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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 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...
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 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...
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Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. The current status of the wireless radios appears on an airplane flight. 17 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 . 2. Press the keys again to disable all wireless radios on the screen. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3.
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. The current status of the wireless radios appears on an airplane flight. 17 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 . 2. Press the keys again to disable all wireless radios on the screen. Ensure that your computer is turned on the keyboard. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3.
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... the computer to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off your computer while charging...
... the computer to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off your computer while charging...
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Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 2 9-in-1 Media Card Reader - Save the blank for use when no media card is installed in the media card ... stored on page 98. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 31 Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector -
Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 2 9-in-1 Media Card Reader - Save the blank for use when no media card is installed in the media card ... stored on page 98. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 31 Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector -
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Attaches a commercially available security cable to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. Connects to an external antenna (included) or coaxial cable (adapter included) to view programs using a wired network. 5 ... you are using the TV tuner card (optional). 2 Mini-DisplayPort connector - Connects your computer to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Antenna-in connector (on your computer and USB devices. 33 Connects to a network or a broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that ...
Attaches a commercially available security cable to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. Connects to an external antenna (included) or coaxial cable (adapter included) to view programs using a wired network. 5 ... you are using the TV tuner card (optional). 2 Mini-DisplayPort connector - Connects your computer to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Antenna-in connector (on your computer and USB devices. 33 Connects to a network or a broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that ...
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...click the Synaptics Pointing Device icon in the given order): • half keyboard brightness • full keyboard brightness • no lighting 7 Touch pad buttons (2) - Turns on it. The optional backlit keyboard provides visibility in dark environments by tapping the surface. NOTE: To enable or... pad, press the keys on page 40. For more information, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on the keyboard. 37 Backlit keyboard brightness settings - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, Zoom, and Rotate features. Using Your XPS Laptop 6 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) -
...click the Synaptics Pointing Device icon in the given order): • half keyboard brightness • full keyboard brightness • no lighting 7 Touch pad buttons (2) - Turns on it. The optional backlit keyboard provides visibility in dark environments by tapping the surface. NOTE: To enable or... pad, press the keys on page 40. For more information, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on the keyboard. 37 Backlit keyboard brightness settings - The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, Zoom, and Rotate features. Using Your XPS Laptop 6 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) -
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... or touch the Windows Mobility Center control strip to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. on the keyboard. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the control...
... or touch the Windows Mobility Center control strip to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. on the keyboard. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia Key First or Function Key First. Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the control...
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Using Your XPS Laptop Keyboard Shortcuts The following are some of the current game, and saves the file in the My Documents\NVSteroscopic3D.IMG folder. To maximize performance, select HD ... Increases the 3D depth real-time in the current game. To view the file, use the NVIDIA 3D Photo Viewer. Captures a 3D screenshot of the keyboard shortcuts available for the current game. 58 Show/hide in-game Displays the settings recommended by NVIDIA compatibility message for 3D gaming: Keys Description Function...
Using Your XPS Laptop Keyboard Shortcuts The following are some of the current game, and saves the file in the My Documents\NVSteroscopic3D.IMG folder. To maximize performance, select HD ... Increases the 3D depth real-time in the current game. To view the file, use the NVIDIA 3D Photo Viewer. Captures a 3D screenshot of the keyboard shortcuts available for the current game. 58 Show/hide in-game Displays the settings recommended by NVIDIA compatibility message for 3D gaming: Keys Description Function...
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... front of the scene in your space; Press the desired key combination. 5. Using Your XPS Laptop Increases convergence Decreases convergence Moves objects towards you want to change. 4. Moves objects away from you; Customizing Shortcut Keys To customize the keyboard shortcuts: 1. Click OK to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then...
... front of the scene in your space; Press the desired key combination. 5. Using Your XPS Laptop Increases convergence Decreases convergence Moves objects towards you want to change. 4. Moves objects away from you; Customizing Shortcut Keys To customize the keyboard shortcuts: 1. Click OK to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then...
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...You can create slideshows and collections of your desktop. • Web Tile - View, organize, or edit your frequently-used programs. Using Your XPS Laptop • StickyNotes - You can also create multiple Web Tiles through the Apps Gallery. 63 The optional CinemaNow application allows you to the Internet... when connected to open it in the web browser. Create notes or reminders using the keyboard or touch screen. • Photo - Click or tap the web page preview to the Internet. • Dell Web - Provides a preview of up to four of your favorite web pages. Provides ...
...You can create slideshows and collections of your desktop. • Web Tile - View, organize, or edit your frequently-used programs. Using Your XPS Laptop • StickyNotes - You can also create multiple Web Tiles through the Apps Gallery. 63 The optional CinemaNow application allows you to the Internet... when connected to open it in the web browser. Create notes or reminders using the keyboard or touch screen. • Photo - Click or tap the web page preview to the Internet. • Dell Web - Provides a preview of up to four of your favorite web pages. Provides ...
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... responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 93). 68 Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. • If... the display is in standby or the display may not be responding. • Press a key on the keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger ...
... responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 93). 68 Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. • If... the display is in standby or the display may not be responding. • Press a key on the keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger ...
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... signal is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other memory problems - • Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 93). Some possible causes of interference are not using to the same ... that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Solving Problems If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see if ...
... signal is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other memory problems - • Run Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 74). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 93). Some possible causes of interference are not using to the same ... that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. Solving Problems If you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see if ...
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.... If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard, or by moving your mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to help in troubleshooting when contacting...
.... If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard, or by moving your mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to help in troubleshooting when contacting...
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Click Next. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select the check box to... confirm that you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to complete. A message appears when the operating...
Click Next. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Restoring Your Operating System 8. Click Finish to factory condition. 9. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. Select the check box to... confirm that you may take five or more minutes to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. 7. Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The restore process begins and may need to complete. A message appears when the operating...
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... Service Tag (bar code on your computer before you connected to a network? Getting Help Remember to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. If possible, turn on the... • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at the computer itself. Yes /No •...
... Service Tag (bar code on your computer before you connected to a network? Getting Help Remember to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. If possible, turn on the... • Express Service Code: • Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): • Operating system and version: • Devices: • Expansion cards: • Are you call Dell for assistance and call from a telephone at the computer itself. Yes /No •...