DellTM XPS 18 User’s Manual
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. ------------------------------Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2013 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents 1 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Connect the Power Cable to the Power Adapter . . . . . . 12 Charge Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Insert an SD Card (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Turning On Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Enable/Disable Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Powered Stand (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Using the Powered Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Dock Your Computer on the Powered Stand. . . . . . . .36 Undocking Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 7 Cleaning Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 8 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 9 Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service Code 43 10 Specifications . . . . . . .
Features This section provides information about the features available on your computer. 8 9 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 11 Feature Functionality 1 Power-adapter port Connect the supplied power adapter to provide power to the computer and charge the battery. Connect USB devices for transferring or synchronizing data, music, photos, videos, contacts, and so on. 2 USB 3.0 ports (2) 3 Audio port (3.
Feature Functionality 6 Volume-down button • Press to decrease the volume by one level. • Press and hold to continuously decrease the volume. • Press to increase the volume by one level. • Press and hold to continuously increase the volume. Turns on when camera is active. • Capture a front-view picture or record videos. • Make video calls with web applications, such as Skype. Automatically adjusts the brightness of the display’s backlight based on surrounding light levels.
6 5 4 3 1 2 Feature Functionality 1 Touchscreen display 5 Power and sleep/wake button Touch the display to use on-screen controls including buttons, menu items, and the on-screen keyboard. Connect to a Dell Powered Stand (optional). Allows you to secure your computer using a Noble lock. Provides audio output for video and music playback. Press and release to turn your computer on or off. 6 Power/Battery-status indicator Indicates the power/battery charge status.
3 1 2 Feature Functionality 1 Right foot CAUTION: Not for use in portrait mode 2 Left foot CAUTION: Not for use in portrait mode 3 SD-card slot Fold outwards to allow your computer to stand upright, fold inwards to allow your computer to lay flat. Fold outwards to allow your computer to stand upright, fold inwards to allow your computer to lay flat. Full-sized SD-card slot.
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) — Allows your computer to be placed upright with adjustable viewing angles and battery charging capabilities.
• 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.
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.
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. NOTE: Your computer cannot be charged through a USB cable. NOTE: The battery is not fully charged when you first receive it.
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 state S0/S1 (ON) S3 (Sleep) Battery with no power adapter Power adapter and battery fully charged Power adapter and battery is charging Solid white Slow blinking white Solid white Slow blinking white Solid amber Slow blinking amber OFF Solid amber Fast blinking a
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. NOTE: The SD-card slot is compatible with Standard-Capacity (SDSC), High-Capacity (SDHC), the eXtended-Capacity (SDXC) storage cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MMC, and xD, with a maximum storage capacity of 2 TB.
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 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).
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.
Enable/Disable 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 network→ Connect.
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. 2 Touch Settings 3 Touch or → Screen . to toggle automatic screen rotation.
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.
Gestures Your computer has a 10-point multi-touch display. Finger gestures Touch Tap gently on the screen with your fingertip. Touch and hold Touch and hold your finger on the screen. Allows you to: • Select items on the screen including options, entries, images, icons, and so on. • Start applications. • Touch buttons on the screen. • Input text using the on-screen keyboard. • Display detailed information about an item • Open the context menu of an item to perform further actions.
Finger gestures Drag 1 Touch and hold your finger on an item on the screen. 2 Keeping your finger in contact with the screen, move your fingertip to the desired location. 3 Take your finger off the screen to drop the item at the desired location. Swipe or slide Move your finger in a vertical or horizontal direction on the screen. Allows you to: Move items such as images and icons on the screen. NOTE: Touching and holding for a long time brings up the context menu.
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. • Swiping-in and out on the left edge of the display brings up a list of the most recently used applications. Swipe up/down • Swiping-in from the bottom or top edge of the display reveals the All apps icon .
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 Rotate an object by 90 degrees. fingers and then move the fingers in a clockwise or counter-clockwise arc. For more information on using Windows 8 Start screen, see http://support.dell.com/windows8 and http://windows.microsoft.
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. 2 Touch Settings → Change PC Settings→ Devices→ Add a device, to manually add a keyboard and mouse.
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. NOTE: It is recommended to keep the volume level low before connecting the headphones to your computer. 1 Connect headphones to the audio port.
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. NOTE: If you don’t see Safely Remove Hardware , touch Show Hidden Icons to display all icons in the notification area. 3 Touch Eject SD Memory Card.
Turning Off the Screen • Using the power button: Press and release the Power and Sleep/Wake button off the screen. to turn • Using Charms: 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. 2 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.
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. 2 Touch Settings → Change PC settings→ General→ Refresh your PC without affecting your files. 3 Touch Get started.
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.
• 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 SelfTest capability to help users trouble shoot a no video scenario by running video test outside the normal path. NOTE: For more information on the tools available to keep your computer running properly, see dell.com/support.
Powered Stand (optional) Features 2 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).
1 2 3 Feature Functionality 1 Powered stand hinge Allows you to adjust the angle of your computer between 10 degrees and 70 degrees. Connect the power adapter to provide power to the computer, and charge the battery. Holds the adapter cable in place.
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. 2 Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet.
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. Off For more information on checking the battery status, see battery charge indicator status table. NOTE: If the LED is off and the computer is placed on the powered stand with power, it may not be properly docked.
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.
Undocking Your Computer Lift the computer from the powered stand.
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. 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.
Troubleshooting Battery Problems Problems Battery does not charge Possible causes Possible solution • Your computer is not 1 Use the supplied properly plugged into power adapter and a power source. power cable. • You are using an 2 Unplug the power incorrect power adapter from the wall adapter/cable. and verify that the outlet is functioning. • The power outlet is not be working.
System problem Problems Possible causes Computer does not turn The battery is on completely discharged. Possible solution Connect your computer 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. seconds to perform a hard shut down, then press the power button to turn the computer back on. Your computer may be Computers shipped in shipping mode. from the factory will be set in shipping mode.
Computer is not responding or behaving unexpectedly Your computer could be in a hung or locked state. Software or feature is The application or not working as expected feature could be in a hung state. 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.
Network problem 42 Problems No wireless connection Possible causes Your computer is not able to properly access a wireless signal. Slow Internet connections The signal strength is not strong enough. │ Troubleshooting Possible solution 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.
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. 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 before you look for Service Tag and Express Service Code.
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 Internal Memory (RAM) 4 GB or 8 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz Internal Storage 2.
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 1 docking port USB 2 USB 3.0 ports 1 internal USB 2.0 port for wireless keyboard and mouse receiver Power Adapter Input voltage 90 -240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.
Environmental requirements Temperature range: Operating Non-Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F) -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating Non-Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum Vibration (measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating Non-Operating 0.66 GRMS 1.
