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  • Page 1 Dell XPS 18 User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Features......6 2 Accessories......10 3 Setting Up Your Computer .
  • Page 5 6 Powered Stand (optional) ....32 Features ..... . . 32 Using the Powered Stand .

  • Page 6: Features

    Features This section provides information about the features available on your computer. 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.
  • Page 7 Feature Functionality 6 Volume-down button • Press to decrease the volume by one level. • Press and hold to continuously decrease the volume. 7 Volume-up button • Press to increase the volume by one level. • Press and hold to continuously increase the volume.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 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...

  • Page 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 stand (optional) —...
  • Page 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 them again, see Pairing the Wireless Keyboard and Mouse.

  • Page 12: 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 additional best practices information, see www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Connect the Power Cable to the Power Adapter │ Setting Up Your Computer...

  • Page 13: Charge Your Computer

    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 severely damage to your computer.
  • Page 14 You can check the charge/power status of your computer by checking 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 adapter Power adapter Battery with no...

  • Page 15: Insert An Sd Card (Optional)

    Insert an SD Card (optional) 1 Make sure the orientation of the SD card is correct 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 spring-loaded slot until it is locked firmly into place.

  • Page 16: Turning On Your Computer

    2 Complete all steps for the initial setup of Windows including Personalize, Settings, Sign in. 3 Enable security on the Security & Dell Updates page. 4 Configure wireless settings (optional). │ Setting Up Your Computer...
  • Page 17 5 Complete initial setup of Windows. 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.

  • Page 18: Enable/Disable Wi-Fi

    Enable/Disable Wi-Fi 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. → Change PC settings→ Wireless. 2 Touch Settings 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.

  • Page 19: Using Your Computer

    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 support automatic screen rotation. Enabling/Disabling automatic screen rotation 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms.

  • Page 20: Windows 8 Start Screen

    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 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.

  • Page 21: Gestures

    Gestures Your computer has a 10-point multi-touch display. Finger gestures Allows you to: Touch Tap gently on the screen with your • Select items on the screen fingertip. including options, entries, images, icons, and so on. • Start applications. • Touch buttons on the screen. • Input text using the on-screen keyboard.
  • Page 22 Finger gestures Allows you to: Drag 1 Touch and hold your finger on an Move items such as images and icons item on the screen. on the screen. 2 Keeping your finger in contact with the screen, move your fingertip to NOTE: Touching and holding for the desired location.
  • Page 23 Finger gestures Allows you to: Swipe right • Swiping-in quickly from the left edge of the display switches the currently running applications. • Swiping slowly from the left edge to the right edge of the display reveals thumbnails of open applications.
  • Page 24 For more information on using Windows 8 Start screen, see http://support.dell.com/windows8 http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/get-started well as touching the Dell Getting Started with Windows application (on the Metro screen). 24 │ Using Your Computer...
  • Page 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 keyboard and mouse do not work automatically you may need to add them manually: 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms.

  • Page 26: Using Headphones/Microphones

    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 hearing loss.

  • Page 27: Removing The Sd Card

    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. 1 Touch the bottom left corner to enter Desktop mode. 2 Touch/click Safely Remove Hardware in the notification area at the bottom-right corner of the screen.

  • Page 28: Turning Off The Screen

    Turning Off the Screen • Using the power button: Press and release the Power and Sleep/Wake button to turn off the screen. • Using Charms: 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. → Power → Sleep to turn off the screen. 2 Touch Settings NOTE: If your computer is in a sleep state (computer is on, but screen is off), press the Power and Sleep/Wake button...

  • Page 29: Managing Computer Settings

    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 third-party applications. 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. →...
  • Page 30 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.

  • Page 31: Synchronizing Your Computer

    • 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 trouble shoot a no video scenario by running video test outside the normal path.

  • Page 32: Powered Stand (Optional)

    Powered Stand (optional) Features 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 │...
  • Page 33 Feature Functionality 1 Powered stand 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 Adapter cable clip Holds the adapter cable in place.

  • Page 34: Using The Powered Stand

    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. 1 Connect the power adapter to the power-adapter port on your powered stand.
  • Page 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 Computer is not docked in the powered stand, or the power adapter is not connected to the stand.

  • Page 36: Dock Your Computer On The Powered Stand

    Dock Your Computer on the Powered Stand 1 Align the docking port on your computer to the docking connector on the powered stand. 2 Place your computer onto 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 properly connected to a power source.

  • Page 37: Undocking Your Computer

    Undocking Your Computer Lift the computer from the powered stand. │ 37 Powered Stand (optional)

  • Page 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. 1 Turn off your computer. For more information on turning off your computer, see Turning Off Your Computer.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Battery Problems Problems Possible causes Possible solution 1 Use the supplied Battery does not charge • Your computer is not properly plugged into power adapter and a power source. power cable. 2 Unplug the power • You are using an incorrect power adapter from the wall adapter/cable.

  • Page 40: System Problem

    System problem Problems Possible causes Possible solution Computer does not turn The battery is Connect your computer completely discharged. to a power source using the power adapter. Your computer could be Press and hold the in an unresponsive or power button for 11 locked state.

  • Page 41: Touchscreen Problem

    Computer. 2 Refresh your computer. See Refreshing your computer. 3 Reset your computer. Resetting your computer. 4 Contact Dell’s support service. Go to dell. com/support dell.com/ContactDell. Software or feature is The application or Software updates may not working as expected feature could be in a have been downloaded hung state.

  • Page 42: Network Problem

    Network problem Problems Possible causes Possible solution No wireless connection Your computer is not 1 Check if the wireless able to properly access radio is on. See a wireless signal. Enabling/Disabling Wi-Fi. 2 Move closer to the wireless access point. 3 Reset the wireless router if using a private network.

  • Page 43: Locating Your Service Tag And Express Service Code

    Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service Code You need your computer’s Service Tag/Express Service Code when you contact Dell regarding your computer. The Express Service Code helps the automated telephone support system redirect your call to the appropriate support department.

  • Page 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 4000 for Core I processors Intel HD for Pentium Dual Core processors...
  • Page 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 card slot Dock...

  • Page 46: Environmental Requirements

    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 random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS...

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