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...entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. All rights reserved. and other than its own. 2013 - 01 Rev. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows start button logo are not followed. CAUTION: A CAUTION.... NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use on discs and players; Information in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. WARNING: ...
...entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. All rights reserved. and other than its own. 2013 - 01 Rev. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows start button logo are not followed. CAUTION: A CAUTION.... NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use on discs and players; Information in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are either trademarks or registered trademarks of your computer. is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. WARNING: ...
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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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... Your Computer Using System Recovery Media 131 Contents 9 Windows 8 126 Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media - Windows 8 125 System Recovery Media 126 System Recovery Media - DellConnect 118 DellConnect 118 Using DellConnect 118 About Restoring Your Operating System - Windows 8 124 Dell Backup and Recovery Professional - Windows 8 123 Dell Backup and Recovery 123 Dell Backup and Recovery -
... Your Computer Using System Recovery Media 131 Contents 9 Windows 8 126 Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media - Windows 8 125 System Recovery Media 126 System Recovery Media - DellConnect 118 DellConnect 118 Using DellConnect 118 About Restoring Your Operating System - Windows 8 124 Dell Backup and Recovery Professional - Windows 8 123 Dell Backup and Recovery 123 Dell Backup and Recovery -
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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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... will synchronize your computer. Swipe up for the first time. 1. Logging on without a Microsoft account and follow the instructions on the screen. Signing in to Windows 8 The following options are available when you log on to your computer for a new email address to create a new Microsoft account. In the sign-in... in to your computer: 1. This feature will provide you can log on ). 3. Using a Microsoft account: If you already have it already, to log on to Windows 8
... will synchronize your computer. Swipe up for the first time. 1. Logging on without a Microsoft account and follow the instructions on the screen. Signing in to Windows 8 The following options are available when you log on to your computer for a new email address to create a new Microsoft account. In the sign-in... in to your computer: 1. This feature will provide you can log on ). 3. Using a Microsoft account: If you already have it already, to log on to Windows 8
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...-right corner of the screen and release the app. Tap or click Power and then choose Shut down. Closing a Windows 8 app 17 NOTE: You can also choose to put your computer - Closing a Windows 8 app To close an app: • If you are using a mouse, click and drag the app from the right... the screen (or if you are using touchscreen, drag the app to the bottom of the screen), and then click Settings. 2. Turning off your computer: 1. Windows 8 To turn off your computer in sleep or hibernate state.
...-right corner of the screen and release the app. Tap or click Power and then choose Shut down. Closing a Windows 8 app 17 NOTE: You can also choose to put your computer - Closing a Windows 8 app To close an app: • If you are using a mouse, click and drag the app from the right... the screen (or if you are using touchscreen, drag the app to the bottom of the screen), and then click Settings. 2. Turning off your computer: 1. Windows 8 To turn off your computer in sleep or hibernate state.
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... 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 optimize your laptop, do any of the following: • Connect the computer to be charged more often. Conserving the Battery Power To...
... 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 optimize your laptop, do any of the following: • Connect the computer to be charged more often. Conserving the Battery Power To...
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... state when you use your laptop computer. The life of times the battery is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to the Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) chip while the computer is turned off. Coin-Cell Battery Coin-cell battery resides on how...
... state when you use your laptop computer. The life of times the battery is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to the Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) chip while the computer is turned off. Coin-Cell Battery Coin-cell battery resides on how...
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... a finger in the vertical scroll zone (extreme right of the touchpad), in a clockwise circular motion to scroll up or down on the active window. Touchpad 25 Allows you to scroll up or counterclockwise circular motion to activate vertical auto scrolling. Auto Scroll Vertical - Move two fingers ...to your left or right at a fast pace to scroll down , and right or left or right on the active window. Circular Scroll - Move two fingers up or down . Allows you to stop auto scrolling. Auto Scroll Horizontal - Allows you to scroll up ...
... a finger in the vertical scroll zone (extreme right of the touchpad), in a clockwise circular motion to scroll up or down on the active window. Touchpad 25 Allows you to scroll up or counterclockwise circular motion to activate vertical auto scrolling. Auto Scroll Vertical - Move two fingers ...to your left or right at a fast pace to scroll down , and right or left or right on the active window. Circular Scroll - Move two fingers up or down . Allows you to stop auto scrolling. Auto Scroll Horizontal - Allows you to scroll up ...
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... out: Move two fingers close together to rotate the selected item 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Allows you to enlarge the view of the active window. To zoom in: Move two fingers apart to rotate active content in an arced direction right or left to reduce the view of the active...
... out: Move two fingers close together to rotate the selected item 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Allows you to enlarge the view of the active window. To zoom in: Move two fingers apart to rotate active content in an arced direction right or left to reduce the view of the active...
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The applications that the desktop is visible. Tap three fingers on the direction of the flick. Desktop Allows you to minimize all open your hand on the touchpad in any orientation and briefly hold in place. 28 Touchpad My Favorites Allows you to open windows so that are configured in the touchpad configuration tool launch. Place your favorite applications. Flick Allows you to flip content in the active window. Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to flip content forward or backward based on the touchpad.
The applications that the desktop is visible. Tap three fingers on the direction of the flick. Desktop Allows you to minimize all open your hand on the touchpad in any orientation and briefly hold in place. 28 Touchpad My Favorites Allows you to open windows so that are configured in the touchpad configuration tool launch. Place your favorite applications. Flick Allows you to flip content in the active window. Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to flip content forward or backward based on the touchpad.
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... i7-66xx Intel HD Graphics Intel Centrino 6100/6200/6300 or Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate Latest wireless-card drivers and Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager available at support.dell.com. Display 29 These 2D images are : • Touchscreen • 3D • Wireless 3D Display...
... i7-66xx Intel HD Graphics Intel Centrino 6100/6200/6300 or Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate Latest wireless-card drivers and Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager available at support.dell.com. Display 29 These 2D images are : • Touchscreen • 3D • Wireless 3D Display...
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... menus. Move a finger quickly in the desired direction to flip through content. Display 31 Dwell Allows you to scroll through content in the active window like pages in a book.
... menus. Move a finger quickly in the desired direction to flip through content. Display 31 Dwell Allows you to scroll through content in the active window like pages in a book.
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... or left to rotate the active content using two fingers. Allows you to the right or left on the active window. Move a finger to scroll up or down on the active window. Scroll Horizontal - Scroll Vertical - Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the other finger in a circular motion. 32 Display...
... or left to rotate the active content using two fingers. Allows you to the right or left on the active window. Move a finger to scroll up or down on the active window. Scroll Horizontal - Scroll Vertical - Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the other finger in a circular motion. 32 Display...
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...functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain actions: , , , and the Windows key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for moving the cursor around in documents... or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (the numeric keypad on...
...functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain actions: , , , and the Windows key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for moving the cursor around in documents... or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (the numeric keypad on...
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... Cam Avatar Creator software for video chat, apply audio filters, or use all the webcam features and configuration options. The Dell Webcam Manager window appears. Click Dell Webcam→ Dell Webcam Manager. Dell Webcam Manager window opens. 3. Click Imaging Devices and then double-click Camera. 3. Open the webcam software to enable the microphone. Video chat with...
... Cam Avatar Creator software for video chat, apply audio filters, or use all the webcam features and configuration options. The Dell Webcam Manager window appears. Click Dell Webcam→ Dell Webcam Manager. Dell Webcam Manager window opens. 3. Click Imaging Devices and then double-click Camera. 3. Open the webcam software to enable the microphone. Video chat with...
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To setup a wired Internet connection: Windows 8 1. Swipe from the right edge of the screen (or if you get one. The Connect to complete the setup. If you do not know which ..., click Help me choose or contact your ISP information ready. Internet 59 NOTE:ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to the Internet window appears. Type Network and Sharing Center in your country. Have your ISP. 5.
To setup a wired Internet connection: Windows 8 1. Swipe from the right edge of the screen (or if you get one. The Connect to complete the setup. If you do not know which ..., click Help me choose or contact your ISP information ready. Internet 59 NOTE:ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to the Internet window appears. Type Network and Sharing Center in your country. Have your ISP. 5.
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.... 4. NOTE: Actual steps may vary based on the screen to the Internet window appears. 3. Follow the instructions on Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1. The Connect to complete the setup. 60 Internet Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1. Click Start , type network in your connection to complete the setup....the search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center → Set up a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet window appears. Open the Charms Bar. 3. Select the Network Icon. 5. Click on /off file sharing. Enter the network key. 7. Turn...
.... 4. NOTE: Actual steps may vary based on the screen to the Internet window appears. 3. Follow the instructions on Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1. The Connect to complete the setup. 60 Internet Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1. Click Start , type network in your connection to complete the setup....the search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center → Set up a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet window appears. Open the Charms Bar. 3. Select the Network Icon. 5. Click on /off file sharing. Enter the network key. 7. Turn...
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...your TV as the application controls the timing of games may reduce in HD 3D mode. NOTE: If you are unable to view the entire Windows desktop on the TV. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Set up stereoscopic 3D. c. Ensure that shipped with refresh rates ...the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Set up multiple display. b. NOTE: The performance of the glasses. b. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to 24/23 Hz in the control panel. 5. b. For 3D gaming, set the resolution to 1080p, 1920x1080 and refresh rate to ...
...your TV as the application controls the timing of games may reduce in HD 3D mode. NOTE: If you are unable to view the entire Windows desktop on the TV. Right-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. Set up stereoscopic 3D. c. Ensure that shipped with refresh rates ...the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Set up multiple display. b. NOTE: The performance of the glasses. b. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to 24/23 Hz in the control panel. 5. b. For 3D gaming, set the resolution to 1080p, 1920x1080 and refresh rate to ...
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... display adapter to Existing Adapter. Select the appropriate video source for available displays. 8. Select Scan for your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. on the desktop. on the desktop. Select your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. Type the security code... that wireless is enabled. 3. The 7. To enable wireless display: 1. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. Select Connect to the TV. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with your TV. Turn on wireless display, see...
... display adapter to Existing Adapter. Select the appropriate video source for available displays. 8. Select Scan for your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. on the desktop. on the desktop. Select your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. Type the security code... that wireless is enabled. 3. The 7. To enable wireless display: 1. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. Select Connect to the TV. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with your TV. Turn on wireless display, see...