Page 2 - the DELL logo, and XPS are trademarks
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, person...
Page 4 - Contents; Features
4 │ 4 │ Contents Features 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Accessories 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Setting Up Your Computer 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connect the Power Cable to the Power Adapter . . . . . . 12 Charge Your Computer ...
Page 10 - Accessories; Your computer package includes the following accessories:; Power adapter and cable; — Provides power to your computer
10 │ Accessories Accessories 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 s...
Page 11 - controls the cursor.
Accessories │ 11 Wireless keyboard and mouse (optional) • - Inputs text and 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...
Page 12 - Setting Up Your Computer
12 │ Setting Up Your Computer 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 informati...
Page 13 - Charge Your Computer; Connect the power adapter to your computer.
Setting Up Your Computer │ 13 Charge Your Computer 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 sever...
Page 15 - Make sure the orientation of the SD card is correct so that the pins
Setting Up Your Computer │ 15 Insert an SD Card (optional) Make sure the orientation of the SD card is correct so that the pins 1 on the card are facing the rear when inserted. Push the slot cover down. 2 Push the SD card into the spring-loaded slot until it is locked firmly 3 into place. NOTE: The ...
Page 16 - Turning On Your Computer; Press and release the; Complete all steps for the initial setup of Windows including
16 │ 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). Press and release the 1 Power and Sleep/Wake button . NOTE: After the button is pressed, there is a slight delay before your computer turns on or off...
Page 17 - Complete initial setup of Windows.
Setting Up Your Computer │ 17 Complete initial setup of Windows. 5 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 ...
Page 18 - Connecting to a Network; Settings; Available; Switch Networks
18 │ Setting Up Your Computer Enable/Disable Wi-Fi Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. 1 Touch 2 Settings → Change PC settings → Wireless . Move the slider to the right to enable Wi-Fi. Move the Wi-Fi 3 slider to the left to disable Wi-Fi. Connecting to a Network Swipe from th...
Page 19 - Using Your Computer; Screen Orientation; Enabling/Disabling automatic screen rotation; Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms.
Using Your Computer │ 19 Using Your 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 rotation is enabled by default. NOTE: Some applications may not supp...
Page 20 - Windows 8 Start Screen; Accessing the Start screen; Press the; Getting more information on Windows 8
20 │ Using Your Computer 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 real time with information on news, sports, weather, stocks, social network...
Page 21 - Gestures
Using Your Computer │ 21 Gestures Your computer has a 10-point multi-touch display. Finger gestures Allows you to: Touch Tap gently on the screen with your fingertip. Select items on the screen • including options, entries, images, icons, and so on.Start applications. • Touch buttons on the screen. ...
Page 24 - For more information on using Windows 8 Start screen, see
24 │ Using Your Computer Finger gestures Allows you to: Zoom in Touch the display with two fingers and then move the fingers apart. Increase the zoom level of an image or web page. Rotate Touch the display with two or more fingers and then move the fingers in a clockwise or counter-clockwise arc. Ro...
Page 25 - Using the Keyboard and Mouse; Pairing the wireless keyboard and mouse
Using Your Computer │ 25 Using the 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 both devices have batteries installed and are powered on. Pairing the wireless keyboard and mouse If the keyb...
Page 26 - Using Headphones/Microphones; Connect headphones to the audio port.
26 │ Using Your Computer Using Headphones/Microphones Your computer has a headphone/microphone combo port that supports a headphone, a microphone, or a combo device to listen to music, record audio, or make voice calls. WARNING: Listening to loud music for extended periods of time can lead to hearin...
Page 27 - Removing the SD Card; Safely Remove Hardware; Eject SD Memory Card
Using Your Computer │ 27 Removing the SD Card CAUTION: To avoid data loss, ensure all read/write operations to the SD card are complete before removing it from the computer. Touch the bottom left corner to enter Desktop mode. 1 Touch/click 2 Safely Remove Hardware in the notification area at the bot...
Page 28 - Turning Off the Screen; Turning Off Your Computer
28 │ Using Your Computer 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. 1 Touch 2 Settings → Power → Sleep to turn off the screen. NOTE: If your comp...
Page 29 - Managing Computer Settings; Refreshing your computer; Resetting your computer
Using Your Computer │ 29 Managing Computer Settings 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 thir...
Page 30 - Using advanced startup
30 │ Using Your Computer 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. Swipe from the right edge of the display to ...
Page 31 - Synchronizing Your Computer; Using a Microsoft account
Synchronizing Your Computer │ 31 ePSA menu • — Dell’s Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment. ePSA provides valuable configuration and diagnostic information and helps assure correct system operation. LCD BIST menu • — A diagnostic tool which utilizes Built In Self- Test capability to help users troubl...
Page 34 - Using the Powered Stand; Connect the Power Adapter to the Powered Stand; Connect the power adapter to the power-adapter port on your
34 │ Powered Stand (optional) 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. Connect the power adapter t...
Page 35 - For more information on checking the battery status, see
Powered Stand (optional) │ 35 You can check the powered stand’s status from: The light located at the front of the powered stand: • LED behavior Description Solid white color on Computer is docked in the powered stand Off Computer is not docked in the powered stand, or the power adapter is not conne...
Page 36 - Dock Your Computer on the Powered Stand; Align the docking port on your computer to the docking
36 │ Powered Stand (optional) Dock Your Computer on the Powered Stand Align the docking port on your computer to the docking 1 connector on the powered stand. Place your computer onto the powered stand. 2 NOTE: The docking status light turns on when your computer is correctly seated on the powered s...
Page 37 - Undocking Your Computer; Lift the computer from the powered stand.
Powered Stand (optional) │ 37 Undocking Your Computer Lift the computer from the powered stand.
Page 38 - Cleaning Your Computer; Turn off your computer. For more information on turning off your
38 │ Cleaning Your Computer Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Disconnect all cables from your computer before cleaning it. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, that may contain flammable substances. Turn off your computer. For more informati...
Page 39 - Troubleshooting; Battery Problems
Troubleshooting │ 39 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 be working.The power adapter/ • cable is t...
Page 40 - System problem
40 │ Troubleshooting 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. Your computer could be in an unresponsive or locked state. Press and hold the power button f...
Page 41 - Touchscreen problem
Troubleshooting │ 41 Computer is not responding or behaving unexpectedly Your computer could be in a hung or locked state. Reboot the computer. 1 See Turning Off Your Computer and Turning On Your Computer . Refresh your 2 computer. See Refreshing your computer. Reset your computer. 3 See Resetting y...
Page 42 - Network problem
42 │ Troubleshooting Network problem Problems Possible causes Possible solution No wireless connection Your computer is not able to properly access a wireless signal. Check if the wireless 1 radio is on. See Enabling/Disabling Wi-Fi . Move closer to the 2 wireless access point. Reset the wireless 3 ...
Page 44 - Specifications; Physical dimensions
44 │ Specifications 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 3rd Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 ULT Pentium Dual Core Chipset Intel Panther Point HM77 Graphics Intel HD 400...
Page 45 - Touchscreen display
Specifications │ 45 Touchscreen display Type 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 3.5mm audio jack/port SD card 1 SD ca...
Page 46 - Environmental requirements
46 │ Specifications Environmental requirements Temperature 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% (noncondensing) Non-Operating 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum Vibration (measured using a ra...
