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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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...long periods 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 ...do any of time. 22 Battery Battery Laptop Battery The following : • Connect the computer to be charged more often. battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is used under the same conditions, a low capacity battery will wear out faster than a moderate...
...long periods 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 ...do any of time. 22 Battery Battery Laptop Battery The following : • Connect the computer to be charged more often. battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is used under the same conditions, a low capacity battery will wear out faster than a moderate...
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... to the Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) chip while the computer is powered off . 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. • ...following activities significantly reduce the operating time of system board, temperature, the time for long periods of time. You may improve the battery performance by: • Using the computer while connected to optimize your computer's power usage (see Power Management). • Using the...
... to the Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) chip while the computer is powered off . 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. • ...following activities significantly reduce the operating time of system board, temperature, the time for long periods of time. You may improve the battery performance by: • Using the computer while connected to optimize your computer's power usage (see Power Management). • Using the...
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...on all current generation computer. • PS/2 port - Used on the computer. • Bluetooth - Keyboard 35 On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • No ...may not be using a Bluetooth adapter connected to the computer using a cable and does not require additional power source, such as batteries. See the specifications of your computer for more comfortable position within a few meters from the computer. This connection method reduces cable...
...on all current generation computer. • PS/2 port - Used on the computer. • Bluetooth - Keyboard 35 On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • No ...may not be using a Bluetooth adapter connected to the computer using a cable and does not require additional power source, such as batteries. See the specifications of your computer for more comfortable position within a few meters from the computer. This connection method reduces cable...
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... management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. NOTE: The AC adapter charges the battery even when the computer is charging. For laptop battery related FAQs, see Power Management). • Enabling the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation features of the...
... management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. NOTE: The AC adapter charges the battery even when the computer is charging. For laptop battery related FAQs, see Power Management). • Enabling the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation features of the...
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... supported on your laptop battery. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell longevity mode feature enables you to enable longevity mode. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of your battery, and if applicable, displays a message requesting you to which your battery charges, and prevents your laptop battery health. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell Desktop Mode feature enables...
... supported on your laptop battery. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell longevity mode feature enables you to enable longevity mode. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of your battery, and if applicable, displays a message requesting you to which your battery charges, and prevents your laptop battery health. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell Desktop Mode feature enables...
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... Keyboard 77 Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. Searches for a file or folder. Refreshes the active window. Click OK. To enable or disable desktop mode: 1. The... its capacity. Click the Desktop mode tab. 3. NOTE: When desktop mode is displayed. 2. Renames the selected item. Right-click the battery icon on an external display). Activates a power management mode. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to activate a different power management...
... Keyboard 77 Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. Searches for a file or folder. Refreshes the active window. Click OK. To enable or disable desktop mode: 1. The... its capacity. Click the Desktop mode tab. 3. NOTE: When desktop mode is displayed. 2. Renames the selected item. Right-click the battery icon on an external display). Activates a power management mode. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to activate a different power management...
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... times faster than its predecessor USB 2.0, yet consumes lesser power. In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. USB 3.0 is automatically disabled when the battery charge reaches 10%. NOTE: Charging through the USB PowerShare feature is backward compatible with earlier USB standards such as USB 1.x and USB 2.0. USB 2.0 supports data...
... times faster than its predecessor USB 2.0, yet consumes lesser power. In such cases, turn off or in sleep state. USB 3.0 is automatically disabled when the battery charge reaches 10%. NOTE: Charging through the USB PowerShare feature is backward compatible with earlier USB standards such as USB 1.x and USB 2.0. USB 2.0 supports data...
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.... 2. If neither of functions that would normally require several steps. Launch the game in HD 3D mode. 116 Dell QuickSet If you see www.nvidia.com. Some 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 a Dell computer. Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Utilities are an option, you can also be restored...
.... 2. If neither of functions that would normally require several steps. Launch the game in HD 3D mode. 116 Dell QuickSet If you see www.nvidia.com. Some 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 a Dell computer. Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Utilities are an option, you can also be restored...
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Appears on . • Event Log - Displays the status of the battery, AC adapter, fans, and so on the right of the ePSA home screen. It displays all tests. To exit the ePSA and restart your computer ... you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to access the Boot menu. Displays all devices under ePSA. • Results - When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; The status area has four tabs: • Configuration - Enhanced PSA You can be...
Appears on . • Event Log - Displays the status of the battery, AC adapter, fans, and so on the right of the ePSA home screen. It displays all tests. To exit the ePSA and restart your computer ... you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to access the Boot menu. Displays all devices under ePSA. • Results - When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; The status area has four tabs: • Configuration - Enhanced PSA You can be...
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...dual display modes. 3. If you are using a USB keyboard, try connecting the keyboard to a different computer, if available. 10. Contact Dell for any bent pins. 5. If the keyboard works on the external monitor. 4. Press the and to the computer. 6. Ensure that the... the keyboard to the PS/2 mouse connector. 9. If you are using a wireless or Bluetooth keyboard, reinstall the batteries. Troubleshooting 143 Laptop 1. Keyboard Not Working, Not Detected, or Working Intermittently • External Keyboard • Laptop Keyboard External Keyboard ...
...dual display modes. 3. If you are using a USB keyboard, try connecting the keyboard to a different computer, if available. 10. Contact Dell for any bent pins. 5. If the keyboard works on the external monitor. 4. Press the and to the computer. 6. Ensure that the... the keyboard to the PS/2 mouse connector. 9. If you are using a wireless or Bluetooth keyboard, reinstall the batteries. Troubleshooting 143 Laptop 1. Keyboard Not Working, Not Detected, or Working Intermittently • External Keyboard • Laptop Keyboard External Keyboard ...
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... network folders or location. • USB flash drive or external hard drive - The system setup and the operating system allow you want to charge the battery during that you want to the various components. Power Management 167 Some common power-saving states in Windows, hibernation uses the least amount of...
... network folders or location. • USB flash drive or external hard drive - The system setup and the operating system allow you want to charge the battery during that you want to the various components. Power Management 167 Some common power-saving states in Windows, hibernation uses the least amount of...
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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You hear a click when the battery is unlocked. 3 Lift and remove the battery off the computer base. 2 1 1 battery latches (2) 2 battery 12 | Removing the Battery 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 11. Procedure 1 Close...
You hear a click when the battery is unlocked. 3 Lift and remove the battery off the computer base. 2 1 1 battery latches (2) 2 battery 12 | Removing the Battery 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 11. Procedure 1 Close...
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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 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. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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 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. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. Removing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer ... your fingertips, slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay. 2 1 1 optical-drive assembly 2 screw 14 | Removing the Optical Drive Prerequisites Remove the battery.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Battery" on page 9. Removing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the optical-drive assembly to the computer ... your fingertips, slide the optical-drive assembly out of the optical-drive bay. 2 1 1 optical-drive assembly 2 screw 14 | Removing the Optical Drive Prerequisites Remove the battery.
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Postrequisites Replace the battery. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the optical-drive ... screw that secures the optical-drive bracket to the computer base. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 16 | Replacing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
Postrequisites Replace the battery. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. Procedure 1 Align the tabs on the optical-drive ... screw that secures the optical-drive bracket to the computer base. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 16 | Replacing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Open the display as far as possible. 2 Using a plastic scribe, pry the keyboard from the tabs on page 12.... with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. See "Removing the Battery" on the palm-rest. 1 2 3 1 tabs (4) 3 keyboard 2 plastic scribe Removing the Keyboard | 17 Prerequisites Remove the battery. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Open the display as far as possible. 2 Using a plastic scribe, pry the keyboard from the tabs on page 12.... with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. See "Removing the Battery" on the palm-rest. 1 2 3 1 tabs (4) 3 keyboard 2 plastic scribe Removing the Keyboard | 17 Prerequisites Remove the battery. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9.