Dell XPS 18 User manual

DellTM XPS 18

User’s Manual

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make

better use of your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss

of data if instructions are not followed.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage,

personal injury, or death.

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Contents

Dell XPS 18 Features1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Dell XPS 18 Accessories

2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setting Up Your Dell XPS 18

3 . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Getting Your Computer Ready for Use . . . . . . 11

Charging the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Turning On Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Turning O Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Turning O the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Inserting an SD card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using Your Dell XPS 184 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Screen Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

The Windows 8 Start Screen . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using The Keyboard & Mouse

(included with selected models) . . . . . . . . . 23

Using Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Managing Your Computer Settings . . . . . . . . 25

Synchronizing Your Computer5 . . . . . . . . . .28

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Using The XPS 18 Dock6 (included with selected

models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Dock Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Docking Your XPS 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Connecting the dock to the power source . . . . 32

Undocking Your XPS 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Cleaning Your Computer7 . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Troubleshooting

8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service

Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Speciﬁcations

10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Dell XPS 18 Features │5

Dell XPS 18 Features

This section provides information about the features available on your

computer.

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Feature Functionality

DC power connector1 Connect the supplied power adapter to

provide power to the computer and charge

the battery.

USB 3.0 port2 Connect USB devices or connect to your

computer for transferring or synchronizing

data, music, photos, videos, contacts, and

so on.

USB 3.0 port3 Connect USB devices or connect to your

computer for transferring or synchronizing

data, music, photos, videos, contacts, and

so on.

6 │Dell XPS 18 Features

Feature Functionality

Audio port (3.5 mm)4 Connect headphones, microphones, and

other audio equipment to listen to stereo

sound, record audio or make calls.

SD card slot5 Holds the SD card in place.

Speaker6 Provides audio output for video and music

playback.

Volume down button7 Press to decrease the media volume by•

one level.

Press and hold to continuously decrease•

the media volume.

Volume up button8 Press to increase the media volume by•

one level.

Press and hold to continuously increase•

the media volume.

Camera-status light9 Indicates the camera activity.

Front-facing camera10 Capture a front view picture or record•

videos.

Make video calls with web applications,•

such as Skype.

Ambient light sensor11 Automatically adjusts the brightness of the

display’s backlight based on surrounding

light levels.

Windows button12 Press to open the Windows Start screen.•

Press for quick access to the most•

recently used application or most

recently viewed screen.

Dell XPS 18 Features │7

Feature Functionality

Touchscreen display1 Touch the display to use on-screen controls

including buttons, menu items, and the on-

screen keyboard.

Docking port2 Connect to a Dell docking station.

Noble lock port3 Allows you to secure your computer using a

Noble lock.

Speaker4 Provides audio output for video and music

playback.

Power and Sleep/Wake5

button

Press and hold to turn on or o the computer.

Power/Battery-status6

light

Indicates the power/battery charge status.

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Feature Functionality

Flip feet1 Fold outwards to allow your computer to

stand upright.

Dell XPS 18 Accessories │9

Dell XPS 18 Accessories

Your Dell XPS 18 package includes the following accessories:

Power adapter and cable• - Provides power to your computer

and charges the battery.

USB LAN dongle• - Connects your computer to a RJ45 connector

via the USB 3.0 port.

Dock (included with selected models)• - Allows your computer to

stand upright with adjustable viewing angles and battery charging

capabilities.

10 │Dell XPS 18 Accessories

Wireless keyboard and mouse (included with selected models)• -

Inputs text and controls the cursor.

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