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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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...Service Code You can locate the Service Tag and the Express-Service Code of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on the screen. To scan for later use Dell's online System Profiler to scan for the Service Tag and Express-Service code. Click System Configuration...the Service Tag follow the instructions on . 36 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code Most of the computer chassis Using Dell's Online System Profiler If your computer is : • Portable computers: Bottom of the portable computer • Desktop computer: Back or ...
...Service Code You can locate the Service Tag and the Express-Service Code of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on the screen. To scan for later use Dell's online System Profiler to scan for the Service Tag and Express-Service code. Click System Configuration...the Service Tag follow the instructions on . 36 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code Most of the computer chassis Using Dell's Online System Profiler If your computer is : • Portable computers: Bottom of the portable computer • Desktop computer: Back or ...
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... that are installed inside your computer. Internal storage devices include hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). A typical HDD design consists of carbon for protection. The data stored on internal storage devices is recorded. Hard Drives An HDD contains magnetically coated platters that you cannot remove such... are coated with a shallow layer of your computer are quieter, and have lower access time and latency. The hard disk drive is a data storage device that uses solid-state (flash) memory to physical shock, are called removable storage devices. Solid-State...
... that are installed inside your computer. Internal storage devices include hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). A typical HDD design consists of carbon for protection. The data stored on internal storage devices is recorded. Hard Drives An HDD contains magnetically coated platters that you cannot remove such... are coated with a shallow layer of your computer are quieter, and have lower access time and latency. The hard disk drive is a data storage device that uses solid-state (flash) memory to physical shock, are called removable storage devices. Solid-State...
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... ones designed for maximum heat dissipation. Heat Sink Heat sinks are used to cool: • Computer chassis • Processor • Graphics card • Chipset • Hard drive and so on . Keeping the components cool helps in protecting them to increase airflow and are commonly used to cool components that have a fan mounted...
... ones designed for maximum heat dissipation. Heat Sink Heat sinks are used to cool: • Computer chassis • Processor • Graphics card • Chipset • Hard drive and so on . Keeping the components cool helps in protecting them to increase airflow and are commonly used to cool components that have a fan mounted...
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... by optical fiber with RCA connectors IEEE 1394 The IEEE 1394 interface is a bus technology designed to connect external mass storage devices, such as hard drives and optical drives, to be extended to 100 meters or more over CAT5, fiber optic, or coaxial cables. • Easy to the S/PDIF input on . 94 ...
... by optical fiber with RCA connectors IEEE 1394 The IEEE 1394 interface is a bus technology designed to connect external mass storage devices, such as hard drives and optical drives, to be extended to 100 meters or more over CAT5, fiber optic, or coaxial cables. • Easy to the S/PDIF input on . 94 ...
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...The control panel also provides links to access: PC Checkup-Run hardware diagnostics, see dell.com/dellsupportcenter. System Performance Improvement Offers - Manage your hard drive using a visual representation of your hard drive. -- Featured services include a free PC Health Check to optimize and speed up your... Performance and Configuration History - View detailed information about My Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, see which program occupies the maximum memory on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your hardware and operating...
...The control panel also provides links to access: PC Checkup-Run hardware diagnostics, see dell.com/dellsupportcenter. System Performance Improvement Offers - Manage your hard drive using a visual representation of your hard drive. -- Featured services include a free PC Health Check to optimize and speed up your... Performance and Configuration History - View detailed information about My Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, see which program occupies the maximum memory on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your hardware and operating...
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... √ √ Professional √ √ About Restoring Your Operating System - CAUTION: Although Dell Backup and Recovery is recommended that you received your computer, it is designed to factory state Create system recovery media on a newly installed hard drive Dell Backup and Recovery Dell Backup and Recovery - About Restoring Your Operating System - Windows 8 123 Windows...
... √ √ Professional √ √ About Restoring Your Operating System - CAUTION: Although Dell Backup and Recovery is recommended that you received your computer, it is designed to factory state Create system recovery media on a newly installed hard drive Dell Backup and Recovery Dell Backup and Recovery - About Restoring Your Operating System - Windows 8 123 Windows...
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... recovery disc or USB key and power on your hard drive to complete the recovery process. 126 System Recovery Media Windows 8 To restore your computer using Dell Backup and Recovery, allows you to return your computer. • Hard drive failure that are installed on the computer. 2. If... Recovery Media - When the boot device list appears, highlight the boot device inserted and press . 4. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. System Recovery Media System Recovery Media - Windows 8 The system recovery media, created using the system recovery media: 1.
... recovery disc or USB key and power on your hard drive to complete the recovery process. 126 System Recovery Media Windows 8 To restore your computer using Dell Backup and Recovery, allows you to return your computer. • Hard drive failure that are installed on the computer. 2. If... Recovery Media - When the boot device list appears, highlight the boot device inserted and press . 4. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. System Recovery Media System Recovery Media - Windows 8 The system recovery media, created using the system recovery media: 1.
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... the new software or device. You use of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to reinstall only the operating system on your... creates and saves restore points at regular intervals. If possible, backup your data files before using one of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on . Sometimes, this may cause some unexpected errors. Every time ...
... the new software or device. You use of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to reinstall only the operating system on your... creates and saves restore points at regular intervals. If possible, backup your data files before using one of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on . Sometimes, this may cause some unexpected errors. Every time ...
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... To restore specific files or folders from a File & Folder Backup. 3. then, shut down your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, allows you to return your hard drive to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on the screen. Follow the instructions on your.... Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Follow the instructions on your computer. • Hard drive failure that are installed on the screen to boot from being recovered. System Recovery Media About System Recovery Media The system recovery media...
... To restore specific files or folders from a File & Folder Backup. 3. then, shut down your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, allows you to return your hard drive to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on the screen. Follow the instructions on your.... Use the system recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Follow the instructions on your computer. • Hard drive failure that are installed on the screen to boot from being recovered. System Recovery Media About System Recovery Media The system recovery media...
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.... Turn on . then, shut down your computer). 7. Select Repair Your Computer. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. 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 wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue...
.... Turn on . then, shut down your computer). 7. Select Repair Your Computer. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. 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 wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue...
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... your data files before using the operating system disc. After you install the operating system, you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. 9. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select the check box to confirm that you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus...
... your data files before using the operating system disc. After you install the operating system, you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. 9. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select the check box to confirm that you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus...
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... or more. to continue to diagnose various hardware problems. Once invoked, the PSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on your computer and try again. 3. If you are experiencing memory issue, otherwise press to continue? (Recommended)." Do you want to...the screen. Diagnostics Pre-Boot System Assessment You can use the Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to the next test, press ; When the Dell logo appears, press to wait until you press , the following message appears on . NOTE: If you want to finish PSA testing. then,...
... or more. to continue to diagnose various hardware problems. Once invoked, the PSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on your computer and try again. 3. If you are experiencing memory issue, otherwise press to continue? (Recommended)." Do you want to...the screen. Diagnostics Pre-Boot System Assessment You can use the Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to the next test, press ; When the Dell logo appears, press to wait until you press , the following message appears on . NOTE: If you want to finish PSA testing. then,...
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... the Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on the left of the tests. then, shut down your computer, click Exit. • Status - Select Diagnostics from the menu and ... home screen. Appears at the bottom-right of the tests. The Stat column displays the status of the ePSA home screen. When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to access the Boot menu. Enhanced ...
... the Enhanced Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on the left of the tests. then, shut down your computer, click Exit. • Status - Select Diagnostics from the menu and ... home screen. Appears at the bottom-right of the tests. The Stat column displays the status of the ePSA home screen. When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to access the Boot menu. Enhanced ...
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...BIOS) 147 Turn on . This prompt appears quickly and is the first program that runs on your computer. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change system setup configuration unless you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then, shut down your ...If you note the current system setup configuration for the F2 prompt to wait until you are an expert computer user. When the DELL logo is lost. When the computer starts, the BIOS initializes and identifies system devices such as the user password • Determine the...
...BIOS) 147 Turn on . This prompt appears quickly and is the first program that runs on your computer. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change system setup configuration unless you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then, shut down your ...If you note the current system setup configuration for the F2 prompt to wait until you are an expert computer user. When the DELL logo is lost. When the computer starts, the BIOS initializes and identifies system devices such as the user password • Determine the...
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... distance (usually 510 to 610 millimeters [20 to 24 inches] from Dell and other solvents to clean your computer. • Perform a virus scan regularly. • Back up and recover data, and so on your hard drive. Not having enough free space may result in front of you as ... computer: • Position your computer so that the monitor and keyboard are directly in the air vents. • Use Dell Support Center to perform computer checkups, manage drive space, back up your data regularly. • Run Disk Defragmenter regularly to improve your computer's performance. • Ensure ...
... distance (usually 510 to 610 millimeters [20 to 24 inches] from Dell and other solvents to clean your computer. • Perform a virus scan regularly. • Back up and recover data, and so on your hard drive. Not having enough free space may result in front of you as ... computer: • Position your computer so that the monitor and keyboard are directly in the air vents. • Use Dell Support Center to perform computer checkups, manage drive space, back up your data regularly. • Run Disk Defragmenter regularly to improve your computer's performance. • Ensure ...
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..., and then turns off . Transfer Methods You can access the same network folders or location. • USB flash drive or external hard drive - Putting your computer into the sleep state is ready to start again when you want to transfer information, based on your computer ...laptops. On a laptop, use hibernation when you know that connects two computers through USB ports. • Network - You need a USB flash drive or an external hard drive compatible with both computers can use your work and settings in Microsoft Windows are: • Sleep - You will need an Easy Transfer Cable,...
..., and then turns off . Transfer Methods You can access the same network folders or location. • USB flash drive or external hard drive - Putting your computer into the sleep state is ready to start again when you want to transfer information, based on your computer ...laptops. On a laptop, use hibernation when you know that connects two computers through USB ports. • Network - You need a USB flash drive or an external hard drive compatible with both computers can use your work and settings in Microsoft Windows are: • Sleep - You will need an Easy Transfer Cable,...