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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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...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 ...Display 61 Setting Up 3D Display 62 Setting Up Wireless Display 64 Digital Visual Interface Connector Cables 65 Audio 66 Setting Up 5.1 Audio 66 ...
...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 ...Display 61 Setting Up 3D Display 62 Setting Up Wireless Display 64 Digital Visual Interface Connector Cables 65 Audio 66 Setting Up 5.1 Audio 66 ...
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... 94 Types of IEEE 1394 Cables 95 Comparing USB and IEEE 1394 96 Network 99 Local Area Network (LAN 99 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 100 Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 100 Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN 100 Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX 101 Setting Up Your Network 101 Setting Up a Wired...
... 94 Types of IEEE 1394 Cables 95 Comparing USB and IEEE 1394 96 Network 99 Local Area Network (LAN 99 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 100 Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 100 Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN 100 Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX 101 Setting Up Your Network 101 Setting Up a Wired...
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...Connection 103 To set up WLAN 103 Setting Up a Wireless Local Area Network 104 To set up WLAN 104 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 105 Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection 105 Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection 107 Computrace 111 About Computrace 111 Enabling ...Computrace 112 Getting Help on Computrace 112 My Dell Downloads 113 My Dell Support Center 113 Downloading or Upgrading Dell Support Center 113 PC Checkup Utilities 114 Solution...
...Connection 103 To set up WLAN 103 Setting Up a Wireless Local Area Network 104 To set up WLAN 104 Checking Your Wireless Network Card 105 Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection 105 Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection 107 Computrace 111 About Computrace 111 Enabling ...Computrace 112 Getting Help on Computrace 112 My Dell Downloads 113 My Dell Support Center 113 Downloading or Upgrading Dell Support Center 113 PC Checkup Utilities 114 Solution...
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... of the battery decreases over time depending on how often the battery is used . The life 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...
... of the battery decreases over time depending on how often the battery is used . The life 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...
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... 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.dell.com. NOTE: 3D display may not be supported on all computers. Minimum requirements for visual presentation of display are then...
... 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.dell.com. NOTE: 3D display may not be supported on all computers. Minimum requirements for visual presentation of display are then...
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... is connected to the computer using a Bluetooth adapter connected to your computer. Used on the computer. • Bluetooth - On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • No...additional power source, such as batteries. This connection method reduces cable clutter and gives you the flexibility to operate and some wireless keyboards have rechargeable batteries. NOTE: Backlit keyboard may not be any of your computer for more comfortable position within a few...
... is connected to the computer using a Bluetooth adapter connected to your computer. Used on the computer. • Bluetooth - On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • No...additional power source, such as batteries. This connection method reduces cable clutter and gives you the flexibility to operate and some wireless keyboards have rechargeable batteries. NOTE: Backlit keyboard may not be any of your computer for more comfortable position within a few...
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ExpressCards ExpressCards allow you to connect peripheral devices such as memory cards, wired and wireless communications, printers, scanners, microphone, and so on, to install an ExpressCard. 1 ExpressCard or blank Types of ExpressCards ExpressCard/34 ExpressCard/54 2 ExpressCard release latch Features ...
ExpressCards ExpressCards allow you to connect peripheral devices such as memory cards, wired and wireless communications, printers, scanners, microphone, and so on, to install an ExpressCard. 1 ExpressCard or blank Types of ExpressCards ExpressCard/34 ExpressCard/54 2 ExpressCard release latch Features ...
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... distances using radio signals instead of traditional network cabling. Allow communication over a short distance. A SIM card may be is required for WWAN connectivity. Bluetooth adapters - Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) controllers - Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) controllers - Allow Bluetooth-enabled devices to the system board) or external. Communication Devices 51 Allow...
... distances using radio signals instead of traditional network cabling. Allow communication over a short distance. A SIM card may be is required for WWAN connectivity. Bluetooth adapters - Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) controllers - Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) controllers - Allow Bluetooth-enabled devices to the system board) or external. Communication Devices 51 Allow...
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... the Internet. NOTE: Actual steps may vary based on the network you need to connect to connect. 6. Windows 7 To set up your wireless Internet connection, you wish to your computer. Follow the instructions on /off file sharing. Follow the instructions on Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Vista... Set up a new connection or network → Connect to complete the setup. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer. 2. Select the Network Icon. 5. The Connect to the Internet window appears. Turn on the screen to the...
... the Internet. NOTE: Actual steps may vary based on the network you need to connect to connect. 6. Windows 7 To set up your wireless Internet connection, you wish to your computer. Follow the instructions on /off file sharing. Follow the instructions on Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Vista... Set up a new connection or network → Connect to complete the setup. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer. 2. Select the Network Icon. 5. The Connect to the Internet window appears. Turn on the screen to the...
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... the appropriate video source 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 wireless is enabled. 3. The 2. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. NOTE: You can...
... the appropriate video source 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 wireless is enabled. 3. The 2. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. NOTE: You can...
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... on your computer. 5. For more information, see the documentation that shipped with your computer. See the documentation that shipped with your wireless adapter for specific instructions. 1. Insert the optical disc into the optical drive of your webcam. c. Connect the other required software to... the media shipped with your computer External webcam Drivers and software are installed when you receive your webcam. Connect one end of the wireless adapter. b. If the installation does not begin automatically, select Start Run and then type x:\setup.exe (where x is the drive...
... on your computer. 5. For more information, see the documentation that shipped with your computer. See the documentation that shipped with your wireless adapter for specific instructions. 1. Insert the optical disc into the optical drive of your webcam. c. Connect the other required software to... the media shipped with your computer External webcam Drivers and software are installed when you receive your webcam. Connect one end of the wireless adapter. b. If the installation does not begin automatically, select Start Run and then type x:\setup.exe (where x is the drive...
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.... NOTE: You can improve the battery performance by: • Operating the computer on how you use : • Optical drives. • Wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • High-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power‑intensive programs... management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. Battery life reduces with the battery installed to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Battery ...
.... NOTE: You can improve the battery performance by: • Operating the computer on how you use : • Optical drives. • Wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • High-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power‑intensive programs... management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. Battery life reduces with the battery installed to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Battery ...
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... a home or small office, you can be connected to another computer, or a peripheral such as a printer. For more computers with a network set up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a wireless router or access point. Local Area Network (LAN) LAN connects two or more information, see Setting Up Your Network. Network 99 For example...
... a home or small office, you can be connected to another computer, or a peripheral such as a printer. For more computers with a network set up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a wireless router or access point. Local Area Network (LAN) LAN connects two or more information, see Setting Up Your Network. Network 99 For example...
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...100 Network is within a cellular-data coverage zone. Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) WPAN helps interconnect wireless devices centered around your cellular/Internet service provider for a new standard, IEEE 802.15. The access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the computer communicate by broadcasting data from 100... antennas over the air waves. Your computer can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as the basis for coverage details. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) WLAN connects two or more computers with each computer.
...100 Network is within a cellular-data coverage zone. Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) WPAN helps interconnect wireless devices centered around your cellular/Internet service provider for a new standard, IEEE 802.15. The access point or wireless router and the wireless network card in the computer communicate by broadcasting data from 100... antennas over the air waves. Your computer can maintain Mobile Broadband network access as long as the basis for coverage details. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) WLAN connects two or more computers with each computer.
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... support is also called Wireless MAN and provides fixed and laptop connectivity without the need for Microwave Access (WiMAX) WiMAX is not a part of your original order, you can purchase one from dell.com. Connect the network cable. 2. Setting Up Your Network 101 Setting Up ...which is expected in the near future. Worldwide Interoperability for direct line-of-sight with a base station. WiMAX enables delivery of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to a wired network: 1. Connect to the Internet using an external modem or network connection and an Internet...
... support is also called Wireless MAN and provides fixed and laptop connectivity without the need for Microwave Access (WiMAX) WiMAX is not a part of your original order, you can purchase one from dell.com. Connect the network cable. 2. Setting Up Your Network 101 Setting Up ...which is expected in the near future. Worldwide Interoperability for direct line-of-sight with a base station. WiMAX enables delivery of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to a wired network: 1. Connect to the Internet using an external modem or network connection and an Internet...
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... the Internet using a mouse, pointing to check the service status, or try connecting again later. If you are using an external wireless modem or wireless network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Contact your ISP information ready. Have your ISP to the upper-right corner of your...on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet wizard can purchase one . Click Settings. 4. Swipe from dell.com. Type Network and Sharing Center in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to complete the setup. Windows 8 1....
... the Internet using a mouse, pointing to check the service status, or try connecting again later. If you are using an external wireless modem or wireless network connection and an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Contact your ISP information ready. Have your ISP to the upper-right corner of your...on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to the Internet wizard can purchase one . Click Settings. 4. Swipe from dell.com. Type Network and Sharing Center in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect to complete the setup. Windows 8 1....
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.... For more information contact your WLAN • A network cable with the wireless router. 2. Swipe from the right edge of the screen), and then click Search . 3. Click Settings. 4. Setting Up a Wireless Local Area Network The following are using a mouse, pointing to the Internet....connectors To set up a WLAN: • Broadband Internet connection (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router • A wireless network adapter for setting up WLAN: Windows 8 1. Click Network and Sharing Center → Set up a new connection or network→ ...
.... For more information contact your WLAN • A network cable with the wireless router. 2. Swipe from the right edge of the screen), and then click Search . 3. Click Settings. 4. Setting Up a Wireless Local Area Network The following are using a mouse, pointing to the Internet....connectors To set up a WLAN: • Broadband Internet connection (such as cable or DSL) • A broadband modem • A wireless router • A wireless network adapter for setting up WLAN: Windows 8 1. Click Network and Sharing Center → Set up a new connection or network→ ...
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... card and to determine the type of card, check the order confirmation that shipped with the wireless router. 2. Type Device Manager in your computer. Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2. NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Follow ... Settings. 3. Set up a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet window appears. 3. See the documentation that you received when you set up your wireless router. Expand Network Adapters. Swipe from the right edge of the screen), and then click Search . 2.
... card and to determine the type of card, check the order confirmation that shipped with the wireless router. 2. Type Device Manager in your computer. Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2. NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Follow ... Settings. 3. Set up a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet window appears. 3. See the documentation that you received when you set up your wireless router. Expand Network Adapters. Swipe from the right edge of the screen), and then click Search . 2.
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... with your router. Click on the network you need to connect to your wireless router. Windows 8 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet window appears. 3. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer. 2. The Connect to complete the setup. Click... → Connect to the Internet. Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you wish to connect. 6. Select the Network Icon. 5. Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection NOTE: To set up your connection to a wireless router on Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1. Select the Settings...
... with your router. Click on the network you need to connect to your wireless router. Windows 8 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet window appears. 3. Ensure that wireless is enabled on your computer. 2. The Connect to complete the setup. Click... → Connect to the Internet. Before you can use your wireless Internet connection, you wish to connect. 6. Select the Network Icon. 5. Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection NOTE: To set up your connection to a wireless router on Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1. Select the Settings...