Dell XPS 17 Support Question
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Question posted by greg10972 on October 29th, 2012
Back Light Keyboard
How to adjust back keyboard back light settings
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Setup Guide - Page 5
... or Disable Wireless (Optional 16 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 18 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 19 Connect to the Internet (Optional 20
Using Your XPS Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 26
Back View Features 28 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 30 Status Lights and Indicators 34 Disabling Battery Charging...
Setup Guide - Page 9
... right and left sides.
Do not place your computer, ensure that you allow dust to overheat. Before Setting Up Your Computer
When positioning your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase,... should never place your Dell™ XPS™ laptop. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop
This section provides information about setting up your computer in the air vents.
Setup Guide - Page 10
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop
Connect the AC Adapter
Connect the AC adapter to your computer.
8 Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical ...
Setup Guide - Page 11
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop
Connect the Network Cable (Optional)
To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.
9
Setup Guide - Page 12
Setting Up Your XPS Laptop
Press the Power Button
10
Setup Guide - Page 13
....
These steps are mandatory and may render your computer available at support.dell.com. 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 unusable and you will take some time to support.dell...
Setup Guide - Page 19
.... Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. Wireless enabled
Wireless disabled
3. Press the wireless key again to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. Press the wireless key on the function key row on an airplane flight...
Setup Guide - Page 25
..." on page 42.
2 Optical drive light - Can also be used to connect to... amplifiers, speakers, or
TVs for
use with audio programs.
NOTE: You can set up 5.1 channel speakers by using the three audio connectors (5, 6, and 7) ... the Optical Drive" on page 42.
5
Audio-out/Headphone connector - Using Your XPS Laptop
1 Optical drive - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs (optional...
Setup Guide - Page 27
...the device stops charging.
In such cases, turn off when only 10% of the total battery life remains.
25 Using Your XPS Laptop
8
eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered off... (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices
(such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player).
Setup Guide - Page 29
... other computers may not fit your computer.
27 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 - Using Your XPS Laptop
1
USB 2.0 connector - Save the blank for use when no media card is installed in the media card slot. Blanks...
Setup Guide - Page 31
Using Your XPS Laptop
1 Antenna-in connector (on your computer to a network or a broadband device
if ... a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Attaches a commercially available security cable to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard,
printer, external drive, or MP3 player.
29
Connects to the computer.
Connects to the AC adapter to
external DisplayPort monitors and ...
Setup Guide - Page 32
Using Your XPS Laptop
Computer Base and Keyboard Features
12
3
4
5
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Setup Guide - Page 33
... data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive
activity light is on the XPS logo indicates the power states. Using Your XPS Laptop
1
Battery status light - For more information on the control strip, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 34.
2
Hard drive activity light - The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or...
Setup Guide - Page 35
... Your XPS Laptop
6 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) -
Provide left -click by illuminating all symbols on it. The touch pad supports the Scroll, Flick, Zoom, and Rotate features. key on the function key row on a mouse.
8 Touch pad status light - Press the key to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and left -click and...
Setup Guide - Page 36
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 off/hibernate
Battery charge status charging
fully charged
low battery (
Setup Guide - Page 37
...disable the battery charging feature while on . 2. Using Your XPS Laptop
Power Button Light or XPS Logo Light
Indicator light status
solid white breathing white off
Computer state(s)
on standby ...off/hibernate
NOTE: For information on power problems, see "Power Problems" on the keyboard...
Setup Guide - Page 40
... + the required multimedia key. Press any multimedia key to perform the associated function.
You can configure the multimedia control keys on the keyboard. NOTE: The Multimedia Key First option is the default option. Using Your XPS Laptop
Multimedia Control Keys
The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the...
Setup Guide - Page 43
... status light -
Using Your XPS Laptop
1
Power button and light - For more information on the power button light,
see
"Enable or Disable Wireless" on your choice.
7
Audio control-panel control - Turns on or off when pressed. Indicates the battery charge status. Turns on
the button indicates the power states. You can
also change the audio settings...
Setup Guide - Page 47
Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Microphone - The display may support the touch screen feature if you made when purchasing your computer. Provides high quality sound for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Built-in camera for video conferencing and voice recording. 2 Camera indicator light - Indicates if the camera is on page 46.
45 The camera
supports...
Setup Guide - Page 58
... access to four of your favorite web pages. The tile allows you access STICKYNOTES. Create notes or reminders using the keyboard or touch screen. Provides a preview of up to your pictures. The optional CinemaNow application allows you to purchase or rent... on the bulletin board the next time you to the Internet.
• Shortcuts - Using Your XPS Laptop
• Photo -
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