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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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...volume controls, brightness controls, and other devices. Share charm Start charm Allows you are using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen. Provides access to share photos, links, and so on with your friends and social networks. Charms include Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings..., and other computer setting options. Takes you to send files and stream movies to the Start screen. Charms Sidebar 15 If you can swipe in from the right edge of the screen, move the mouse pointer down. To open the Charms menu, you are using a multi-touch...
...volume controls, brightness controls, and other devices. Share charm Start charm Allows you are using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen. Provides access to share photos, links, and so on with your friends and social networks. Charms include Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings..., and other computer setting options. Takes you to send files and stream movies to the Start screen. Charms Sidebar 15 If you can swipe in from the right edge of the screen, move the mouse pointer down. To open the Charms menu, you are using a multi-touch...
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... then tapping or clicking Start. 2. Tap or click Sign up from the right edge of the screen (or if you are using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right corner of the screen (or press any key if you are available when you log on to your computer for a new ... Microsoft account. Tap or click your computer: 1. To dismiss the lock screen: 1. Logging on without a Microsoft account and follow the instructions on the screen. In the sign-in screen, sign in to your computer using a keyboard) to dismiss the lock screen. 2. To lock your account picture in the upper-right corner, and then...
... then tapping or clicking Start. 2. Tap or click Sign up from the right edge of the screen (or if you are using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right corner of the screen (or press any key if you are available when you log on to your computer for a new ... Microsoft account. Tap or click your computer: 1. To dismiss the lock screen: 1. Logging on without a Microsoft account and follow the instructions on the screen. In the sign-in screen, sign in to your computer using a keyboard) to dismiss the lock screen. 2. To lock your account picture in the upper-right corner, and then...
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... click Power and then choose Shut down. Windows 8 To turn off your computer: 1. Closing a Windows 8 app 17 Turning off your computer - 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...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. NOTE: You can also choose to put your computer in sleep or hibernate state.
... click Power and then choose Shut down. Windows 8 To turn off your computer: 1. Closing a Windows 8 app 17 Turning off your computer - 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...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. NOTE: You can also choose to put your computer in sleep or hibernate state.
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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 switched off. You may improve the battery...
... 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 switched off. You may improve the battery...
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Touchpads are available on the selected object when the entire object is not visible. Your computer may not be supported on the computer screen. Move two fingers in the notification area of your computer desktop. The scroll feature includes: Pan - Allows you to scroll through content. Touchpad Gestures NOTE: ...
Touchpads are available on the selected object when the entire object is not visible. Your computer may not be supported on the computer screen. Move two fingers in the notification area of your computer desktop. The scroll feature includes: Pan - Allows you to scroll through content. Touchpad Gestures NOTE: ...
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To scroll right or left: Move a finger in the horizontal scroll zone (extreme bottom of the touchpad). 26 Touchpad The zoom feature includes: One finger zoom - To zoom out: Move a finger down in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touchpad), in a clockwise circular motion to scroll right or counterclockwise circular motion to scroll left of the screen content. Allows you to zoom in the zoom zone (extreme left . To zoom in: Move a finger up in or out. Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the touchpad).
To scroll right or left: Move a finger in the horizontal scroll zone (extreme bottom of the touchpad). 26 Touchpad The zoom feature includes: One finger zoom - To zoom out: Move a finger down in the zoom zone (extreme left of the touchpad), in a clockwise circular motion to scroll right or counterclockwise circular motion to scroll left of the screen content. Allows you to zoom in the zoom zone (extreme left . To zoom in: Move a finger up in or out. Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the touchpad).
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... other rotates. Pinch - Allows you to rotate active content in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the screen.
... other rotates. Pinch - Allows you to rotate active content in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the screen.
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You can operate a touchscreen display with the objects on the screen by sliding or flicking your finger on the display. Touchscreen Gestures Touchscreen gestures enhance the usability of a touchscreen display by allowing you to increase or ... not be supported on . NOTE: Touchscreen display may not work across applications. Commonly used in Zoom out 30 Display NOTE: Some of the active screen content by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the display. Zoom in phones, tablets, computers, and so on all computers. Zoom...
You can operate a touchscreen display with the objects on the screen by sliding or flicking your finger on the display. Touchscreen Gestures Touchscreen gestures enhance the usability of a touchscreen display by allowing you to increase or ... not be supported on . NOTE: Touchscreen display may not work across applications. Commonly used in Zoom out 30 Display NOTE: Some of the active screen content by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the display. Zoom in phones, tablets, computers, and so on all computers. Zoom...
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... 31 Dwell Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick. Press and hold a finger on the touch screen, to access additional information by simulating a right-click. Flick Allows you to open context-sensitive menus. Move two fingers in a book. Flick also works vertically...
... 31 Dwell Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick. Press and hold a finger on the touch screen, to access additional information by simulating a right-click. Flick Allows you to open context-sensitive menus. Move two fingers in a book. Flick also works vertically...
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Move a finger to the right or left to scroll up or down on the screen. Allows you to activate vertical scrolling. Scroll Horizontal - Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the other finger in a circular motion. 32 Display You ...
Move a finger to the right or left to scroll up or down on the screen. Allows you to activate vertical scrolling. Scroll Horizontal - Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the other finger in a circular motion. 32 Display You ...
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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. Laptop computers have a physical keyboards built into their keyboards slightly differently, but most exclude the number pad to save space. Keyboard Computer Keyboards are...
... 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. Laptop computers have a physical keyboards built into their keyboards slightly differently, but most exclude the number pad to save space. Keyboard Computer Keyboards are...
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...Service Tag follow the instructions on . 36 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code To scan for later use Dell's online System Profiler to support.dell.com. -- Go to scan for the Service Tag and Express-Service code. Click System Configuration. -- Storage devices can locate the...Profiler If your computer. The location on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. Most of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on the screen. Examples of the storage devices store data till you can use . Locating the ...
...Service Tag follow the instructions on . 36 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code To scan for later use Dell's online System Profiler to support.dell.com. -- Go to scan for the Service Tag and Express-Service code. Click System Configuration. -- Storage devices can locate the...Profiler If your computer. The location on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. Most of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on the screen. Examples of the storage devices store data till you can use . Locating the ...
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...offerings available in the search box, and press . Type Network and Sharing Center in your ISP information ready. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. NOTE:ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP. 5. The Connect to the Internet. ...Internet Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection You can help you get one. Swipe from the right edge of the screen), and then click Search . 3. NOTE:If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem ...
...offerings available in the search box, and press . Type Network and Sharing Center in your ISP information ready. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. NOTE:ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP. 5. The Connect to the Internet. ...Internet Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection You can help you get one. Swipe from the right edge of the screen), and then click Search . 3. NOTE:If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem ...
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...2. The Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. NOTE: If you wish to the Internet. Follow the instructions on the screen and use your wireless Internet connection, you cannot connect to your computer. Click Start , type network in the search box, and then click Network ...and Sharing Center → Set up your computer. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to the Internet. If you need to connect to the Internet but have a service outage...
...2. The Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. NOTE: If you wish to the Internet. Follow the instructions on the screen and use your wireless Internet connection, you cannot connect to your computer. Click Start , type network in the search box, and then click Network ...and Sharing Center → Set up your computer. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP to the Internet. If you need to connect to the Internet but have a service outage...
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... Speaker Setup window appears. 3. Select Speakers and click Configure. If you experience problems with your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. Follow the instructions on the screen. Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound→ Sound. 2.
... Speaker Setup window appears. 3. Select Speakers and click Configure. If you experience problems with your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. Follow the instructions on the screen. Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound→ Sound. 2.
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...: You may be prompted to your printer into the optical drive and follow the instructions on the screen. Insert the printer driver media that shipped with your printer. Click Next. 5. Follow the instructions on screen. 70 Setting Up Your Printer In Windows 7, click Start → Devices and Printers. Setting Up Your... and also add one or more computers to install the printer driver while adding your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. Adding a Printer 1. 4. Click Add a Printer.
...: You may be prompted to your printer into the optical drive and follow the instructions on the screen. Insert the printer driver media that shipped with your printer. Click Next. 5. Follow the instructions on screen. 70 Setting Up Your Printer In Windows 7, click Start → Devices and Printers. Setting Up Your... and also add one or more computers to install the printer driver while adding your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. Adding a Printer 1. 4. Click Add a Printer.
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Installing Your USB Wireless Adapter NOTE: The instructions may vary depending on the screen. 2. If the installation does not begin automatically, select Start Run and then type x:\setup.exe (where x is the drive letter of your computer. Shut down ...
Installing Your USB Wireless Adapter NOTE: The instructions may vary depending on the screen. 2. If the installation does not begin automatically, select Start Run and then type x:\setup.exe (where x is the drive letter of your computer. Shut down ...
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...8226; 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 computer with...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 turned off. NOTE: The life of your ...
...8226; 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 computer with...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 turned off. NOTE: The life of your ...
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... or window. Closes the active window (in which they were opened. Deletes a selected item and move it to have multiple documents open items. Cycles through screen elements in a window or on the desktop. Deletes the selected item without moving it to the beginning of the previous word. Cuts a selected item. Copies...
... or window. Closes the active window (in which they were opened. Deletes a selected item and move it to have multiple documents open items. Cycles through screen elements in a window or on the desktop. Deletes the selected item without moving it to the beginning of the previous word. Cuts a selected item. Copies...