XPS 15
Setup and Specications
Computer Model: XPS 15-9570
Regulatory Model: P56F
Regulatory Type: P56F002
Notes, cautions, and warnings
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CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
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2018 - 04
Rev. A00
Contents
1 Set up your computer.....................................................................................................................................4
2 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows..................................................................................................... 6
3 Views............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Front.....................................................................................................................................................................................7
Left.......................................................................................................................................................................................7
Right.................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Base..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Display................................................................................................................................................................................10
Bottom...............................................................................................................................................................................10
4 Specications............................................................................................................................................... 11
Computer model................................................................................................................................................................11
System information........................................................................................................................................................... 11
Dimensions and weight.....................................................................................................................................................11
Operating system.............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Memory...............................................................................................................................................................................11
Ports and connectors....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Communications............................................................................................................................................................... 12
Wireless........................................................................................................................................................................12
Audio...................................................................................................................................................................................12
Storage...............................................................................................................................................................................13
Media-card reader............................................................................................................................................................ 13
Keyboard............................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Camera...............................................................................................................................................................................13
Touchpad........................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Touchpad gestures..................................................................................................................................................... 14
Power adapter...................................................................................................................................................................14
Battery............................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Display................................................................................................................................................................................15
Fingerprint reader.............................................................................................................................................................15
Video.................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Computer environment.................................................................................................................................................... 16
5 Keyboard shortcuts...................................................................................................................................... 17
6 Getting help and contacting Dell.................................................................................................................. 19
Self-help resources...........................................................................................................................................................19
Contacting Dell..................................................................................................................................................................19
Contents
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Set up your computer
1 Connect the power adapter and press the power button.
NOTE: To conserve battery power, the computer might enter into power save mode. Connect the power adapter and press
the power button to turn on the computer.
2 Finish Windows setup.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. When setting up, Dell recommends that you:
• Connect to a network for Windows updates.
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NOTE
: If connecting to a secured wireless network, enter the password for the wireless network access when prompted.
• If connected to the internet, sign-in with or create a Microsoft account. If not connected to the internet, create an oine account.
• On the Support and Protection screen, enter your contact details.
3 Locate and use Dell apps from the Windows Start menu—Recommended
Table 1. Locate Dell apps
Dell Product Registration
Register your computer with Dell.
Dell Help & Support
Access help and support for your computer.
SupportAssist
Pro-actively checks the health of your computer’s hardware and software. The SupportAssist OS Recovery
tool troubleshoots issues with the operating system. For more information, see the SupportAssist
documentation at www.dell.com/support.
NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.
4 Set up your computer
Dell Update
Updates your computer with critical xes and latest device drivers as they become available.
Dell Digital Delivery
Download software applications, which are purchased but not pre-installed on your computer.
4 Create recovery drive for Windows.
NOTE: It is recommended to create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and x problems that may occur with Windows.
For more information, see Create a USB recovery drive for Windows.
Set up your computer 5
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Create a USB recovery drive for Windows
Create a recovery drive to troubleshoot and x problems that may occur with Windows. An empty USB ash drive with a minimum capacity
of 16 GB is required to create the recovery drive.
NOTE: This process may take up to an hour to complete.
NOTE: The following steps may vary depending on the version of Windows installed. Refer to the Microsoft support site for
latest instructions.
1 Connect the USB ash drive to your computer.
2 In Windows search, type Recovery.
3 In the search results, click Create a recovery drive.
The User Account Control window is displayed.
4 Click Yes to continue.
The Recovery Drive window is displayed.
5 Select Back up system les to the recovery drive and click Next.
6 Select the USB ash drive and click Next.
A message appears, indicating that all data in the USB ash drive will be deleted.
7 Click Create.
8 Click Finish.
For more information about reinstalling Windows using the USB recovery drive, see the Troubleshooting section of your product's
Service Manual at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
6 Create a USB recovery drive for Windows