Dell XPS 18, User Manual

Page 1: ...DellTM XPS 18 User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...s reserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text DellTM the DELL logo and XPS are trademarks of Dell Inc Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other trademarks and trade names may be used...

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Page 4: ...al 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 Off the Screen 28 Turning Off Your Computer 28 Managing Computer Settings 29 5 Synchronizing Your Computer 31 4 4 ...

Page 5: ...ures 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 5 5 ...

Page 6: ...ower 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 6 Fea...

Page 7: ...ra 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 us...

Page 8: ... 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 off 6 Power Battery status Indicates the power battery charge status indicator see battery status table 8 Features ...

Page 9: ...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 Features 9 ...

Page 10: ... 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 10 Accessories ...

Page 11: ...or NOTE The keyboard and mouse are already paired to your computer if you ordered the keyboard and mouse along with your computer If you purchased the keyboard and mouse separately or if you need to pair them again see Pairing the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Accessories 11 ...

Page 12: ... for first use WARNING Before you begin any of the procedures in this section read the safety information that shipped with your computer For additional best practices information see www dell com regulatory_compliance Connect the Power Cable to the Power Adapter 12 Setting Up Your Computer ...

Page 13: ...t NOTE You receive your computer in shipping mode to prevent it from accidentally turning on during shipping To turn on your computer for the first time connect the power adapter and then press the power button 1 Connect the power adapter to your computer 2 Connect the power adapter into an electrical outlet and charge your computer until the battery is fully charged NOTE A completely discharged b...

Page 14: ...Sleep Slow blinking white Slow blinking white Slow blinking amber S4 S5 Hibernate or OFF OFF OFF Solid amber Low battery Fast blinking amber Fast blinking amber Fast blinking amber Battery icon displayed on the screen Battery icon Description Battery is fully charged Battery is charging Computer is running on battery power and the battery is discharging Computer is plugged in and either no battery...

Page 15: ... 2 Push the slot cover down 3 Push the SD card into the spring loaded slot until it is locked firmly into place NOTE The SD card slot is compatible with Standard Capacity SDSC High Capacity SDHC the eXtended Capacity SDXC storage cards Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro MMC and xD with a maximum storage capacity of 2 TB Setting Up Your Computer 15 ...

Page 16: ...e Power and Sleep Wake button NOTE After the button is pressed there is a slight delay before your computer turns on or off 2 Complete all steps for the initial setup of Windows including Personalize Settings Sign in 3 Enable security on the Security Dell Updates page 4 Configure wireless settings optional 16 Setting Up Your Computer ...

Page 17: ...r use when the Windows Start screen is displayed NOTE A lock screen may be displayed when your computer wakes up from a sleep state NOTE If the login screen is not enabled the Start screen appears after you swipe up on the lock screen Setting Up Your Computer 17 ...

Page 18: ...ble Wi Fi Move the Wi Fi slider to the left to disable Wi Fi Connecting to a Network 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms 2 Touch Settings Available Select an available network Connect Switch Networks NOTE If you need to connect to another network later access Charms and select the network you want to connect to 18 Setting Up Your Computer ...

Page 19: ...pending on your computer s orientation Automatic screen rotation is enabled by default NOTE Some applications may not support automatic screen rotation Enabling Disabling automatic screen rotation 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms 2 Touch Settings Screen 3 Touch or to toggle automatic screen rotation Using Your Computer 19 ...

Page 20: ... updates and frequently viewed websites You can pin desired or favorite applications as Live Tiles to customize the Start screen NOTE You can add or remove Live Tiles by using Pin or Unpin options Accessing the Start screen Press the Windows button Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms and then touch the Start icon NOTE The Start icon in the Charms sidebar and the Start button ...

Page 21: ...lect items on the screen including options entries images icons and so on Start applications Touch buttons on the screen Input text using the on screen keyboard Touch and hold Touch and hold your finger on the Display detailed information about screen an item Open the context menu of an item to perform further actions Using Your Computer 21 ...

Page 22: ...drag Swipe or slide Move your finger in a vertical or Scroll through the Start screen horizontal direction on the screen web pages lists entries photos contacts and so on Close an app Swipe the app to the bottom of the display Swipe left Swiping in from the right edge of the display reveals the Charms sidebar Charms provide access to the system commands such as Search Share Start Devices and Setti...

Page 23: ... list of the most recently used applications Swipe up down Swiping in from the bottom or top edge of the display reveals the All apps icon Touch All apps to show an alphabetical list of all applications installed on your computer Swiping in from the top edge of the application and dragging the application window to the bottom of the screen closes the application Zoom out Touch the display with two...

Page 24: ...ith two or more Rotate an object by 90 degrees fingers and then move the fingers in a clockwise or counter clockwise arc For more information on using Windows 8 Start screen see http support dell com windows8 and http windows microsoft com en US windows 8 get started as well as touching the Dell Getting Started with Windows application on the Metro screen 24 Using Your Computer ...

Page 25: ...t work automatically you may need to add them manually 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms 2 Touch Settings Change PC Settings Devices Add a device to manually add a keyboard and mouse NOTE If the keyboard or mouse pairing has been lost for some reason use these steps to pair them again NOTE The wireless keyboard and mouse may ship with a USB dongle You do not need to insta...

Page 26: ...s recommended to keep the volume level low before connecting the headphones to your computer 1 Connect headphones to the audio port 2 Insert the headphones in your ears and adjust the volume level to a comfortable level NOTE The integrated speakers on your computer are muted automatically when you connect an audio device to the audio port CAUTION To prevent damage to the headphones when disconnect...

Page 27: ...NOTE If you don t see Safely Remove Hardware touch Show Hidden Icons to display all icons in the notification area 3 Touch Eject SD Memory Card A message appears confirming that the SD card can be safely removed NOTE If a warning message appears stating the SD card cannot be removed ensure all data transfers to and from the SD card are complete and try again 4 Push the SD card inwards to release i...

Page 28: ...s Charms 2 Touch Settings Power Sleep to turn off the screen NOTE If your computer is in a sleep state computer is on but screen is off press the Power and Sleep Wake button or Windows button once to turn on the screen Turning Off Your Computer 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms 2 Touch Settings Power Shut down to turn off the computer 28 Using Your Computer ...

Page 29: ... your files 3 Touch Get started 4 Read the instructions on the screen then touch Next Resetting your computer Resetting your computer returns the system software to original factory settings CAUTION Resetting your computer erases all data from your computer including your account configuration music pictures files and so on Ensure that you back up all the required data before you proceed 1 Swipe f...

Page 30: ...h the volume up and power buttons BIOS System setup menu Press and release both the volume down and power buttons ePSA menu Press and hold down the volume up and power buttons for 3 seconds then release both buttons LCD BIST menu Press and hold down the volume down and power buttons for 3 seconds then release both buttons Menu descriptions Boot menu Allows the user a method to stop the normal star...

Page 31: ... Microsoft account You can sync user settings of your computer using a Microsoft account When you sign in with your Microsoft account on your computer you can automatically synchronize your settings including internet browser history application settings and personal files and so on with other Windows 8 computers 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms then click Settings Chang...

Page 32: ...ing status light Turns on when your computer is successfully docked if the power adapter is attached to the powered stand 2 Docking connector Connects the computer to the docking port to provide power to your computer and charge the battery 32 Powered Stand optional ...

Page 33: ... you to adjust the angle of your computer between 10 degrees and 70 degrees 2 Power adapter port Connect the power adapter to provide power to the computer and charge the battery 3 Adapter cable clip Holds the adapter cable in place Powered Stand optional 33 ...

Page 34: ...lied power adapter and power cable Using unauthorized power adapters or power cables may cause severe damage to your computer and powered stand 1 Connect the power adapter to the power adapter port on your powered stand 2 Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet 34 Powered Stand optional ...

Page 35: ...omputer is not docked in the powered stand or the power adapter is not connected to the stand For more information on checking the battery status see battery charge indicator status table NOTE If the LED is off and the computer is placed on the powered stand with power it may not be properly docked Realign the computer on the powered stand until the LED lights up Powered Stand optional 35 ...

Page 36: ...er to the docking connector on the powered stand 2 Place your computer onto the powered stand NOTE The docking status light turns on when your computer is correctly seated on the powered stand and the powered stand is properly connected to a power source 36 Powered Stand optional ...

Page 37: ...Undocking Your Computer Lift the computer from the powered stand Powered Stand optional 37 ...

Page 38: ...ion on turning off your computer see Turning Off Your Computer 2 Moisten a soft lint free cloth with either water or a display cleaner and wipe the surface of the computer until it is clean Do not allow water from the cloth to seep into the computer ports NOTE Do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display Only use products specifically designed for cleaning displays and follow the instr...

Page 39: ...ing 3 Check all cable connections and plug back into the wall then back into the computer 4 Check all connectors to ensure proper connectivity 5 Verify that the power adapter s white LED is on If it is not unplug and re plug the power adapter and or try another outlet that is known to work If the LED still does not turn on try replacing the power adapter The computer temperature is lower than 0 C ...

Page 40: ...s to perform a hard shut down then press the power button to turn the computer back on Your computer may be Computers shipped in shipping mode from the factory will be set in shipping mode To get out of this mode the user needs to plug in the power adapter and press the power button to turn on the computer After the initial power up the computer behaves as normal This is to avoid the computer from...

Page 41: ...orking as expected feature could be in a hung state have been downloaded in the background Restart your computer Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms and touch Settings Power Restart to restart the computer Touchscreen problem Problems Possible causes Possible solution Touchscreen responds slowly or improperly Your computer display may be dirty or you may need to adjust displa...

Page 42: ...reless access point 3 Reset the wireless router if using a private network 4 Open the browser to view the landing page if using a public network and follow the instructions given by the public network 5 Try another wireless connection Slow Internet The signal strength is 1 Move your computer connections not strong enough to a different location for better signal reception 2 Contact your Internet S...

Page 43: ...rvice Code helps the automated telephone support system redirect your call to the appropriate support department The Service Tag and Express Service Code for your computer are located on a label at the back of your computer CAUTION Lay your computer face down before you look for Service Tag and Express Service Code Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service Code 43 ...

Page 44: ... Processor 3rd Generation Intel Core i3 i5 i7 ULT Pentium Dual Core Chipset Intel Panther Point HM77 Graphics Intel HD 4000 for Core I processors Intel HD for Pentium Dual Core processors Internal Memory RAM 4 GB or 8 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz Internal Storage 2 5 inch HDD SATA3 or SSD mSATA Speaker Power 2 watts Camera HD 720 p 1280 x 720 44 Specifications ...

Page 45: ...Audio 1 3 5mm audio jack port SD card 1 SD card slot Dock 1 docking port USB 2 USB 3 0 ports 1 internal USB 2 0 port for wireless keyboard and mouse receiver Power Adapter Input voltage 90 240 VAC Input current maximum 1 6 A Input frequency 50 60 Hz Output power 65 W Output current 3 34 A maximum Rated output voltage 19 5 VDC Temperature range Operating 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage 40 C to 70...

Page 46: ...nsing Non Operating 5 to 95 noncondensing Maximum Vibration measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment Operating 0 66 GRMS Non Operating 1 30 GRMS Maximum Shock Operating 140 G Non Operating 163 G Altitude maximum unpressurized Operating 15 2 m to 3048 m 50 ft to 10 000 ft Non Operating 15 2 m to 10 668 m 50 ft to 35 000 ft 46 Specifications ...