Dell XPS 15 User manual

SETUP GUIDE

Regulatory model: P11F Regulatory type: P11F003

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

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

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tells you how to avoid the problem.

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December 2010 P/N 10KJ6 Rev. A00

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

Set Up 3D TV (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Connect to the Internet (Optional). . . . .22

Using Your XPS Laptop. . . . . . . . . . . 24

Right View Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Left View Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Front View Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Back View Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Computer Base and Keyboard Features 32

Status Lights and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . .36

Disabling Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Touch Pad Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Multimedia Control Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Control Strip Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Using the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Contents

Touch Screen Gestures (Optional) . . . . .48

Removing and Replacing the Battery . . .50

Software Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Dell DataSafe Online Backup. . . . . . . . . . 53

Dell Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

NVIDIA Optimus Technology

(Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

NVIDIA 3DTV Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Free Fall Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Beep Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Touch Screen Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . .68

Using Support Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

My Dell Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Restoring Your Operating

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

System Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Dell DataSafe Local Backup. . . . . . . . . . . 79

System Recovery Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . .82

Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Technical Support and Customer

Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Online Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Contents

Automated Order‑Status Service . . . . . .88

Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Returning Items for Repair Under

Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Finding More Information and

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Macrovision Product Notice . . . . . . . . . 103

Information for NOM, or Official

Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico). . .104

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Contents

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.

Setting Up Your XPS Laptop

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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