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Touchscreen Gestures 30 Zoom 30 Dwell 31 Flick 31 Scroll 31 Rotate 32 Keyboard 33 Backlit Keyboard 34 Keyboard Connection Types 35 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code 36 Locating the Label on Your Computer 36 Using Dell's Online System Profiler 36 Storage 36 About Storage Devices 36 Internal Storage Devices 37 Hard Drives 37 Solid-State Drives 37 Removable Storage Devices 37 Optical Discs 38 Memory Cards 38 Memory Module 39 System Board 40 Processor 42 Computer Fan 43 Heat Sink 43 Thermal Grease 44 4 Contents
Touchscreen Gestures 30 Zoom 30 Dwell 31 Flick 31 Scroll 31 Rotate 32 Keyboard 33 Backlit Keyboard 34 Keyboard Connection Types 35 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code 36 Locating the Label on Your Computer 36 Using Dell's Online System Profiler 36 Storage 36 About Storage Devices 36 Internal Storage Devices 37 Hard Drives 37 Solid-State Drives 37 Removable Storage Devices 37 Optical Discs 38 Memory Cards 38 Memory Module 39 System Board 40 Processor 42 Computer Fan 43 Heat Sink 43 Thermal Grease 44 4 Contents
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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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... on Computrace 112 My Dell Downloads 113 My Dell Support Center 113 Downloading or Upgrading Dell Support Center 113 PC Checkup Utilities 114 Solution Station 114 Solution Station Offerings 115 Dell QuickSet 116 Installation 116 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 116 3D Games 116 Playing Games in 3D 116 Keyboard Shortcuts 117 Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts 118 3D Photos...
... on Computrace 112 My Dell Downloads 113 My Dell Support Center 113 Downloading or Upgrading Dell Support Center 113 PC Checkup Utilities 114 Solution Station 114 Solution Station Offerings 115 Dell QuickSet 116 Installation 116 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 116 3D Games 116 Playing Games in 3D 116 Keyboard Shortcuts 117 Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts 118 3D Photos...
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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 ... 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 Setup Screens 148 Changing the Boot Sequence for...
... 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 ... 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 Setup Screens 148 Changing the Boot Sequence for...
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Signing in to Windows 8 The following options are using a keyboard) to dismiss the lock screen. 2. Creating a Microsoft account: You can create a Microsoft account, if you do not have a Microsoft account, you can log on to ...
Signing in to Windows 8 The following options are using a keyboard) to dismiss the lock screen. 2. Creating a Microsoft account: You can create a Microsoft account, if you do not have a Microsoft account, you can log on to ...
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..., and right-click or left-click by doubleclicking the touchpad icon in the desired direction to a relative position on laptop computers and some high-end keyboards. Move two fingers in the notification area of your computer.
..., and right-click or left-click by doubleclicking the touchpad icon in the desired direction to a relative position on laptop computers and some high-end keyboards. Move two fingers in the notification area of your computer.
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... Touchscreen is a display device that lets you interact with a finger, hand, or another passive object, such as a stylus. NOTE: Some of using a mouse, touchpad, or a keyboard. Commonly used in Zoom out 30 Display Touchscreen Gestures Touchscreen gestures enhance the usability of a touchscreen display by allowing you to increase or decrease...
... Touchscreen is a display device that lets you interact with a finger, hand, or another passive object, such as a stylus. NOTE: Some of using a mouse, touchpad, or a keyboard. Commonly used in Zoom out 30 Display Touchscreen Gestures Touchscreen gestures enhance the usability of a touchscreen display by allowing you to increase or decrease...
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... differently, but most exclude the number pad to the keys. Different manufacturers arrange the keys on ‑screen keyboard. Most keyboards have a physical keyboard, and provide an on their chassis, but all keyboards feature essentially the same keys. Some small-sized laptops and netbook computers do not have a number pad, a standard arrangement of square...
... differently, but most exclude the number pad to the keys. Different manufacturers arrange the keys on ‑screen keyboard. Most keyboards have a physical keyboard, and provide an on their chassis, but all keyboards feature essentially the same keys. Some small-sized laptops and netbook computers do not have a number pad, a standard arrangement of square...
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You can turn on the keys using LEDs present below the keyboard. Backlit Keyboard Backlit keyboards provide visibility in a dark environment. 34 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to turn on the backlight manually or configure the backlight to perform different sets of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for ...
You can turn on the keys using LEDs present below the keyboard. Backlit Keyboard Backlit keyboards provide visibility in a dark environment. 34 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to turn on the backlight manually or configure the backlight to perform different sets of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for ...
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...more comfortable position within a few meters from the computer. 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 right-arrow ... wireless connection. This connection method reduces cable clutter and gives you the flexibility to operate and some wireless keyboards have rechargeable batteries. The keyboard connects to the computer using the Bluetooth adapter already installed in all computers. See the specifications of the ...
...more comfortable position within a few meters from the computer. 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 right-arrow ... wireless connection. This connection method reduces cable clutter and gives you the flexibility to operate and some wireless keyboards have rechargeable batteries. The keyboard connects to the computer using the Bluetooth adapter already installed in all computers. See the specifications of the ...
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Connect the display to the USB connectors. Setting Up Your Desktop 1. NOTE: Depending on your computer model, USB ports may also be present on your computer. Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the appropriate display connector on the front panel of your computer (see Setting Up Your Display). 2. Setting Up Your Desktop 57
Connect the display to the USB connectors. Setting Up Your Desktop 1. NOTE: Depending on your computer model, USB ports may also be present on your computer. Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the appropriate display connector on the front panel of your computer (see Setting Up Your Display). 2. Setting Up Your Desktop 57
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... external display). Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. Displays the Address bar list in the Power Options Properties window. Keyboard 77 To enable or disable desktop mode: 1. Click the Desktop mode tab. 3. Click Enable or Disable...
... external display). Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. Displays the Address bar list in the Power Options Properties window. Keyboard 77 To enable or disable desktop mode: 1. Click the Desktop mode tab. 3. Click Enable or Disable...
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... items. Switches between open simultaneously). Pastes a selected item. Closes the active window (in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. 78 Keyboard Deletes the selected item without moving it to the beginning of the next word.
... items. Switches between open simultaneously). Pastes a selected item. Closes the active window (in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. 78 Keyboard Deletes the selected item without moving it to the beginning of the next word.
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... add, select the text services you want to change and click OK. Starts Windows Explorer. Changing Keyboard Input Language 1. Opens the System Properties dialog box. Keyboard 79 Restores all open windows. Opens the Search Results dialog box. Opens the Search Results...and Minimizes all minimized windows. This key combination functions as follows: • Change the delay before keyboard characters repeat • Change the speed at which keyboard characters repeat • Change the cursor blink rate • Customize key sequences for input languages ...
... add, select the text services you want to change and click OK. Starts Windows Explorer. Changing Keyboard Input Language 1. Opens the System Properties dialog box. Keyboard 79 Restores all open windows. Opens the Search Results dialog box. Opens the Search Results...and Minimizes all minimized windows. This key combination functions as follows: • Change the delay before keyboard characters repeat • Change the speed at which keyboard characters repeat • Change the cursor blink rate • Customize key sequences for input languages ...
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Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 1 Numeric Keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard. The light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 80 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 .
Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 1 Numeric Keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard. The light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 80 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 .
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... surround-sound configurations. A mini-USB connector is a small cable connector which is smaller than mini-USB connector and allows you can connect devices like mice, keyboards, printers, external drives, digital cameras, mobile phones, and so on the card. 5.1 Audio 5.1 refers to the number of audio channels in high-end surround-sound...
... surround-sound configurations. A mini-USB connector is a small cable connector which is smaller than mini-USB connector and allows you can connect devices like mice, keyboards, printers, external drives, digital cameras, mobile phones, and so on the card. 5.1 Audio 5.1 refers to the number of audio channels in high-end surround-sound...
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... list of functions that the current mode is not HDMI 1.4 compatible, set the in HD 3D mode. 116 Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Utilities are an option, you can also be restored using the PC Restore utility or similar application. 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 720p, 1280x720 ...
... list of functions that the current mode is not HDMI 1.4 compatible, set the in HD 3D mode. 116 Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Utilities are an option, you can also be restored using the PC Restore utility or similar application. 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 720p, 1280x720 ...
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...3DTV Play on/off. Show/hide in the current game. also used to place the laser sight. Decreases convergence Moves objects away from you ; Dell QuickSet 117 NOTE: The gaming performance may reduce when using HD 3D mode even if 3DTV Play is disabled. Captures a 3D screenshot of... the keyboard shortcuts available for the current game. maximum convergence places all objects behind the scene in your space; To view the file, use the NVIDIA ...
...3DTV Play on/off. Show/hide in the current game. also used to place the laser sight. Decreases convergence Moves objects away from you ; Dell QuickSet 117 NOTE: The gaming performance may reduce when using HD 3D mode even if 3DTV Play is disabled. Captures a 3D screenshot of... the keyboard shortcuts available for the current game. maximum convergence places all objects behind the scene in your space; To view the file, use the NVIDIA ...
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...key combination. 5. For more information on the map. 3. The Dell agent takes control of your computer. The Dell representative provides the appropriate number which corresponds to a Dell agent. 1. Click the box displaying the shortcut you to keyboard and mouse - DellConnect has two modes: • View-only...instructions below to get connected to the correct support queue. Click this number to move to DellConnect.com. 2. Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts To customize the keyboard shortcuts: 1. Click OK to change. 4. The photo viewer also allows you want to save and exit. 3D ...
...key combination. 5. For more information on the map. 3. The Dell agent takes control of your computer. The Dell representative provides the appropriate number which corresponds to a Dell agent. 1. Click the box displaying the shortcut you to keyboard and mouse - DellConnect has two modes: • View-only...instructions below to get connected to the correct support queue. Click this number to move to DellConnect.com. 2. Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts To customize the keyboard shortcuts: 1. Click OK to change. 4. The photo viewer also allows you want to save and exit. 3D ...
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...on the configuration of your computer and try again. 3. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Select Dell Factory Image Restore or Dell Factory Tools→ Dell Factory Image Restore (depending on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received...Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. If possible, back up the data before using this option. When the DELL logo appears, press few times to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 6. Select a keyboard...
...on the configuration of your computer and try again. 3. The System Recovery Options window appears. 4. Select Dell Factory Image Restore or Dell Factory Tools→ Dell Factory Image Restore (depending on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received...Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data before using Dell Factory Image Restore. Click Next. If possible, back up the data before using this option. When the DELL logo appears, press few times to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 6. Select a keyboard...