Dell XPS 15 User manual

SETUP GUIDE

SETUP GUIDE
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December 2010 P/N 10KJ6 Rev. A00

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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
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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

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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

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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

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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.