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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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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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...by the number 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 Moderate cost Large in size Moderate capacity Moderate weight 9-cell battery High cost Large in size High capacity Heavy NOTE: When used ...and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to be charged more often. Conserving the Battery Power To conserve battery power on your computer's power usage (see Setting Power Options). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the...
...by the number 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 Moderate cost Large in size Moderate capacity Moderate weight 9-cell battery High cost Large in size High capacity Heavy NOTE: When used ...and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to be charged more often. Conserving the Battery Power To conserve battery power on your computer's power usage (see Setting Power Options). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the...
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...Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) chip while the computer is turned off , and so on. The factors that affect coin-cell battery life are type 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 used and the conditions under which the computer is powered off . The CMOS chip contains...
...Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) chip while the computer is turned off , and so on. The factors that affect coin-cell battery life are type 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 used and the conditions under which the computer is powered off . The CMOS chip contains...
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... any of your computer or using a Bluetooth adapter connected to the computer using a cable and does not require additional power source, such as batteries. Keyboard 35 On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • No lighting ...can connect a keyboard to the USB port on older computers. An RF receiver is connected to use the keyboard from a more details. Such keyboards require batteries to operate and some wireless keyboards have rechargeable...
... any of your computer or using a Bluetooth adapter connected to the computer using a cable and does not require additional power source, such as batteries. Keyboard 35 On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • No lighting ...can connect a keyboard to the USB port on older computers. An RF receiver is connected to use the keyboard from a more details. Such keyboards require batteries to operate and some wireless keyboards have rechargeable...
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The internal circuitry of the battery prevents the battery from being used . Battery life reduces with the battery installed to an electrical outlet. Battery 75 Battery Charging Laptop Battery When you connect the computer with the number of times the battery is charging. If necessary, the AC adapter charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. The operating time of...
The internal circuitry of the battery prevents the battery from being used . Battery life reduces with the battery installed to an electrical outlet. Battery 75 Battery Charging Laptop Battery When you connect the computer with the number of times the battery is charging. If necessary, the AC adapter charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. The operating time of...
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... Desktop Mode. The longevity mode feature protects the battery health by moderating the extent to enable longevity mode. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell Desktop Mode feature enables you to which your battery charges, and prevents your laptop battery. 76 Battery Continuously powering your battery when it to which your battery charges, protecting your computer by connecting it...
... Desktop Mode. The longevity mode feature protects the battery health by moderating the extent to enable longevity mode. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell Desktop Mode feature enables you to which your battery charges, and prevents your laptop battery. 76 Battery Continuously powering your battery when it to which your battery charges, protecting your computer by connecting it...
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... brightness on an external display). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. Keyboard 77 The Battery Meter dialog box is enabled, the battery charges only between 50 percent and 100 percent of its capacity. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to... only (not on an integrated display. Refreshes the active window. Click the Desktop mode tab. 3. Right-click the battery icon on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. NOTE: When desktop mode is displayed. 2. Renames the selected item.
... brightness on an external display). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. Keyboard 77 The Battery Meter dialog box is enabled, the battery charges only between 50 percent and 100 percent of its capacity. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to... only (not on an integrated display. Refreshes the active window. Click the Desktop mode tab. 3. Right-click the battery icon on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. NOTE: When desktop mode is displayed. 2. Renames the selected item.
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... you to charge USB devices when the computer is powered off or is in sleep state. USB 91 USB 3.0 is automatically disabled when the battery charge reaches 10%. Legacy USB standard supporting data transfer speeds up to 4.8 gbps, which is the latest version of up to forty times faster than...
... you to charge USB devices when the computer is powered off or is in sleep state. USB 91 USB 3.0 is automatically disabled when the battery charge reaches 10%. Legacy USB standard supporting data transfer speeds up to 4.8 gbps, which is the latest version of up to forty times faster than...
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... these are a suite 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 on your computer allows you to play 3D games, watch Blu-ray 3D videos, and browse...
... these are a suite 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 on your computer allows you to play 3D games, watch Blu-ray 3D videos, and browse...
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...of the tests. The Stat column displays the status of the ePSA home screen. It displays all tests that indicates the overall completion of the battery, AC adapter, fans, and so on the right of the tests. Displays the status of the tests. Enhanced PSA You can be used to... and the operating system logo appears, continue to access the Boot menu. To the left of the ePSA home screen. Appears on . When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; To test selected devices, click Run Tests. then, shut down your computer,...
...of the tests. The Stat column displays the status of the ePSA home screen. It displays all tests that indicates the overall completion of the battery, AC adapter, fans, and so on the right of the tests. Displays the status of the tests. Enhanced PSA You can be used to... and the operating system logo appears, continue to access the Boot menu. To the left of the ePSA home screen. Appears on . When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; To test selected devices, click Run Tests. then, shut down your computer,...
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...2. Check the cable connector for further assistance. See the document that the keyboard cable is not damaged or frayed. 4. Troubleshooting 143 Contact Dell. Ensure that the keyboard is a display on another computer or connector, there may be a problem with your Bluetooth keyboard for more information. 7. ... to a different computer, if available. 10. Connect to the computer. 6. If you are using a wireless or Bluetooth keyboard, reinstall the batteries. Press the and to a different USB connector. 8. Laptop 1. Contact Dell for any bent pins. 5.
...2. Check the cable connector for further assistance. See the document that the keyboard cable is not damaged or frayed. 4. Troubleshooting 143 Contact Dell. Ensure that the keyboard is a display on another computer or connector, there may be a problem with your Bluetooth keyboard for more information. 7. ... to a different computer, if available. 10. Connect to the computer. 6. If you are using a wireless or Bluetooth keyboard, reinstall the batteries. Press the and to a different USB connector. 8. Laptop 1. Contact Dell for any bent pins. 5.
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... ports. • Network - On a laptop, use hibernation when you know that you want to start again when you won 't have an opportunity to charge the battery during that both computers Power Management Power management helps you reduce the electricity consumption of your computer configuration. • Easy Transfer Cable - While sleep puts...
... ports. • Network - On a laptop, use hibernation when you know that you want to start again when you won 't have an opportunity to charge the battery during that both computers Power Management Power management helps you reduce the electricity consumption of your computer configuration. • Easy Transfer Cable - While sleep puts...
Owner's Manual
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Contents Before You Begin 9 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . . . 9 Safety Instructions 10 Recommended Tools 10 After Working Inside Your Computer 11 Removing the Battery 12 Procedure 12 Replacing the Battery 13 Procedure 13 Removing the Optical Drive 14 Prerequisites 14 Procedure 14 Replacing the Optical Drive 16 Procedure 16 Postrequisites 16 Removing the Keyboard 17 Prerequisites 17 Procedure 17 Replacing the Keyboard 19 Procedure 19 Postrequisites 19 Removing the Base Cover 20 Prerequisites 20 Procedure 20 Contents | 3
Contents Before You Begin 9 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . . . 9 Safety Instructions 10 Recommended Tools 10 After Working Inside Your Computer 11 Removing the Battery 12 Procedure 12 Replacing the Battery 13 Procedure 13 Removing the Optical Drive 14 Prerequisites 14 Procedure 14 Replacing the Optical Drive 16 Procedure 16 Postrequisites 16 Removing the Keyboard 17 Prerequisites 17 Procedure 17 Replacing the Keyboard 19 Procedure 19 Postrequisites 19 Removing the Base Cover 20 Prerequisites 20 Procedure 20 Contents | 3
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Replacing the Base Cover 21 Procedure 21 Postrequisites 21 Removing the Memory Module(s 22 Prerequisites 22 Procedure 22 Replacing the Memory Module(s 23 Procedure 23 Postrequisites 23 Removing the Hard Drive 24 Prerequisites 24 Procedure 25 Replacing the Hard Drive 27 Procedure 27 Postrequisites 27 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 28 Prerequisites 28 Procedure 28 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 29 Procedure 29 Postrequisites 29 Removing the Palm-Rest 30 Prerequisites 30 Procedure 30 Replacing the Palm-Rest 33 Procedure 33 Postrequisites 33 4 | Contents
Replacing the Base Cover 21 Procedure 21 Postrequisites 21 Removing the Memory Module(s 22 Prerequisites 22 Procedure 22 Replacing the Memory Module(s 23 Procedure 23 Postrequisites 23 Removing the Hard Drive 24 Prerequisites 24 Procedure 25 Replacing the Hard Drive 27 Procedure 27 Postrequisites 27 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 28 Prerequisites 28 Procedure 28 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 29 Procedure 29 Postrequisites 29 Removing the Palm-Rest 30 Prerequisites 30 Procedure 30 Replacing the Palm-Rest 33 Procedure 33 Postrequisites 33 4 | Contents
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..." on page 11. Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Slide the battery latches to the unlock position. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer...
..." on page 11. Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Slide the battery latches to the unlock position. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Removing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer...
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Procedure Align the tabs on the battery with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. Replacing the Battery | 13 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the slots on the battery bay and snap the battery into place.
Procedure Align the tabs on the battery with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. Replacing the Battery | 13 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with the slots on the battery bay and snap the battery into place.
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... your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your fingertips, slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay...
... your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 12. See "Removing the Battery" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your fingertips, slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay...
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... base. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Postrequisites Replace the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and...
... base. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. Postrequisites Replace the battery. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the optical-drive bezel with the slots on the optical drive and...
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See "Removing the Battery" on the palm-rest. 1 2 3 1 tabs (4) 3 keyboard 2 plastic scribe Removing the Keyboard | 17 Procedure 1 Open the display as far as possible. 2 Using a plastic scribe, pry the keyboard from the tabs on page 12. Removing the Keyboard ... the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites Remove the battery. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
See "Removing the Battery" on the palm-rest. 1 2 3 1 tabs (4) 3 keyboard 2 plastic scribe Removing the Keyboard | 17 Procedure 1 Open the display as far as possible. 2 Using a plastic scribe, pry the keyboard from the tabs on page 12. Removing the Keyboard ... the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites Remove the battery. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.