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Dell TM XPS 18 User’s Manual.
------------------------------- Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indica tes important information that helps you make better use of your computer . CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed.
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Contents 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 3 Setting Up Y our Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connect the Power Cable to the Power Adapter .
6 Powered Stand (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Using the Powered Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Dock Y our Computer on the Powered Stand. . . . . . . . 36 Undocking Y our Computer .
Features This section provides information about the f eatures available on your computer . 1 2 3 5 6 7 4 8 10 9 11 Feature Functionality 1 Power-adapter port Connect the supplied power adapter to provide power to the computer and charge the battery .
Feature Functionality 6 V olume-down button • Press to decrease the volume by one level. • Press and hold to continuously decrease the volume. 7 V olume-up button • Press to increase the volume by one level. • Press and hold to continuously increase the volume.
1 2 6 3 5 4 Feature Functionality 1 T ouchscreen display T ouch the display to use on-screen controls including buttons, menu items, and the on-screen keyboard. 2 Docking port Connect to a Dell Powered Stand (optional). 3 Noble lock port Allows you to secure your computer using a Noble lock.
3 1 2 Feature Functionality 1 Right 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. 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.
Accessories Y our 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.
• Wireless keyboard and mouse (optional) - Inputs text and controls the cursor . NOTE: The keyboard and mouse ar e already paired to your c omputer if you ordered the keyboar d and mouse along with your computer .
Setting Up Y our Computer This section provides information about setting up your c omputer 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.
Charge Y our Computer CAUTION: Charge the battery in an environmental tempera ture between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 ° F). CAUTION: Use only the supplied power adapter and power cable to charge your computer . Using unauthorized power adapters or power cables may severely damage to your computer .
Y ou can check the charge/power status of your computer by checking the light on the side of your computer or the icon on the screen when your computer is turned on: Battery-charge indicator located o.
Insert an SD Card (optional) 1 Make sure the orientation of the SD card is correct so tha t the pins on the card are facing the r ear when inserted. 2 Push the slot cover down. 3 Push the SD card into the spring-loaded slot until it is locked firmly into place.
T urning On Y our Computer CAUTION: Use your computer in an ambient temperature between 0 °C and 35 °C (32 °F and 95 ° F). 1 Press and release the Power and Sleep/W ake button . NOTE: After the button is pressed, ther e is a slight delay before your computer turns on or o.
5 Complete initial setup of Windows. Y our computer is ready for use when the Windows Start scr een is displayed. NOTE: A lock screen may be displayed when your computer wak es up from a sleep state. NOTE: If the login screen is not enabled, the Start scr een appears after you swipe-up on the lock screen.
Enable/Disable Wi-Fi 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to acc ess Charms. 2 T ouch Settings → Change PC settings → Wireless . 3 Move the slider to the right to enable 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 acc ess Charms.
Using Y our Computer Screen Orientation For optimal viewing experience, the screen orientation changes automatically to portrait or landscape format depending on your computer’s orientation. Automatic screen r otation is enabled by default. NOTE: Some applications may not support automatic screen r otation.
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 r eal time with information on news, sports, weather , stocks, social networks, and so on.
Gestures Y our computer has a 10-point multi-touch display. Finger gestures T ouch Allows you to: T ap gently on the screen with your fingertip. • Select items on the screen including options, entries, images, icons, and so on. • Start applications.
Finger gestures Allows you to: Drag 1 T ouch and hold your finger on an item on the screen. 2 Keeping your finger in contact with the screen, move your fingertip to the desired location. 3 T ake your finger o the screen to drop the item at the desired location.
Finger gestures Allows you to: Swipe right • 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 display reveals thumbnails of open applications.
Finger gestures Allows you to: Zoom in T ouch the display with two fingers Increase the zoom level of an image and then move the fingers apart. or web page. Rotate T ouch the display with two or more Rotate an object by 90 degr ees. fingers and then move the fingers in a clockwise or counter-clockwise arc.
Using the Keyboard and Mouse If you purchased a wireless k eyboard and mouse with your computer , they will be already paired. T o use the keyboar d and mouse, make sure both devices have batteries installed and are power ed on.
Using Headphones/Microphones Y our computer has a headphone/microphone combo port that supports a headphone, a microphone, or a combo device to listen to music, record audio, or mak e voice calls. WARNING: Listening to loud music for extended periods of time can lead to hearing loss.
Removing the SD Card CAUTION: T o avoid data loss, ensure all read/write operations to the SD card are complete before removing it from the computer . 1 T ouch the bottom left corner to enter Desktop mode. 2 T ouch/click Safely Remove Hardware in the notification area at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
T urning O the Screen • Using the power button: Press and release the Power and Sleep/W ake button to turn o the screen. • Using Charms: 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to acc ess Charms. 2 T ouch Settings → Power → Sleep to turn o the screen.
Managing Computer Settings Refreshing your computer Refreshing your computer r estores Windows to the original factory settings without deleting any of your personal files, installed applications, or personalization settings. CAUTION: Refreshing your computer r emoves all third-party applications.
Using advanced startup Use advanced startup if you have problems starting up your computer or if you want to change the computer’s startup settings, such as allowing your computer to start up from a USB device or an optical media. 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms.
• ePSA menu — Dell’s Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment. ePSA provides valuable configuration and diagnostic inf ormation and helps assure corr ect system operation.
Powered Stand (optional) Features 2 1 Feature Functionality 1 Docking status light T urns on when your computer is successfully docked (if the power adapter is attached to the powered stand).
1 2 3 Feature Functionality 1 Powered stand hinge Allows 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.
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 your powered stand.
Y ou can check the powered stand’s status from: • The light located at the front of the power ed stand: LED behavior Description Solid white color on Computer is docked in the powered stand O Computer is not docked in the powered stand, or the power adapter is not connected to the stand.
Dock Y our 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 is pr operly connected to a power source.
Undocking Y our Computer Lift the computer from the power ed stand. Powered Stand (optional) │ 3 7.
Cleaning Y our Computer CAUTION: Disconnect all cables from your computer bef ore cleaning it. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water . Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, that may contain flammable substances. 1 T urn o your c omputer .
T roubleshooting Battery Problems Problems Possible causes Possible solution Battery does not charge • Y our computer is not properly plugged into a power source. • Y ou are using an incorrect power adapter/cable. • The power outlet is not be working.
System problem Problems Possible causes Possible solution Computer does not turn on The battery is completely discharged. Connect your computer to a power source using the power adapter .
Computer is not responding or behaving unexpectedly Y our computer could be in a hung or locked state. 1 Reboot the computer . See T urning O Y our Computer and T urning On Y our Computer . 2 Refresh your computer . See Refreshing your computer . 3 Reset your computer .
Network problem Problems Possible causes Possible solution No wireless connection Y our computer is not able to properly access a wireless signal. 1 Check if the wireless radio is on. See Enabling/Disabling Wi-Fi . 2 Move closer to the wireless access point.
Locating Y our Service T ag and Express Ser vice Code Y ou need your computer’s Service T ag/Express Service Code when you contact Dell regarding your c omputer . The Express Service Code helps the automated telephone support system redir ect your call to the appropriate support department.
Specifications Physical dimensions Height 283. 70 mm (11.17 inches) Width 463. 60 mm (18.25 inches) Depth 17 . 70 mm (0 .70 inch) Weight 2.20 kg (4 . 85 lb) Hardware Processor 3 r d G e n e r a t i o.
T ouchscreen display T ype 18. 4” Full HD with multi-point capacitive touch Maximum resolution 1920 × 1080 Aspect ratio 16:9 Brightness 350 nits Viewing angle 89 degrees Contrast ratio 1000:1 Color depth 262.144 bits Ports and connectors Audio 1 3.
Environmental requirements T emperature range: Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F) Non-Operating -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (nonc.
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