Dell XPS L501 SERIES User manual

SETUP GUIDE
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SETUP GUIDE
Regulatory model: P11F Regulatory type: P11F001
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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.
If you purchased a Dell™n Series computer, any references in this document to the Microsoft®Windows®operating systems are
not applicable.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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July 2010 P/N N0KR7 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
Connect to the Internet (Optional). . . . .20
Using Your XPS Laptop. . . . . . . . . . . 22
Right View Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Left View Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Front View Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Back View Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Computer Base and Keyboard
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Status Lights and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . .34
Disabling Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Touch Pad Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Multimedia Control Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Control Strip Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Using the Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Display Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Touch Screen Gestures (Optional) . . . . .46
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Contents
Removing and Replacing the
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Software Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Dell DataSafe Online Backup. . . . . . . . . . 51
Dell Stage (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
NVIDIA Optimus Technology. . . . . . . . . .54
Free Fall Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Dell Dock (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Beep Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Touch Screen Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Lockups and Software Problems . . . . . .62
Using Support Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Dell Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
My Dell Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Hardware Troubleshooter . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Restoring Your Operating
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
System Restore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Dell DataSafe Local Backup. . . . . . . . . . . 74
System Recovery Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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Contents
Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Technical Support and Customer
Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
DellConnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Online Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Automated Order‑Status Service . . . . . .82
Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Returning Items for Repair Under
Warranty or for Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Finding More Information and
Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Macrovision Product Notice . . . . . . . . . . 97
Information for NOM, or Official
Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico). . . .98
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
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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.
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