Dell XPS 15 User manual

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Picture perfect.
The standard full high definition display
provides stunning visuals.View your
movies or edit and create content with the
benefit of a brilliant full high-def screen
with 350-nit brightness. That’s up to 75%
brighter than your average panel.
Crafted without compromise.
The stunning overall design of the XPS 15 is a
side effect of careful performance driven
construction. Machined aluminum provides
strength and durability. The top cover is
precision cut from a single block of
aluminum. The base is surrounded with a
ring of precision cut anodized aluminum to
match the display back. The silicone base
feels cooler to the touch than aluminum.
Finally, the edge-to-edge hardened
Corning® Gorilla® Glass is bonded to the
aluminum display back and is impeccably
strong and aesthetically pleasing.
Seriously cinematic.
Powerful NVIDIA graphics and full HD
screen will take your breath away. Enjoy
smooth web browsing, responsive
applications, and highly detailed gaming
with NVIDIA® GeForce® dedicated
graphics.
Full high-def entertainment.
With an integrated slot load Blu-ray Disc™
option coupled with a full high-def display,
you get a full high def entertainment
experience right on your laptop. Watch the
highest quality video available today with
Blu-ray Disc™ wherever you take your
notebook.
*See page 14 for important information
XPS empowers your passions. XPS represents high performance and leading technology.
The line embodies uncompromised form and function and is thoughtfully designed to be
both functional and beautiful.
XPS 15 Your very own digital canvas.

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Amazing performance at its best.
New 3rd Generation Intel® Core™
processors up to i7 Quad Core deliver
performance for your most demanding
tasks.
Wakes fast.
The XPS 15 with an optional solid state drive
and Intel® Rapid Start Technology* wakes
up within seconds, ready to jump right back
into everything you were doing when you
closed the lid. This enables it to resume in a
flash when you’re ready, and ultra-low
power consumption when you close the lid
for standby mode.
Thinks fast.
Get fast access to your favorites with an
added mSATA SSD and Intel® Smart
Response Technology*. It quickly recognizes
and caches your most frequently used files
and applications, allowing you to access
them right away.
IT-friendly.
Dell has made it easier for IT departments
to choose laptops that offer the security
and services they value in a fit and finish
executives and employees on the go now
demand. Optional enterprise-friendly
features include Trusted Platform Module
for BitLocker Data Encryption,
ProSupport™* and Configuration Services
such as static imaging and asset tagging.
Size meets speed.
Enjoy a hard drive large enough for all of
your work (up to 1TB*), and enjoy the
responsiveness of an optional solid state
drive.
*See page 14 for important information
XPS 15 Your very own digital canvas.

Features Specifications
Processor
Options
3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3320M processor (3M cache, up to 3.3 GHz) – business only
3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3520M processor (4M cache, up to 3.6 GHz) – business only
Chipset Intel® HM77
Dimensions
(HxWxD) Height: 0.91” (23.2mm) / Width: 14.6” (371mm) / Depth 9.8” (249mm)
Starting at Weight* Starting at 5.79lbs (2.6kg)
Display 15.6” Full High Definition WLED, 350-nit (1920x1080) 1080p; edge-to-edge glass Corning® Gorilla® Glass
Optical options Integrated slot load DVD-RW or Blu-ray Disc drive
Construction
Machined aluminum in silver
Aluminum display back
Silicone base with machined aluminum casing
Magnesium palmrest with soft touch paint
System Memory*
options 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB or 16GB dual channel DDR3 1600MHz; (2xSoDIMMs)
Graphics* options NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 630M 1GB GDDR5 graphics with NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M 2GB GDDR5 graphics with NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology
Battery 65WHr battery; 9-Cell Li-Polymer (built-in)*
*Battery is built-in to the laptop and is not replaceable by the customer.
AC Adapter 90W AC adaptor
Hard Drive Options*
1TB 5400rpm hard drive option; free fall sensor on board
512GB SSD option with Intel® Rapid Start Technology and Intel® Smart Connect Technology*
500GB or 750GB 7200rpm or 1TB 5400rpm hard drive + 32GB mSATA SSD option with Intel® Rapid Start
Technology and Intel® Smart Response Technology
750GB 7200rpm or 1TB 5400rpm hard drive + 128GB mSATA SSD option with Intel® Rapid Start Technology and
Intel® Smart Response Technology
Keyboard /
Touchpad
Standard full size, backlit chiclet keyboard; spill-resistant
Glass integrated button touchpad with gesture support
Wireless Connectivity
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235 802.11 a/g/n + Bluetooth 4.0
Intel® Wireless Display ready*
Intel® Smart Connect Technology* (with optional 512GB* SSD only)
Sound High Definition Audio + Waves MaxxAudio® 4
2W x2 = 4W total
Webcam 1.3MP webcam with dual array digital microphones
Ports and Connectors USB 3.0 (3, 1 w/PowerShare), mini DisplayPort (1), HDMI (1), RJ-45 (1), 3-in-1 media card reader, headphone jack
(1), headset jack (1), Kensington lock
Productivity &
Entertainment Software
Adobe® Reader X, Microsoft® Office Starter (reduced–functionality versions of Word and Excel with advertising),
WebCam Central, Skype™* with H.264 enablement, Internet Explorer, Windows Live™ Essentials Wave 4, McAfee
SecurityCenter trial, Dell DataSafe
Operating System
Options Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, Genuine Windows® 7 Professional, Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate
IT-friendly options
(business only)
Configuration services: static imaging, BIOS settings, asset tagging
Dell ProSupport™*
Accidental Damage Service*
BitLocker Data Encryption with TPM
*See page 14 for important information
XPS 15 Specifications

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Intel® Rapid Start Technology: Requires a Solid-State Drive (SSD) or properly configured HDD + SSD.
Intel® Smart Response Technology: Requires a properly configured HDD + SSD.
Intel® Smart Connect Technology: Requires an SSD or mSATA drive only and a recognized Internet connection. System
must be on or in sleep mode with application running to update.
Hard Drives: GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; actual capacity varies
with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less.
Memory: Graphics & System Memory: GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion
bytes; significant system memory may be used to support graphics, depending on system
memory size and other factors.
Intel Wireless Display: Requires an Intel® wireless card, a compatible Media Adapter (sold separately) and an HDMI or
composite AV-enabled display.
Wireless connectivity: Where wireless access is available. Additional access charges apply in
some locations.
Notebook Weight: Weights vary depending on configuration and manufacturing variability.
Skype: Skype service subject to third-party service subscription terms and conditions.
Dell ProSupport: Availability and terms of Dell Services vary by region. For more information, visit
www.dell.com/service descriptions.
Accidental Damage Service: Dell Accidental Damage Service excludes theft, loss, and damage due to fire, flood or other
acts of nature, or intentional damage. Customer may be required to return unit to Dell. For complete details, visit
www.dell.com/servicecontracts.
Limited Hardware Warranty: For copy of Ltd Hardware Warranty, write Dell USA LP, Attn: Warranties, One Dell Way, Round
Rock, TX 78682 or visit www.dell.com/warranty. Availability varies by country.
XPS 15 Important information