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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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Battery Laptop Battery The following : • Connect the computer to be charged more often. Conserving the Battery Power To conserve battery power on your computer's power usage (... by the number of times the battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your laptop, do any of time. 22 Battery
Battery Laptop Battery The following : • Connect the computer to be charged more often. Conserving the Battery Power To conserve battery power on your computer's power usage (... by the number of times the battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your laptop, do any of time. 22 Battery
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... the computer is used. The coin-cell battery can hold a charge, varies depending on how you leave the computer unattended for long periods of your laptop computer. Battery 23 The following activities significantly reduce the operating time of time. Battery life reduces with the number of times the battery is...
... the computer is used. The coin-cell battery can hold a charge, varies depending on how you leave the computer unattended for long periods of your laptop computer. Battery 23 The following activities significantly reduce the operating time of time. Battery life reduces with the number of times the battery is...
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... desktop. The scroll feature includes: Pan - Touchpad About Touchpad A touchpad provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move the focus on laptop computers and some high-end keyboards. Your computer may not be supported on the computer screen. Scroll Allows you to pan scroll the selected object...
... desktop. The scroll feature includes: Pan - Touchpad About Touchpad A touchpad provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move the focus on laptop computers and some high-end keyboards. Your computer may not be supported on the computer screen. Scroll Allows you to pan scroll the selected object...
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... netbook computers do not have a physical keyboards built into their keyboards slightly differently, but most exclude the number pad to the keys. Keyboard 33 Laptop computers have a physical keyboard, and provide an on their chassis, but all keyboards feature essentially the same keys. Different manufacturers arrange the keys on ‑...
... netbook computers do not have a physical keyboards built into their keyboards slightly differently, but most exclude the number pad to the keys. Keyboard 33 Laptop computers have a physical keyboard, and provide an on their chassis, but all keyboards feature essentially the same keys. Different manufacturers arrange the keys on ‑...
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... automatically when your computer is integrated into the alphabetic keys). Backlit Keyboard Backlit keyboards provide visibility in dark environments by illuminating the symbols on most laptop computers is placed in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols...
... automatically when your computer is integrated into the alphabetic keys). Backlit Keyboard Backlit keyboards provide visibility in dark environments by illuminating the symbols on most laptop computers is placed in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols...
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... your computer using any of the following : • USB - The keyboard connects to the computer using the Bluetooth adapter already installed in all computers. 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...
... your computer using any of the following : • USB - The keyboard connects to the computer using the Bluetooth adapter already installed in all computers. 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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... card • Chipset • Hard drive and so on . A processor designed for mobile devices consumes less power compared to the ones designed for mobile devices, laptop computers, desktop computers, servers, and so on . Computer Fan A computer fan cools the internal components of a computer by the processor or some high-end graphics...
... card • Chipset • Hard drive and so on . A processor designed for mobile devices consumes less power compared to the ones designed for mobile devices, laptop computers, desktop computers, servers, and so on . Computer Fan A computer fan cools the internal components of a computer by the processor or some high-end graphics...
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TV Tuners You can use TV tuners to watch television on your computer. PCI-E -- PCI • External -- ExpressCard TV tuners are mostly standalone, however, some video cards also have built in various connectivity options such as: • Internal -- TV Tuners 45 PC Card -- TV tuners are available for both desktop and laptop computers and are bundled with software that lets you record the television content on your computer. USB -- Most TV-tuner cards are available in TV tuners.
TV Tuners You can use TV tuners to watch television on your computer. PCI-E -- PCI • External -- ExpressCard TV tuners are mostly standalone, however, some video cards also have built in various connectivity options such as: • Internal -- TV Tuners 45 PC Card -- TV tuners are available for both desktop and laptop computers and are bundled with software that lets you record the television content on your computer. USB -- Most TV-tuner cards are available in TV tuners.
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.... ExpressCards ExpressCards allow you to connect peripheral devices such as memory cards, wired and wireless communications, printers, scanners, microphone, and so on laptops and desktops is normally installed with a blank, when no ExpressCard is installed, to protect the slot from dust particles. ExpressCards are installed on computers that ...
.... ExpressCards ExpressCards allow you to connect peripheral devices such as memory cards, wired and wireless communications, printers, scanners, microphone, and so on laptops and desktops is normally installed with a blank, when no ExpressCard is installed, to protect the slot from dust particles. ExpressCards are installed on computers that ...
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Setting Up Your Laptop 55 Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 1. Setting Up Your Laptop WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
Setting Up Your Laptop 55 Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 1. Setting Up Your Laptop WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
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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 2.
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... the screen. 2. Connect the other required software to reinstall the drivers and software. 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 optical drive). Connect one end of...
... the screen. 2. Connect the other required software to reinstall the drivers and software. 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 optical drive). Connect one end of...
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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 the battery prevents the battery from... conditions under which is used in your computer while the battery is charging. Battery 75 The internal circuitry of your laptop computer. NOTE: You can improve the battery performance by: • Operating the computer on how you use your computer. If...
... 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 the battery prevents the battery from... conditions under which is used in your computer while the battery is charging. Battery 75 The internal circuitry of your laptop computer. NOTE: You can improve the battery performance by: • Operating the computer on how you use your computer. If...
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...desktop mode feature protects the battery health by moderating the extent to which your battery charges, and prevents your laptop battery health. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of your battery, and if applicable, displays a message requesting you... notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of its capacity. Right-click the battery icon on your laptop battery health. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell longevity mode feature enables you to...
...desktop mode feature protects the battery health by moderating the extent to which your battery charges, and prevents your laptop battery health. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of your battery, and if applicable, displays a message requesting you... notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of its capacity. Right-click the battery icon on your laptop battery health. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell longevity mode feature enables you to...
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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 .