Dell XPS 18 User Manual

DellTM XPS 18

User’s Manual

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates 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.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal
injury, or death.

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Contents

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1 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connect the Power Cable to the Power Adapter . . . . . . 12

Charge Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Insert an SD Card (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Turning On Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Enable/Disable Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Switch Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

4 Using Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Screen Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Windows 8 Start Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using Headphones/Microphones . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Removing the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Turning O the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Turning O Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Managing Computer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

5 Synchronizing Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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6 Powered Stand (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the Powered Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Dock Your Computer on the Powered Stand. . . . . . . . 36

Undocking Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

7 Cleaning Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

8 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

9 Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service Code 43

10 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Features

6 │ Features

This section provides information about the features available on your
computer.

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Feature Functionality

1 Power-adapter port Connect the supplied power adapter to

provide power to the computer and charge
the battery.

2 USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect USB devices for transferring or

synchronizing data, music, photos, videos,
contacts, and so on.

3 Audio port (3.5 mm) Connect headphones, microphones, and

other audio equipment to listen to stereo
sound, record audio, or make calls.

4 SD-card slot Full-sized SD-card slot.
5 Left speaker Provides audio output for video and music

playback.

Feature Functionality

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6 Volume-down button • Press to decrease the volume by one

7 Volume-up button • Press to increase the volume by one

8 Camera-status light Turns on when camera is active.
9 Front-facing camera • Capture a front-view picture or record

10 Ambient-light sensor Automatically adjusts the brightness of the

11 Windows button • Press to access/show the Windows Start

level.

• Press and hold to continuously decrease

the volume.

level.

• Press and hold to continuously increase

the volume.

videos.

• Make video calls with web applications,

such as Skype.

display’s backlight based on surrounding
light levels.

screen.

• Press for quick access to the most

recently used application or most
recently viewed screen.

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Feature Functionality

1 Touchscreen display Touch 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.

4 Right speaker Provides audio output for video and music

playback.

5 Power and sleep/wake Press and release to turn your computer on or

button o.

6 Power/Battery-status Indicates the power/battery charge status.

indicator (see battery status table)

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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.

3 SD-card slot Full-sized SD-card slot.

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Accessories

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Your 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.

• Powered stand (optional) — Allows your computer to be placed

upright with adjustable viewing angles and battery charging
capabilities.

• Wireless keyboard and mouse (optional) - Inputs text and

Accessories │ 11

controls the cursor.

NOTE: The keyboard and mouse are already paired to your computer if
you ordered the keyboard and mouse along with your computer. If you
purchased the keyboard and mouse separately, or if you need to pair
them again, see

Pairing the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse.

Setting Up Your Computer

12 │ Setting Up Your Computer

This section provides information about setting up your computer 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.

Connect the Power Cable to the Power Adapter

Charge Your Computer

Setting Up Your Computer │ 1 3

CAUTION: Charge the battery in an environmental temperature 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.

NOTE: Your computer cannot be charged through a USB cable.

NOTE: The battery is not fully charged when you first receive it.

NOTE: You receive your computer in shipping mode to prevent it from

accidentally turning on during shipping. To turn on your computer for the
first time, connect the power adapter and then press the power button.

1 Connect the power adapter to your computer.

2 Connect the power adapter into an electrical outlet and charge

your computer until the battery is fully charged.

NOTE: A completely discharged battery takes 4-5 hours to charge fully
while the computer is turned o.

NOTE: The battery charge light on the right side of your computer turns
o once the battery is fully charged.

You can check the charge/power status of your computer by checking

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the light on the side of your computer or the icon on the screen when
your computer is turned on:

Battery-charge indicator located on the right side of your computer:

Power state

S0/S1 (ON) Solid white Solid white Solid amber

S3 (Sleep)

S4/S5
(Hibernate or OFF)

Low battery

Battery with no
power adapter

Slow blinking
white

OFF OFF Solid amber

Fast blinking
amber

Power adapter
and battery fully
charged

Slow blinking
white

Fast blinking
amber

Power adapter
and battery is
charging

Slow blinking
amber

Fast blinking
amber

Battery icon displayed on the screen:

Battery icon Description

Battery is fully charged

Battery is charging

Computer is running on battery power
and the battery is discharging.

Computer is plugged in, and either no
battery is detected, or the battery isn’t
working correctly.

Battery is low

Battery is critically low

NOTE: You can check exact battery charge level by booting to the
operating system.