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... Start screen. Charms Sidebar 15 Charms include Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. Takes you are using a multi-touch touchpad, place your finger to the right of the screen, move the mouse pointer down. Provides access to TVs, printers, and other computer setting options. If you to search the web, files, and apps. If you to send files and stream movies to notifications, volume controls, brightness controls...
... Start screen. Charms Sidebar 15 Charms include Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. Takes you are using a multi-touch touchpad, place your finger to the right of the screen, move the mouse pointer down. Provides access to TVs, printers, and other computer setting options. If you to search the web, files, and apps. If you to send files and stream movies to notifications, volume controls, brightness controls...
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... usage (see Power Management). • Using the Sleep power state when you use your laptop computer. Improving the Battery Performance The operating time of your battery: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other configuration settings and the coin-cell battery helps preserve these settings while the computer is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to an...
... usage (see Power Management). • Using the Sleep power state when you use your laptop computer. Improving the Battery Performance The operating time of your battery: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other configuration settings and the coin-cell battery helps preserve these settings while the computer is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to an...
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.... Wireless: Keyboard is connected to the computer using a wired or a wireless connection. Such keyboards require batteries to an USB port of the following : • Radio Frequency (RF) - Used on the computer. • Bluetooth - 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 right-arrow key...
.... Wireless: Keyboard is connected to the computer using a wired or a wireless connection. Such keyboards require batteries to an USB port of the following : • Radio Frequency (RF) - Used on the computer. • Bluetooth - 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 right-arrow key...
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...: -- Service Code You can be internal or external. Most of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on your computer is located on a label on . 36 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code Examples of the storage devices store data till you manually delete the data. To scan for the Service Tag and Express-Service code. Click System Configuration. -- Go to the Internet, you have access to support.dell...
...: -- Service Code You can be internal or external. Most of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on your computer is located on a label on . 36 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code Examples of the storage devices store data till you manually delete the data. To scan for the Service Tag and Express-Service code. Click System Configuration. -- Go to the Internet, you have access to support.dell...
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... 1. Dell Webcam Manager window opens. 3. Dell Webcam Manager The Dell Webcam Manager acts as Google Talk, Yahoo! Select avatars for video chat, apply audio filters, or use all the webcam features and configuration options. Click Webcam Center. 4. Click Start → Control Panel → Device Manager. 2. Cam Avatar Creator software for all features of the webcam such as video recording, motion detection, and photo capture. • Webcam Console - Click Imaging Devices and then double-click Camera. 3. Control core recording functions of the webcam. Enabling a Webcam...
... 1. Dell Webcam Manager window opens. 3. Dell Webcam Manager The Dell Webcam Manager acts as Google Talk, Yahoo! Select avatars for video chat, apply audio filters, or use all the webcam features and configuration options. Click Webcam Center. 4. Click Start → Control Panel → Device Manager. 2. Cam Avatar Creator software for all features of the webcam such as video recording, motion detection, and photo capture. • Webcam Console - Click Imaging Devices and then double-click Camera. 3. Control core recording functions of the webcam. Enabling a Webcam...
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..., see System Requirements at dell.com. Set up the HDMI 1.4 3D TV: a. Set the 3D mode to the TV's 3D settings menu. Browse to Automatic. 62 Display b. 3. NOTE: The HDMI cable transmits both audio and video signals. 2. See the following table to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.nvidia.com/3dtv. 1. Connection Type VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) Computer Cable DVI-to-DVI (DVI...
..., see System Requirements at dell.com. Set up the HDMI 1.4 3D TV: a. Set the 3D mode to the TV's 3D settings menu. Browse to Automatic. 62 Display b. 3. NOTE: The HDMI cable transmits both audio and video signals. 2. See the following table to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.nvidia.com/3dtv. 1. Connection Type VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) Computer Cable DVI-to-DVI (DVI...
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...your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. To enable wireless display: 1. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with your TV. Select Scan for Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Select Connect to the TV. Setting Up Wireless Display To set up wireless display: 1. Turn on the desktop. Select your computer. 2. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. Turn on your wireless display adapter. 64 Display The 7. Type the security code that...
...your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. To enable wireless display: 1. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with your TV. Select Scan for Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Select Connect to the TV. Setting Up Wireless Display To set up wireless display: 1. Turn on the desktop. Select your computer. 2. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. Turn on your wireless display adapter. 64 Display The 7. Type the security code that...
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... Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2. If you experience problems with your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. Insert the printer driver media that shipped with your printer into the optical drive and follow the instructions on the screen. Follow the instructions on screen. 70 Setting Up Your Printer In Windows 7, click Start → Devices...
... Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2. If you experience problems with your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. Insert the printer driver media that shipped with your printer into the optical drive and follow the instructions on the screen. Follow the instructions on screen. 70 Setting Up Your Printer In Windows 7, click Start → Devices...
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... cellular telephone service for setup instructions. To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to share Internet access provided by the router manufacturer. • Network cables - Click Settings. Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1. Set up WLAN: Windows 8 1. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to the Internet. NOTE: If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your router. Install the required software according to the Internet window appears. Save and close any open programs. 2.
... cellular telephone service for setup instructions. To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to share Internet access provided by the router manufacturer. • Network cables - Click Settings. Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1. Set up WLAN: Windows 8 1. A router has multiple ports, each other, allowing the computers to the Internet. NOTE: If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your router. Install the required software according to the Internet window appears. Save and close any open programs. 2.
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... computer. Follow the instructions on the screen. Expand Network Adapters. Expand Network Adapters. Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection You can setup a wired Internet connection using a dial-up, DSL, or a cable/satellite modem. • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection. • If you ordered your computer has a wireless network card and to the Internet window appears. 3. NOTE: ISPs...
... computer. Follow the instructions on the screen. Expand Network Adapters. Expand Network Adapters. Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection You can setup a wired Internet connection using a dial-up, DSL, or a cable/satellite modem. • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet connection. • If you ordered your computer has a wireless network card and to the Internet window appears. 3. NOTE: ISPs...
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... computer each type of your hardware and operating system configurations; Monitor system events and changes over time. access copies of file. • Performance and Configuration History - View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Owner's Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and so on your hard drive, and track the changes made to : -- Create a Backup and Recovery media or a USB flash drive. -- Featured services include a free PC Health Check to download and install the available support tools...
... computer each type of your hardware and operating system configurations; Monitor system events and changes over time. access copies of file. • Performance and Configuration History - View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Owner's Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and so on your hard drive, and track the changes made to : -- Create a Backup and Recovery media or a USB flash drive. -- Featured services include a free PC Health Check to download and install the available support tools...
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...to your Internal Hardware Computer Errors and Problem Troubleshooting New Wireless Network Setup Wireless Setup and Support Connect a Device to an Existing Wireless Network Network Errors and Problem Troubleshooting Professional TV Installation - The support categories provide flexible pricing and varying degrees of customer involvement in issue resolution. Solution Station Offerings Type Offerings Computer Setup and Support New Computer Setup File Transfer or Data Backup Service Internet and Email Setup Software Installation Computer Accessories Setup Windows Operating System...
...to your Internal Hardware Computer Errors and Problem Troubleshooting New Wireless Network Setup Wireless Setup and Support Connect a Device to an Existing Wireless Network Network Errors and Problem Troubleshooting Professional TV Installation - The support categories provide flexible pricing and varying degrees of customer involvement in issue resolution. Solution Station Offerings Type Offerings Computer Setup and Support New Computer Setup File Transfer or Data Backup Service Internet and Email Setup Software Installation Computer Accessories Setup Windows Operating System...
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... software from support.dell.com. Playing Games in full-screen mode. 2. If neither of these are a suite of supported 3D games, see a message stating that would normally require several steps. If you see www.nvidia.com. The software provides easy access to a number of the features include: • Brightness and audio controls through keyboard shortcuts • Power management controls • Battery information • Icon resizing • Wireless enable/disable Installation Dell QuickSet Utilities...
... software from support.dell.com. Playing Games in full-screen mode. 2. If neither of these are a suite of supported 3D games, see a message stating that would normally require several steps. If you see www.nvidia.com. The software provides easy access to a number of the features include: • Brightness and audio controls through keyboard shortcuts • Power management controls • Battery information • Icon resizing • Wireless enable/disable Installation Dell QuickSet Utilities...
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... default boot device. If booting from the default device on the screen. The Boot Device Menu appears. 5. Changing the Boot Sequence for the current boot, and boots from the optical drive, insert the bootable media into the drive. Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use the Boot Device Menu to the boot device. Your computer boots from the selected boot device only for the Current Boot 149 If booting from a network, connect the network cable to your computer from a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device...
... default boot device. If booting from the default device on the screen. The Boot Device Menu appears. 5. Changing the Boot Sequence for the current boot, and boots from the optical drive, insert the bootable media into the drive. Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use the Boot Device Menu to the boot device. Your computer boots from the selected boot device only for the Current Boot 149 If booting from a network, connect the network cable to your computer from a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device...
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...) Dell Support website provides access to get help from a Dell technician. Type Help and Support in the search box and press . See www.microsoft.com for more information about your Microsoft Windows operating system. Getting Help and Contacting Dell If you need information about Dell products or services, or if you experience problems using your computer, you can get help from one of the screen...
...) Dell Support website provides access to get help from a Dell technician. Type Help and Support in the search box and press . See www.microsoft.com for more information about your Microsoft Windows operating system. Getting Help and Contacting Dell If you need information about Dell products or services, or if you experience problems using your computer, you can get help from one of the screen...
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... the operating system allow you won't use one of power. While sleep puts your laptop for laptops. Sleep is like pausing a DVD player; You need a USB flash drive or an external hard drive compatible with both computers can use your work and settings in Microsoft Windows are: • Sleep - You will need an Easy Transfer Cable, a specially designed USB cable that both computers Power Management Power management helps you want to start working . • Hibernation - Some common power-saving states in memory...
... the operating system allow you won't use one of power. While sleep puts your laptop for laptops. Sleep is like pausing a DVD player; You need a USB flash drive or an external hard drive compatible with both computers can use your work and settings in Microsoft Windows are: • Sleep - You will need an Easy Transfer Cable, a specially designed USB cable that both computers Power Management Power management helps you want to start working . • Hibernation - Some common power-saving states in memory...
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... 35 15 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 37 Prerequisites 37 Procedure 38 16 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card 39 Procedure 39 Postrequisites 40 17 Removing the I/O Board 41 Prerequisites 41 Procedure 42 18 Replacing the I/O Board 43 Procedure 43 Postrequisites 43 19 Removing the System Board 45 Prerequisites 45 Procedure 46 20 Replacing the System Board 49 Procedure 49 Postrequisites 49 Entering the Service Tag in system setup...
... 35 15 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 37 Prerequisites 37 Procedure 38 16 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card 39 Procedure 39 Postrequisites 40 17 Removing the I/O Board 41 Prerequisites 41 Procedure 42 18 Replacing the I/O Board 43 Procedure 43 Postrequisites 43 19 Removing the System Board 45 Prerequisites 45 Procedure 46 20 Replacing the System Board 49 Procedure 49 Postrequisites 49 Entering the Service Tag in system setup...
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... wireless Mini-Card. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in system setup" on page 7. Removing the System Board | 45 See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive...
... wireless Mini-Card. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in system setup" on page 7. Removing the System Board | 45 See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from the system board, note the location of the connectors so that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive...
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... page 17. 7 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 25. 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in the Service Tag Input field. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the system setup after you replace the system board. After working inside your computer's Service Tag in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 35. 3 Replace the keyboard. Replacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your...
... page 17. 7 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly" on page 25. 6 Follow the instructions from step 3 and step 4 in the Service Tag Input field. NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in the system setup after you replace the system board. After working inside your computer's Service Tag in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 35. 3 Replace the keyboard. Replacing the System Board WARNING: Before working inside your...
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... type. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery | 51 Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Replace the coin-cell battery only with your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 31. 7 Remove the system board. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive...
... type. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. 2 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 2 in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 19. 5 Remove the keyboard. Removing the Coin-Cell Battery | 51 Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. Replace the coin-cell battery only with your computer and follow the instructions in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 31. 7 Remove the system board. See "Removing the Palm-Rest" on page 15. 3 Remove the hard-drive...
