 Back View Features 32 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 34 Status Lights and Indicators 38 Disabling...
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...a fire. The computer turns on the right and left sides. Restricting airflow around your Dell computer in the air vents. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on . Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave... low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer while it to place your Dell XPS laptop. Do not place your laptop may result in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it is powered on.
...a fire. The computer turns on the right and left sides. Restricting airflow around your Dell computer in the air vents. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on . Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your computer. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave... low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer while it to place your Dell XPS laptop. Do not place your laptop may result in an enclosed space, such as carpets or rugs, while it is powered on.
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Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 8
Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 8
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Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 9
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 9
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...with the Microsoft Windows operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer unusable and you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For more information on the screen....the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to complete. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for...
...with the Microsoft Windows operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer unusable and you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 11 The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. NOTE: For more information on the screen....the first time, follow the instructions on the operating system and features, go to complete. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for...
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... when you set up Microsoft Windows. You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. 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 computer, while ...preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 12 You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: •...
... when you set up Microsoft Windows. You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. 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 computer, while ...preserving data files (without the need of 8 GB or DVD-R/DVD+R/Blu-ray Disc NOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup does not support rewritable discs. 12 You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: •...
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Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 8). 2. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 83. 13 Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen.
Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 8). 2. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 83. 13 Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen.
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Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card is required to access the Internet. To access the Internet you to connect to the Internet. ...
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) NOTE: Installing a SIM card is required to access the Internet. To access the Internet you to connect to the Internet. ...
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Press the keys again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. NOTE: Pressing the keys allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Press the keys on an airplane flight. 17 The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen.
Press the keys again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. NOTE: Pressing the keys allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), such as when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. Press the keys on an airplane flight. 17 The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen.
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... is enabled (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on all computers. Turn on your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on page 16). 3. Ensure that appears on the TV. 5. Select your...
... is enabled (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on all computers. Turn on your wireless display adapter from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on page 16). 3. Ensure that appears on the TV. 5. Select your...
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... the computer and insert the mini B-CAS card into the SIM card slot on your computer. 4. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by region. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the... wireless display adapter documentation. Turn on your computer. 3. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com.
... the computer and insert the mini B-CAS card into the SIM card slot on your computer. 4. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by region. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the... wireless display adapter documentation. Turn on your computer. 3. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com.
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From the Test stereoscopic 3D drop-down menu select Dell 3D Vision Laptop. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to a 3DTV. a. b. NOTE: If the Stereoscopic 3D display type section displays 3D TV Play, your 3D ... expanded) and then click Setup Stereoscopic 3D. The Set up NVIDIA 3D Vision wizard appears. 3. Select the Enable stereoscopic 3D check box. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Stereoscopic 3D (Optional) Stereoscopic 3D allows you experience discomfort while viewing 3D display, stop viewing the display, remove your computer display will not...
From the Test stereoscopic 3D drop-down menu select Dell 3D Vision Laptop. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to a 3DTV. a. b. NOTE: If the Stereoscopic 3D display type section displays 3D TV Play, your 3D ... expanded) and then click Setup Stereoscopic 3D. The Set up NVIDIA 3D Vision wizard appears. 3. Select the Enable stereoscopic 3D check box. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Stereoscopic 3D (Optional) Stereoscopic 3D allows you experience discomfort while viewing 3D display, stop viewing the display, remove your computer display will not...
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... know if your TV supports the 3D features available on your TV, use the 3D TV's settings to reduce the display resolution. b. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop NOTE: If you are unable to default or normal. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. b.
... know if your TV supports the 3D features available on your TV, use the 3D TV's settings to reduce the display resolution. b. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop NOTE: If you are unable to default or normal. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. b.
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... click Change resolution. The 3DTV Play setup wizard appears. To maximize performance, select HD or SD mode when 3DTV Play is disabled. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 4. c. c. Change the desktop resolution to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Set up the NVIDIA 3DTV Play application: a. In the NVIDIA...
... click Change resolution. The 3DTV Play setup wizard appears. To maximize performance, select HD or SD mode when 3DTV Play is disabled. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 4. c. c. Change the desktop resolution to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Set up the NVIDIA 3DTV Play application: a. In the NVIDIA...
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... to the telephone wall connector before you set up your wireless router. Before you can purchase one from dell.com. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need to connect to your wired...
... to the telephone wall connector before you set up your wireless router. Before you can purchase one from dell.com. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need to connect to your wired...
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... open programs. 2. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP information ready. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 24 If you cannot connect to the Internet...
... open programs. 2. In the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your ISP information ready. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 24 If you cannot connect to the Internet...
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Using Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Dell XPS laptop. Right View Features 1 234 56 7 26
Using Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Dell XPS laptop. Right View Features 1 234 56 7 26
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... open the optical drive tray if it does not open when you insert a disc and it is being read. 3 Optical drive eject button - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Optical drive - Opens the optical drive tray when pressed. 4 Emergency eject hole - Can also be purchased separately. 7 Audio-in/Microphone connector -
... open the optical drive tray if it does not open when you insert a disc and it is being read. 3 Optical drive eject button - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Optical drive - Opens the optical drive tray when pressed. 4 Emergency eject hole - Can also be purchased separately. 7 Audio-in/Microphone connector -