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
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Setting Up Your Dell XPS 18
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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
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Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service
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Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Specifications
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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.

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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.

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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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Flip feet1 Fold outwards to allow your computer to
stand upright.

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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.

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Wireless keyboard and mouse (included with selected models)• -
Inputs text and controls the cursor.