Dell XPS 18, 18 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 information, see

www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Connect the Power Cable to the Power

Adapter

12 │ Setting Up Your Computer

Contents

Main Notes, Cautions, and Warnings 2013 - 03 A00 Page Contents Page Features This section provides information about the features available on your computer. Page Page Page Accessories Page Setting Up Your Computer Charge Your Computer Battery-charge indicator located on the right side of your computer: Battery icon displayed on the screen: Insert an SD Card (optional) Turning On Your Computer Page Enable/Disable Wi-Fi Connecting to a Network Switch Networks Using Your Computer Screen Orientation Enabling/Disabling automatic screen rotation Windows 8 Start Screen Accessing the Start screen Getting more information on Windows 8 Gestures Your computer has a 10-point multi-touch display. Finger gestures Allows you to: Page Finger gestures Allows you to: Page Using the Keyboard and Mouse Pairing the wireless keyboard and mouse Using Headphones/Microphones Removing the SD Card Turning O the Screen Turning O Your Computer Managing Computer Settings Refreshing your computer Resetting your computer Using advanced startup Hotkeys Synchronizing Your Computer Using a Microsoft account Powered Stand (optional) Features Page Using the Powered Stand Connect the Power Adapter to the Powered Stand Page Dock Your Computer on the Powered Stand Page Cleaning Your Computer Troubleshooting Battery Problems System problem Touchscreen problem Network problem Page Specications Physical dimensions Hardware Touchscreen display Ports and connectors Power Adapter Environmental requirements