Dell XPS 15Z (L511Z, Mid 2011) Manuel d'utilisateur

SETUP GUIDE

8Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Press the Power Button

9Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft WindowsYour Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. To set up Windows

10Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you

11Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media:Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see “Connect the AC Adapter” on page 1. 6).In

12Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)

13Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless:Ensure that your computer is turned on.1. Press the <Fn><F2> keys on the keyboa

14Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional)NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on all computers. For informati

15Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable wireless display:Double‑click the Intel Wireless Display 1. icon on the desktop. The Intel Wireless Display

16Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up 3D TV (Optional)NOTE: To know if your TV supports the 3D features available on your computer, see System Requireme

17Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set up the NVIDIA 3DTV Play application:4. In the a. NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to expand the se

18Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional)To connect to the Internet, you need an external modem or network connection and an Int

19Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in yo

20Using Your XPS LaptopThis section provides information about the features available on your Dell XPS laptop.Right View Features1 2 3

21Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Audio-out/Headphone connector — Connects to a pair of headphones or to a powered speaker or sound system.2 Audio-in/Micropho

22Using Your XPS Laptop Left View Features2 31

23Using Your XPS Laptop 1 HDMI connector — Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals.NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal

24Using Your XPS Laptop 5 6 74

25Using Your XPS Laptop 4 USB 3.0 connectors (2) — Connect to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player; provide

26Using Your XPS Laptop Back View Features21

27Using Your XPS Laptop 1 AC adapter connector — Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery.2 Network connector — Connect

SETUP GUIDERegulatory model: P12F Regulatory type: P12F001

28Using Your XPS Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features1234

29Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light — Press to turn on or off your computer. The light on the button indicates the power states. For more

30Using Your XPS Laptop 5

31Using Your XPS Laptop 5 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard — The backlit keyboard provides visibility in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the

32Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Pad GesturesNOTE: Some of the touch pad gestures may be disabled by default. To change the touch pad gestures settings,

33Using Your XPS Laptop FlickAllows you to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick.Flip — Move three fingers quickly in t

34Using Your XPS Laptop ZoomAllows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes:Pinch — Allows you t

35Using Your XPS Laptop

36Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control KeysThe multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. To use the multimedia

37Using Your XPS Laptop Mute the sound Play the previous track or chapterDecrease the volume level Play or pauseIncrease the volume level Play the nex

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

38Using Your XPS Laptop Display Features12 3 45

39Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Microphones (2) — Provides high‑quality sound for video conferencing and voice recording.2 Camera indicator light — Indicate

40Using Your XPS Laptop Status Lights and IndicatorsDisplay-Hinge LightIndicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge statusAC adapter solid

41Using Your XPS Laptop Power Button Light Indicator light status Computer state(s)AC adapter solid white onbreathing white standbyoff off/hibernateBa

42Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery ChargingYou may be required to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. To quickly

43Using Your XPS Laptop Using the Optical DriveCAUTION: Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini-DVDs) or you will dam

44Using Your XPS Laptop Software FeaturesFastAccess Facial RecognitionYour computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. This feature h

45Using Your XPS Laptop Entertainment and MultimediaYou can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs/DVDs, listen to music a

46Using Your XPS Laptop Keyboard ShortcutsThe following are some of the keyboard shortcuts available for 3D gaming:Keys Description Function<Ctrl&g

47Using Your XPS Laptop <Ctrl><F6> Increases convergenceMoves objects towards you; maximum convergence places all objects in front of the

3 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop . . . . . . . .5Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . 5Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Conne

48Using Your XPS Laptop 3D PhotosYou can view stereoscopic 3D photos using the NVIDIA Photo Viewer available in the NVIDIA 3DTV Play application. The

49Using Your XPS Laptop If an application profile exists, the NVIDIA •GPU is enabled and the application runs in performance mode. The NVIDIA GPU is

50Using Your XPS Laptop Dell DataSafe Online BackupNOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on Windows operating systems.NOTE: A broadband connect

51Using Your XPS Laptop The following are the applications available on Dell Stage:NOTE: Some of the applications may not be available based on the se

52Using Your XPS Laptop Free Fall SensorFree fall sensor protects your computer hard drive from possible damage, by detecting a free fall state caused

53This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “Using Sup

54Solving Problems Network ProblemsWireless ConnectionsIf the wireless network connection is lost — The wireless router is offline or wireless has bee

55Solving Problems Power ProblemsIf the power light is off — The computer is either turned off, in hibernate mode, or is not receiving power.Press the

56Solving Problems If you encounter interference that hinders reception on your computer — An unwanted signal is creating interference by interrupting

57Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up — Ensure that the AC adapter cable is firmly connected to the compu

4 Contents Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56Lockups and Software Probl

58Solving Problems To run the Program Compatability Wizard:Click 1. Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for previous versions of Win

59Dell Support CenterAll the support you need – one convenient location.The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers

60Using Support Tools Detailed System Information — View detailed information about your hardware and operating system configurations; access copies o

61Using Support Tools Hardware TroubleshooterIf a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly confi

62Using Support Tools Starting Dell ePSA DiagnosticsEnhanced Pre‑boot System Assessment (ePSA) tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, displ

63You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of the following options:CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating

64Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreThe Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return yo

65Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local BackupCAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your operating system permanently re

66Restoring Your Operating System Turn on your computer.3. When the DELL logo appears, press <F8> 4. several times to access the Advanced Boot

67Restoring Your Operating System System Recovery MediaCAUTION: Although the system recovery media is designed to preserve the data files on your com

5This section provides information about setting up your Dell XPS laptop. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that

68Restoring Your Operating System Dell Factory Image RestoreCAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore to restore your operating system permanently de

69Restoring Your Operating System Select 3. Repair Your Computer. The System Recovery Options window appears.Select a keyboard layout and click 4.

70If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:See “Solving Problems”

71Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support sta

72Getting Help Online ServicesYou can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites: dell.com•dell.com/ap• (Asian/Pacific countr

73Getting Help Automated Order-Status ServiceTo check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or yo

74Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditPrepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows:NOTE:

75Getting Help Before You CallNOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated‑support telephone system direc

76Getting Help Remember to fill out the following Diagnostic Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and cal

77Getting Help See your operating system documentation to determine the contents of the computer’s start‑up files. If the computer is connected to a p

6Setting 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 protecto

78Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to: See:reinstall your operating system “System Recovery Media” on page 67run a diagnostic progra

79Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See:find safety best practices information for your computer review Warranty information, Te

80This section provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. NOTE: Offerings may vary by

81Specifications MemoryMemory type 1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manua

82Specifications Media Card ReaderCards supportedSecure Digital (SD) memory cardSecure Digital Input Output (SDIO)Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)Se

83Specifications VideoIntegratedVideo controllerIntel HD GraphicsVideo memoryup to 1.6 GBDiscreteVideo controllerNVIDIA GeForce GT 525MVideo memory1 GB

84Specifications Battery8‑cell “smart” lithium ion:Height 11 mm (0.43 inches)Width 94.13 mm (3.70 inches)Depth 235.65 mm (9.2 inches)Weight 0.43 kg (0.

85Specifications Keyboard (Backlit)Number of keys86 (U.S. and Canada);87 (Europe); 90 (Japan);87 (Brazil)Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/KanjiTouch PadX/Y positio

86Specifications Computer EnvironmentTemperature range:Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)Relative humidity (maxim

87AppendixInformation for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico)The following information is provided in the device(s) described in this

7Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional)To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.

88Aairflow, allowing 5Bbackup and recovery 50Ccalling Dell 75Camera 39CDs, playing and creating 45computer capabilities 44computer, setting up

89Index Ffinding more information 78FTP login, anonymous 72Hhardware problemsdiagnosing 61Hardware Troubleshooter 61helpgetting assistance and sup

90Index Rresources, finding more 78restoring factory image 68Ssetup, before you begin 5shipping productsfor return or repair 74software features