Dell XPS 18 User Manual

Dell™ XPS 18

User’s Manual

Computer Model: XPS 1820
Regulatory Type : W01A
Regulatory Model: W01A002

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.

Copyright © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected

by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell™
and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the United States and/or
other jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be
trademarks of their respective companies.

2014 - 04
Rev. A00

Contents

Features � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5

Accessories � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9

Setting Up Your Computer � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �11

Charging Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Turning On Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Enabling/Disabling Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Inserting a Memory Card (Sold Separately)

— Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Removing the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using Your Computer � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �17

Screen Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Windows Start Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Gestures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using Headphone/Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Turning Off the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Turning Off Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Synchronizing Your Computer using
a Microsoft account � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 26

Contents │ 3

Powered Stand � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 27

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the Powered Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Docking Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Undocking Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Cleaning Your Computer � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 32

Troubleshooting � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 33

Locating Your Service Tag and Express

Service Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Specifications � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 40

4 │ Contents

Features

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

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Feature Functionality

1 Ambient-light sensor Detects the ambient light and

automatically adjusts the display
brightness.

2 Front-facing camera Capture a front-view picture or

record videos.
Make video calls with web

applications, such as Skype.

3 Camera-status light Turns on when the camera is in use.
4 Volume-control buttons (2) Press to increase or decrease the

volume.

5 Left speaker Provides audio output.
6 Media-card reader Reads from and writes to media

cards

Features │ 5

Feature Functionality

7 Headset/speaker port Connect a headphone, a headset

(headphone and microphone
combo), or speakers.

8 USB 3.0 ports (2) Connect peripherals such as

storage devices, printers, and so on.
Provides data transfer speeds up to
5 Gbps.

9 Power-adapter port Connect a power adapter to provide

power to your computer and
charge the battery.

10 Windows button Press to go to the Start screen while

an app is active.
Press for quick access to the most

recently used app or most recently
viewed screen.

6 │ Features

Feature Functionality

1 Power/Battery-status

light

Indicates the power/battery-charge status.
(For more information, see “Battery-status

light:”).

2 Power button Turn on your computer or change the

power state of your computer.

3 Right speaker Provides audio output.
4 Security-cable slot Connect a security cable to prevent

unauthorized movement of your
computer.

5 Touchscreen display Touch the display to use on-screen

controls including buttons, menu items,
and the on-screen keyboard

6 Docking port Connect to a Dell Powered-Stand

(sold separately).

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Features │ 7

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Feature Functionality

Left and right feet Fold the feet outward to allow your

computer to stand upright in landscape
mode. Fold inward to allow your computer
to lay flat.

CAUTION: Do not place or use the computer in portrait mode.

8 │ Features

Accessories

∞ Power adapter and cable — Provides power to your computer

and charges the battery.

∞ USB to ethernet adapter (sold separately) — Allows you to

connect a RJ45 (network) cable to your computer using a
USBport.

∞ Powered stand (sold separately) — Allows your computer to be

placed upright. It also allows adjusting the viewing angle and
charges the battery.

Accessories │ 9

∞ Wireless keyboard and mouse (sold separately) - Inputs text and

controls the cursor.

NOTE: If you order the keyboard and mouse along with your
computer, they are already paired when you receive them. If you
purchase the keyboard and mouse separately, or if you need to
pair them again, see “Pairing the wireless keyboard and mouse”.

10 │ Accessories

Setting Up Your Computer

WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this
section, read the safety information that shipped with your
computer. For more best practices information, see

dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

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.

Charging Your Computer

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

computer. Your computer cannot be charged using a USB cable.

1 Connect the power cable to the power adapter.

2 Connect the power adapter to your computer.

3 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 off. The battery
charge light on the right side of your computer turns off once
the battery is fully charged.

Setting Up Your Computer │ 11

Battery-status light:

You can check the charge/power status of your computer by
checking the battery-status light on the side of your computer or the
icon on the screen when your computer is turned on.

Solid white light Power adapter is connected to the computer

and the battery is being charged.

Solid amber light Battery charge is low or critical.

Off Power adapter is connected to the computer

and battery is fully charged or power adapter is
not connected to the computer.

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 by hovering the mouse
pointer over the battery icon.

12 │ Setting Up Your Computer

Turning On Your 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/Wake button .

NOTE: After the button is pressed, there is a slight delay before

your computer turns on or off.

2 Finish Windows setup by selecting your options for

personalization, signing into your Microsoft account or creating a
local account, and so on.

a. Enable security and updates.

b. Connect to your wireless network.

Setting Up Your Computer │ 13

c. Sign in to your computer.

Your computer is ready for use when the Windows Start screen is
displayed.

NOTE: A lock screen may be displayed when your computer
wakes up from a sleep state.
NOTE: If the login screen is not enabled, the Start screen appears
after you swipe-up on the lock screen.

Enabling/Disabling Wi-Fi

1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms.
2 Touch 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 access Charms.
2 Touch Settings → Available → Select an available

network→ Connect.

NOTE: If you need to connect to another network later,

tap in the Charms sidebar and select the network you want
toconnectto.

14 │ Setting Up Your Computer

Inserting a Memory Card (Sold Separately) — Optional

1 Orient the SD card so that the pins on the card are facing the rear

when inserted.

2 Push the slot cover down.
3 Push the SD card into the slot until it clicks into place.

For more information, see “Media-card reader” in Specifications.

Setting Up Your Computer │ 15

Removing the Memory Card

CAUTION: To avoid data loss, ensure all read/write operations
to the memory card are complete before removing it from the

computer.
1 Tap the Desktop tile to access the Desktop mode.
2 In the notification area at the bottom-right corner of the screen ,

tap the safely remove hardware icon .

NOTE: If you don not see Safely Remove Hardware , tap
Show Hidden Icons to display all icons in the notification
area.

3 Tap the memory card name in the list.

A message appears confirming that the memory card can be
safely removed.

NOTE: If a warning message appears stating the memory card
cannot be removed, make sure all data transfers to and from
the memory card are complete and try again.

4 Push the memory card inward to release it from the slot.
5 Pull the memory card out of the slot.

16 │ Setting Up Your Computer

Using Your Computer

Screen Orientation

For optimal viewing experience, the screen orientation changes
automatically to portrait or landscape mode depending on your
computer’s orientation. Automatic screen rotation is enabled by
default.

NOTE: Some applications may not support automatic screen
rotation.

Disabling or enabling automatic screen rotation:

1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms.
2 Tap Settings → Screen .
3 Tap or to toggle automatic screen rotation.

Windows Start Screen

The Windows 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 real time with information
on news, sports, weather, stocks, social networks, and so on. The
tile-based user interface gives you direct access to your most recently
used applications, emails, photos, music, videos, contacts, social
media updates, and frequently viewed websites. You can pin your
favorite apps as tiles for easy access.

NOTE: You can add or remove Live Tiles by using Pin or
Unpin options.

Accessing the desktop

To access the desktop interface — like in the previous versions of
Windows — tap or click the Desktop tile on the Start screen.

Accessing the Start screen

∞ Press the Windows button
∞ Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms, and

then tap the Start icon .

NOTE: The Start icon in the Charms sidebar and the Windows
button on your computer have the same functionality.

Using Your Computer │ 17

Getting more information on Windows

You can get more information on Windows and the new features
using any of the following resources:

∞ dell.com/windows8
∞ dell.com/support

∞ Help+Tips tile

Gestures

Your computer has a multi-point touch display that allows you to
perform common tasks using gestures.

Finger gestures Allows you to:

Tap/Dwell

Tap gently on the screen with your
fingertip to select an item, launch apps,
and so on.

Touch and hold the item on the screen to
open the context menu.

18 │ Using Your Computer

Finger gestures Allows you to:

Zoom

Place two fingers on the touchscreen
and then move them apart to zoom-in.

Place two fingers on the touchscreen
and then move them apart to zoom-out.

Flick

Move a finger quickly in the desired
direction to flip through content in the
active window like pages in a book.

Flick also works vertically when
navigating content such as images or
songs in a play-list.

Using Your Computer │ 19

Finger gestures Allows you to:

Rotate

Rotate clockwise — Keeping a finger or

thumb in place, move the other finger in
an arched direction to the right

Rotate counter-clockwise — Keeping a
finger or thumb in place, move the other
finger in an arched direction to the left

You can also rotate the active content
by moving both the fingers in a circular
motion.

Scroll

Pan – Move the focus on the selected

object when the entire object is not
visible.

Move two fingers in the desired direction
to pan the selected object.

Scroll Vertical – Scroll up or scroll down
on the active window.

Move a finger up or down to start
verticalscrolling.

20 │ Using Your Computer

Scroll Horizontal – Scroll right or left on

the active window.
Move a finger to the right or left to start

horizontalscrolling.

Using Keyboard and Mouse

If you purchased a wireless keyboard and mouse with your computer,
they will be already paired. To use the keyboard and mouse, make sure

the batteries are installed in both devices and they are poweredon.

Using Your Computer │ 21

Pairing the wireless keyboard and mouse

If the keyboard and mouse do not work automatically or if the pairing
is lost for some reason, manually pair them with your computer. To
pair the keyboard and mouse:

1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms.
2 Touch Settings → Change PC Settings→ Devices→ Add a

device.
3 Select the keyboard and tap Pair.
4 Once the keyboard has paired, select the mouse and tap Pair.

NOTE: The wireless keyboard and mouse may ship with a USB

dongle. You do not need to install the dongle to use the wireless
keyboard and mouse on this computer.

22 │ Using Your Computer

Using Headphone/Microphone

Your computer has a headset port that supports a headphone, a
microphone, or a headset device to listen to music, record audio, or
make voice calls.

WARNING: Listening to loud music for extended periods of time
can lead to hearing loss.

NOTE: It is recommended to keep the volume level low before

connecting the headphones to your computer.

1 Connect headphones to the headset port.

2 Insert the headphones in your ears and adjust the volume level to

a comfortable level.

NOTE: The integrated speakers on your computer are muted
automatically when you connect an audio device to the headset
port.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the headphones when
disconnecting them from your computer, pull the connector
and not the cable.

Using Your Computer │ 23

Turning Off the Screen

Using the power button:
Press and release the Power and Sleep/Wake button to turn off

the screen.
Using Charms:
Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms.
Touch Settings → Power → Sleep to turn off the screen.

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.

Turning Off Your Computer

Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms.
Touch Settings → Power → Shut down to turn off the

computer.

24 │ Using Your Computer

Hotkeys

You can access various menus on your computer using the following
hotkeys:

Menu Key combination

Boot menu Press and release the volume-up and

the power button.

BIOS/System setup Press and release the volume-down

and the power button.

ePSA menu Press and hold down the volume up

and power buttons for 2 seconds then
release the volume-up and the power
button.

LCD BIST menu Press and hold down the volume down

and power buttons for 2 seconds then
release the volume-down and the
power button.

Menu descriptions:

∞ Boot menu — A special menu that allows you to run ePSA

diagnostics or boot from a device other than the internal hard
drive.

∞ BIOS / System setup menu — Allows you to access the BIOS

setup mode to review more advanced system information and
configure system settings.

∞ ePSA menu — Starts the Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment.

It allows you to access detailed system information and perform
diagnostics on the computer hardware.

∞ LCD BIST menu — Launches the Built-in Self Test (BIST) that

allows you to diagnose a display-related problem.

NOTE: For more information on the tools available to keep your
computer running properly, see dell.com/support.

Using Your Computer │ 25

Synchronizing Your Computer using a Microsoft account

When you sign-in to your computer using a Microsoft account, you
can automatically synchronize your settings, such as installed apps,
theme, wallpaper, internet browser history, application settings,
personal files, and so on, with other Windows 8/8.1 computers that
use the same Microsoft account.

1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms, then

click Settings → Change PC Settings→ Users→ Switch to a

Microsoft account to switch to your Microsoft account.
2 Click Settings → Change PC Settings→ Sync your settings to

configure synchronization options.

26 │ Synchronizing Your Computer using a Microsoft account

Powered Stand

Features

1

Feature Functionality

1 Docking-status light Turns on when your computer is

successfully docked (if the power adapter is
attached to the powered stand).

2 Docking connector Connects the computer to the docking port

to provide power to your computer and
charge the battery.

2

Docking-Status Light Behavior

Behavior Description

White Computer is docked in the powered stand

and the power adapter is connected to the
stand.

Off Computer is not docked, or the power

adapter is not connected to the stand.

Powered Stand │ 27

1

2

3

Feature Functionality

1 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 Cable clip Holds the power-adapter cable

in place.

10°

28 │ Powered Stand

70°

Using the Powered Stand

Connecting the Power Adapter to the Stand

CAUTION: Use only the supplied power adapter and power
cable. Using unauthorized adapters or cables may severely
damage your computer and stand.

1 Connect the power adapter to the power-adapter port on

thestand.

2 Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet.

Powered Stand │ 29

Docking Your Computer

1 Connect power adapter to the stand.
2 Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet.
3 Align the docking port on your computer to the docking

connector on the powered stand.

4 Place your computer on 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 connected to a power source. For more information, see

“Docking-Status Light Behavior”.

30 │ Powered Stand

Undocking Your Computer

Lift the computer from the powered stand.

Powered Stand │ 31

Cleaning Your Computer

CAUTION: Disconnect all cables from your computer before
cleaning it. Clean your computer with a soft cloth slightly
moistened with water or an approved display cleaner. Do not
use liquid or aerosol cleaners that may contain flammable
substances.

1 Turn off your computer. For more information on turning off your

computer, see Turning Off Your Computer.
2 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with either water or a display

cleaner, and wipe the surface of the computer until it is clean. Do

not allow liquid from the cloth to seep into the computer ports.

NOTE: Do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the computer.
Only use specifically-designed cleaning products, and follow the
instructions that are included with the product.

32 │ Cleaning Your Computer

Troubleshooting

Windows Troubleshooting and Recovery

Refreshing your computer

Refreshing your computer restores Windows to the original factory
settings without deleting any of your personal files, installed
applications, or personalization settings.

CAUTION: Refreshing your computer removes all third-party

applications.
1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms.
2 Touch Settings → Change PC settings→ General→ Refresh

your PC without affecting your files.

3 Touch Get started.
4 Read the instructions on the screen and touch Next.

Resetting your computer

Resetting your computer returns Windows to original factory settings
and removes any settings, files, and applications you installed after
you received your computer.

CAUTION: Resetting your computer erases all data from your

computer, including your apps, account configuration, music,

pictures, files, and so on. Ensure that you back up all the

required data before you proceed.
1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms.
2 Touch Settings → Change PC settings→ General→ Remove

everything and reinstall Windows.
3 Touch Get started.
4 Read the instructions on the screen and touch Next.

Troubleshooting │ 33

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.
2 Touch Settings → Change PC settings→ General→ Advanced

startup→ Restart now.

3 Touch the Troubleshoot option to configure various startup

settings.

34 │ Troubleshooting

Battery Problems

Problems Possible causes Possible solution

Battery does not
charge

•Your computer
is not properly
plugged into a
power source.

•You are using an
incorrect power
adapter/cable.

•The power outlet is
not working.

•The power adapter/
cable is loose.

The computer
temperature is lower
than 0 °C or higher
than 35°C.

The battery or power
adapter is damaged.

•Use the supplied
power adapter and
power cable.

•Unplug the power
adapter from the wall
and verify that the
outlet is functioning.

•Unplug the cables
from the wall
outlet and the
computer, check all
connections,then plug
the cables back to the
wall outlet and then to
the computer.

•Verify that the light
on the power adapter
is on. If it is not on,
unplug and re-plug
the power adapter
and/or try another
outlet that is known to
work. If the light still
does not turn on, try
replacing the power
adapter

Charge the battery in an
ambient temperature
between 0°C and 35°C.

Contact Dell or the
manufacturer to
replace the damaged
parts.

Troubleshooting │ 35

System problem

Problems Possible causes Possible solution

Computer does
not turn on

Computer is
not responding
or behaving
unexpectedly

The battery
is completely
discharged.

Your computer could
be in an unresponsive
or locked state.

Your computer may
be in shipping mode.
This is to avoid the
computer from being
accidentally turned
on during shipping
and draining the
battery.

Your computer could
be in an unresponsive
or locked state.

Connect your computer
to a power source using
the power adapter.

Press and hold the power
button for 11 seconds
to perform a hard shut­down, then press the
power button to turn the
computer back on.

Computers shipped from
the factory are set in
shipping mode. To get
out of this mode, plug
the power adapter to a
wall outlet and then to
computer and press the
power button to turn
on the computer. After
the initial power up, the
computer behaves as
normal.

1 Reboot the computer.

See Turning Off Your

Computer and Turning
On Your Computer.

2 Refresh your

computer. See

Refreshing your
computer.

3 Reset your computer.

See Resetting your

computer.

4 Contact Dell’s support

service. Go to dell.

com/support or
dell.com/ContactDell.

36 │ Troubleshooting

Problems Possible causes Possible solution

Software or
feature is not
working as
expected

The application or
feature could be in an
unresponsive state.

Software updates may
have been downloaded
in the background.
Restart your computer.

Touchscreen problem

Problems Possible causes Possible solution

Touchscreen
responds slowly or
improperly

The display may be
dirty or you may
need to adjust display
settings.

•Clean the display.

See “Cleaning your
computer”.

•Adjust display settings
in Windows Desktop,

Control Panel→
Appearance and
Personalization→
Display.

Troubleshooting │ 37

Network problem

Problems Possible causes Possible solution

No wireless
connection

Slow Internet
connections

Your computer is
not able to properly
access a wireless
signal.

The signal strength is
not strong enough.

1 Check if the wireless

radio is on. See

Enabling/Disabling
Wi-Fi.

2 Move closer to the

wireless access point.

3 Reset the wireless

router if using a private
network.

4 Open the browser

to view the landing
page if using a public
network, and follow the
instructions given by
the public network.

5 Try another wireless

connection.

1 Move your computer to

a different location for
better signal reception.

2 Contact your Internet

Service Provider.

38 │ Troubleshooting

Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service Code

You need your computer’s Service Tag/Express Service Code when
you contact Dell for technical support or other queries. The Express
Service Code helps the automated telephone support system redirect
your call to the appropriate support department.

The Service Tag and Express Service Code for your computer are
located on a label at the back of your computer.

CAUTION: Lay your computer face-down on a soft, clean
surfacedown before you look for the Service Tag and
ExpressService Code.

Troubleshooting │ 39

Specifications

System Information

Computer model XPS 1820

Physical dimensions

Height 283.70 mm (11.17 in)

Width 463.60 mm (18.25 in)

Depth 17.70 mm (0.70 in)

Weight:

Weight (maximum) 2.41 kg (5.31 lb)

Stand weight 2.05 kg (4.52 lb)

Hardware

Processor •Intel Core i3 ULV (4th generation)

•Intel Core i5 ULV (4th generation)

•Intel Core i7 ULV (4th generation)

Chipset Multi-chip technology with integrated

LynxPoint-LP PCH

Graphics Intel HD 4400

Internal Memory (RAM):

Type DDR3L

Speed 1600 MHz

Configurations supported 4 GB, 8 GB, and 12 GB

Internal Storage •2.5 inch HDD SATA 6 Gbps

•32 GB SSD

Speaker Power 2 Watt

Camera Resolution

Still image 0.92 megapixel

Video 1280 x 720 (HD)

40 │ Specifications

Display

Type 18.4-inch full-HD with multi-point

capacitive touch

Resolution (maximum) 1920 × 1080

Aspect ratio 16:9

Brightness (maximum) 350 nits

Viewing angle 89 degrees

Contrast ratio 1000:1

Color depth 262.144 bits

Ports and connectors

Audio One 3.5 mm headset port

Dock One docking port

USB •Two USB 3.0 ports

•One internal USB 2.0 port for wireless
keyboard and mouse receiver

Media-card reader

Type One 8-in-1 slot

Capacity Up to 2 TB

Cards supported •SD card

•SD High Capacity (SDHC) card

•SD Extended Capacity (SDXC) card

•MultiMediaCard (MMC)

•Memory Stick

•Memory Stick Pro

•Memory Stick XC

Specifications │ 41

Power Adapter

Input voltage 90 VAC-240 VAC

Input current (maximum) 1.60 A

Input frequency 50 Hz-60 Hz

Output power 65 W

Output current 3.34 A (maximum)

Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC

Temperature range:

Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)

Computer Environment

Airborne contaminant
level

Temperature range 0°C to 35°C

Relative humidity
(maximum)

Vibration (maximum)
Shock (maximum) 110 G

* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.
‡ Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard-drive head is in parked

position.

G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985

Operating Storage

(32°F to 104°F)
10% to 90%

(non-condensing)

*

0.66 GRMS 1.30 GRMS

†

–40°C to 65°C
(–40°F to 149°F)

0% to 95%
(non-condensing)

‡

160 G

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