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...Windows®, and Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in the U.S. is subject to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell.... 2013 - 01 Rev. Reproduction of your computer. Dell Inc. and is a trademark owned by the Blu-ray Disc ...for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2013 Dell Inc. Blu-ray Disc™ is used in the United... Inc. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to ...
...Windows®, and Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in the U.S. is subject to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell.... 2013 - 01 Rev. Reproduction of your computer. Dell Inc. and is a trademark owned by the Blu-ray Disc ...for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2013 Dell Inc. Blu-ray Disc™ is used in the United... Inc. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license; CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to ...
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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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... Media 131 About System Recovery Media 131 Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media 131 Contents 9 Windows 8 126 Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media - Windows 8 125 System Recovery Media 126 System Recovery Media - Windows 8 123 Dell Backup and Recovery Basic - DellConnect 118 DellConnect 118 Using DellConnect 118 About Restoring Your Operating System...
... Media 131 About System Recovery Media 131 Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media 131 Contents 9 Windows 8 126 Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media - Windows 8 125 System Recovery Media 126 System Recovery Media - Windows 8 123 Dell Backup and Recovery Basic - DellConnect 118 DellConnect 118 Using DellConnect 118 About Restoring Your Operating 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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... use a different sign-in method, tap or click Sign-in options to see the available options. 16 Signing in to Windows 8 Tap or click your computer: 1. Signing in to Windows 8 The following options are available when you log on the screen. Using a Microsoft account: If you are using a Microsoft account. Logging...
... use a different sign-in method, tap or click Sign-in options to see the available options. 16 Signing in to Windows 8 Tap or click your computer: 1. Signing in to Windows 8 The following options are available when you log on the screen. Using a Microsoft account: If you are using a Microsoft account. Logging...
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.... Tap or click Power and then choose Shut down. NOTE: You can also choose to put your computer - Turning off your computer: 1. Closing a Windows 8 app 17 Closing a Windows 8 app To close an app: • If you are using a mouse, click and drag the app from the right edge of the screen... (or if you are using touchscreen, drag the app to the bottom of the screen), and then click Settings. 2. Windows 8 To turn off your computer in sleep or hibernate state.
.... Tap or click Power and then choose Shut down. NOTE: You can also choose to put your computer - Turning off your computer: 1. Closing a Windows 8 app 17 Closing a Windows 8 app To close an app: • If you are using a mouse, click and drag the app from the right edge of the screen... (or if you are using touchscreen, drag the app to the bottom of the screen), and then click Settings. 2. Windows 8 To turn off your computer in sleep or hibernate state.
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... Moderate weight 9-cell battery High 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. battery life is largely determined...
... Moderate weight 9-cell battery High 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. battery life is largely determined...
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... turned off . Improving the Battery Performance The operating time of times the battery is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your battery: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness...
... turned off . Improving the Battery Performance The operating time of times the battery is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your battery: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness...
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Auto Scroll Vertical - Tap on the active window. Move two fingers to your left or right at a fast pace to scroll up or down on the touchpad to scroll down , and right or ... up or down . Allows you to stop auto scrolling. Move two fingers up or counterclockwise circular motion to stop auto scrolling. Tap on the active window. Auto Scroll Horizontal - Touchpad 25 Allows you to activate vertical auto scrolling. To scroll up or down: Move a finger in the vertical scroll zone...
Auto Scroll Vertical - Tap on the active window. Move two fingers to your left or right at a fast pace to scroll up or down on the touchpad to scroll down , and right or ... up or down . Allows you to stop auto scrolling. Move two fingers up or counterclockwise circular motion to stop auto scrolling. Tap on the active window. Auto Scroll Horizontal - Touchpad 25 Allows you to activate vertical auto scrolling. To scroll up or down: Move a finger in the vertical scroll zone...
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... and the other rotates. Keeping the thumb in place, move the index finger in : Move two fingers apart to reduce the view of the active window. The rotate feature includes: Twist - To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to enlarge the view of the active...
... and the other rotates. Keeping the thumb in place, move the index finger in : Move two fingers apart to reduce the view of the active window. The rotate feature includes: Twist - To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to enlarge the view of the active...
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My Favorites Allows you to open windows so that are configured in the touchpad configuration tool launch. Place your favorite applications. Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to flip content in place. 28 Touchpad Tap three fingers on the touchpad in any orientation and briefly hold in the active window. The applications that the desktop is visible. Flick Allows you to minimize all open your hand on the touchpad. Desktop Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick.
My Favorites Allows you to open windows so that are configured in the touchpad configuration tool launch. Place your favorite applications. Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to flip content in place. 28 Touchpad Tap three fingers on the touchpad in any orientation and briefly hold in the active window. The applications that the desktop is visible. Flick Allows you to minimize all open your hand on the touchpad. Desktop Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick.
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... all computers. You must connect a wireless display adapter to i7-66xx Intel HD Graphics Intel Centrino 6100/6200/6300 or Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate Latest wireless-card drivers and Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager available at support...
... all computers. You must connect a wireless display adapter to i7-66xx Intel HD Graphics Intel Centrino 6100/6200/6300 or Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate Latest wireless-card drivers and Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager available at support...
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... fingers in the desired direction to pan scroll the selected object. The scroll features include: Pan - Allows you to scroll through content in the active window like pages in a playlist. Dwell Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the touch screen, to open context-sensitive menus.
... fingers in the desired direction to pan scroll the selected object. The scroll features include: Pan - Allows you to scroll through content in the active window like pages in a playlist. Dwell Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the touch screen, to open context-sensitive menus.
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... thumb in place, move the other finger in a circular motion. 32 Display Scroll Vertical - Allows you to rotate the active content on the active window. Twist - Scroll Horizontal - You can also rotate the active content by moving both the fingers in an arced direction right or left on the screen...
... thumb in place, move the other finger in a circular motion. 32 Display Scroll Vertical - Allows you to rotate the active content on the active window. Twist - Scroll Horizontal - You can also rotate the active content by moving both the fingers in an arced direction right or left on the screen...
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...functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain actions: , , , and the Windows key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for moving the cursor around in documents... or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (the numeric keypad on...
...functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain actions: , , , and the Windows key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for moving the cursor around in documents... or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (the numeric keypad on...
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... emotions with popular instant messaging services such as video recording, motion detection, and photo capture. • Webcam Console - Webcam 47 Dell Webcam Manager The Dell Webcam Manager acts as a hub for video chat, apply audio filters, or use all the webcam features and configuration options. Cam Avatar - ...8226; Live! Select avatars for all features of the webcam such as Google Talk, Yahoo! Cam Avatar Creator software for video chat. Access Dell Webcam Manager 1. The Dell Webcam Manager window appears. Dell Webcam Manager window opens. 3.
... emotions with popular instant messaging services such as video recording, motion detection, and photo capture. • Webcam Console - Webcam 47 Dell Webcam Manager The Dell Webcam Manager acts as a hub for video chat, apply audio filters, or use all the webcam features and configuration options. Cam Avatar - ...8226; Live! Select avatars for all features of the webcam such as Google Talk, Yahoo! Cam Avatar Creator software for video chat. Access Dell Webcam Manager 1. The Dell Webcam Manager window appears. Dell Webcam Manager window opens. 3.
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... your ISP for setup instructions. Click Network and Sharing Center → Set up a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet window appears. NOTE:If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can setup a wired Internet connection using a DSL or...choose or contact your country. If you do not know which type of the screen), and then click Search . 3. To setup a wired Internet connection: Windows 8 1. Type Network and Sharing Center in your ISP. 5. Internet Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection You can help you get one. The Connect to the...
... your ISP for setup instructions. Click Network and Sharing Center → Set up a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet window appears. NOTE:If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet wizard can setup a wired Internet connection using a DSL or...choose or contact your country. If you do not know which type of the screen), and then click Search . 3. To setup a wired Internet connection: Windows 8 1. Type Network and Sharing Center in your ISP. 5. Internet Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection You can help you get one. The Connect to the...
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...wireless Internet connection, you wish to check the service status, or try connecting again later. NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet. Windows 7 To set up a new connection or network → Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your computer. Click Start ... Center → Set up your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is enabled on your wireless router. Open the Charms Bar. 3. Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1. Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection NOTE: To set up a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet but have ...
...wireless Internet connection, you wish to check the service status, or try connecting again later. NOTE: If you cannot connect to the Internet. Windows 7 To set up a new connection or network → Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your computer. Click Start ... Center → Set up your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is enabled on your wireless router. Open the Charms Bar. 3. Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1. Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection NOTE: To set up a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet but have ...
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... the desktop resolution to expand the selection, and then click Change resolution. Select the Enable stereoscopic 3D check box. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Display to match the resolution of 60 Hz or 120 Hz, set the resolution to 720p, 1280x720 and refresh rate to expand the ...up multiple display. To maximize performance, select HD or SD mode when 3DTV Play is disabled. Display 63 In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to 60/59 Hz in HD 3D mode. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Ensure that shipped with ...
... the desktop resolution to expand the selection, and then click Change resolution. Select the Enable stereoscopic 3D check box. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Display to match the resolution of 60 Hz or 120 Hz, set the resolution to 720p, 1280x720 and refresh rate to expand the ...up multiple display. To maximize performance, select HD or SD mode when 3DTV Play is disabled. Display 63 In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to 60/59 Hz in HD 3D mode. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Ensure that shipped with ...
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Turn on your wireless display adapter. 64 Display Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. on the TV and the wireless display adapter. 5. Ensure that appears on your computer and must be purchased separately...wireless display: 1. Select Connect to the TV. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. Setting Up Wireless Display To set up wireless display: 1. on wireless display, see the documentation that shipped with your computer. 2. Select...
Turn on your wireless display adapter. 64 Display Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. on the TV and the wireless display adapter. 5. Ensure that appears on your computer and must be purchased separately...wireless display: 1. Select Connect to the TV. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. Setting Up Wireless Display To set up wireless display: 1. on wireless display, see the documentation that shipped with your computer. 2. Select...