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Contents Charms Sidebar 15 Signing in to Windows 8 16 Closing a Windows 8 app 17 Turning off your computer - Windows 8 17 Power Adapter 21 Battery 22 Laptop Battery 22 Conserving the Battery Power 22 Coin-Cell Battery 23 Improving the Battery Performance 23 Touchpad 24 About Touchpad 24 Touchpad Gestures 24 Scroll 24 Zoom 26 Rotate 27 Flick 28 My Favorites 28 Desktop 28 Display 29 3D Display 29 Wireless Display 29 Touchscreen Display 30 Contents 3
Contents Charms Sidebar 15 Signing in to Windows 8 16 Closing a Windows 8 app 17 Turning off your computer - Windows 8 17 Power Adapter 21 Battery 22 Laptop Battery 22 Conserving the Battery Power 22 Coin-Cell Battery 23 Improving the Battery Performance 23 Touchpad 24 About Touchpad 24 Touchpad Gestures 24 Scroll 24 Zoom 26 Rotate 27 Flick 28 My Favorites 28 Desktop 28 Display 29 3D Display 29 Wireless Display 29 Touchscreen Display 30 Contents 3
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Video Cards 44 TV Tuners 45 Speakers 46 Webcam 46 Enabling a Webcam 47 Dell Webcam Manager 47 ExpressCards 48 Communication Devices 49 Setting Up Your Laptop 55 Setting Up Your Desktop 57 Internet 59 Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection 59 Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection 60 Display 61 Setting Up Your ...
Video Cards 44 TV Tuners 45 Speakers 46 Webcam 46 Enabling a Webcam 47 Dell Webcam Manager 47 ExpressCards 48 Communication Devices 49 Setting Up Your Laptop 55 Setting Up Your Desktop 57 Internet 59 Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection 59 Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection 60 Display 61 Setting Up Your ...
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Battery 75 Charging Laptop Battery 75 Improving the Battery Performance 75 Dell Desktop Mode 76 Dell Desktop Mode 76 Keyboard 77 General Keyboard Shortcuts 77 Changing Keyboard Input Language 79 Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 80 Touchpad 81 Using Your Touchpad 81 Touchpad Gestures 81 Scroll 81 Zoom 83 Rotate 84 Flick 84 My Favorites 84 Desktop 84 Touchscreen 85 Using a Touchscreen Display 85 Using a Touchscreen Display 85 Audio Connectors 89 Types of audio connectors 89 5.1 Audio 90 7.1 Audio 90 6 Contents
Battery 75 Charging Laptop Battery 75 Improving the Battery Performance 75 Dell Desktop Mode 76 Dell Desktop Mode 76 Keyboard 77 General Keyboard Shortcuts 77 Changing Keyboard Input Language 79 Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 80 Touchpad 81 Using Your Touchpad 81 Touchpad Gestures 81 Scroll 81 Zoom 83 Rotate 84 Flick 84 My Favorites 84 Desktop 84 Touchscreen 85 Using a Touchscreen Display 85 Using a Touchscreen Display 85 Audio Connectors 89 Types of audio connectors 89 5.1 Audio 90 7.1 Audio 90 6 Contents
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... Restore 132 About Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Operating System Disc 133 About Operating System Disc 133 Reinstalling the Operating System Using the Operating System Disc 133 Diagnostics 137 ... 139 Troubleshooting 140 Display Screen is Difficult to Read 140 Desktop 140 Laptop 141 No Display on the Screen or Screen is Blank 142 Desktop 142 Laptop 143 Keyboard Not Working, Not Detected, or Working Intermittently 143 External Keyboard 143 Laptop Keyboard 144 System Setup (BIOS 147 Entering System Setup (BIOS 147 System...
... Restore 132 About Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Operating System Disc 133 About Operating System Disc 133 Reinstalling the Operating System Using the Operating System Disc 133 Diagnostics 137 ... 139 Troubleshooting 140 Display Screen is Difficult to Read 140 Desktop 140 Laptop 141 No Display on the Screen or Screen is Blank 142 Desktop 142 Laptop 143 Keyboard Not Working, Not Detected, or Working Intermittently 143 External Keyboard 143 Laptop Keyboard 144 System Setup (BIOS 147 Entering System Setup (BIOS 147 System...
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... Boot Sequence 150 Flashing the BIOS 150 Getting Help and Contacting Dell 155 Self-Help Options 155 Accessing Windows Help and Support 155 Contacting Dell 156 Before Calling Dell 159 Computer Maintenance 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Desktops 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Laptops 162 Dell and the Environment 164 Regulatory Compliance Policy 165 Contact Details for...
... Boot Sequence 150 Flashing the BIOS 150 Getting Help and Contacting Dell 155 Self-Help Options 155 Accessing Windows Help and Support 155 Contacting Dell 156 Before Calling Dell 159 Computer Maintenance 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Desktops 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Laptops 162 Dell and the Environment 164 Regulatory Compliance Policy 165 Contact Details for...
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... same conditions, a low capacity battery will wear out faster than a moderate or high capacity battery because it has to an electrical outlet when possible; Battery Laptop Battery The following table compares the most commonly used batteries. 3-cell battery Low cost Small in size Low capacity Low weight 6-cell battery Moderate cost... Large in size High capacity Heavy NOTE: When used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your laptop, do any of the following: • Connect the computer to be charged more often.
... same conditions, a low capacity battery will wear out faster than a moderate or high capacity battery because it has to an electrical outlet when possible; Battery Laptop Battery The following table compares the most commonly used batteries. 3-cell battery Low cost Small in size Low capacity Low weight 6-cell battery Moderate cost... Large in size High capacity Heavy NOTE: When used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your laptop, do any of the following: • Connect the computer to be charged more often.
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... settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see Power Management). • Using the Sleep power state when you use your laptop computer. The CMOS chip contains the time, date, and other power-intensive programs like complex 3D graphics applications and games. Improving the Battery Performance The...
... settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see Power Management). • Using the Sleep power state when you use your laptop computer. The CMOS chip contains the time, date, and other power-intensive programs like complex 3D graphics applications and games. Improving the Battery Performance The...
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... icon in the desired direction to scroll through content. Touchpad Gestures NOTE: Some of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move the focus on laptop computers and some high-end keyboards. Touchpad About Touchpad A touchpad provides the functionality of the touchpad gestures may support Scroll, Zoom, Rotate, Flick, My Favorites...
... icon in the desired direction to scroll through content. Touchpad Gestures NOTE: Some of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move the focus on laptop computers and some high-end keyboards. Touchpad About Touchpad A touchpad provides the functionality of the touchpad gestures may support Scroll, Zoom, Rotate, Flick, My Favorites...
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...of numerical and mathematical keys, in addition to the normal numbered keys. Different manufacturers arrange the keys on ‑screen keyboard. Laptop computers have a physical keyboards built into their keyboards slightly differently, but most exclude the number pad to the keys. Most keyboards ...have a physical keyboard, and provide an on their chassis, but all keyboards feature essentially the same keys. Some small-sized laptops and netbook computers do not have a number pad, a standard arrangement of square and rectangular labeled keys, each with one or more...
...of numerical and mathematical keys, in addition to the normal numbered keys. Different manufacturers arrange the keys on ‑screen keyboard. Laptop computers have a physical keyboards built into their keyboards slightly differently, but most exclude the number pad to the keys. Most keyboards ...have a physical keyboard, and provide an on their chassis, but all keyboards feature essentially the same keys. Some small-sized laptops and netbook computers do not have a number pad, a standard arrangement of square and rectangular labeled keys, each with one or more...
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... backlight manually or configure the backlight to perform different sets of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (the numeric keypad on most laptop computers is placed in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols...
... backlight manually or configure the backlight to perform different sets of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (the numeric keypad on most laptop computers is placed in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols...
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... more comfortable position within a few meters from a more details. The keyboard connects to the computer using the Bluetooth adapter already installed in all computers. On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • No lighting Pressing the and the...
... more comfortable position within a few meters from a more details. The keyboard connects to the computer using the Bluetooth adapter already installed in all computers. On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • No lighting Pressing the and the...
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... processor or some high-end graphics cards. A layer of thermal grease is applied between the processor/graphics card and the heat sink for mobile devices, laptop computers, desktop computers, servers, and so on . Processors are specifically designed for easy exchange of heat. This helps increase the surface area for mobile devices...
... processor or some high-end graphics cards. A layer of thermal grease is applied between the processor/graphics card and the heat sink for mobile devices, laptop computers, desktop computers, servers, and so on . Processors are specifically designed for easy exchange of heat. This helps increase the surface area for mobile devices...
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TV Tuners You can use TV tuners to watch television on your computer. PCI • External -- ExpressCard TV tuners are available in TV tuners. TV Tuners 45 USB -- PCI-E -- PC Card -- TV tuners are available for both desktop and laptop computers and are mostly standalone, however, some video cards also have built in various connectivity options such as: • Internal -- Most TV-tuner cards are bundled with software that lets you record the television content on your computer.
TV Tuners You can use TV tuners to watch television on your computer. PCI • External -- ExpressCard TV tuners are available in TV tuners. TV Tuners 45 USB -- PCI-E -- PC Card -- TV tuners are available for both desktop and laptop computers and are mostly standalone, however, some video cards also have built in various connectivity options such as: • Internal -- Most TV-tuner cards are bundled with software that lets you record the television content on your computer.
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ExpressCards are installed on laptops and desktops is normally installed with a blank, when no ExpressCard is installed, to protect the slot from dust particles. ExpressCard slot on externally accessible ExpressCard ... slots • Supports a wide range of peripheral devices • Consumes more power than the 34 mm cards • Can be used only on , to your laptop computer. ExpressCards replace PC cards. ExpressCards ExpressCards allow you to connect peripheral devices such as memory cards, wired and wireless communications, printers, scanners, microphone, and...
ExpressCards are installed on laptops and desktops is normally installed with a blank, when no ExpressCard is installed, to protect the slot from dust particles. ExpressCard slot on externally accessible ExpressCard ... slots • Supports a wide range of peripheral devices • Consumes more power than the 34 mm cards • Can be used only on , to your laptop computer. ExpressCards replace PC cards. ExpressCards ExpressCards allow you to connect peripheral devices such as memory cards, wired and wireless communications, printers, scanners, microphone, and...
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Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Laptop 55 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Laptop WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 1.
Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Laptop 55 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Laptop WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 1.
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Press the power button to turn on the your laptop. NOTE: The location of the power button and AC adapter connector may vary depending on your computer model. 56 Setting Up Your Laptop 2.
Press the power button to turn on the your laptop. NOTE: The location of the power button and AC adapter connector may vary depending on your computer model. 56 Setting Up Your Laptop 2.
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.... Insert the optical disc into the optical drive of your USB wireless adapter: a. Setting Up Your Webcam To set up your webcam: Webcam integrated on laptop display or external display purchased with your computer External webcam Drivers and software are installed when you receive your computer. Use the media shipped with...
.... Insert the optical disc into the optical drive of your USB wireless adapter: a. Setting Up Your Webcam To set up your webcam: Webcam integrated on laptop display or external display purchased with your computer External webcam Drivers and software are installed when you receive your computer. Use the media shipped with...
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...charge when you connect the computer to optimize your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. Battery 75 For laptop battery related FAQs, see Power Management). • Enabling the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation features of your battery significantly reduces... The operating time of your computer. If necessary, the AC adapter charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Battery Charging Laptop Battery When you connect the computer with the number of times the battery is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the power ...
...charge when you connect the computer to optimize your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. Battery 75 For laptop battery related FAQs, see Power Management). • Enabling the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation features of your battery significantly reduces... The operating time of your computer. If necessary, the AC adapter charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Battery Charging Laptop Battery When you connect the computer with the number of times the battery is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the power ...
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...power outlet may not be supported on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. Continuously powering your laptop battery. 76 Battery Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of your battery from frequent charge and ...discharge cycles. NOTE: When longevity mode is displayed. 2. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell longevity mode feature enables you to protect your laptop battery health. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell Desktop Mode feature enables you to fully discharge may not be supported on...
...power outlet may not be supported on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. Continuously powering your laptop battery. 76 Battery Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of your battery from frequent charge and ...discharge cycles. NOTE: When longevity mode is displayed. 2. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell longevity mode feature enables you to protect your laptop battery health. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell Desktop Mode feature enables you to fully discharge may not be supported on...
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The keypad corresponds to the keypad of an extended keyboard • To type a number or symbol, press and hold and press the desired key. • To enable the numeric keypad, press . Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 1 Numeric Keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard. The light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 80 Keyboard
The keypad corresponds to the keypad of an extended keyboard • To type a number or symbol, press and hold and press the desired key. • To enable the numeric keypad, press . Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 1 Numeric Keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard. The light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 80 Keyboard