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Dell XPS 15 9050 User Manual

Dell XPS 15 9050 User Manual (102 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.25 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Windows 8.1 Features

12
- Signing in
  
  12
  - Microsoft Account
    12
  - Local Account
    12
- Locking and Unlocking Your Computer
  
  12
- Accessing the Desktop
  
  13
- Turning off Your Computer
  
  13
- Start Screen and Tiles
  
  14
- Apps
  
  14
  - Closing an App
    14
  - Snapping Apps
    14
- More Information
  
  15
Setting up Your Computer

16
- Connecting to the Internet
  16
  - Connecting to the Internet Using LAN
    16
  - Connecting to the Internet Using WLAN
    16
  - Connecting to the Internet Using WWAN
    17
  - Setting up Audio
    18
    
    Configuring 5.1/7.1 Audio
    18
    
    Connecting 5.1 Speakers
    19
    
    Connecting 7.1 Speakers
    20
  - Setting up Your Printer
    21
  - Setting up Your Webcam
    22
    
    Integrated Webcam
    22
    
    External Webcam
    22
  - Setting up Bluetooth
    22
About Your Computer

23
- Power Adapter
  
  23
- Battery
  
  24
- Coin-Cell Battery
  
  24
- Touchpad
  
  25
- Display
  
  25
  - Touchscreen
    25
  - 3D Camera
    26
- Keyboard
  
  26
  - Physical Keyboard
    27
    
    Keyboard Backlight
    27
  - On-Screen Keyboard
    28
  - Keyboard Connection Types
    28
    
    Wired
    28
    
    Wireless
    28
- Service Tag and Express-Service Code
  
  29
  - Locating the Label on Your Computer
    29
  - Dell Support Website
    29
  - BIOS Setup Program
    29
- Storage Device
  
  30
  - Internal Storage Devices
    30
  - Removable Storage Devices
    30
    
    Optical Drives and Discs
    30
    
    Memory Cards
    31
- Memory Module
  
  33
- System Board
  
  34
- Chipset
  
  35
- Processor
  
  35
- Computer Fan
  
  36
- Thermal Grease
  
  36
- Video Card
  
  37
- TV Tuners
  
  38
  - Internal
    38
  - External
    38
- Speakers
  
  39
  - 2.1 Audio
    39
- Webcam
  
  40
- Network
  
  40
  - Local Area Network (LAN)
    40
  - Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
    41
  - Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)
    41
  - Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)
    41
  - Modem
    42
  - Router
    42
  - Network-Interface Controller (NIC)
    42
  - Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Adapter
    43
  - Bluetooth
    43
  - Near-Field Communication
    43
Using Your Computer

44
- Charging the Battery
  
  44
- Using Your Keyboard
  
  44
- Using Your Touchpad
  
  50
  - Touchpad Gestures
    51
    
    Scroll
    51
    
    Zoom
    52
    
    Rotate
    53
    
    Flick
    53
    
    Quick Launch
    54
- Using Your Touchscreen
  
  54
  - Touchscreen Gestures
    54
    
    Zoom
    55
    
    Dwell
    55
    
    Flick
    55
    
    Rotate
    56
    
    Scroll
    56
- Using Bluetooth
  
  57
  - Pairing a Bluetooth Device with Your Computer
    57
- Using the Webcam
  
  58
Ports and Connectors

59
- Audio
  
  59
  - Types of Audio Ports
    59
    
    Usb
    60
  - USB Ports
    60
- Esata
  
  61
- Visual Graphics Array (VGA)
  
  62
- Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
  
  62
- Displayport
  
  62
  - Mini-Displayport
    62
  - Advantages of Displayport
    63
- Hdmi
  
  63
  - Advantages of HDMI
    63
  - Mini HDMI
    63
  - Micro HDMI
    64
- S/Pdif
  
  64
Software and Applications

65
- Computrace
  
  65
  - Enabling Computrace
    66
  - Getting Help on Computrace
    66
- My Dell Downloads
  
  66
- My Dell
  
  67
  - Downloading or Upgrading My Dell
    67
  - Accessing My Dell
    67
  - PC Checkup
    67
- Solution Station
  
  68
  - Solution Station Offerings
    69
- Quickset
  
  69
  - Installing Quickset
    70
- NVIDIA 3D Applications
  
  70
  - Playing Games in 3D
    70
  - Keyboard Shortcuts
    71
- Dellconnect
  
  72
Restoring Your Operating System

73
Troubleshooting

85
- Basic Troubleshooting Steps
  
  85
- Diagnostics
  
  85
  - Pre-Boot System Assessment
    85
    
    Invoking PSA
    85
  - Enhanced PSA
    86
  - Lcd bist
    87
    
    Starting LCD bist
    87
    
    Invoking Epsa
    88
  - Beep Codes
    89
Bios

90
- Changing BIOS Settings
  
  90
- Entering BIOS Setup Program
  
  90
- Resetting BIOS Password
  
  91
  - Remove the CMOS Battery
    91
  - Use System-Board Jumper
    91
- Changing the Boot Sequence
  
  92
  - Using Boot Menu
    92
  - Using BIOS Setup Program
    92
Getting Help and Contacting Dell

93
- Getting Help
  
  93
References

94
- Computer Maintenance
  
  94
- Power Management
  
  94
  - Configuring Power Settings
    95
    
    Configuring the Power Button Behavior
    96
  - Improving Battery Life
    96
    
    Dell Longevity Mode
    97
    
    Dell Desktop Mode
    98
- Migration Tips
  
  98
  - Migrating from One Windows Operating System to a Newer Operating System
    98
- Ergonomic Instructions
  
  99
- Dell and the Environment
  
  100
- Regulatory Compliance Policy
  
  102
  - Contact Details for Regulatory Compliance Web Site
    102
  - Additional Compliance Information
    102

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