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  • Page 1 Dell XPS 18 User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Dell XPS 18 Accessories ....9 Setting Up Your Dell XPS 18 ... . 11 Getting Your Computer Ready for Use ..11 Charging the computer .
  • Page 4 Dock Features ....29 Docking Your XPS 18 ....31 Connecting the dock to the power source ..32 Undocking Your XPS 18 .

  • Page 5: Dell Xps 18 Features

    Dell XPS 18 Features This section provides information about the features available on your computer. Feature Functionality DC power connector Connect the supplied power adapter to provide power to the computer and charge the battery. USB 3.0 port Connect USB devices or connect to your...
  • Page 6 Automatically adjusts the brightness of the display’s backlight based on surrounding light levels. Windows button • Press to open the Windows Start screen. • Press for quick access to the most recently used application or most recently viewed screen. │ Dell XPS 18 Features...
  • Page 7 Touchscreen display Touch the display to use on-screen controls including buttons, menu items, and the on- screen keyboard. Docking port Connect to a Dell docking station. Noble lock port Allows you to secure your computer using a Noble lock. Speaker Provides audio output for video and music playback.
  • Page 8 Feature Functionality Flip feet Fold outwards to allow your computer to stand upright. │ Dell XPS 18 Features...

  • Page 9: Dell Xps 18 Accessories

    Dell XPS 18 Accessories Your Dell XPS 18 package includes the following accessories: Power adapter and cable • - Provides power to your computer and charges the battery. USB LAN dongle • - Connects your computer to a RJ45 connector via the USB 3.0 port.
  • Page 10 Wireless keyboard and mouse (included with selected models) • Inputs text and controls the cursor. │ Dell XPS 18 Accessories...

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Dell Xps 18

    Setting Up Your Dell XPS 18 This section provides information about setting up your XPS 18 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.

  • Page 12: Charging The Computer

    Connect the power adapter to the DC port on the computer. Connect the power adapter into an electrical outlet and charge the computer until the battery is fully charged. NOTE: The computer battery requires about 4 - 5 hours to fully charge. │ Setting Up Your Dell XPS 18...
  • Page 13 Battery is at low level. Battery is at critical level. NOTE: You can check exact battery charge level by booting to the operating system. │ Setting Up Your Dell XPS 18...

  • Page 14: Turning On Your Computer

    NOTE: If the login screen is not enabled in Windows 8, you will be taken directly from the lock screen to the Start screen. NOTE: The lock screen is only displayed when returning from a sleep state. │ Setting Up Your Dell XPS 18...

  • Page 15: Turning Off Your Computer

    Touch Settings 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. │ Setting Up Your Dell XPS 18...

  • Page 16: Inserting An Sd Card

    Make sure the orientation of the SD card is correct. Push the slot cover down. Push the SD card into the slot until it is firmly in place. For more information on removing the SD card, see Remove the SD card. │ Setting Up Your Dell XPS 18...

  • Page 17: Using Your Dell Xps 18

    Using Your Dell XPS 18 Screen Orientation For optimal viewing experience, the screen orientation changes automatically to portrait or landscape format depending on the computer’s orientation. NOTE: Some applications may not support automatic screen rotation to portrait or landscape format.
  • Page 18 Keeping your finger in contact with the screen, move your fingertip to the desired location. Take your finger off the screen to drop the item at the desired location. │ Using Your Dell XPS 18...
  • Page 19 Reduce the view of an image or web and then move the fingers closer. page. Zoom in Touch the display with two fingers Enlarge the view of an image or web and then move the fingers apart. page. │ Using Your Dell XPS 18...
  • Page 20 Finger Gestures Allows you to: Rotate Touch the display with two or more Rotate an object by 90 degrees. fingers and then move the fingers in a clockwise or counter-clockwise arc. 20 │ Using Your Dell XPS 18...

  • Page 21: The Windows 8 Start Screen

    Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms, and then touch the Start icon Get to know Windows 8 You can touch/click the Dell getting started tile on the Start screen to explore Windows 8. │ Using Your Dell XPS 18...
  • Page 22 . Touch All apps to show an alphabetical list of all applications installed on your computer. • Swiping-in from the top to the bottom of an app docks or closes the application. For more information on using Windows 8 Start screen, see http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/get-started. │ Using Your Dell XPS 18...

  • Page 23: Using The Keyboard & Mouse (Included With Selected Models)

    Windows: Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. → Change PC Settings → Devices → Add a Settings Touch device, to manually add a keyboard and mouse. │ Using Your Dell XPS 18...

  • Page 24: Using Headphones

    NOTE: When you connect an audio component to the 3.5 mm audio jack, the integrated speakers on your computer are muted automatically. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the headphones when disconnecting it from the computer, pull the connector and not the cable. 24 │ Using Your Dell XPS 18...

  • Page 25: Managing Your Computer Settings

    SD card can be safely removed. If a warning message appears stating the SD card cannot be removed, ensure all data transfers involving the SD card are complete. Pull the SD card out of the SD card slot. │ Using Your Dell XPS 18...
  • Page 26 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. → Change PC settings → General → Refresh Settings Touch your PC without affecting your files. Touch Get started. Next after you read the warning. Touch NOTE: Third-party apps will be removed. 26 │ Using Your Dell XPS 18...
  • Page 27 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. → Change PC settings → General → Settings Touch Advanced startup → Restart now. Troubleshoot option to configure various startup Touch the settings. │ Using Your Dell XPS 18...

  • Page 28: Synchronizing Your Computer

    Synchronizing Your Computer Use Microsoft account If your computer has Microsoft Windows 8 installed, you can synchronize 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 etc., with other Windows 8 PCs and computers.

  • Page 29: Using The Xps 18 Dock (Included With Selected Models)

    Using The XPS 18 Dock (included with selected models) Dock Features Feature Functionality Docking status light Indicates the whether the computer is docked or not. Docking connector Connects the computer to the docking port │ Using The XPS 18 Dock (included with selected models)
  • Page 30 10° and 70°. Power-adapter port Connect the supplied power adapter to provide power to the computer, and charge the battery. Adapter cord clip Attach the power adapter cord. 30 │ Using The XPS 18 Dock (included with selected models)

  • Page 31: Docking Your Xps 18

    Align the docking port on the computer to the docking connector on the docking station. Place the computer onto the docking station. Make sure the indicator on the docking station lights up to confirm connection. │ Using The XPS 18 Dock (included with selected models)

  • Page 32: Connecting The Dock To The Power Source

    Computer is docked in the stand Computer is not docked in the stand or dock stand has no power connected. For more information on checking the battery status, see battery charge status. │ Using The XPS 18 Dock (included with selected models)

  • Page 33: Undocking Your Xps 18

    Undocking Your XPS 18 Lift the computer from the dock. │ Using The XPS 18 Dock (included with selected models)

  • Page 34: Cleaning Your Computer

    Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you clean your computer, disconnect all the cables. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. Turn off your computer. For more information on turning off your computer, see Turning Off Your Computer.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Battery Problems Problems Possible causes Possible solution Unplug the Battery does not charge supplied Dell AC power adapter from the wall and verify that the outlet is functioning. Check all cable connections and plug back into the wall, then back into the computer.
  • Page 36 Computer and Turning On Your Computer. Refresh the computer. See Reset your computer. Contact Dell’s support service. Go to support. dell.com or dell. com/ContactDell. Computer cannot Boot from Windows boot into Windows recovery. See Recover your computer. │ Troubleshooting...
  • Page 37 Software or feature Restart your is not working as computer. Software expected updates may have been downloaded in the background. 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...
  • Page 38 Network problem Problems Possible causes Possible solution No wireless connection Check if the wireless radio is on. See Wi-Fi setting. Try to get closer to the wireless access point. Reset the wireless router if using a private network; open the browser to view the landing page if using a public...

  • Page 39: Locating Your Service Tag And Express Service Code

    Express Service Code If you are still unable to resolve the problems or require any additional help on your computer, you may contact DELL for additional technical assistance. NOTE: Before you call, have your Express Service Code ready. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direct your call more...

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Specifications Physical dimensions Height 283.7 mm (11.17 inches) Width 463.6 mm (18.25 inches) Depth 17.7 mm (0.70 inches) Weight 2.0 kg (4.5 lbs) Environmental requirements Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35 °C (32° to 95 °F) Non-Operating -40° to 65 °C (-40° to 149 °F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing)
  • Page 41 Airborne containment level G2 or lower as defined by ISA-S7 1.04-1985 Touchscreen display Type 18.4” FHD with multi-point capactive touch Maximum resolution 1920 × 1080 Full HD Aspect ratio 16:9 Brightness 300 nits Viewing angle 89 degrees Contrast ratio 1000:1 Color depth 262.144 bits Ports and connectors...
  • Page 42 Temperature range: Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104 °F) Storage -40°C to 70 °C (-40°F to 158 °F) 42 │ Specifications...

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