NVIDIA 3D TV: Frequently Asked Questions
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... but not in window mode? Support for 3D effects in window mode will be made available by NVIDIA as 3D video streaming only in full-screen mode. No. This does not indicate a problem with your 3D TV is supported? Go to the NVIDIA 3D TV web page at www.nvidia.com.../support. 2 Why is designed to support features such as a free update in future driver releases. 3 Why do I see a black/white screen when I connect or disconnect the HDMI display while playing a game or watching a Blu-ray movie? You can I need to an external display and vice versa...
... but not in window mode? Support for 3D effects in window mode will be made available by NVIDIA as 3D video streaming only in full-screen mode. No. This does not indicate a problem with your 3D TV is supported? Go to the NVIDIA 3D TV web page at www.nvidia.com.../support. 2 Why is designed to support features such as a free update in future driver releases. 3 Why do I see a black/white screen when I connect or disconnect the HDMI display while playing a game or watching a Blu-ray movie? You can I need to an external display and vice versa...
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... article 2758 at www.nvidia.com. Printed in trademarks and trade names other countries. Dell Inc. 5 Why does my computer not display an image when I see the Windows logo on my computer screen even after Windows has loaded? All rights reserved. Microsoft® and Windows® are... experiencing low frame rates while playing games, try reducing the screen resolution or game setting. 7 Why do not uninstall the Intel graphics driver. This issue occurs because the display on your computer to...
... article 2758 at www.nvidia.com. Printed in trademarks and trade names other countries. Dell Inc. 5 Why does my computer not display an image when I see the Windows logo on my computer screen even after Windows has loaded? All rights reserved. Microsoft® and Windows® are... experiencing low frame rates while playing games, try reducing the screen resolution or game setting. 7 Why do not uninstall the Intel graphics driver. This issue occurs because the display on your computer to...
Setup Guide
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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...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... Control Keys 42 Control Strip Features 44 Using the Optical Drive 46 Display Features 48 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 50 Removing and Replacing the Battery 52 Software Features 54 3
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...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... Control Keys 42 Control Strip Features 44 Using the Optical Drive 46 Display Features 48 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 50 Removing and Replacing the Battery 52 Software Features 54 3
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... Problems 65 Beep Codes 65 Touch Screen Problems 66 Network Problems 67 Power Problems 68 Memory Problems 69 Lockups and Software Problems 70 Using Support Tools 72 Dell Support Center 72 My Dell Downloads 73 Hardware Troubleshooter 74 Dell Diagnostics 74 4 Restoring Your Operating ...System 79 System Restore 80 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 81 System Recovery Media 83 Dell Factory Image Restore 84 Getting Help 86...
... Problems 65 Beep Codes 65 Touch Screen Problems 66 Network Problems 67 Power Problems 68 Memory Problems 69 Lockups and Software Problems 70 Using Support Tools 72 Dell Support Center 72 My Dell Downloads 73 Hardware Troubleshooter 74 Dell Diagnostics 74 4 Restoring Your Operating ...System 79 System Restore 80 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 81 System Recovery Media 83 Dell Factory Image Restore 84 Getting Help 86...
Setup Guide
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NOTE: For more information on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow ... computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to complete. To set up an Internet connection. The Windows setup...
NOTE: For more information on the screen. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow ... computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you will take some time to complete. To set up an Internet connection. The Windows setup...
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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. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 83. 13 NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3.
Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Follow the instructions on page 8). 2. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 83. 13 NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3.
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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. The current status of the wireless radios appears on the keyboard. Press the keys on the screen. Press the keys again to disable all wireless radios on . 2. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned 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. The current status of the wireless radios appears on the keyboard. Press the keys on the screen. Press the keys again to disable all wireless radios on . 2. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Ensure that your computer is turned on an airplane flight. 17
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...see the wireless display adapter documentation. Follow the instructions on your computer. 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by...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 ...on your computer. 4. To enable wireless display: 1. Select Connect to the antenna-in connector on the screen. 19 Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. To set up the TV tuner:...
...see the wireless display adapter documentation. Follow the instructions on your computer. 3. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by...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 ...on your computer. 4. To enable wireless display: 1. Select Connect to the antenna-in connector on the screen. 19 Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. To set up the TV tuner:...
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... Stereoscopic 3D by connecting your computer display will not support Stereoscopic 3D. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Stereoscopic 3D (Optional) Stereoscopic 3D allows you experience discomfort while viewing 3D...glasses, and take rest. 20 b. For more information, see "Set Up 3D TV" on the screen to view 3D content with visible depth. 1. NOTE: If you to complete the setup. In the ... expanded) and then click Setup Stereoscopic 3D. From the Test stereoscopic 3D drop-down menu select Dell 3D Vision Laptop. The Set up NVIDIA 3D Vision wizard appears. 3. a. Follow the instructions ...
... Stereoscopic 3D by connecting your computer display will not support Stereoscopic 3D. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Stereoscopic 3D (Optional) Stereoscopic 3D allows you experience discomfort while viewing 3D...glasses, and take rest. 20 b. For more information, see "Set Up 3D TV" on the screen to view 3D content with visible depth. 1. NOTE: If you to complete the setup. In the ... expanded) and then click Setup Stereoscopic 3D. From the Test stereoscopic 3D drop-down menu select Dell 3D Vision Laptop. The Set up NVIDIA 3D Vision wizard appears. 3. a. Follow the instructions ...
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...up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen to your wireless router. To complete setting up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable ...Connect to a wireless router: 1. To set up your connection to a network. 5. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you are using a DSL or ...wall connector before you set up your wireless Internet connection, you can purchase one from dell.com. Before you can use your Internet connection. • If you need to connect...
...up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on the screen to your wireless router. To complete setting up your wireless router, see "Enable or Disable ...Connect to a wireless router: 1. To set up your connection to a network. 5. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you are using a DSL or ...wall connector before you set up your wireless Internet connection, you can purchase one from dell.com. Before you can use your Internet connection. • If you need to connect...
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... the Internet. The Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 24 If...
... the Internet. The Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Setting Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 24 If...
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Using Your XPS Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to rotate the active content on the touch pad. Allows you to reduce the view of the screen content. The rotate feature includes: Twist - To zoom in an... and the other rotates. Rotate Allows you 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 increase or decrease the magnification of the active window. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to rotate the active content on the touch pad. Allows you to reduce the view of the screen content. The rotate feature includes: Twist - To zoom in an... and the other rotates. Rotate Allows you to zoom-in or zoom-out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the screen.
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...capture, conferencing, and chat. Built-in camera for video conferencing and voice recording. 2 Camera indicator light - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Microphone - For information on the touch screen features, see "Touch Screen Gestures (Optional)" on or off. 3 Camera - Indicates if the camera is on page 50. 49 The display may... support the touch screen feature if you made when purchasing your computer. Your display can vary based on selections you selected the option at low data transmission ...
...capture, conferencing, and chat. Built-in camera for video conferencing and voice recording. 2 Camera indicator light - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Microphone - For information on the touch screen features, see "Touch Screen Gestures (Optional)" on or off. 3 Camera - Indicates if the camera is on page 50. 49 The display may... support the touch screen feature if you made when purchasing your computer. Your display can vary based on selections you selected the option at low data transmission ...
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Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Screen Gestures (Optional) NOTE: Some of the screen content. Zoom Allows you to access additional information by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the direction of the active window. Press and hold a finger on the touch screen, to enlarge the view of... Move a finger quickly in the desired direction to zoom-in a book. Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the screen. Flick also works vertically when navigating content such as images or songs in : Move two fingers apart to open context-sensitive menus.
Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Screen Gestures (Optional) NOTE: Some of the screen content. Zoom Allows you to access additional information by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the direction of the active window. Press and hold a finger on the touch screen, to enlarge the view of... Move a finger quickly in the desired direction to zoom-in a book. Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the screen. Flick also works vertically when navigating content such as images or songs in : Move two fingers apart to open context-sensitive menus.
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.... Move two fingers in an arced direction right or left. Move a finger to the right or left to pan scroll the selected object. Using Your XPS Laptop Scroll Allows you to scroll right or left on the active window. Rotate Allows you to scroll up or down on the selected object... when the entire object is not visible. Move a finger up or scroll down to rotate the active content on the screen. You can also rotate the active content by moving both the fingers in place, move the focus on the active window. Keeping a finger or thumb...
.... Move two fingers in an arced direction right or left. Move a finger to the right or left to pan scroll the selected object. Using Your XPS Laptop Scroll Allows you to scroll right or left on the active window. Rotate Allows you to scroll up or down on the selected object... when the entire object is not visible. Move a finger up or scroll down to rotate the active content on the screen. You can also rotate the active content by moving both the fingers in place, move the focus on the active window. Keeping a finger or thumb...
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...speeds. For more information, go to disc, saved on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. To schedule backups: 1. 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 can ... viewed directly on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. You can be recorded to DellDataSafe.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the notification area of your own CDs/DVDs, listen to music and Internet radio stations. You can use ...
...speeds. For more information, go to disc, saved on connected TVs, projectors, and home theater equipment. To schedule backups: 1. 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 can ... viewed directly on portable products such as digital cameras and cell phones. You can be recorded to DellDataSafe.com. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the notification area of your own CDs/DVDs, listen to music and Internet radio stations. You can use ...
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... 1.4 compatible, set the in-game resolution to select the application's executable file (.exe). To change the settings for a specific application, select the application in full-screen mode. 2. NOTE: For a list of supported 3D games, go to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Manage 3D Settings. 3. Playing Games... Panel window, click 3D Settings to www.nvidia.com. In the Program Settings tab, click Add and browse to 720p, 1280x720 in 3D 1. Using Your XPS Laptop Changing the Application Profile Settings 1.
... 1.4 compatible, set the in-game resolution to select the application's executable file (.exe). To change the settings for a specific application, select the application in full-screen mode. 2. NOTE: For a list of supported 3D games, go to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Manage 3D Settings. 3. Playing Games... Panel window, click 3D Settings to www.nvidia.com. In the Program Settings tab, click Add and browse to 720p, 1280x720 in 3D 1. Using Your XPS Laptop Changing the Application Profile Settings 1.
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... Category window appears. 2. Add an Icon Drag and drop the icon to personalize the Dock. 61 Right-click the category or icon on the screen. You can personalize the Dock by: • Adding or removing icons • Changing the color and location of the Dock • Grouping ...4. Choose the desired option to the Dock or a category. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. Personalize the Dock 1. Using Your XPS Laptop Dell Dock (Optional) The Dell Dock is a group of the icons Add a Category 1. Select an icon for the category in the Title field. 3. Right-click the Dock ...
... Category window appears. 2. Add an Icon Drag and drop the icon to personalize the Dock. 61 Right-click the category or icon on the screen. You can personalize the Dock by: • Adding or removing icons • Changing the color and location of the Dock • Grouping ...4. Choose the desired option to the Dock or a category. Right-click the Dock, click Add→ Category. Personalize the Dock 1. Using Your XPS Laptop Dell Dock (Optional) The Dell Dock is a group of the icons Add a Category 1. Select an icon for the category in the Title field. 3. Right-click the Dock ...
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... across the globe. Select and hold the application shortcut until it blinks and then drag the application shortcut to a desired location on Dell Stage: NOTE: Some of the screen. • Personalize - Using Your XPS Laptop Dell Stage (Optional) The Dell Stage software provides access to your computer. • Music - NOTE: Some of the applications on...
... across the globe. Select and hold the application shortcut until it blinks and then drag the application shortcut to a desired location on Dell Stage: NOTE: Some of the screen. • Personalize - Using Your XPS Laptop Dell Stage (Optional) The Dell Stage software provides access to your computer. • Music - NOTE: Some of the applications on...
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Click or tap the web page preview to four of your frequently-used programs. Using Your XPS Laptop • StickyNotes - Provides a preview of up to open it in the web browser. Click or tap the web page preview to the Internet. • ..., edit, or delete a web page preview. • Photo - View, organize, or edit your favorite web pages. Create notes or reminders using the keyboard or touch screen. The tile allows you access STICKYNOTES. You can also save notes on the bulletin board the next time you to the Internet. •...
Click or tap the web page preview to four of your frequently-used programs. Using Your XPS Laptop • StickyNotes - Provides a preview of up to open it in the web browser. Click or tap the web page preview to the Internet. • ..., edit, or delete a web page preview. • Photo - View, organize, or edit your favorite web pages. Create notes or reminders using the keyboard or touch screen. The tile allows you access STICKYNOTES. You can also save notes on the bulletin board the next time you to the Internet. •...