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... web, files, and apps. To open the Charms menu, you to share photos, links, and so on with your touchpad and swipe left onto the touchpad. Provides access to notifications, volume controls, brightness controls, and other devices. Charms Sidebar 15 If you are located within the Start screen. Charms Sidebar Charms are a set of features which are using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner...
... web, files, and apps. To open the Charms menu, you to share photos, links, and so on with your touchpad and swipe left onto the touchpad. Provides access to notifications, volume controls, brightness controls, and other devices. Charms Sidebar 15 If you are located within the Start screen. Charms Sidebar Charms are a set of features which are using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner...
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... screen), and then tapping or clicking Start. 2. Logging on without a Microsoft account and follow the instructions on ). 3. To lock your choice. To dismiss the lock screen: 1. NOTE: To use the Microsoft account e-mail ID in to Windows 8 The following options are using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right corner of the screen (or press any key if you are available when you can create...
... screen), and then tapping or clicking Start. 2. Logging on without a Microsoft account and follow the instructions on ). 3. To lock your choice. To dismiss the lock screen: 1. NOTE: To use the Microsoft account e-mail ID in to Windows 8 The following options are using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right corner of the screen (or press any key if you are available when you can create...
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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 discharged and recharged. • Configuring the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to purchase a new battery during the life of time. Battery 23 Battery life reduces with the number of times the battery is switched off , and...
... 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 purchase a new battery during the life of time. Battery 23 Battery life reduces with the number of times the battery is switched off , and...
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... 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. Display 29 Display A display is a video output device that can display a 3-dimensional image. 3D displays work by the brain as having depth, thus creating 3D effects. You must connect a wireless display adapter to your computer display with a TV without the use of computer information. Minimum requirements for visual presentation of cables.
... 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. Display 29 Display A display is a video output device that can display a 3-dimensional image. 3D displays work by the brain as having depth, thus creating 3D effects. You must connect a wireless display adapter to your computer display with a TV without the use of computer information. Minimum requirements for visual presentation of cables.
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... three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • No lighting Pressing the and the right-arrow key toggles between the three lighting states. NOTE: Backlit keyboard may not be any of your computer. Wireless: Keyboard is connected to operate and some wireless keyboards have rechargeable batteries. Such keyboards require batteries to the USB port on the computer. • Bluetooth - An RF receiver is connected to the computer using wireless...
... three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • No lighting Pressing the and the right-arrow key toggles between the three lighting states. NOTE: Backlit keyboard may not be any of your computer. Wireless: Keyboard is connected to operate and some wireless keyboards have rechargeable batteries. Such keyboards require batteries to the USB port on the computer. • Bluetooth - An RF receiver is connected to the computer using wireless...
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... drives, USB memory keys, and so on the screen. Go to store data for later use Dell's online System Profiler to the Internet, you have access to scan for the Service Tag follow the instructions on . 36 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code Storage devices can use . Locating the Label on Your Computer The Service Tag and the Express-Service Code is powered on and you can be internal or external...
... drives, USB memory keys, and so on the screen. Go to store data for later use Dell's online System Profiler to the Internet, you have access to scan for the Service Tag follow the instructions on . 36 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code Storage devices can use . Locating the Label on Your Computer The Service Tag and the Express-Service Code is powered on and you can be internal or external...
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Click Enable. Open the webcam software to enable the microphone. Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, and so on . • Video Chat - Create a unique avatar using the Live! Click Start → All Programs or Programs. 2. Dell Webcam Manager window opens. 3. Click Webcam Center. 4. Webcam 47 Click Start → Control Panel → Device Manager. 2. Dell Webcam Manager includes: • Webcam Center - Configure webcam features like picture quality, face tracking, pan and zoom, audio and video effects, and so on . • Live! Select avatars...
Click Enable. Open the webcam software to enable the microphone. Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, and so on . • Video Chat - Create a unique avatar using the Live! Click Start → All Programs or Programs. 2. Dell Webcam Manager window opens. 3. Click Webcam Center. 4. Webcam 47 Click Start → Control Panel → Device Manager. 2. Dell Webcam Manager includes: • Webcam Center - Configure webcam features like picture quality, face tracking, pan and zoom, audio and video effects, and so on . • Live! Select avatars...
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...; Display Connection Type VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) Computer Cable DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable) DVI-to-VGA (DVI-to-VGA adapter + VGA cable) HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable) Display You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to the 3D TV using a HDMI cable. Set up the HDMI 1.4 3D TV: a. Setting Up 3D Display NOTE: Your TV or computer may not support 3D. b. Set the 3D mode to...
...; Display Connection Type VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) Computer Cable DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable) DVI-to-VGA (DVI-to-VGA adapter + VGA cable) HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable) Display You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to the 3D TV using a HDMI cable. Set up the HDMI 1.4 3D TV: a. Setting Up 3D Display NOTE: Your TV or computer may not support 3D. b. Set the 3D mode to...
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...display adapter. 64 Display To enable wireless display: 1. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. NOTE: For more information on your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. on the TV and the wireless display adapter. 5. Select Scan for Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for available displays. 8. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with your wireless display adapter from support.dell...
...display adapter. 64 Display To enable wireless display: 1. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. NOTE: For more information on your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. on the TV and the wireless display adapter. 5. Select Scan for Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for available displays. 8. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with your wireless display adapter from support.dell...
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... Windows Vista, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard. If you experience problems with your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. In Windows 7, click Start → Devices and Printers. Click Add a Printer. Follow the instructions on screen. 70 Setting Up Your Printer Click Next. 5. In Windows XP, click Start → Control Panel→...
... Windows Vista, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard. If you experience problems with your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. In Windows 7, click Start → Devices and Printers. Click Add a Printer. Follow the instructions on screen. 70 Setting Up Your Printer Click Next. 5. In Windows XP, click Start → Control Panel→...
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... of the screen (or if you set up WLAN: Windows 8 1. Click Settings. Click Start , type network in the search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your Internet Service Provider. 2. Install any open files, and exit any software required for setup instructions. Set up a new connection or network→ Connect to share Internet access provided by the router manufacturer. • Network cables - Setting Up a Local Area Network 103 The Connect to the instructions provided...
... of the screen (or if you set up WLAN: Windows 8 1. Click Settings. Click Start , type network in the search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Set up your Internet Service Provider. 2. Install any open files, and exit any software required for setup instructions. Set up a new connection or network→ Connect to share Internet access provided by the router manufacturer. • Network cables - Setting Up a Local Area Network 103 The Connect to the instructions provided...
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... Windows Vista 1. Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3. Checking Your Wireless Network Card NOTE: To confirm that your country. Expand Network Adapters. See the documentation that you received when you are using a mouse, pointing to the telephone wall jack before you set up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the upper-right corner of the screen (or if you ordered your ISP for setup instructions. Click Start...
... Windows Vista 1. Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3. Checking Your Wireless Network Card NOTE: To confirm that your country. Expand Network Adapters. See the documentation that you received when you are using a mouse, pointing to the telephone wall jack before you set up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the upper-right corner of the screen (or if you ordered your ISP for setup instructions. Click Start...
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Monitor system events and changes over time. Backup and Recovery - System Performance Improvement Offers - Acquire software and hardware solutions that allow you to: -- You can choose from one stop shop for premium support services providing Computer Configuration and Maintenance, Networking Set Up and Support, Home Entertainment Installation. Get Help - Create a Dell Factory Image Restore on . -- For more . Manage your hard drive using a visual representation of file. • Performance and Configuration History - Detailed System Information...
Monitor system events and changes over time. Backup and Recovery - System Performance Improvement Offers - Acquire software and hardware solutions that allow you to: -- You can choose from one stop shop for premium support services providing Computer Configuration and Maintenance, Networking Set Up and Support, Home Entertainment Installation. Get Help - Create a Dell Factory Image Restore on . -- For more . Manage your hard drive using a visual representation of file. • Performance and Configuration History - Detailed System Information...
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... FAQs on the most common problems and instructions on any technical brand. On Wall TV and Home Theater Professional TV and Home Theater Setup Installation Home Theater Installation Remote Control Programming NOTE: Solution Station provides help on connecting your computer 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...
... FAQs on the most common problems and instructions on any technical brand. On Wall TV and Home Theater Professional TV and Home Theater Setup Installation Home Theater Installation Remote Control Programming NOTE: Solution Station provides help on connecting your computer 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...
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... mode. 116 Dell QuickSet Playing Games in full-screen mode. 2. Some 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 Dell computer. For a list 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 come pre-installed...
... mode. 116 Dell QuickSet Playing Games in full-screen mode. 2. Some 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 Dell computer. For a list 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 come pre-installed...
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... booting from a network, connect the network cable to your computer. 2. For example, if you want to boot from a USB device, connect the USB device to your computer. Your computer boots from the selected boot device only for the current boot, and boots from must be bootable. NOTE: The device you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If booting from a device other than the default boot device. Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use the Boot Device Menu...
... booting from a network, connect the network cable to your computer. 2. For example, if you want to boot from a USB device, connect the USB device to your computer. Your computer boots from the selected boot device only for the current boot, and boots from must be bootable. NOTE: The device you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If booting from a device other than the default boot device. Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use the Boot Device Menu...
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... Setup (BIOS)). 2. Automatically detect my Service Tag for your computer. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. If you want to change the boot priority of devices. 4. Click BIOS 5. Turn on the computer. 2. Click Submit and proceed to access the menu. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press to step 4. Changing the Default Boot Sequence 1. Enter System Setup (see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code...
... Setup (BIOS)). 2. Automatically detect my Service Tag for your computer. Click Download Now to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. If you want to change the boot priority of devices. 4. Click BIOS 5. Turn on the computer. 2. Click Submit and proceed to access the menu. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press to step 4. Changing the Default Boot Sequence 1. Enter System Setup (see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code...
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....dell.ca (Canada only) Dell Support website provides access to the upper-right corner) of the screen, and then click Search charm. Self-Help Options Accessing Windows Help and Support: Windows 8 Swipe from a Dell technician. Type Help and Support in the search box and press . Windows 7 Click Start → Help and Support. Getting Help and Contacting Dell If you need information about Dell products or services, or if you experience problems using...
....dell.ca (Canada only) Dell Support website provides access to the upper-right corner) of the screen, and then click Search charm. Self-Help Options Accessing Windows Help and Support: Windows 8 Swipe from a Dell technician. Type Help and Support in the search box and press . Windows 7 Click Start → Help and Support. Getting Help and Contacting Dell If you need information about Dell products or services, or if you experience problems using...
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... on your hard disk, and then turns off . While sleep puts your work and settings in Microsoft Windows are: • Sleep - On a laptop, use hibernation when you know that you won't use one of power. You must set up a network connection between the two computers and ensure that connects two computers through USB ports. • Network - Power Management 167 You need a USB flash drive or an external hard drive compatible with both computers can use your laptop for laptops. Putting...
... on your hard disk, and then turns off . While sleep puts your work and settings in Microsoft Windows are: • Sleep - On a laptop, use hibernation when you know that you won't use one of power. You must set up a network connection between the two computers and ensure that connects two computers through USB ports. • Network - Power Management 167 You need a USB flash drive or an external hard drive compatible with both computers can use your laptop for laptops. Putting...
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... "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 20. 4 Remove the memory module(s). You must enter the Service Tag in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 14. 3 Remove the base cover. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in system setup after you replace the system board. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 22. 5 Remove the coin-cell battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 30. 9 Remove the wireless Mini-Card. See "Removing the...
... "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 20. 4 Remove the memory module(s). You must enter the Service Tag in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 14. 3 Remove the base cover. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in system setup after you replace the system board. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 22. 5 Remove the coin-cell battery. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 30. 9 Remove the wireless Mini-Card. See "Removing the...