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Touchscreen Gestures 30 Zoom 30 Dwell 31 Flick 31 Scroll 31 Rotate 32 Keyboard 33 Backlit Keyboard 34 Keyboard Connection Types 35 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code 36 Locating the Label on Your Computer 36 Using Dell's Online System Profiler 36 Storage 36 About Storage Devices 36 Internal Storage Devices 37 Hard Drives 37 Solid-State Drives 37 Removable Storage Devices 37 Optical Discs 38 Memory Cards 38 Memory Module 39 System Board 40 Processor 42 Computer Fan 43 Heat Sink 43 Thermal Grease 44 4 Contents
Touchscreen Gestures 30 Zoom 30 Dwell 31 Flick 31 Scroll 31 Rotate 32 Keyboard 33 Backlit Keyboard 34 Keyboard Connection Types 35 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code 36 Locating the Label on Your Computer 36 Using Dell's Online System Profiler 36 Storage 36 About Storage Devices 36 Internal Storage Devices 37 Hard Drives 37 Solid-State Drives 37 Removable Storage Devices 37 Optical Discs 38 Memory Cards 38 Memory Module 39 System Board 40 Processor 42 Computer Fan 43 Heat Sink 43 Thermal Grease 44 4 Contents
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... The Service Tag and the Express-Service Code is powered on your computer either on the label on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. The location on the label is: • Portable computers: Bottom of the portable computer • Desktop computer: Back ...Click System Configuration. -- Click Find My Service Tag and follow the steps below: -- Locating the Service Tag and Express- Go to support.dell.com. -- Most of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on the screen. Service Code You can be internal or external.
... The Service Tag and the Express-Service Code is powered on your computer either on the label on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. The location on the label is: • Portable computers: Bottom of the portable computer • Desktop computer: Back ...Click System Configuration. -- Click Find My Service Tag and follow the steps below: -- Locating the Service Tag and Express- Go to support.dell.com. -- Most of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on the screen. Service Code You can be internal or external.
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...devices is generally stored till you manually delete it. The hard disk drive is a data storage device that uses solid-state (flash) memory to the platter by read from a non-magnetic material, usually aluminum alloy or glass, and are coated with a shallow layer of ... holds flat circular disks called internal storage devices. The data stored on . Commonly used removable storage devices include: • Optical discs • Memory cards • Magnetic tapes Storage 37 Internal storage devices include hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). Compared to HDDs,...
...devices is generally stored till you manually delete it. The hard disk drive is a data storage device that uses solid-state (flash) memory to the platter by read from a non-magnetic material, usually aluminum alloy or glass, and are coated with a shallow layer of ... holds flat circular disks called internal storage devices. The data stored on . Commonly used removable storage devices include: • Optical discs • Memory cards • Magnetic tapes Storage 37 Internal storage devices include hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). Compared to HDDs,...
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... Ultra High Speed (UHS)] 38 Storage A Blu-ray Discs stores 25 GB (single layer) or 50 GB (dual layer). • DVD - Memory Cards Memory cards, also referred to as digital cameras, mobile phones, media players, gaming consoles, and so on. A Compact Disc (CD) stores data up to store... digital information. Memory cards are : • Blu-ray Disc - The standard physical medium is cut off. They are re-writeable, fast, and retain data even when ...
... Ultra High Speed (UHS)] 38 Storage A Blu-ray Discs stores 25 GB (single layer) or 50 GB (dual layer). • DVD - Memory Cards Memory cards, also referred to as digital cameras, mobile phones, media players, gaming consoles, and so on. A Compact Disc (CD) stores data up to store... digital information. Memory cards are : • Blu-ray Disc - The standard physical medium is cut off. They are re-writeable, fast, and retain data even when ...
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..., however, may also be used in some compact desktops and all-in , memory modules are used in -one computers. Memory Module 39 Memory Stick XC (MSXC) MultiMedia Card plus (MMC+) Memory Module Memory modules are Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) with Random Access Memory (RAM) chips soldered on the type of computer they are categorized as...
..., however, may also be used in some compact desktops and all-in , memory modules are used in -one computers. Memory Module 39 Memory Stick XC (MSXC) MultiMedia Card plus (MMC+) Memory Module Memory modules are Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) with Random Access Memory (RAM) chips soldered on the type of computer they are categorized as...
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.... Provides slot(s) to interact with each other devices connect to the system board to be able to install memory module(s). • Expansion card slot(s) - Contains the system memory or BIOS program. • Power connectors - All other . Provides an interface between the processor's front-side... bus, main memory, and peripheral buses. • Flash memory - Provides slot(s) to the system board from the computer power supply. Additionally, a system board may vary based ...
.... Provides slot(s) to interact with each other devices connect to the system board to be able to install memory module(s). • Expansion card slot(s) - Contains the system memory or BIOS program. • Power connectors - All other . Provides an interface between the processor's front-side... bus, main memory, and peripheral buses. • Flash memory - Provides slot(s) to the system board from the computer power supply. Additionally, a system board may vary based ...
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... connected to generate a desired output. Processor Processor is generally measured in number of calculations it can perform in GigaHertz (GHz) or MegaHertz (MHz) • Onboard memory, also referred to as Cache The performance of a processor is the part of the computer or another electronic device that processes data and instructions to...
... connected to generate a desired output. Processor Processor is generally measured in number of calculations it can perform in GigaHertz (GHz) or MegaHertz (MHz) • Onboard memory, also referred to as Cache The performance of a processor is the part of the computer or another electronic device that processes data and instructions to...
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... it is a chip that also has an integrated video card, the integrated video card is disabled. Discrete video cards have dedicated memory, and share the system memory and processor to output video. Thermal Grease Thermal grease, also called thermal gel, thermal compound, and so on, is used to... can be of the system board. Applying thermal grease between a processor and heat sink. Legacy connectors for users who do not have dedicated memory on a computer that is a component that sends video signals or information to a display device such as the CPU. These video cards are...
... it is a chip that also has an integrated video card, the integrated video card is disabled. Discrete video cards have dedicated memory, and share the system memory and processor to output video. Thermal Grease Thermal grease, also called thermal gel, thermal compound, and so on, is used to... can be of the system board. Applying thermal grease between a processor and heat sink. Legacy connectors for users who do not have dedicated memory on a computer that is a component that sends video signals or information to a display device such as the CPU. These video cards are...
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... • Can be used only on computers that support EC 54 slots 48 ExpressCards ExpressCards ExpressCards allow you to connect peripheral devices such as memory cards, wired and wireless communications, printers, scanners, microphone, and so on externally accessible ExpressCard slots.
... • Can be used only on computers that support EC 54 slots 48 ExpressCards ExpressCards ExpressCards allow you to connect peripheral devices such as memory cards, wired and wireless communications, printers, scanners, microphone, and so on externally accessible ExpressCard slots.
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...Featured services include a free PC Health Check to download and install the available support tools, see which program occupies the maximum memory on the day they occurred. -- You can choose from one stop shop for premium support services providing Computer Configuration and Maintenance..., warranty information, and warranty renewal options. -- You can also 114 Solution Station View detailed information about My Dell Support Center and to optimize and speed up your computer, common errors and problem troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal, wireless network...
...Featured services include a free PC Health Check to download and install the available support tools, see which program occupies the maximum memory on the day they occurred. -- You can choose from one stop shop for premium support services providing Computer Configuration and Maintenance..., warranty information, and warranty renewal options. -- You can also 114 Solution Station View detailed information about My Dell Support Center and to optimize and speed up your computer, common errors and problem troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal, wireless network...
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... to diagnose various hardware problems. Once invoked, the PSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on your computer. When the Dell logo appears, press to the next test, press ; If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; to continue to ... System Assessment (ePSA) to finish PSA testing. Invoking PSA 1. Diagnostics 137 During the assessment, answer any key to run the remaining memory tests? Press to continue if you press , the following message appears on . Select Exit to reboot your screen: "Do you want to wait...
... to diagnose various hardware problems. Once invoked, the PSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on your computer. When the Dell logo appears, press to the next test, press ; If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; to continue to ... System Assessment (ePSA) to finish PSA testing. Invoking PSA 1. Diagnostics 137 During the assessment, answer any key to run the remaining memory tests? Press to continue if you press , the following message appears on . Select Exit to reboot your screen: "Do you want to wait...
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...the Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on the right of the ePSA home screen. The status area has four tabs: • Configuration - Displays all...areas: • Device Tree - Restart the computer. 2. Displays the status of the tests. Provides detailed information about all tests. When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; It displays all tests that indicates the overall completion of the tests....
...the Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on the right of the ePSA home screen. The status area has four tabs: • Configuration - Displays all...areas: • Device Tree - Restart the computer. 2. Displays the status of the tests. Provides detailed information about all tests. When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; It displays all tests that indicates the overall completion of the tests....
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... continue to your screen: "Testing completed. Do you are errors or problems. This series of beeps during start-up if there are experiencing memory issues, click Yes, otherwise press No. Click Exit to restart your computer Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps, called... that occurred during the ePSA tests, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. 4. The following table lists some of the beep codes mentioned in the Status Window to run the remaining memory tests? The following message appears: "All tests passed." If the ePSA completes ...
... continue to your screen: "Testing completed. Do you are errors or problems. This series of beeps during start-up if there are experiencing memory issues, click Yes, otherwise press No. Click Exit to restart your computer Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps, called... that occurred during the ePSA tests, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell. 4. The following table lists some of the beep codes mentioned in the Status Window to run the remaining memory tests? The following message appears: "All tests passed." If the ePSA completes ...
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... Help and Support. -- Windows 8 Swipe from the right-edge (or move your pointer to Read • Desktop • Laptop Desktop 1. Ensure that the memory module is seated properly. Windows 7 Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Display failure Troubleshooting Display Screen is Difficult to the upper-right corner) of the...Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure-BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm away from the monitor. 140 Troubleshooting
... Help and Support. -- Windows 8 Swipe from the right-edge (or move your pointer to Read • Desktop • Laptop Desktop 1. Ensure that the memory module is seated properly. Windows 7 Click Start → Help and Support. 2. Display failure Troubleshooting Display Screen is Difficult to the upper-right corner) of the...Six Seven Eight Possible Problem Possible system board failure-BIOS ROM checksum failure No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm away from the monitor. 140 Troubleshooting
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... (or restart) your computer • Set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password • Determine the current amount of memory or the type of the BIOS is to : • Change the system configuration information after the prompt closes, the keystroke is lost. You ... BIOS is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. NOTE: Before you turn it is the first program that runs on . When the DELL logo is displayed only briefly. Certain changes can cause your computer to wait until you must press immediately once the prompt appears. Incorrect configuration...
... (or restart) your computer • Set or change a user-selectable option such as the user password • Determine the current amount of memory or the type of the BIOS is to : • Change the system configuration information after the prompt closes, the keystroke is lost. You ... BIOS is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. NOTE: Before you turn it is the first program that runs on . When the DELL logo is displayed only briefly. Certain changes can cause your computer to wait until you must press immediately once the prompt appears. Incorrect configuration...
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... bootable. Your computer boots from the selected boot device only for the Current Boot 149 NOTE: The device you want to boot from a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press .
... bootable. Your computer boots from the selected boot device only for the Current Boot 149 NOTE: The device you want to boot from a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press .
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... allow you reduce the electricity consumption of your computer by regulating power supply to the various components. While sleep puts your work and settings in memory and draws a small amount of power, hibernation puts your open documents and programs on your computer into the sleep state is a power-saving state designed...
... allow you reduce the electricity consumption of your computer by regulating power supply to the various components. While sleep puts your work and settings in memory and draws a small amount of power, hibernation puts your open documents and programs on your computer into the sleep state is a power-saving state designed...
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... Power Settings To configure the power settings: Windows 8 1. To modify the power settings, click Change plan settings 168 Power Management Type Power Options in memory and on your hard disk, and then puts your computer into a low-power state so that you are using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right...
... Power Settings To configure the power settings: Windows 8 1. To modify the power settings, click Change plan settings 168 Power Management Type Power Options in memory and on your hard disk, and then puts your computer into a low-power state so that you are using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right...
Owner's Manual
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... 7 Recommended Tools 8 2 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 3 Removing the Battery 11 Procedure 11 4 Replacing the Battery 13 Procedure 13 Postrequisites 13 5 Removing the Memory Module(s 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 6 Replacing the Memory Module(s 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 7 Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 19 Prerequisites 19 Procedure 19 8 Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 21...
... 7 Recommended Tools 8 2 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 3 Removing the Battery 11 Procedure 11 4 Replacing the Battery 13 Procedure 13 Postrequisites 13 5 Removing the Memory Module(s 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 6 Replacing the Memory Module(s 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 7 Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 19 Prerequisites 19 Procedure 19 8 Replacing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 21...
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... best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Loosen the captive screw that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on the computer base. 1 captive screw 2 1 2 memory-module cover Removing the Memory Module(s) | 15 Removing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read...
... best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Loosen the captive screw that shipped with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on the computer base. 1 captive screw 2 1 2 memory-module cover Removing the Memory Module(s) | 15 Removing the Memory Module(s) WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read...