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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 System Recovery Media (Recommended 12 Install the SIM Card (Optional 14 Enable or Disable Wireless... (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 ...
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 System Recovery Media (Recommended 12 Install the SIM Card (Optional 14 Enable or Disable Wireless... (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 ...
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...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 ...
...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 ...
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... Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow dust to place your Dell computer in permanent damage to overheat. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave a minimum ...cm (2 inches) on the computer may cause it to the computer. 7 Fan noise is powered on. Do not place your computer. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the...can damage the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in a low-airflow ...
... Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow dust to place your Dell computer in permanent damage to overheat. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave a minimum ...cm (2 inches) on the computer may cause it to the computer. 7 Fan noise is powered on. Do not place your computer. CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the...can damage the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in a low-airflow ...
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However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. 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. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 8 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. 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. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 8 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
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Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Press the Power Button 10
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Press the Power Button 10
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...can set up 5.1 channel speakers by using the three audio connectors (5, 6, and 7) or by using the S/PDIF connector (6). 27 Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Optical drive - For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on page 46. 5 Audio-out/Headphone connector - For more ...Can also be purchased separately. 7 Audio-in/Microphone connector - Opens the optical drive tray when pressed. 4 Emergency eject hole - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 6 Headphone/digital S/PDIF combo connector - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). NOTE: You...
...can set up 5.1 channel speakers by using the three audio connectors (5, 6, and 7) or by using the S/PDIF connector (6). 27 Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Optical drive - For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on page 46. 5 Audio-out/Headphone connector - For more ...Can also be purchased separately. 7 Audio-in/Microphone connector - Opens the optical drive tray when pressed. 4 Emergency eject hole - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 6 Headphone/digital S/PDIF combo connector - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional). NOTE: You...
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... In such cases, turn off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 29 NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered off or in sleep state. Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - NOTE: If you to charge USB devices when the computer is... powered on the computer to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, ...
... In such cases, turn off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 29 NOTE: The USB PowerShare feature is powered off or in sleep state. Using Your XPS Laptop 8 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - NOTE: If you to charge USB devices when the computer is... powered on the computer to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, ...
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Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Antenna-in connector (on your computer. 6 AC adapter connector - Connects to the computer. NOTE: Before you are using the TV tuner card (optional). 2 Mini-...) to external DisplayPort monitors and projectors. 3 HDMI connector - Digital interface standard connector that it fits into the security cable slot on supported models) - Connect 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 - Connects to the computer. NOTE: Before you are using the TV tuner card (optional). 2 Mini-...) to external DisplayPort monitors and projectors. 3 HDMI connector - Digital interface standard connector that it fits into the security cable slot on supported models) - Connect to power the computer and charge the battery. 7 USB 3.0 connectors (2) -
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...Control Strip Features" on page 42. 35 For more information on the battery status light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 44. 4 XPS logo light - CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on when the ...3 Control strip - For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on the XPS logo indicates the power states. The light on page 38. 2 Hard drive activity light - The power button, status lights, and touch-sensitive controls are located in this row. Indicates the battery charge status....
...Control Strip Features" on page 42. 35 For more information on the battery status light, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 44. 4 XPS logo light - CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is on when the ...3 Control strip - For more information on the multimedia keys, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on the XPS logo indicates the power states. The light on page 38. 2 Hard drive activity light - The power button, status lights, and touch-sensitive controls are located in this row. Indicates the battery charge status....
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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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To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. 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. Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 39 In the Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter. 5. Click Start . 3. In the Battery Settings window, click Turn off Battery Charging and then click OK.
To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. In the search box, type Power Options and press . 4. 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. Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery Charging You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 39 In the Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter. 5. Click Start . 3. In the Battery Settings window, click Turn off Battery Charging and then click OK.
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Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to perform the associated function. This is active only in the operating system. Press any multimedia key to launch Windows Mobility Center. 2. ... the associated multimedia action. For multimedia action, press + the required multimedia key. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the control 42 Function Key First - Windows Mobility Center...
Press during POST (Power On Self Test) to perform the associated function. This is active only in the operating system. Press any multimedia key to launch Windows Mobility Center. 2. ... the associated multimedia action. For multimedia action, press + the required multimedia key. In the Function Key Row, select Function Key or Multimedia Key. Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the control 42 Function Key First - Windows Mobility Center...
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...For more information on the power button light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on your choice. 6 Audio control-panel control - Indicates the battery charge status. Touch to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 5 Instant launch control - Touch to launch the Dell Audio control panel. The ...light on or off when pressed. You can also change the audio settings such as volume, external speaker setup, and microphone setup. 45 Touch to setup studio-quality audio output on page 16. 3 Battery status light - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power ...
...For more information on the power button light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on your choice. 6 Audio control-panel control - Indicates the battery charge status. Touch to launch the Windows Mobility Center. 5 Instant launch control - Touch to launch the Dell Audio control panel. The ...light on or off when pressed. You can also change the audio settings such as volume, external speaker setup, and microphone setup. 45 Touch to setup studio-quality audio output on page 16. 3 Battery status light - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power ...
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Using Your XPS Laptop 3D Photos You can view stereoscopic 3D photos using the NVIDIA Photo Viewer available in HD 3D mode. Blu-ray 3D The NVIDIA 3DTV ....com. 60 For 3D Blu-ray playback, set the resolution to 1080p, 1920x1080 and refresh rate to watch Blu-ray 3D videos, use the CyberLink Power DVD application installed on the CyberLink PowerDVD's configuration options and settings, click Help within the application. The CyberLink PowerDVD application detects your computer. The photo...
Using Your XPS Laptop 3D Photos You can view stereoscopic 3D photos using the NVIDIA Photo Viewer available in HD 3D mode. Blu-ray 3D The NVIDIA 3DTV ....com. 60 For 3D Blu-ray playback, set the resolution to 1080p, 1920x1080 and refresh rate to watch Blu-ray 3D videos, use the CyberLink Power DVD application installed on the CyberLink PowerDVD's configuration options and settings, click Help within the application. The CyberLink PowerDVD application detects your computer. The photo...
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... The network cable is loose or damaged. • Check the network cable to your wireless connection. Try moving the computer closer to ensure it is powered on page 23). • Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless router.
... The network cable is loose or damaged. • Check the network cable to your wireless connection. Try moving the computer closer to ensure it is powered on page 23). • Interference may be blocking or interrupting your wireless router.
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...AC adapter cable connections. The display may not be 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 properly. • Ensure that the computer turns on page 93). The ...finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to verify that the electrical outlet is working by testing it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 93). 68 Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off , in hibernate mode, or...
...AC adapter cable connections. The display may not be 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 properly. • Ensure that the computer turns on page 93). The ...finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to verify that the electrical outlet is working by testing it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 93). 68 Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is off , in hibernate mode, or...
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... - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - Solving Problems If you encounter interference that resolves the problem. • See the...
... - • Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - Solving Problems If you encounter interference that resolves the problem. • See the...
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CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to get a response by moving your mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict ... information: -- Write down any open files or programs and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 71 If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Ensure that the program is displayed to run the software.
CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to get a response by moving your mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. Ensure that the device drivers do not conflict ... information: -- Write down any open files or programs and shut down your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to help in troubleshooting when contacting Dell. 71 If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Ensure that the program is displayed to run the software.
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.... 74 Ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Type hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the search field and press to start the... Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility.
.... 74 Ensure that the device that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Type hardware troubleshooter in "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your computer, perform the checks in the search field and press to start the... Hardware Troubleshooter: 1. Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Using Support Tools Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility.
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Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (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....
Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (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....
