Dell XPS 17 9730, XPS 9730, P92F Manual

Set up your XPS 17 9730

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.
     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 offline 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

Resources	Description
	My Dell Centralized location for key Dell applications, help articles, and other important information about your computer. It also notifies you about the warranty status, recommended accessories, and software updates if available.
	SupportAssist SupportAssist proactively and predictively identifies hardware and software issues on your computer and automates the engagement process with Dell Technical support. It addresses performance and stabilization issues, prevents security threats, monitors, and detects hardware failures. For more information, see SupportAssist for Home PCs User's Guide at www.dell.com/serviceabilitytools. Click SupportAssist and then, click SupportAssist for Home PCs. NOTE: In SupportAssist, click the warranty expiry date to renew or upgrade your warranty.
	Dell Update Updates your computer with critical fixes and latest device drivers as they become available. For more information on using Dell Update, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support.
	Dell Digital Delivery Download software applications, which are purchased but not preinstalled on your computer. For more information on using Dell Digital Delivery, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support.

Views of XPS 17 9730

Right

1. Thunderbolt 4 Type C ports with DisplayPort Alt Mode and Power Delivery (2)
   Supports USB 4, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display adapter. Provides data transfer rates of up to 40 Gbps for USB4 and Thunderbolt 4. Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 5 V power output that enables faster charging.
   NOTE: You can connect a Dell Docking Station to the Thunderbolt 4 ports. For more information, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support.
   NOTE: USB4 is backward compatible with USB 3.2, USB 2.0, and Thunderbolt 3.
   NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device. Connect the USB Type-C power adapter to only one of the four USB Type-C ports.
   For laptops with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 4060, 4070:
   • 3 USB Type-C ports with DisplayPort support up to 4K/60 Hz when laptop display is on
   • 1 USB Type-C port with DisplayPort support up to 8K/60 Hz when laptop display is on
     For laptops with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080:
   • 4 USB Type-C ports with DisplayPort support up to 4K/60 Hz when laptop display is on
   • 2 USB Type-C ports with DisplayPort support up to 8K/60 Hz when laptop display is on
2. SD-card slot
   Reads from and writes to the SD card. The computer supports the following card types:
   • Secure Digital (SD)
   • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
   • Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)
3. Universal audio jack
   Connect headphones or a headset (headphone and microphone combo).

Left

1. Security-cable slot
   Connect a security cable to prevent unauthorized movement of your computer.
2. Thunderbolt 4 Type C ports with DisplayPort Alt Mode and Power Delivery (2)
   Supports USB 4, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4 and also enables you to connect to an external display using a display adapter. Provides data transfer rates of up to 40 Gbps for USB4 and Thunderbolt 4. Supports Power Delivery that enables two-way power supply between devices. Provides up to 5 V power output that enables faster charging.
   NOTE: You can connect a Dell Docking Station to the Thunderbolt 4 ports. For more information, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support.
   NOTE: USB4 is backward compatible with USB 3.2, USB 2.0, and Thunderbolt 3.
   NOTE: A USB Type-C to DisplayPort adapter (sold separately) is required to connect a DisplayPort device. Connect the USB Type-C power adapter to only one of the four USB Type-C ports.
   For laptops with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 4060, 4070:
   • 3 USB Type-C ports with DisplayPort support up to 4K/60 Hz when laptop display is on
   • 1 USB Type-C port with DisplayPort support up to 8K/60 Hz when laptop display is on
     For laptops with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080:
   • 4 USB Type-C ports with DisplayPort support up to 4K/60 Hz when laptop display is on
   • 2 USB Type-C ports with DisplayPort support up to 8K/60 Hz when laptop display is on

Top

1. Microphones (2)
   Provide digital sound input for audio recording, voice calls, and so on.
2. Power button with fingerprint reader
   Press to turn on the computer if it is turned off, in sleep state, or in hibernate state.
   When the computer is turned on, press the power button to put the computer into sleep state; press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to force shut-down the computer.
   Place your finger on the power button to log in with the fingerprint reader.
   NOTE: You can customize power-button behavior in Windows. For more information on how to customize the powerbutton behavior, search in the Microsoft knowledge base at support.microsoft.com.
3. Right speaker
   Provides audio output.
4. Touchpad
   Move your finger on the touchpad to move the mouse pointer. Tap to left-click and two fingers tap to right-click.
5. Left speaker
   Provides audio output.

Display

1. Infrared emitter
   Emits infrared light, which enables the infrared camera to sense and track motion.
2. Infrared camera
   Enhances security when paired with Windows Hello face authentication.
3. Camera
   Enables you to video chat, capture photos, and record videos.
4. Camera-status light
   Turns on when the camera is in use.
5. Ambient-light sensor
   The sensor detects the ambient light and automatically adjusts the keyboard backlight and display brightness.
6. Infrared emitter
   Emits infrared light, which enables the infrared camera to sense and track motion.
7. Power-status light
   Indicates the power state of the computer.
   White light—Power adapter is connected and the battery is fully charged.

Bottom

1. Air vents
   Air vents provide ventilation for your computer. Clogged air vents can cause overheating and can affect your computer's performance and potentially cause hardware issues. Keep the air vents clear of obstructions and clean them regularly to prevent build-up of dust and dirt. For more information about cleaning air vents, search for articles in Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support.
2. Service Tag and regulatory labels
   The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information. The regulatory label contains regulatory information of your computer.

Specifications of XPS 17 9730

Dimensions and weight

The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your XPS 17 9730.

Table 2. Dimensions and weight

Description		Values
Height:
Front height		8.67 mm (0.34 in.)
Rear height		13.15 mm (0.51 in.)
Width		374.48 mm (14.74 in.)
Depth		248.08 mm (9.76 in.)
Weight NOTE: The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.		Minimum: 2.31 kg (5.10 lb) Maximum: 2.57 kg (5.67 lb)

Processor

The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your XPS 17 9730.

Table 3. Processor

Description		Option one	Option two
Processor type		13th Generation Intel Core i7-13700H	13th Generation Intel Core i9-13900H
Processor wattage		45 W	45 W
Processor total core count		14	14
Performance-cores		6	6
Efficient-cores		8	8
Processor total thread counts NOTE: Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.		20	20
Processor speed		2.40 Ghz to 5.00 GHz	2.60 GHz to 5.40 GHz
Performance-cores frequency
Processor base frequency		2.4 Ghz	2.6 Ghz
Maximum turbo frequency		5.0 Ghz	5.4 Ghz
Efficient-cores frequency
Processor base frequency		1.8 Ghz	1.9 Ghz
Maximum turbo frequency		3.7 Ghz	4.1 Ghz
Thermal Mode/Thermal Design Power (TDP)
Cool		30 W	30 W
Optimized		45 W	45 W
Quiet		30 W	30 W
Ultra Performance		55 W	55 W
NOTE: Processor clock speeds and thermal design power differ according to the thermal mode selected in the My Dell app on your computer.
Processor cache		24 MB	24 MB
Integrated graphics		Intel Iris Xe Graphics NOTE: Requires 128-bit (2 channel) memory populated	Intel Iris Xe Graphics NOTE: Requires 128-bit (2 channel) memory populated

Chipset

The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your XPS 17 9730.

Table 4. Chipset

Operating system

Your XPS 17 9730 supports the following operating systems:

• Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
• Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
• Windows 11 Pro National Academic, 64-bit

Memory

The following table lists the memory specifications of your XPS 17 9730.

Table 5. Memory specifications

External ports

The following table lists the external ports of your XPS 17 9730.

Table 6. External ports

Internal slots

The following table lists the internal slots of your XPS 17 9730.

Table 7. Internal slots

Description	Values
	NOTE: To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com/support.

Wireless module

The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module that is supported on your XPS 17 9730.

Table 8. Wireless module specifications

Description	Values
Model number	Intel WiFi 6 AX211
Transfer rate	Up to 2400 Mbps
Frequency bands supported	2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Wireless standards	Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n) Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac) Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax)
Encryption	64-bit/128-bit WEP AES-CCMP TKIP
Bluetooth wireless card	Bluetooth 5.3
	NOTE: The version of the Bluetooth wireless card may vary depending on the operating system that is installed on your computer.

Audio

The following table lists the audio specifications of your XPS 17 9730.

Table 9. Audio specifications

Storage

This section lists the storage options on your XPS 17 9730.

Table 10. Storage specifications

Media-card reader

The following table lists the media cards supported by your XPS 17 9730.

Table 11. Media-card reader specifications

Description	Values
Media-card type	One SD 4.0 card slot
Media-cards supported	Secure Digital (SD) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)
NOTE: The maximum capacity supported by the media-card reader varies depending on the standard of the media card installed in your computer.

Keyboard

The following table lists the keyboard specifications of your XPS 17 9730.

Table 12. Keyboard specifications

Description	Values
Keyboard type	Backlit
Keyboard layout	QWERTY
Number of keys	United States and Canada: 79 keys United Kingdom: 80 keys Japan: 83 keys
Keyboard size	X=19.05 mm key pitch Y=18.05 mm key pitch
Keyboard shortcuts	Some keys on your keyboard have two symbols on them. These keys can be used to type alternate characters or to perform secondary functions. To type the alternate character, press Shift and the desired key. To perform secondary functions, press Fn and the desired key. NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of the function keys (F1–F12) changing Function Key Behavior in BIOS setup program.

Camera

The following table lists the camera specifications of your XPS 17 9730.

Table 13. Camera specifications

Touchpad

The following table lists the touchpad specifications of your XPS 17 9730.

Table 14. Touchpad specifications

Power adapter

The following table lists the power adapter specifications of your XPS 17 9730.

Table 15. Power adapter specifications

Description		Values
Type		130 W USB Type-C
Power-adapter dimensions:
Height		22 mm (0.87 in.)
Width		66 mm (2.60 in.)
Depth		143 mm (5.63 in.)
Input voltage		100 VAC to 240 VAC
Input frequency		50 to 60 Hz
Input current (maximum)		1.80 A
Output current (continuous)		20 V/6.5 A 5.0 V/1 A
Rated output voltage		20 VDC 5 VDC
Temperature range:
Operating		0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage		-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.

Battery

The following table lists the battery specifications of your XPS 17 9730.

Table 16. Battery specifications

Description		Values
Battery type		6-cell, 97 Wh "smart" lithium-ion, ExpressCharge
Battery voltage		11.40 VDC
Battery weight (maximum)		0.385 kg (0.85 lb)
Battery dimensions:
Height		8.45 mm (0.33 in.)
Width		69.70 mm (2.74 in.)
Depth		330.65 mm (13.02 in.)
Temperature range:
Operating		Charge: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) Discharge: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Storage		-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Battery operating time		Varies depending on operating conditions and can significantly reduce under certain power-intensive conditions.
Battery charging time (approximate)		Standard charge, 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F): 4 hours ExpressCharge, 0°C to 15°C (32°F to 59°F): 4 hours ExpressCharge, 16°C to 45°C (60.80°F to 113°F): 2 hours ExpressCharge, 46°C to 50°C (114.80°F to 122°F): 3 hours NOTE: Control the charging time, duration, start and end time, and so on using the Dell Power Manager application. For more information about Dell Power Manager, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at www.dell.com.
Coin-cell battery		Not supported
Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.

Display

The following table lists the display specifications of your XPS 17 9730.

Table 17. Display specifications

Fingerprint reader

The following table lists the fingerprint-reader specifications of your XPS 17 9730.
NOTE: The fingerprint reader is located on the power button.

Table 18. Fingerprint reader specifications

Sensor

The following table lists the sensor of your XPS 17 9730.

Table 19. Sensor

GPU—Discrete

The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your XPS 17 9730.

Table 20. GPU—Discrete

Multiple display support matrix

The following table lists the multiple display support matrix for your XPS 17 9730.

Table 21. Multiple display support matrix

Hardware security

The following table lists the hardware security of your XPS 17 9730.

Table 22. Hardware security

Operating and storage environment

This table lists the operating and storage specifications of your XPS 17 9730.
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985

Table 23. Computer environment

Description	Operating	Storage
Temperature range	0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)	-40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
Relative humidity (maximum)	10% to 90% (non-condensing)	0% to 95% (non-condensing)
Vibration (maximum)*	0.66 GRMS	1.30 GRMS
Shock (maximum)	110 G†	160 G†
Altitude range	-15.2 m to 3048 m (4.64 ft to 5518.4 ft)	-15.2 m to 10668 m (4.64 ft to 19234.4 ft)
Operating and storage temperature ranges may differ among components, so operating or storing the device outside these ranges may impact the performance of specific components.

* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse.

Keyboard function keys

The F1-F12 keys at the top of the keyboard are function keys. By default, these keys are used to perform specific functions defined by the software application in use.
You can run the secondary tasks that are indicated by the symbols on the function keys by pressing the function key with Fn, for example, Fn and F1. See the table below for the list of secondary tasks and the key combinations to run them.
NOTE: Keyboard characters may differ depending on the keyboard language configuration. Keys that are used for tasks remain the same, regardless of the keyboard language.
NOTE: You can define the primary behavior of function keys in the Function Key Behavior menu of the BIOS setup program.

Table 24. Secondary tasks of keyboard keys

Keys with alternate characters
There are other keys on your keyboard with alternate characters. The symbols that are shown at the bottom of these keys are the main characters that are displayed when the key is pressed; the symbols that are shown at the top of these keys are displayed when the key is pressed with the shift key. For example, if you press 2, 2 is displayed; if you press Shift and 2, @ is displayed.

Low blue light

Prolonged exposure to blue light from the display may lead to long-term effects such as eye strain, eye fatigue, or damage to the eyes.
Blue light is a color in the light spectrum which has a short wavelength and high energy. Chronic exposure to blue light, particularly from digital sources, may disrupt sleep patterns and cause long-term effects such as eye strain, eye fatigue, or damage to the eyes.
The display on this computer is designed to minimize blue light and complies with TÜV Rheinland's requirement for low blue light displays.
Low blue light mode is enabled at the factory, so no further configuration is necessary.
To reduce the risk of eye strain, it is also recommended that you:

• Position the display at a comfortable viewing distance between 20 and 28 inches (50 and 70 cm) from your eyes.
• Blink frequently to moisten your eyes, wet your eyes with water, or apply suitable eye drops.
• Look away from your display, and gaze at a distant object at 20 ft (609.60 cm) away for at least 20 seconds during each break.
• Take an extended break for 20 minutes every two hours.

Getting help and contacting Dell

Self-help resources
You can get information and help on Dell products and services using these self-help resources:

Table 25. Self-help resources

Self-help resources	Resource location
Information about Dell products and services	www.dell.com
My Dell app
Tips
Contact Support	In Windows search, type Contact Support, and press Enter.
Online help for operating system	www.dell.com/support/windows
Access top solutions, diagnostics, drivers and downloads, and learn more about your computer through videos, manuals and documents.	Your Dell computer is uniquely identified by a Service Tag or Express Service Code. To view relevant support resources for your Dell computer, enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code at www.dell.com/support. For more information on how to find the Service Tag for your computer, see Locate the Service Tag on your computer.
Dell knowledge base articles for a variety of computer concerns	Go towww.dell.com/support. On the menu bar at the top of the Support page, select Support > Knowledge Base. In the Search field on the Knowledge Base page, type the keyword, topic, or model number, and then click or tap the search icon to view the related articles.

Contacting Dell
To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell.
NOTE: Availability varies by country/region and product, and some services may not be available in your country/region.
NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information about your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

Notes, cautions, and warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.

A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

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