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...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 Battery Charging 39 Touch Pad Gestures 40 Multimedia Control Keys 42 Control Strip Features 44 Using the Optical Drive 46 Display Features 48 Touch ...
...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 Battery Charging 39 Touch Pad Gestures 40 Multimedia Control Keys 42 Control Strip Features 44 Using the Optical Drive 46 Display Features 48 Touch ...
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...the network of your cellular service provider. Turn on page 52). 3. To access the Internet you to connect to the Internet. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot is not required if you are using an EVDO card to access the Internet. ...Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card on page 52). 5. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your computer. 2. 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...
...the network of your cellular service provider. Turn on page 52). 3. To access the Internet you to connect to the Internet. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot is not required if you are using an EVDO card to access the Internet. ...Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card on page 52). 5. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on your computer. 2. 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...
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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. 29 Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to charge the device. NOTE: If you to charge USB devices when the...
... 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. 29 Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - Connects to charge the device. NOTE: If you to charge USB devices when the...
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... cable (adapter included) to external DisplayPort monitors and projectors. 3 HDMI connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 7 USB 3.0 connectors (2) - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Antenna-in connector (on your computer. 6 AC adapter connector - Digital interface standard connector that it fits into the security cable slot on...
... cable (adapter included) to external DisplayPort monitors and projectors. 3 HDMI connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 7 USB 3.0 connectors (2) - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Antenna-in connector (on your computer. 6 AC adapter connector - Digital interface standard connector that it fits into the security cable slot on...
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...The light on page 38. 2 Hard drive activity light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 44. 4 XPS logo light - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - For more information on the logo light, see "Status Lights and Indicators..." on the XPS logo indicates the power states. The dual display enable or disable ...
...The light on page 38. 2 Hard drive activity light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 44. 4 XPS logo light - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - For more information on the logo light, see "Status Lights and Indicators..." on the XPS logo indicates the power states. The dual display enable or disable ...
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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 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 Battery charge status charging fully charged low battery (
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Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 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. 39 To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. In the Battery Settings window, click Turn off Battery Charging and then click OK. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. Click Start . 3.
Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 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. 39 To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. In the Battery Settings window, click Turn off Battery Charging and then click OK. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. Click Start . 3.
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... launch control - You can also change the audio settings such as volume, external speaker setup, and microphone setup. 45 NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. For more information, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on if wireless is powered using the ...AC adapter. 4 Windows Mobility Center control - Touch to launch the Dell Audio control panel. Turns on page 38. 2 Wireless status light - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - Touch to launch a predefined application of your computer.
... launch control - You can also change the audio settings such as volume, external speaker setup, and microphone setup. 45 NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is enabled. For more information, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on if wireless is powered using the ...AC adapter. 4 Windows Mobility Center control - Touch to launch the Dell Audio control panel. Turns on page 38. 2 Wireless status light - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - Touch to launch a predefined application of your computer.
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... and turn it from the battery bay. Lift the battery up at an angle and remove it over. 2. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Using Your XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any... of fire or explosion. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the procedures ...
... and turn it from the battery bay. Lift the battery up at an angle and remove it over. 2. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Using Your XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any... of fire or explosion. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the procedures ...
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... an application profile. The NVIDIA GPU is turned on only for any application on your computer, while minimizing the impact on battery life. The Optimus technology is enabled and the application runs in performance mode. The NVIDIA GPU is disabled automatically when the ... NVIDIA Optimus Technology (Optional) Your XPS laptop is equipped with the discrete NVIDIA GPU while running graphicintensive applications such as 3D games. You can also create application profiles for preset applications and thus extends the battery life. The Optimus technology enhances the performance of the...
... an application profile. The NVIDIA GPU is turned on only for any application on your computer, while minimizing the impact on battery life. The Optimus technology is enabled and the application runs in performance mode. The NVIDIA GPU is disabled automatically when the ... NVIDIA Optimus Technology (Optional) Your XPS laptop is equipped with the discrete NVIDIA GPU while running graphicintensive applications such as 3D games. You can also create application profiles for preset applications and thus extends the battery life. The Optimus technology enhances the performance of the...
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...maximum) Input frequency Output power 1.8 A/2.1 A 50-60 Hz 130 W/150 W 100 See the safety information that shipped with your computer. Specifications Battery 9-cell "smart" lithium ion: Height 221.07 mm (8.70 inches) Width 54.35 mm (2.14 inches) Depth 42.53 mm (1.67 inches)... 0.34 kg (0.74 lb) Voltage 11.1 V (6-/9-cell) Charge time 4 hours (when the (approximate) computer is turned off) Battery Operating time battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions Coin-cell battery CR-2032 AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer.
...maximum) Input frequency Output power 1.8 A/2.1 A 50-60 Hz 130 W/150 W 100 See the safety information that shipped with your computer. Specifications Battery 9-cell "smart" lithium ion: Height 221.07 mm (8.70 inches) Width 54.35 mm (2.14 inches) Depth 42.53 mm (1.67 inches)... 0.34 kg (0.74 lb) Voltage 11.1 V (6-/9-cell) Charge time 4 hours (when the (approximate) computer is turned off) Battery Operating time battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions Coin-cell battery CR-2032 AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer.
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... Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: 240 cpi Width 100 mm (3.94 inches) Height 56 mm (2.2 inches) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery) 32.9 mm to 38.5 mm (1.29 inches to 158°F) Keyboard Number of keys Layout 102 (U.S.
... Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: 240 cpi Width 100 mm (3.94 inches) Height 56 mm (2.2 inches) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery) 32.9 mm to 38.5 mm (1.29 inches to 158°F) Keyboard Number of keys Layout 102 (U.S.
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Index A airflow, allowing 7 Audio control panel 45 B backup and recovery 55 battery status light 35 B-CAS card 14 C calling Dell 91 Camera 49 CDs, playing and creating 55 computer capabilities 54 computer, setting up 7 connect(ing) to the Internet 23 104 Contacting Dell online 93 Control strip 35 customer service 87 D DataSafe Local Backup 81 DellConnect 87 Dell Diagnostics 74 Dell Factory Image Restore 84 Dell Stage 62 Diagnostic Checklist 92 drivers and downloads 95 DVDs, playing and creating 55 E email addresses for technical support 88
Index A airflow, allowing 7 Audio control panel 45 B backup and recovery 55 battery status light 35 B-CAS card 14 C calling Dell 91 Camera 49 CDs, playing and creating 55 computer capabilities 54 computer, setting up 7 connect(ing) to the Internet 23 104 Contacting Dell online 93 Control strip 35 customer service 87 D DataSafe Local Backup 81 DellConnect 87 Dell Diagnostics 74 Dell Factory Image Restore 84 Dell Stage 62 Diagnostic Checklist 92 drivers and downloads 95 DVDs, playing and creating 55 E email addresses for technical support 88