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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 Contents Charms Sidebar 15 Signing in to Windows 8 16 Closing a Windows 8 app 17 Turning off your computer -
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Video Cards 44 TV Tuners 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 ...
Video Cards 44 TV Tuners 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 ...
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Battery 75 Charging Laptop Battery 75 Improving the Battery Performance 75 Dell Desktop Mode 76 Dell Desktop Mode 76 Keyboard 77 General Keyboard Shortcuts 77 Changing Keyboard Input Language 79 Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 80 Touchpad 81 Using Your Touchpad 81 Touchpad Gestures 81 Scroll 81 Zoom 83 Rotate 84 Flick 84 My Favorites 84 Desktop 84 Touchscreen 85 Using a Touchscreen Display 85 Using a Touchscreen Display 85 Audio Connectors 89 Types of audio connectors 89 5.1 Audio 90 7.1 Audio 90 6 Contents
Battery 75 Charging Laptop Battery 75 Improving the Battery Performance 75 Dell Desktop Mode 76 Dell Desktop Mode 76 Keyboard 77 General Keyboard Shortcuts 77 Changing Keyboard Input Language 79 Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 80 Touchpad 81 Using Your Touchpad 81 Touchpad Gestures 81 Scroll 81 Zoom 83 Rotate 84 Flick 84 My Favorites 84 Desktop 84 Touchscreen 85 Using a Touchscreen Display 85 Using a Touchscreen Display 85 Audio Connectors 89 Types of audio connectors 89 5.1 Audio 90 7.1 Audio 90 6 Contents
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... Restore 132 About 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 ... 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 Detected, or Working Intermittently 143 External Keyboard 143 Laptop Keyboard 144 System Setup (BIOS 147 Entering System Setup (BIOS 147 System...
... Restore 132 About 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 ... 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 Detected, or Working Intermittently 143 External Keyboard 143 Laptop Keyboard 144 System Setup (BIOS 147 Entering System Setup (BIOS 147 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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... than a moderate or high capacity battery because it has to an electrical outlet when possible; Conserving the Battery Power To conserve battery power on your laptop, do any of the following table compares the most commonly used batteries. 3-cell battery Low cost Small in size Low capacity Low weight 6-cell battery... when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of times the battery is largely determined by the number of time. 22 Battery Battery Laptop Battery The following : • Connect the computer to be charged more often.
... than a moderate or high capacity battery because it has to an electrical outlet when possible; Conserving the Battery Power To conserve battery power on your laptop, do any of the following table compares the most commonly used batteries. 3-cell battery Low cost Small in size Low capacity Low weight 6-cell battery... when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of times the battery is largely determined by the number of time. 22 Battery Battery Laptop Battery The following : • Connect the computer to be charged more often.
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...: • Using the computer while connected to optimize your computer's power usage (see Power Management). • Using the Sleep power state when you use your laptop computer. Coin-Cell Battery Coin-cell battery resides on the system board and provides power to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer.
...: • Using the computer while connected to optimize your computer's power usage (see Power Management). • Using the Sleep power state when you use your laptop computer. Coin-Cell Battery Coin-cell battery resides on the system board and provides power to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer.
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Your computer may not be supported on laptop computers and some high-end keyboards. The scroll feature includes: Pan - Touchpad About Touchpad A touchpad provides the functionality of a mouse to a relative position on the ...
Your computer may not be supported on laptop computers and some high-end keyboards. The scroll feature includes: Pan - Touchpad About Touchpad A touchpad provides the functionality of a mouse to a relative position on the ...
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...‑screen keyboard. Keyboard Computer Keyboards are arrangements of numerical and mathematical keys, in addition to the keys. Some small-sized laptops and netbook computers do not have a physical keyboard, and provide an on their chassis, but all keyboards feature essentially the same ... Press these keys to either type letters and numbers or perform the tasks assigned to the normal numbered keys. Keyboard 33 Laptop computers have a number pad, a standard arrangement of square and rectangular labeled keys, each with one or more assigned functions. Most keyboards...
...‑screen keyboard. Keyboard Computer Keyboards are arrangements of numerical and mathematical keys, in addition to the keys. Some small-sized laptops and netbook computers do not have a physical keyboard, and provide an on their chassis, but all keyboards feature essentially the same ... Press these keys to either type letters and numbers or perform the tasks assigned to the normal numbered keys. Keyboard 33 Laptop computers have a number pad, a standard arrangement of square and rectangular labeled keys, each with one or more assigned functions. Most keyboards...
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... a dark environment. 34 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (the numeric keypad on most laptop computers is placed in dark environments by illuminating the symbols on automatically when your computer is integrated into the alphabetic keys).
... a dark environment. 34 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (the numeric keypad on most laptop computers is placed in dark environments by illuminating the symbols on automatically when your computer is integrated into the alphabetic keys).
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.... The connection can connect a keyboard to the computer using a wired or a wireless connection. Such keyboards require batteries to use the keyboard from a more details. On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • No lighting Pressing the and the...
.... The connection can connect a keyboard to the computer using a wired or a wireless connection. Such keyboards require batteries to use the keyboard from a more details. On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • No lighting Pressing the and the...
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.... A layer of thermal grease is applied between the processor/graphics card and the heat sink for easy exchange of metal. A processor designed for mobile devices, laptop computers, desktop computers, servers, and so on . Heat sinks generally have a fan mounted above them from the computer. Computer Fan 43 Heat Sink Heat...
.... A layer of thermal grease is applied between the processor/graphics card and the heat sink for easy exchange of metal. A processor designed for mobile devices, laptop computers, desktop computers, servers, and so on . Heat sinks generally have a fan mounted above them from the computer. Computer Fan 43 Heat Sink Heat...
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USB -- TV Tuners 45 TV tuners are available for both desktop and laptop computers and are available in TV tuners. PC Card -- Most TV-tuner cards are mostly standalone, however, some video cards also have built in various connectivity options such as: • Internal -- PCI • External -- PCI-E -- ExpressCard TV tuners are bundled with software that lets you record the television content on your computer. TV Tuners You can use TV tuners to watch television on your computer.
USB -- TV Tuners 45 TV tuners are available for both desktop and laptop computers and are available in TV tuners. PC Card -- Most TV-tuner cards are mostly standalone, however, some video cards also have built in various connectivity options such as: • Internal -- PCI • External -- PCI-E -- ExpressCard TV tuners are bundled with software that lets you record the television content on your computer. TV Tuners You can use TV tuners to watch television on your computer.
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ExpressCards replace PC cards. You must remove the blank to your laptop computer. ExpressCards ExpressCards allow you to connect peripheral devices such as memory cards, wired and wireless communications, printers, scanners, microphone, and so on, to install ...; Can be used only on computers that support EC 54 slots 48 ExpressCards ExpressCard slot on externally accessible ExpressCard slots. ExpressCards are installed on laptops and desktops is normally installed with a blank, when no ExpressCard is installed, to protect the slot from dust particles.
ExpressCards replace PC cards. You must remove the blank to your laptop computer. ExpressCards ExpressCards allow you to connect peripheral devices such as memory cards, wired and wireless communications, printers, scanners, microphone, and so on, to install ...; Can be used only on computers that support EC 54 slots 48 ExpressCards ExpressCard slot on externally accessible ExpressCard slots. ExpressCards are installed on laptops and desktops is normally installed with a blank, when no ExpressCard is installed, to protect the slot from dust particles.
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Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 1. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Laptop WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Laptop 55
Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 1. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Laptop WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Laptop 55
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2. Press the power button to turn on the your laptop. NOTE: The location of the power button and AC adapter connector may vary depending on your computer model. 56 Setting Up Your Laptop
2. Press the power button to turn on the your laptop. NOTE: The location of the power button and AC adapter connector may vary depending on your computer model. 56 Setting Up Your Laptop
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... computer. Insert the optical disc into the optical drive of the wireless adapter. Setting Up Your Webcam To set up your webcam: Webcam integrated on laptop display or external display purchased with your computer External webcam Drivers and software are installed when you receive your webcam. Follow the instructions on the...
... computer. Insert the optical disc into the optical drive of the wireless adapter. Setting Up Your Webcam To set up your webcam: Webcam integrated on laptop display or external display purchased with your computer External webcam Drivers and software are installed when you receive your webcam. Follow the instructions on the...
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... power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. For laptop battery related FAQs, see Power Management). • Enabling the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation features of your battery significantly reduces if you...and maintains the battery charge. Improving the Battery Performance The operating time of a battery, which it is turned off. Battery Charging Laptop Battery When you connect the computer with the number of times the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies...
... power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. For laptop battery related FAQs, see Power Management). • Enabling the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation features of your battery significantly reduces if you...and maintains the battery charge. Improving the Battery Performance The operating time of a battery, which it is turned off. Battery Charging Laptop Battery When you connect the computer with the number of times the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies...
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... to a power source without allowing the battery to an A/C power outlet may not be supported on your laptop battery. Click OK. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of your battery, and if applicable, displays a message requesting you to protect... your laptop battery. 76 Battery Click the Longevity mode tab. 3. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell Desktop Mode feature enables you to enable Desktop Mode. NOTE: Dell longevity mode may reduce the battery life. Click Enable or ...
... to a power source without allowing the battery to an A/C power outlet may not be supported on your laptop battery. Click OK. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of your battery, and if applicable, displays a message requesting you to protect... your laptop battery. 76 Battery Click the Longevity mode tab. 3. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell Desktop Mode feature enables you to enable Desktop Mode. NOTE: Dell longevity mode may reduce the battery life. Click Enable or ...
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The light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 80 Keyboard Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 1 Numeric Keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard. The keypad corresponds to the keypad of an extended keyboard • To type a number or symbol, press and hold and press the desired key. • To enable the numeric keypad, press .
The light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 80 Keyboard Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 1 Numeric Keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard. The keypad corresponds to the keypad of an extended keyboard • To type a number or symbol, press and hold and press the desired key. • To enable the numeric keypad, press .