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...in the United States and/or other countries; and is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, XPS™, and DellConnect™ are trademarks of Dell Inc. A00 and other than its own. Intel® is a registered trademarks and Core™ is ... is a trademark of the Blu‑ray Disc Association; disclaims any references in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. If you how to the Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are either potential damage to change without the written permission...
...in the United States and/or other countries; and is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, XPS™, and DellConnect™ are trademarks of Dell Inc. A00 and other than its own. Intel® is a registered trademarks and Core™ is ... is a trademark of the Blu‑ray Disc Association; disclaims any references in this document is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. If you how to the Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are either potential damage to change without the written permission...
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... or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 14 Set Up 3D TV (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your XPS Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back View Features 26 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 28 Touch Pad Gestures 32 Multimedia... Status Lights and Indicators 40 Disabling Battery Charging 42 Using the Optical Drive 43 Software Features 44 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 45 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 48 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 50 Dell Stage 50 Free Fall Sensor 52 Solving Problems 53 Beep Codes 53 Network Problems 54 3
... or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 14 Set Up 3D TV (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your XPS Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Left View Features 22 Back View Features 26 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 28 Touch Pad Gestures 32 Multimedia... Status Lights and Indicators 40 Disabling Battery Charging 42 Using the Optical Drive 43 Software Features 44 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 45 NVIDIA Optimus Technology 48 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 50 Dell Stage 50 Free Fall Sensor 52 Solving Problems 53 Beep Codes 53 Network Problems 54 3
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... cause it is powered on the right and left sides. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in permanent damage to the computer. 5 You should never place your...
... cause it is powered on the right and left sides. To prevent overheating ensure that you leave a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on . Setting Up Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about setting up your laptop may result in permanent damage to the computer. 5 You should never place your...
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WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 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. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 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. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
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Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 7
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 7
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Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Press the Power Button 8
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Press the Power Button 8
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The Windows setup screens will need to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows ... may render your computer unusable and you will take some time to complete. To set up an Internet connection. 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 your computer available...
The Windows setup screens will need to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 9 CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. NOTE: For optimal performance of your computer, it is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows ... may render your computer unusable and you will take some time to complete. To set up an Internet connection. 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 your computer available...
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...the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. 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. 10 You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an...
...the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. 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. 10 You can be used to restore your computer to the operating state it was in an...
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Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. 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 67. 11 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. 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.
Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. 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 67. 11 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. 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.
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Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) 12
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) 12
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Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Press the keys on an airplane flight. 13 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 again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. Press the keys on an airplane flight. 13 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 again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1.
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... enabled (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the desktop. You must be available on the Windows desktop. To set up wireless display. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on your TV. 14
... enabled (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on the desktop. You must be available on the Windows desktop. To set up wireless display. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on your TV. 14
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To enable wireless display: 1. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 15 NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation.
To enable wireless display: 1. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 15 NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for "Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager" from support.dell.com. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. Select Connect to Existing Adapter. The Intel Wireless Display window appears. 2. NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see the wireless display adapter documentation.
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... NVIDIA Control Panel. Connect your TV. 3. Set up multiple display. b. NOTE: Do not change the eye order settings when using a HDMI cable. c. b. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up 3D TV (Optional) NOTE: To know if your TV supports the 3D features available on your TV. Browse to the 3D TV...
... NVIDIA Control Panel. Connect your TV. 3. Set up multiple display. b. NOTE: Do not change the eye order settings when using a HDMI cable. c. b. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up 3D TV (Optional) NOTE: To know if your TV supports the 3D features available on your TV. Browse to the 3D TV...
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..., 1280x720 and refresh rate to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Set up the NVIDIA 3DTV Play application: a. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 4.
..., 1280x720 and refresh rate to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Set up the NVIDIA 3DTV Play application: a. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 4.
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... Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 18 Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you can purchase one from dell.com. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to a network. 5. If... connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 12). 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional...
... Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. 18 Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you can purchase one from dell.com. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to a network. 5. If... connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 12). 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional...
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... Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 19 NOTE: If you get one. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. The Connect to the Internet.
... Up Your Internet Connection ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. 19 NOTE: If you get one. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. The Connect to the Internet.
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Right View Features 12 3 20 Using Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Dell XPS laptop.
Right View Features 12 3 20 Using Your XPS Laptop This section provides information about the features available on your Dell XPS laptop.
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For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on page 43. Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 2 Audio-in/Microphone connector - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Audio-out/Headphone connector - Plays or records CDs and DVDs. CAUTION: Do not use with audio programs. 3 Optical drive - Connects to a pair of headphones or to a microphone or inputs signal for use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini‑DVDs) or you will damage the drive. 21
For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on page 43. Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 2 Audio-in/Microphone connector - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Audio-out/Headphone connector - Plays or records CDs and DVDs. CAUTION: Do not use with audio programs. 3 Optical drive - Connects to a pair of headphones or to a microphone or inputs signal for use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini‑DVDs) or you will damage the drive. 21
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... PowerShare feature is powered off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 HDMI connector - You can purchase the VGA/DVI cable and the miniDsiplayPort adapter at www.dell.com. 3 eSATA/USB combo connector with a monitor, only the video signal is powered on the computer to...
... PowerShare feature is powered off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. Using Your XPS Laptop 1 HDMI connector - You can purchase the VGA/DVI cable and the miniDsiplayPort adapter at www.dell.com. 3 eSATA/USB combo connector with a monitor, only the video signal is powered on the computer to...