Dell XPS 15 (L502X, Early 2011) Manuel d'utilisateur

SETUP GUIDE

8Setting 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

98Specifications DisplayType 15.6‑inch HD WLED, TrueLife15.6‑inch Full HD RGBLED, TrueLife (optional)Multi‑touch 15.6‑inch HD WLED, TrueLife (optional)

99Specifications BatteryVoltage 11.1 V (6‑/9‑cell)Charge time (approximate)4 hours (when the computer is turned off)Operating time battery operating ti

100Specifications KeyboardNumber of keys86 (U.S. and Canada);87 (Europe); 90 (Japan);87 (Brazil)Layout QWERTY/AZERTY/KanjiTouch PadX/Y position resolut

101Specifications Computer EnvironmentTemperature range:Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)Relative humidity (maxi

102AppendixMacrovision Product NoticeThis product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. pate

103Appendix Information for NOM, or Official Mexican Standard (Only for Mexico)The following information is provided in the device(s) described in th

104Aairflow, allowing 7Audio control panel 43Bbackup and recovery 53battery status light 33B‑CAS card 14Ccalling Dell 89Camera 47CDs, playing a

105Index Ffinding more information 92flick 48FTP login, anonymous 86Hhard drive activity light 33hardware problemsdiagnosing 71Hardware Troublesh

106Index Ppower problems, solving 65power strips, using 8problems, solving 62productsinformation and purchasing 87Rresources, finding more 92rest

107Index UUSB PowerShare 27Wwarranty returns 88WindowsProgram Compatibility Wizard 67Windows Mobility Center 40wired networknetwork cable, connect

9Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional)To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable.

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10Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Press the Power Button

11Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft WindowsYour Dell computer is preconfigured with the Microsoft Windows operating system. To set up Window

12Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended)NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you

13Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media:1. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see “Connect the AC Adapter” on page8).2.

14Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional)NOTE: Installing a SIM card is not required if you are using an EVDO card to access the In

15Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 1 battery bay2 SIM card slot3 SIM card123

16Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)

17Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless:1. Ensure that your computer is turnedon.2. Press the <Fn><F2> keys on the key

18Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional)NOTE: The wireless display feature may not be supported on all computers. For informati

19Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable wireless display:1. Double‑click the Intel Wireless Display icon on the desktop. The Intel Wireless Display w

20Setting 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

21Setting Up Your XPS Laptop 4. Set up the NVIDIA 3DTV Play application:a. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to expand the se

22Setting 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

23Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in yo

24Using Your XPS LaptopThis section provides information about the features available on your Dell XPS laptop.Right View Features1 2 5 63 4

25Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Optical drive — Plays or records CDs, DVDs, and Blu‑ray Discs (optional). For more information, see “Using the Optical Drive

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27Using Your XPS Laptop 7 Audio-in/Microphone connector — Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs.8 eSATA/USB combo conn

SETUP GUIDERegulatory model: P11F Regulatory type: P11F003

28Using Your XPS Laptop Left View Features11 USB 3.0 connector — Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 p

29Using Your XPS Laptop Front View Features11 9-in-1 Media Card Reader — Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, v

30Using Your XPS Laptop Back View Features1 2 3 4 65 7

31Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Mini-DisplayPort connector — Digital interface standard connector that connects to external DisplayPort monitors and project

32Using Your XPS Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features32145

33Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light — Indicates the battery charge status. For more information on the battery status light, see “Status Li

34Using Your XPS Laptop 9 8 76

35Using Your XPS Laptop 6 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) — The backlit keyboard provides visibility in dark environments by illuminating all sym

36Using Your XPS Laptop Status Lights and IndicatorsBattery Status Light Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge statusAC adapter sol

37Using Your XPS Laptop Disabling Battery ChargingYou may be required to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. To quickly

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 Touch Pad GesturesScrollAllows you to scroll through content. The scroll feature includes:Scroll Vertical — Allows you to scro

39Using Your XPS Laptop ZoomAllows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes:Pinch — Allows you t

40Using Your XPS Laptop Multimedia Control KeysThe multimedia control keys are located on the function key row on the keyboard. To use the multimedia

41Using Your XPS Laptop Mute the sound Play the previous track or chapterDecrease the volume level Play or pauseIncrease the volume level Play the nex

42Using Your XPS Laptop Control Strip Features1 2 3 4 5 6

43Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light — Turns the computer on or off when pressed. The light on the button indicates the power states. For

44Using Your XPS Laptop Using the Optical DriveCAUTION: Do not press down on the optical drive tray when you open or close it. Keep the optical drive

45Using Your XPS Laptop 1 disc2 spindle3 optical drive tray4 emergency eject hole5 eject button13524

46Using Your XPS Laptop Display Features1 2 3 4

47Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Microphone — Provides high‑quality sound for video conferencing and voice recording.2 Camera indicator light — Indicates if

3 Setting Up Your XPS Laptop . . . . . . . .7Before Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . 7Connect the AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Conne

48Using Your XPS Laptop Touch Screen Gestures (Optional)NOTE: Some of these gestures are application‑specific and may not work across applications.Zoo

49Using Your XPS Laptop ScrollAllows you to scroll through content. The scroll features include:Pan — Allows you to move the focus on the selected obj

50Using Your XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the BatteryWARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructi

51Using Your XPS Laptop 1 battery release latch2 battery3 tabs (3)123

52Using Your XPS Laptop Software FeaturesFastAccess Facial RecognitionYour computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. This feature h

53Using Your XPS Laptop Entertainment and MultimediaYou can use your computer to watch videos, play games, create your own CDs/DVDs, listen to music a

54Using Your XPS Laptop Dell StageThe Dell Stage software provides access to your favorite media and multi‑touch applications.To launch Dell Stage, cl

55Using Your XPS Laptop • PHOTO — View, organize, or edit your pictures. You can create slideshows and collections of your pictures and upload them to

56Using Your XPS Laptop NVIDIA Optimus Technology (Optional)Your XPS laptop is equipped with NVIDIA’s Optimus technology. The Optimus technology enhan

57Using Your XPS Laptop Changing the Application Profile Settings1. Right‑click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel.2. In the NVIDIA Control P

4 Contents Removing and Replacing the Battery . . .50Software Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52Dell DataSafe Online Backup. . . . . .

58Using Your XPS Laptop Keyboard ShortcutsThe following are some of the keyboard shortcuts available for 3D gaming:Keys Description Function<Ctrl&g

59Using Your XPS Laptop <Ctrl><F6> Increases convergenceMoves objects towards you; maximum convergence places all objects in front of the

60Using Your XPS Laptop 3D PhotosYou can view stereoscopic 3D photos using the NVIDIA Photo Viewer available in the NVIDIA 3DTV Play application. The

61Using Your XPS Laptop Free Fall SensorFree fall sensor protects your computer hard drive from possible damage, by detecting a free fall state caused

62This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see “Using Sup

63Solving Problems Touch Screen ProblemsSome or all multi-touch features are not working — •Certain touch and multi‑touch features may be disabled. T

64Solving Problems Network ProblemsWireless ConnectionsIf the wireless network connection is lost — The wireless router is offline or wireless has bee

65Solving Problems Power ProblemsIf the power light is off — The computer is either turned off, in hibernate mode, or is not receiving power.•Press t

66Solving Problems If the power light is breathing white — The computer is in standby or the display may not be responding. •Press a key on the keybo

67Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up — Ensure that the AC adapter cable is firmly connected to the compu

5 ContentsAutomated Order‑Status Service . . . . . . 87Product Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Returning Items for Repair Under War

68Solving Problems To run the Program Compatability Wizard:1. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for previous versions of Windo

69Dell Support CenterAll the support you need – one convenient location.The Dell Support Center provides system alerts, performance improvement offers

70Using Support Tools Detailed System Information — View detailed information about your hardware and operating system configurations; access copies o

71Using Support Tools Hardware TroubleshooterIf a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected but incorrectly confi

72Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard

73Using Support Tools c. If you are experiencing memory issues, press <y>, otherwise press <n>. The following message appears: “Booting De

74Using Support Tools Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities DiscNOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with your compute

75Using Support Tools NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is displayed at the top of each test screen. The Service Tag helps you identify your com

76You can restore the operating system on your computer using any of the following options:CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating

77Restoring Your Operating System System RestoreThe Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allows you to return yo

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78Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local BackupCAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your operating system permanently re

79Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup BasicTo restore the operating system and Dell factory‑installed software while preservin

80Restoring Your Operating System Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup ProfessionalNOTE: Dell DataSafe Local Backup Professional may be installed

81Restoring Your Operating System To restore the operating system and Dell factory‑installed software on your computer using the system recovery medi

82Restoring Your Operating System This option restores your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Any programs

83Restoring Your Operating System 8. Select the check box to confirm that you want to continue to reformat the hard drive and restore the system soft

84If you experience a problem with your computer, you can complete the following steps to diagnose and troubleshoot the problem:1. See “Solving Proble

85Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceDell’s support service is available to answer your questions about Dell hardware. Our support sta

86Getting Help Online ServicesYou can learn about Dell products and services on the following websites: •dell.com•dell.com/ap (Asian/Pacific countri

87Getting 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

7This section provides information about setting up your Dell XPS laptop. Before Setting Up Your Computer When positioning your computer, ensure that

88Getting Help Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for CreditPrepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as follows:NOTE:

89Getting Help Before You CallNOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated‑support telephone system direc

90Getting Help Remember to fill out the following Diagnostic Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for assistance and cal

91Getting 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

92Finding More Information and ResourcesIf you need to: See:reinstall your operating system “System Recovery Media” on page80run a diagnostic progra

93Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: See:find safety best practices information for your computer review Warranty information, Te

94This section provides information that you may need when setting up, updating drivers for, and upgrading your computer. NOTE: Offerings may vary by

95Specifications MemoryMemory type 1066 MHz/1333 MHz SODIMM DDR3NOTE: For instructions on upgrading the memory, see the Service Manual at support.dell.

96Specifications Media Card ReaderCards supportedSecure Digital (SD) memory cardSecure Digital Input Output (SDIO)Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)Se

97Specifications AudioAudio controllerRealtek ALC665Speakers 2 x 4 Watt main speakers + 12 Watt subwooferPeak output 20 WVolume controlssoftware progra