Dell XPS 13 Operation and maintenance manual

XPS 13
Setup and Specifications
Computer Model: XPS 9360
Regulatory Model: P54G
Regulatory Type: P54G002

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.
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2016-08
Rev. A00

Contents
Set up your computer................................................................. 5
Views..............................................................................................8
Front................................................................................................................... 8
Left......................................................................................................................8
Right................................................................................................................... 9
Base.................................................................................................................. 10
Display...............................................................................................................11
Bottom..............................................................................................................12
Specifications............................................................................. 13
Dimensions and weight................................................................................... 13
System information..........................................................................................13
Memory............................................................................................................ 13
Ports and connectors...................................................................................... 14
Communications............................................................................................. 14
Video.................................................................................................................14
Audio.................................................................................................................15
Storage..............................................................................................................15
Media-card reader............................................................................................15
Display.............................................................................................................. 15
Keyboard.......................................................................................................... 16
Camera............................................................................................................. 17
Touch pad.........................................................................................................17
Battery...............................................................................................................17
Power adapter..................................................................................................18
Computer environment...................................................................................18
Keyboard shortcuts...................................................................20
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Getting help and contacting Dell...........................................22
Self-help resources..........................................................................................22
Contacting Dell................................................................................................22
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Set up your computer
1 Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
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2 Finish operating system setup.
For Windows:
a) Connect to your network.
b) Sign in to your Microsoft account or create a local account.
For Ubuntu:
Follow the instructions on the screen to finish setup.
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3 Explore Dell apps in Windows.
Register your computer
Dell Help & Support
SupportAssist — Check and update your computer
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Views
Front
1Left microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
2Power and battery-status light
Indicates the battery-charge status.
Solid white — Power adapter is connected and the battery has more
than 5% charge.
Amber — Computer is running on battery and the battery has less than
5% charge.
Off — Power adapter is connected to the computer and battery is fully
charged or power adapter is not connected to the computer.
3Right microphone
Provides digital sound input for audio recording and voice calls.
Left
1Power-adapter port
Connect a power adapter to provide power to your computer and
charge the battery.
2Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) port
Supports USB 3.1 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.2, Thunderbolt 3 and also enables
you to connect to an external display using a display adapter.
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Provides data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps for USB 3.1 Gen 2 and up to
40 Gbps for Thunderbolt 3.
NOTE: Adapters (sold separately) are required to connect standard
USB and DisplayPort devices.
3USB 3.0 port
Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers. Provides data
transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps.
4Headset port
Connect a headphone or a headset (headphone and microphone
combo).
5Battery-charge status button
Press to check the charge remaining in the battery.
6Battery-charge status lights (5)
Turn on when the battery-charge status button is pressed. Each light
indicates approximately 20% charge.
Right
1SD-card slot
Reads from and writes to the SD card.
2USB 3.0 port with PowerShare
Connect peripherals such as storage devices and printers.
Provides data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps. PowerShare enables you to
charge your USB devices even when your computer is turned off.
NOTE: If your computer is turned off or in hibernate state, you
must connect the power adapter to charge your devices using the
PowerShare port. You must enable this feature in the BIOS setup
program.
NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is
turned off or in sleep state. In such cases, turn on the computer to
charge the device.
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3Security-cable slot (Noble lock)
Connect a security cable (Noble lock) to prevent unauthorized
movement of your computer.
Base
1Left-click area
Press to left-click.
2Right-click area
Press to right-click.
3Fingerprint reader (optional)
Press your finger on the fingerprint reader to log in to your computer.
The fingerprint reader enables your computer to recognize your
fingerprints as a password.
NOTE: You must configure the fingerprint reader to register your
finger print and enable access.
4Power button
Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in
hibernate state.
Press to put the computer in sleep state if it is turned on.
Press and hold for 4 seconds to force shut-down the computer.
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NOTE: You can customize the power-button behavior in Power
Options. For more information, see Me and My Dell at
www.dell.com/support/manuals.
Display
1Camera
Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
2Camera-status light
Turns on when the camera is in use.
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Bottom
1Service Tag label
The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell
service technicians to identify the hardware components in your
computer and access warranty information.
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Specifications
Dimensions and weight
Height 8.95 mm to 15.35 mm (0.35 in to
0.60 in)
Width 304.16 mm (11.97 in)
Depth 200.25 mm (7.88 in)
Weight • Touch screen: 1.29 kg (2.90 lb)
• Non-touch screen: 1.23 kg (2.70
lb)
NOTE: The weight of your
laptop varies depending on the
configuration ordered and the
manufacturing variability.
System information
Computer model XPS 9360
Processor • 7th Generation Intel Core i3
• 7th Generation Intel Core i5
• 7th Generation Intel Core i7
Chipset Integrated in processor
Memory
Type LPDDR3
Speed • 1866 MHz
• 2133 MHz
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Configurations supported 4 GB, 8 GB, and 16 GB
NOTE: The memory is integrated on the system board.
Ports and connectors
External:
USB • One Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C)
port
• One USB 3.0 port with
PowerShare
• One USB 3.0 port
Audio/video One headset (headphone and
microphone combo) port
Internal:
M.2 Card • One M.2 slot for SSD card
• One M.2-card slot for Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, and Intel WiDi combo
card
Communications
Wireless • Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
• Wi-Fi 802.11ac
• Bluetooth 4.1
• Miracast
Video
Controller Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Shared system memory
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Audio
Controller Realtek ALC3246 with Waves
MaxxAudio
Speakers Two
Output • Average: 2 W
• Peak: 2.5 W
Microphone Digital-array microphones
Volume controls Media-control shortcut keys
Storage
Interface • SATA 6 Gbps
• PCIe 8 Gbps
Hard drive One M.2 Solid State Drive (SSD)
Media-card reader
Type One 3-in-1 slot
Cards supported • SD card
• SD High-Capacity (SDHC) card
• SD Extended-Capacity (SDXC)
card with Ultra High Speed (UHS)
Display
Type • 13.3-inch UltraSharp QHD+
infinity display with touch screen
• 13.3-inch FHD infinity display with
touch screen
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• 13.3-inch anti-glare FHD infinity
display
Resolution (maximum) • QHD+: 3200 x 1800
• FHD: 1920 x 1080
Pixel pitch • QHD+: 0.0918 mm
• FHD: 0.1530 mm
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Operating angle 0 degrees (closed) to 135 degrees
Controls Brightness can be controlled using
shortcut keys
Height 165.24 mm (6.51 in)
Width 293.76 mm (11.57 in)
Diagonal 337.05 mm (13.27 in)
Keyboard
Type Backlit keyboard
Shortcut keys Some keys on your keyboard have
two symbols on them. These keys
can be used to type alternate
characters or to perform secondary
functions. To type the alternate
character, press Shift and the desired
key. To perform secondary functions,
press Fn and the desired key.
NOTE: You can define the
primary behavior of the function
keys (F1–F12) by changing
Function Key Behavior in BIOS
setup program.
Keyboard Shortcuts
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Camera
Resolution • Still image: 0.92 megapixel
• Video: 1280 x 720 (HD) at 30 fps
(maximum)
Diagonal viewing angle 66 degrees
Touch pad
Resolution • Horizontal: 305
• Vertical: 305
Dimensions • Height: 60 mm (2.36 in)
• Width: 105 mm (4.13 in)
Battery
Type 4-cell 60 WHr smart lithium ion
Width 103.50 mm (4.07 in)
Depth 257.60 mm (10.14 in)
Height 5.20 mm (0.20 in)
Weight (maximum) 0.25 kg (0.55 lb)
Voltage 8.8 VDC
Charging time when the
computer is off
(approximate)
4 hours
Operating time Varies depending on operating conditions and can
significantly reduce under certain power-intensive
conditions.
Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles
Temperature range:
Operating
0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
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Temperature range:
Storage
–40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F)
Coin-cell battery It is recommended that you use a Dell coin-cell
battery for your computer. Dell does not provide
warranty coverage for problems caused by using
accessories, parts, or components not supplied by
Dell.
Power adapter
Type 45 W
Input voltage 100 VAC–240 VAC
Input frequency 50 Hz–60 Hz
Input current (maximum) 1.30 A
Output current (continuous) 2.31 A
Rated output voltage 19.50 VDC
Temperature range: Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Temperature range: Storage –40°C to 70°C (–40°F to 158°F)
Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
Operating Non-Operating
Temperature range 0°C to 35°C (32°F to
95°F)
–40°C to 65°C (–40°F
to 149°F)
Relative humidity
(maximum)
10% to 90% (non-
condensing)
0% to 95% (non-
condensing)
Vibration (maximum)*0.66 GRMS 1.30 GRMS
Shock (maximum) 140 G†160 G‡
Altitude (maximum) –15.20 m to 3048 m (–
50 ft to 10,000 ft)
–15.20 m to 10,668 m
(–50 ft to 35,000 ft)
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.
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‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is not in use.
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Keyboard shortcuts
Keys Description
Mute audio
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Play previous track/chapter
Play/Pause
Play next track/chapter
Switch to external display
Search
Toggle keyboard backlight
Decrease brightness
Increase brightness
Turn off/on wireless
Toggle scroll lock
Toggle Fn-key lock
Pause/Break
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