XPS Setup Guide

XPS TM SETUP GUIDE

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

△CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to the Microsoft® Windows® operating systems are not applicable.

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) .....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
Front View Features ..... 27
Back View Features ..... 28
Computer Base and Keyboard Features ..... 30
Status Lights and Indicators ..... 34
Disabling Battery Charging ..... 35
Touch Pad Gestures ..... 36
Multimedia Control Keys ..... 38
Control Strip Features ..... 40
Using the Optical Drive ..... 42
Display Features ..... 44
Touch Screen Gestures (Optional) ..... 46

Contents

Removing and Replacing the Battery .....48
Software Features .....50
Dell DataSafe Online Backup .....51
Dell Stage (Optional) .....52
NVIDIA Optimus Technology .....54
Free Fall Sensor .....55
Dell Dock (Optional) .....56
Solving Problems .....57
Beep Codes .....57
Touch Screen Problems .....58
Network Problems .....59
Power Problems .....60
Memory Problems .....61
Lockups and Software Problems .....62

Using Support Tools ..... 64
Dell Support Center ..... 64
My Dell Downloads ..... 65
System Messages ..... 65
Hardware Troubleshooter ..... 67
Dell Diagnostics ..... 67
Restoring Your Operating System ..... 72
System Restore ..... 73
Dell DataSafe Local Backup ..... 74
System Recovery Media ..... 76
Dell Factory Image Restore ..... 77

Getting Help.....79
Technical Support and Customer Service.....80
DellConnect.....80
Online Services.....81
Automated Order-Status Service.....82
Product Information.....82
Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit.....83
Before You Call.....85
Contacting Dell.....87

Finding More Information and Resources.....88
Specifications .....90
Appendix.....97
Macrovision Product Notice .....97
Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico).....98
Index .....99

Setting Up Your XPS Laptop

This section provides information about setting up your Dell $ ^{™} $ XPS $ ^{™} $ laptop.

Before Setting Up Your Computer

When positioning your computer, ensure that you allow easy access to a power source, adequate ventilation, and a level surface to place your computer.

Restricting airflow around your laptop may cause it to overheat. To prevent overheating, ensure that you leave a minimum of 5.1 cm (2 inches) on the right and left sides. You should never place your computer in an enclosed space, such as a cabinet or drawer while it is powered on.

WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not place your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, or on fabric surfaces, such as carpets or rugs, while it is powered on. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer, deteriorate the computer performance, or cause a fire. The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.

CAUTION: Placing or stacking heavy or sharp objects on the computer may result in permanent damage to the computer.

Connect the AC Adapter

Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector.

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 your computer.

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Connect the Network Cable (Optional)

To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.