Dell XPS 18 User manual

DellTM XPS 18
User’s Manual

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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 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.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Contents
1 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connect the Power Cable to the Power Adapter . . . . . . 12
Charge Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Insert an SD Card (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Turning On Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Enable/Disable Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Switch Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4 Using Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Screen Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Windows 8 Start Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using Headphones/Microphones . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Removing the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Turning O the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Turning O Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Managing Computer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
5 Synchronizing Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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6 Powered Stand (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using the Powered Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Dock Your Computer on the Powered Stand. . . . . . . .36
Undocking Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7 Cleaning Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
8 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
9 Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service Code 43
10 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Features
This section provides information about the features available on your
computer.
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Feature Functionality
1 Power-adapter port Connect the supplied power adapter to
provide power to the computer and charge
the battery.
2 USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect USB devices for transferring or
synchronizing data, music, photos, videos,
contacts, and so on.
3 Audio port (3.5 mm) Connect headphones, microphones, and
other audio equipment to listen to stereo
sound, record audio, or make calls.
4 SD-card slot Full-sized SD-card slot.
5 Left speaker Provides audio output for video and music
playback.
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Feature Functionality
6 Volume-down button •Press to decrease the volume by one
level.
•Press and hold to continuously decrease
the volume.
7 Volume-up button •Press to increase the volume by one
level.
•Press and hold to continuously increase
the volume.
8 Camera-status light Turns on when camera is active.
9 Front-facing camera •Capture a front-view picture or record
videos.
•Make video calls with web applications,
such as Skype.
10 Ambient-light sensor Automatically adjusts the brightness of the
display’s backlight based on surrounding
light levels.
11 Windows button •Press to access/show 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
1 Touchscreen display Touch the display to use on-screen controls
including buttons, menu items, and the
on-screen keyboard.
2 Docking port Connect to a Dell Powered Stand (optional).
3 Noble lock port Allows you to secure your computer using a
Noble lock.
4 Right speaker Provides audio output for video and music
playback.
5 Power and sleep/wake Press and release to turn your computer on or
button o.
6 Power/Battery-status Indicates the power/battery charge status.
indicator (see battery status table)
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Feature Functionality
1 Right foot Fold outwards to allow your computer to
CAUTION: Not for use in stand upright, fold inwards to allow your
portrait mode computer to lay flat.
2 Left foot Fold outwards to allow your computer to
CAUTION: Not for use in stand upright, fold inwards to allow your
portrait mode computer to lay flat.
3 SD-card slot Full-sized SD-card slot.
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Accessories
Your computer package includes the following accessories:
• Power adapter and cable — Provides power to your computer
and charges the battery.
• USB to ethernet adapter (optional) — Allows you to connect a
RJ45 (network) cable to your computer using a USB port.
• Powered stand (optional) — Allows your computer to be placed
upright with adjustable viewing angles and battery charging
capabilities.
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