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    DellTM XPS 18 User's Manual
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    : 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 permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: DellTM the DELL logo, and XPS are trademarks of Dell Inc.;
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    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
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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 │5
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    port (3.5 mm) 4 SD-card slot 5 Left speaker 11 Functionality Connect the supplied power adapter to provide power to the computer and charge the battery. Connect USB devices for transferring or synchronizing data, music, photos, videos, contacts, and so on. Connect headphones, microphones, and other
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    Feature 6 Volume-down button 7 Volume-up button 8 Camera-status light 9 Front-facing camera 10 Ambient-light sensor 11 Windows button Functionality • Press to decrease the volume by one level. • Press and hold to continuously decrease the volume. • Press to increase the volume by one level. • Press
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    keyboard. Connect to a Dell Powered Stand (optional). Allows you to secure your computer using a Noble lock. Provides audio output for video and music playback. Press and release to turn your computer on or off. Indicates the power/battery charge status. (see battery status table) 8 │ Features
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    3 1 2 Feature 1 Right foot CAUTION: Not for use in portrait mode 2 Left foot CAUTION: Not for use in portrait mode 3 SD-card slot Functionality Fold outwards to allow your computer to stand upright, fold inwards to allow your computer to lay flat. Fold outwards to allow your computer to stand
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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
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    • Wireless keyboard and mouse (optional) - Inputs text and controls the cursor. 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
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    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
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    . Using unauthorized power adapters or power cables may severely damage to your computer. NOTE: Your computer cannot be charged through a USB cable. NOTE: The battery is not fully charged when you first receive it. NOTE: You receive your computer in shipping mode to prevent it from accidentally
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    Slow blinking amber OFF Solid 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
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    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
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    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
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    5 Complete initial setup of Windows. Your computer is ready for 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
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    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
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    portrait or landscape format depending 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
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    Windows 8 Start Screen The Windows 8 Start screen displays a list of default and custom Live Tiles, which act as shortcuts to various installed applications. Live Tiles on your Start screen update in real time with information on news, sports, weather, stocks, social networks, and so on. The tile-
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    Gestures Your computer has a 10-point multi-touch display. Finger gestures Touch Tap gently on the screen with your fingertip. Allows you to: • Select items on the screen including options, entries, images, icons, and so on. • Start applications. • Touch buttons on the screen. • Input text using
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    Finger gestures Allows you to: Drag 1 Touch and hold your finger on an Move items such as images and icons item on the screen. on the screen. 2 Keeping your finger in contact with the screen, move your fingertip to the desired location. 3 Take your finger off the screen to drop the item at the
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    Finger gestures Swipe right Swipe up/down Zoom out Touch the display with two fingers and then move the fingers closer. Allows you to: • Swiping-in quickly from the left edge of the display switches the currently running applications. • Swiping slowly from the left edge to the right edge of the
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    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
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    paired. To use the keyboard and mouse, make sure both devices have batteries installed and are powered on. Pairing the wireless keyboard and mouse If . 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
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    Using Headphones/Microphones Your computer has a headphone/microphone combo port that supports a headphone, a microphone, or a combo device to listen to music, record audio, or make voice calls. WARNING: Listening to loud music for extended periods of time
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    screen. 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
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    Turning Off the Screen • Using the power button: Press and release the Power and Sleep/Wake button off the screen. to turn • Using Charms: 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. 2 Touch Settings → Power → Sleep to turn off the screen. NOTE: If your computer is in a
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    PC without affecting 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
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    if you have problems starting up your General→ Advanced startup→ Restart now. 3 Touch the Troubleshoot option to configure various startup settings. Hotkeys You can access BIOS / System setup menu - A tool that halts the normal boot process and allows the user to enter a BIOS setup mode to review
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    Built In SelfTest capability to help users trouble shoot a no video scenario by running video test outside the normal path. NOTE: For more information on the tools available to keep your computer running properly, see dell.com/support. Synchronizing Your Computer Using a Microsoft account You
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    docked (if the power adapter is attached to the powered stand). Connects the computer to the docking port to provide power to your computer and charge the battery 32 │ Powered Stand (optional)
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    you to adjust the angle of your computer between 10 degrees and 70 degrees. Connect the power adapter to provide power to the computer, and charge the battery. Holds the adapter cable in place. Powered Stand (optional) │ 33
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    Using the Powered Stand Connect the Power Adapter to the Powered Stand CAUTION: Use only the supplied 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
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    Computer 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
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    Dock Your Computer on the Powered Stand 1 Align the docking port on your computer 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
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    Undocking Your Computer Lift the computer from the powered stand. Powered Stand (optional) │ 37
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    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 instructions that are included with the product. 38 │ Cleaning Your Computer
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    Troubleshooting Battery Problems Problems Battery does not charge Possible causes • Your computer is not the power adapter Charge the battery in an ambient temperature between 0 °C and 35 °C. Contact technical support or the manufacturer to replace the damaged parts. Troubleshooting │ 39
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    System problem Problems Possible causes Possible solution Computer does not turn The battery is Connect back on. Your computer may be in shipping mode. Computers shipped from the factory will be set in shipping mode. To get out of this mode, the draining the battery. 40 │ Troubleshooting
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    and Turning On Your Computer. 2 Refresh your computer. See Refreshing your computer. 3 Reset your computer. See Resetting your computer. 4 Contact Dell's support service. Go to dell. com/support or dell.com/ContactDell. Software updates may have been downloaded in the background. Restart your
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    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. 1 Move your computer to a different location for better signal reception. 2 Contact your Internet Service Provider. 42 │ Troubleshooting
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    Code You need your computer's Service Tag/Express Service Code when you contact Dell regarding your computer. The Express Service 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
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    Specifications Physical dimensions Height Width Depth Weight Hardware Processor Chipset Graphics Internal Memory (RAM) Internal Storage Speaker Power Camera 283.70 mm (11.17 inches) 463.60 mm (18.25 inches) 17.70 mm (0.70 inch) 2.20 kg (4.85 lb) 3rd Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 ULT Pentium Dual
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    SD card Dock USB Power Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output power Output current Rated output voltage Temperature range: Operating Storage 18.4" Full HD with multi-point capacitive touch 1920 × 1080 16:9 350 nits 89 degrees 1000:1 262.144 bits 1 3.5mm audio jack/port
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    Environmental requirements Temperature range: Operating Non-Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F) -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating Non-Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum Vibration (measured using a random
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