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Question posted by gti16johnep on February 8th, 2014
How To Toggle Backlit Keyboard On Xps 15z
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Setup Guide - Page 5
Contents
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 ... (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 Control Keys 36 Display ...
Setup Guide - Page 7
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop
This section provides information about setting up your computer. Before Setting Up Your Computer
...-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as a cabinet or drawer while it to place your Dell XPS laptop. Fan noise is powered on . WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow easy access to a power source, adequate ...
Setup Guide - Page 8
... the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. 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.
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Setup Guide - Page 9
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.
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Setup Guide - Page 10
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop
Press the Power Button
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Setup Guide - Page 11
... screen.
These steps are mandatory and may render your computer unusable and you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell.
9 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop
Set Up Microsoft Windows
Your Dell computer is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the...
Setup Guide - Page 12
... when you set up Microsoft Windows. You will require the following to the operating state it was in an undesirable operating state. 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...
Setup Guide - Page 13
... instructions on page 6). 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 67.
11 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system...
Setup Guide - Page 14
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop
Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)
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Setup Guide - Page 15
... when you are asked to switch between the wireless enabled or disabled states. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2.
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Wireless enabled
Wireless disabled
3. Press the keys again to disable all wireless radios on the...
Setup Guide - Page 25
...such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices
(such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). Connects to a VGA/DVI connector through an...devices may not charge when the computer is read.
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Mini-DisplayPort connector - Using Your XPS Laptop
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HDMI connector - NOTE: If you to
external DisplayPort monitors and projectors.
You can ...
Setup Guide - Page 27
... Each light indicates approximately 20% of the total battery charge.
7 Battery status indicator button - Provides a fast and convenient way to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard,
printer, external drive, or MP3 player; For the supported memory cards, see "Specifications" on page 80. Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Using Your...
Setup Guide - Page 30
Using Your XPS Laptop
Computer Base and Keyboard Features
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Setup Guide - Page 33
... half keyboard brightness • no lighting
31 Backlit keyboard brightness settings - To change the setting manually, press the keys to toggle the three lighting states (in dark
environments by illuminating all symbols on the display
panel detects the available environment light and adjusts the brightness of the keyboard backlighting. Using Your XPS Laptop 5 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard -
Setup Guide - Page 38
... Mobility Center. 2. This is active only in the operating system. Multimedia Key First - System Setup
1. Using Your XPS Laptop
Multimedia Control Keys
The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. To use the multimedia controls, press + the required key. For function, press + the required function key. In...
Setup Guide - Page 41
... indicator light - Provides high-quality sound for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Detects the available environment light and adjusts the brightness of the display and keyboard backlighting. 5 Display-hinge light - For more information on the display-hinge light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on the display-hinge indicates the power states...
Setup Guide - Page 44
Using Your XPS Laptop
Disabling Battery Charging
You may be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility.
42 To quickly disable the battery charging feature: 1. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to disable the battery charging feature while on the keyboard. 3. Press the keys on an airplane flight.
In the Battery Status window...
Setup Guide - Page 45
...cm
NOTE: Do not move the computer while playing or recording CDs and DVDs.
on page 36). Using Your XPS Laptop
Using the Optical Drive
CAUTION: Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini‑...To eject a disc from the drive, press + the eject key Control Keys" on the keyboard (see "Multimedia
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Place the disc in and begin reading its content.
Setup Guide - Page 48
...the NVIDIA 3D Photo Viewer. To maximize performance, select HD or SD mode when 3DTV Play is disabled.
Using Your XPS Laptop
Keyboard Shortcuts The following are some of the current game, and saves the file in the current game. Show/hide in ...real-time in the My Documents\NVSteroscopic3D.IMG folder.
Captures a 3D screenshot of the keyboard shortcuts available for the current game.
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Setup Guide - Page 49
... key combination. 5. also used to place the laser sight. Customizing Shortcut Keys To customize the keyboard shortcuts: 1. also used to place the laser sight.
Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA ...2. Click OK to expand the selection (if not
already expanded) and then click Set keyboard shortcuts. 3. minimum convergence places all objects in front of the scene in your space; ...
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