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...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 Pre-Boot System Assessment 137 Invoking PSA 137 Enhanced PSA 138 Invoking ePSA 138 Beep Codes 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 ...
...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 Pre-Boot System Assessment 137 Invoking PSA 137 Enhanced PSA 138 Invoking ePSA 138 Beep Codes 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 ...
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...are using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down. Provides access to the right of your friends and social networks. To open the Charms menu, you are located within the Start screen. Search charm Allows you to search the web, files, and apps.... Takes you to the Start screen. Charms Sidebar Charms are a set of features which are using a multi-touch touchpad, place your ...
...are using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down. Provides access to the right of your friends and social networks. To open the Charms menu, you are located within the Start screen. Search charm Allows you to search the web, files, and apps.... Takes you to the Start screen. Charms Sidebar Charms are a set of features which are using a multi-touch touchpad, place your ...
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... feature will provide you log on to your computer with your computer. Logging on without a Microsoft account and follow the instructions on the screen. To lock your account picture in the upper-right corner, and then choose Lock. Tap or click your computer: 1. NOTE: To ... if you are using a Microsoft account. This feature will synchronize your computer with out using a keyboard) to dismiss the lock screen. 2. In the sign-in screen, sign in to your computer using a mouse, pointing to your Microsoft accounts. 2. Using a Microsoft account: If you can create a ...
... feature will provide you log on to your computer with your computer. Logging on without a Microsoft account and follow the instructions on the screen. To lock your account picture in the upper-right corner, and then choose Lock. Tap or click your computer: 1. NOTE: To ... if you are using a Microsoft account. This feature will synchronize your computer with out using a keyboard) to dismiss the lock screen. 2. In the sign-in screen, sign in to your computer using a mouse, pointing to your Microsoft accounts. 2. Using a Microsoft account: If you can create a ...
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... 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. Turning off your computer: 1. Windows 8 To turn off your computer in sleep or hibernate... state. Swipe from the top of the screen to the bottom of the screen and release the app. • If you are using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen and release the app. Closing a Windows 8 app 17 Tap or click Power...
... 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. Turning off your computer: 1. Windows 8 To turn off your computer in sleep or hibernate... state. Swipe from the top of the screen to the bottom of the screen and release the app. • If you are using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen and release the app. Closing a Windows 8 app 17 Tap or click Power...
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... 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 powered off . The coin-cell battery can...
... 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 powered off . The coin-cell battery can...
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... change the touchpad gestures settings by tapping the surface. Move two fingers in the notification area of your finger(s) to a relative position on the computer screen. Touchpad Gestures NOTE: Some of the touchpad gestures may support Scroll, Zoom, Rotate, Flick, My Favorites, and Desktop gestures. The scroll feature includes: Pan - Touchpads...
... change the touchpad gestures settings by tapping the surface. Move two fingers in the notification area of your finger(s) to a relative position on the computer screen. Touchpad Gestures NOTE: Some of the touchpad gestures may support Scroll, Zoom, Rotate, Flick, My Favorites, and Desktop gestures. The scroll feature includes: Pan - Touchpads...
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Zoom Allows you to zoom in a clockwise circular motion to scroll right or counterclockwise circular motion to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes: One finger zoom - Allows you to scroll left. To scroll right or left: Move a finger in the horizontal scroll zone (extreme bottom of the touchpad), in or out. To zoom in: Move a finger up in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touchpad). 26 Touchpad To zoom out: Move a finger down in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touchpad).
Zoom Allows you to zoom in a clockwise circular motion to scroll right or counterclockwise circular motion to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. The zoom feature includes: One finger zoom - Allows you to scroll left. To scroll right or left: Move a finger in the horizontal scroll zone (extreme bottom of the touchpad), in or out. To zoom in: Move a finger up in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touchpad). 26 Touchpad To zoom out: Move a finger down in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touchpad).
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Pinch - Rotate Allows you to rotate active content in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the screen. Touchpad 27 The rotate feature includes: Twist - Keeping the thumb in place, move the index finger in : Move two fingers apart to rotate the ...
Pinch - Rotate Allows you to rotate active content in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the screen. Touchpad 27 The rotate feature includes: Twist - Keeping the thumb in place, move the index finger in : Move two fingers apart to rotate the ...
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... device that lets you interact with a finger, hand, or another passive object, such as a stylus. You can operate a touchscreen display with the objects on the screen by touching the display instead of the active screen content by sliding or flicking your finger on the display.
... device that lets you interact with a finger, hand, or another passive object, such as a stylus. You can operate a touchscreen display with the objects on the screen by touching the display instead of the active screen content by sliding or flicking your finger on the display.
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... songs in the desired direction to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick. Press and hold a finger on the touch screen, to pan scroll the selected object. Scroll Allows you to scroll through content in the active window like pages in the desired direction to open...
... songs in the desired direction to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick. Press and hold a finger on the touch screen, to pan scroll the selected object. Scroll Allows you to scroll through content in the active window like pages in the desired direction to open...
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... down on the active window. Move a finger to rotate the active content on the active window. Allows you to the right or left on the screen. Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the other finger in a circular motion. 32 Display Scroll Horizontal - Move a finger up or scroll down to...
... down on the active window. Move a finger to rotate the active content on the active window. Allows you to the right or left on the screen. Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the other finger in a circular motion. 32 Display Scroll Horizontal - Move a finger up or scroll down to...
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... keys. Press these keys to either type letters and numbers or perform the tasks assigned to the keys. Different manufacturers arrange the keys on ‑screen keyboard. Keyboard Computer Keyboards are arrangements of numerical and mathematical keys, in addition to save space. Keyboard 33
... keys. Press these keys to either type letters and numbers or perform the tasks assigned to the keys. Different manufacturers arrange the keys on ‑screen keyboard. Keyboard Computer Keyboards are arrangements of numerical and mathematical keys, in addition to save space. Keyboard 33
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...Tag and the Express-Service Code of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on the screen. Most of the computer chassis Using Dell's Online System Profiler If your computer. The location on the label is: • Portable computers: Bottom of the portable ...The Service Tag and the Express-Service Code is powered on your computer is located on a label on and you have access to support.dell.com. -- Click System Configuration. -- Service Code You can be internal or external. Storage About Storage Devices Storage devices allow you manually ...
...Tag and the Express-Service Code of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on the screen. Most of the computer chassis Using Dell's Online System Profiler If your computer. The location on the label is: • Portable computers: Bottom of the portable ...The Service Tag and the Express-Service Code is powered on your computer is located on a label on and you have access to support.dell.com. -- Click System Configuration. -- Service Code You can be internal or external. Storage About Storage Devices Storage devices allow you manually ...
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... the right edge of connection to the Internet. NOTE:If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the upper-right corner of the screen), and then click Search . 3. Have your ISP for setup instructions. To setup a wired Internet connection: Windows 8 1. Click Settings. 4. Internet Setting Up... a Wired Internet Connection You can help you get one. NOTE:ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your country. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Click Network and Sharing Center → Set up your Internet connection. • If you ...
... the right edge of connection to the Internet. NOTE:If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the upper-right corner of the screen), and then click Search . 3. Have your ISP for setup instructions. To setup a wired Internet connection: Windows 8 1. Click Settings. 4. Internet Setting Up... a Wired Internet Connection You can help you get one. NOTE:ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your country. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Click Network and Sharing Center → Set up your Internet connection. • If you ...
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... use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your wireless router. The Connect to connect. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet window appears. 3. Click on Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1. Turn on your computer. Ensure that shipped with your ISP to check the ...
... use your wireless Internet connection, you need to connect to your wireless router. The Connect to connect. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to the Internet window appears. 3. Click on Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1. Turn on your computer. Ensure that shipped with your ISP to check the ...
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Select a speaker configuration under Audio channels: and click Test. The Speaker Setup window appears. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. To set up your computer: 68 Audio Select Speakers and click Configure. You should hear a tone from every speaker. 4. Setting Up 7.1 Audio 7.1 audio is .... 5. Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound→ Sound. 2. If you experience problems with your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com.
Select a speaker configuration under Audio channels: and click Test. The Speaker Setup window appears. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. To set up your computer: 68 Audio Select Speakers and click Configure. You should hear a tone from every speaker. 4. Setting Up 7.1 Audio 7.1 audio is .... 5. Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound→ Sound. 2. If you experience problems with your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com.
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... Sound→ Printers. Click Next. 5. Insert the printer driver media that shipped with your printer into the optical drive and follow the instructions on the screen. 4. Adding a Printer 1. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. NOTE: You may be prompted to your printer. In Windows 7, click Start → ... Setting Up Your Printer If you experience problems with your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard. Click Add a Printer. In Windows XP, click Start → Control Panel...
... Sound→ Printers. Click Next. 5. Insert the printer driver media that shipped with your printer into the optical drive and follow the instructions on the screen. 4. Adding a Printer 1. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. NOTE: You may be prompted to your printer. In Windows 7, click Start → ... Setting Up Your Printer If you experience problems with your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard. Click Add a Printer. In Windows XP, click Start → Control Panel...
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... the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on the computer. See the documentation that shipped with the computer only to the USB wireless adapter. 4. Turn on the screen. 2. Setting Up Your Webcam To set up your webcam: Webcam integrated on laptop display or external display purchased with your USB wireless adapter: a.
... the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on the computer. See the documentation that shipped with the computer only to the USB wireless adapter. 4. Turn on the screen. 2. Setting Up Your Webcam To set up your webcam: Webcam integrated on laptop display or external display purchased with your USB wireless adapter: a.
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... Optical drives. • Wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • High-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power‑intensive programs like complex 3D graphics applications and games. Battery Charging Laptop Battery When you connect the ...the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. Improving the Battery Performance The operating time of a battery, which it is used. For laptop battery related FAQs, see...
... Optical drives. • Wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • High-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power‑intensive programs like complex 3D graphics applications and games. Battery Charging Laptop Battery When you connect the ...the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. Improving the Battery Performance The operating time of a battery, which it is used. For laptop battery related FAQs, see...
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... window (in programs that allow you to the Recycle Bin first. Deletes a selected item and move it to have multiple documents open items. Cycles through screen elements in a window or on the desktop. Moves the cursor to the Recycle Bin. Selects more than one item in a window or on the desktop...
... window (in programs that allow you to the Recycle Bin first. Deletes a selected item and move it to have multiple documents open items. Cycles through screen elements in a window or on the desktop. Moves the cursor to the Recycle Bin. Selects more than one item in a window or on the desktop...