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You may need to optimize your computer's power usage (see Power Management). • Using the Sleep power state when you use your battery: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other configuration settings and the coin-cell battery helps preserve these settings while the computer is used and the conditions under which is turned off . Battery 23 Coin-Cell Battery Coin-cell battery resides...
You may need to optimize your computer's power usage (see Power Management). • Using the Sleep power state when you use your battery: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other configuration settings and the coin-cell battery helps preserve these settings while the computer is used and the conditions under which is turned off . Battery 23 Coin-Cell Battery Coin-cell battery resides...
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... keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • No lighting Pressing the and the right-arrow key toggles between the three lighting states. Used in your computer or using any of your computer. Wireless: Keyboard is connected to your computer using wireless signals. An RF receiver is connected to operate and some wireless keyboards have rechargeable batteries. The connection can connect a keyboard to the USB port on the computer. • Bluetooth - NOTE: Backlit keyboard may not be using a Bluetooth adapter connected...
... keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • No lighting Pressing the and the right-arrow key toggles between the three lighting states. Used in your computer or using any of your computer. Wireless: Keyboard is connected to your computer using wireless signals. An RF receiver is connected to operate and some wireless keyboards have rechargeable batteries. The connection can connect a keyboard to the USB port on the computer. • Bluetooth - NOTE: Backlit keyboard may not be using a Bluetooth adapter connected...
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... System Configuration. -- Examples of your computer either on the label on . 36 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code Storage devices can use . 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 computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. The location on and you have access to the Internet, you to support.dell.com...
... System Configuration. -- Examples of your computer either on the label on . 36 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code Storage devices can use . 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 computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. The location on and you have access to the Internet, you to support.dell.com...
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..., apply audio filters, or use all the webcam features and configuration options. Click Start → All Programs or Programs. 2. Click Start → All Programs or Programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel → Device Manager. 2. Webcam 47 Click Dell Webcam→ Dell Webcam Manager. Dell Webcam Manager includes: • Webcam Center - Video chat with the video avatars. • Create Avatar - Enabling a Webcam 1. Click Enable. Open the webcam software to enable the microphone. Cam Avatar - Access Dell Webcam Manager 1. Enable the...
..., apply audio filters, or use all the webcam features and configuration options. Click Start → All Programs or Programs. 2. Click Start → All Programs or Programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel → Device Manager. 2. Webcam 47 Click Dell Webcam→ Dell Webcam Manager. Dell Webcam Manager includes: • Webcam Center - Video chat with the video avatars. • Create Avatar - Enabling a Webcam 1. Click Enable. Open the webcam software to enable the microphone. Cam Avatar - Access Dell Webcam Manager 1. Enable the...
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... table to the TV's 3D settings menu. b. Set up the HDMI 1.4 3D TV: a. Connection Type VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) Computer Cable DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable) DVI-to-VGA (DVI-to-VGA adapter + VGA cable) HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable) Display You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to the 3D TV using a HDMI cable. Connect your computer. Setting Up 3D Display NOTE: Your TV or...
... table to the TV's 3D settings menu. b. Set up the HDMI 1.4 3D TV: a. Connection Type VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) Computer Cable DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable) DVI-to-VGA (DVI-to-VGA adapter + VGA cable) HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable) Display You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to the 3D TV using a HDMI cable. Connect your computer. Setting Up 3D Display NOTE: Your TV or...
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.... NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. on the TV and the wireless display adapter. 5. The 2. The 7. To enable wireless display: 1. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. Type the security code that appears on wireless display, see the documentation that wireless is enabled. 3. Ensure that shipped...
.... NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. on the TV and the wireless display adapter. 5. The 2. The 7. To enable wireless display: 1. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. Type the security code that appears on wireless display, see the documentation that wireless is enabled. 3. Ensure that shipped...
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... Wizard. 4. Click Add a Printer. Click Next. 5. In Windows Vista, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. If you experience problems with your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. In Windows 7, click Start → Devices and Printers. Insert the printer driver media that shipped with your printer into the optical drive and follow the instructions on the screen. Adding a Printer 1.
... Wizard. 4. Click Add a Printer. Click Next. 5. In Windows Vista, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. If you experience problems with your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. In Windows 7, click Start → Devices and Printers. Insert the printer driver media that shipped with your printer into the optical drive and follow the instructions on the screen. Adding a Printer 1.
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... card Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet Service Provider. 2. To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setting up a LAN. • Cable or DSL broadband modem with installation media, which type...
... card Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall jack before you set up your Internet Service Provider. 2. To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setting up a LAN. • Cable or DSL broadband modem with installation media, which type...
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... Properties. 2. Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection You can setup a wired Internet connection using a dial-up, DSL, or a cable/satellite modem. • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall jack before you are using a mouse, pointing to determine the type of the screen), and then click Search . 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1. Checking Your Wireless Network Card NOTE: To...
... Properties. 2. Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection You can setup a wired Internet connection using a dial-up, DSL, or a cable/satellite modem. • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall jack before you are using a mouse, pointing to determine the type of the screen), and then click Search . 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1. Checking Your Wireless Network Card NOTE: To...
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... removal, wireless network setup, and more information about your computer each type of your hard drive. -- Create a Backup and Recovery media or a USB flash drive. -- System Performance Improvement Offers - The control panel also provides links to access: PC Checkup-Run hardware diagnostics, see dell.com/dellsupportcenter. Get Help - Create a Dell Factory Image Restore on your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal options. -- access copies of file. • Performance and Configuration History - View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support...
... removal, wireless network setup, and more information about your computer each type of your hard drive. -- Create a Backup and Recovery media or a USB flash drive. -- System Performance Improvement Offers - The control panel also provides links to access: PC Checkup-Run hardware diagnostics, see dell.com/dellsupportcenter. Get Help - Create a Dell Factory Image Restore on your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal options. -- access copies of file. • Performance and Configuration History - View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support...
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... Setup and Support New Computer Setup File Transfer or Data Backup Service Internet and Email Setup Software Installation Computer Accessories Setup Windows Operating System Installation Virus and Spyware Removal Antivirus Installation Internet Parental Control Free PC Health Check Computer Maintenance Speed up your Computer Basic and Security Speed up your Computer Advanced Speed up your Computer Premium Upgrade your TV and home networking. find articles and FAQs on the most common problems and instructions...
... Setup and Support New Computer Setup File Transfer or Data Backup Service Internet and Email Setup Software Installation Computer Accessories Setup Windows Operating System Installation Virus and Spyware Removal Antivirus Installation Internet Parental Control Free PC Health Check Computer Maintenance Speed up your Computer Basic and Security Speed up your Computer Advanced Speed up your Computer Premium Upgrade your TV and home networking. find articles and FAQs on the most common problems and instructions...
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... device you are trying to boot from a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . If booting from the default device on the screen. For example, if you are booting from must be bootable. To ensure your computer. 3. The Boot Device Menu appears. 5. Press when F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears on the next reboot. Changing the Boot Sequence for the current boot, and boots from the optical drive, insert the bootable media into the drive...
... device you are trying to boot from a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . If booting from the default device on the screen. For example, if you are booting from must be bootable. To ensure your computer. 3. The Boot Device Menu appears. 5. Press when F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears on the next reboot. Changing the Boot Sequence for the current boot, and boots from the optical drive, insert the bootable media into the drive...
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... the self-help resources, or you can call Dell to get help blogs, download Dell driver and software updates, and so on. Self-Help Options Accessing Windows Help and Support: Windows 8 Swipe from a Dell technician. Type Help and Support in the search box and press . You can learn about your pointer to troubleshooting wizards, user manuals, technical help from the right-edge (or move your Microsoft Windows operating system.
... the self-help resources, or you can call Dell to get help blogs, download Dell driver and software updates, and so on. Self-Help Options Accessing Windows Help and Support: Windows 8 Swipe from a Dell technician. Type Help and Support in the search box and press . You can learn about your pointer to troubleshooting wizards, user manuals, technical help from the right-edge (or move your Microsoft Windows operating system.
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...-power operation (typically within several seconds) when you want to resume working again. Power Management 167 You need a USB flash drive or an external hard drive compatible with both computers can use one of the following methods to transfer information, based on your hard disk, and then turns off . Some common power-saving states in Windows, hibernation uses the least amount of power. On a laptop, use your computer. You must set up a network connection...
...-power operation (typically within several seconds) when you want to resume working again. Power Management 167 You need a USB flash drive or an external hard drive compatible with both computers can use one of the following methods to transfer information, based on your hard disk, and then turns off . Some common power-saving states in Windows, hibernation uses the least amount of power. On a laptop, use your computer. You must set up a network connection...
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Display Bezel 44 Removing the Display Bezel 44 Replacing the Display Bezel 45 Display Panel 45 Removing the Display Panel 45 Replacing the Display Panel 47 Display Brackets 48 Removing the Display Brackets 48 Replacing the Display Brackets 49 10 Camera Module 51 Removing the Camera Module 51 Replacing the Camera Module 52 11 Coin-Cell Battery 53 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 53 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 54 12 Thermal Fan 55 Removing the Thermal Fan 55 Replacing the Thermal Fan 56 13 System Board 59 Removing the System Board 59 Contents 5
Display Bezel 44 Removing the Display Bezel 44 Replacing the Display Bezel 45 Display Panel 45 Removing the Display Panel 45 Replacing the Display Panel 47 Display Brackets 48 Removing the Display Brackets 48 Replacing the Display Brackets 49 10 Camera Module 51 Removing the Camera Module 51 Replacing the Camera Module 52 11 Coin-Cell Battery 53 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 53 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 54 12 Thermal Fan 55 Removing the Thermal Fan 55 Replacing the Thermal Fan 56 13 System Board 59 Removing the System Board 59 Contents 5
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.... See "Replacing the Module Cover" on the WLAN Card Main WLAN (white triangle) Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle) Antenna Cable Color Scheme white black 6 Secure the unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve. 7 Replace the palm-rest assembly. See "Replacing the Battery" on the system board, and realign the Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 32. 8 Replace the keyboard. NOTE: If you are installing a wireless Mini-Card from...
.... See "Replacing the Module Cover" on the WLAN Card Main WLAN (white triangle) Auxiliary WLAN (black triangle) Antenna Cable Color Scheme white black 6 Secure the unused antenna cables in the protective mylar sleeve. 7 Replace the palm-rest assembly. See "Replacing the Battery" on the system board, and realign the Mini-Card. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 32. 8 Replace the keyboard. NOTE: If you are installing a wireless Mini-Card from...
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See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 16. 6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 27. 5 Replace the module cover. Display 41 See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 32. 4 Replace the key board. CAUTION: Before turning on page 9. 2 Place and snap the hinge cover over the computer base. 3 Replace the palm-rest assembly. Failure to do so may result in...
See "Replacing the Module Cover" on page 14. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 16. 6 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 27. 5 Replace the module cover. Display 41 See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 32. 4 Replace the key board. CAUTION: Before turning on page 9. 2 Place and snap the hinge cover over the computer base. 3 Replace the palm-rest assembly. Failure to do so may result in...
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... Devices Security Unlock Setup Status Admin Password Status System Password Status HDD Password Status Set Service Tag Set Admin Password Set System Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot The Absolute Anti-Theft solution Is Activated and Enabled by default) 86 System Setup Utility Hard Drive; Allows you to set, change, or delete the system password Allows you to set, change, or delete the hard drive password Enables or disables Password on Boot Computrace Boot 1st Boot Priority Enables or disables charger behavior Enable or disables external USB ports Displays the setup lock...
... Devices Security Unlock Setup Status Admin Password Status System Password Status HDD Password Status Set Service Tag Set Admin Password Set System Password Set HDD Password Password on Boot The Absolute Anti-Theft solution Is Activated and Enabled by default) 86 System Setup Utility Hard Drive; Allows you to set, change, or delete the system password Allows you to set, change, or delete the hard drive password Enables or disables Password on Boot Computrace Boot 1st Boot Priority Enables or disables charger behavior Enable or disables external USB ports Displays the setup lock...
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... Device; CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive; USB Storage Device; Hard Drive; USB Storage Device; Network; If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message. • Hard Drive - USB Storage Device; CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive; The computer attempts to change the boot sequence for devices. Hard Drive; Disabled (Diskette Drive by default) Provides options to Save Changes and Reset, Discard Changes and Reset, Restore Defaults, Discard Changes, and Save Changes Boot...
... Device; CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive; USB Storage Device; Hard Drive; USB Storage Device; Network; If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message. If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message. • Hard Drive - USB Storage Device; CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive; The computer attempts to change the boot sequence for devices. Hard Drive; Disabled (Diskette Drive by default) Provides options to Save Changes and Reset, Discard Changes and Reset, Restore Defaults, Discard Changes, and Save Changes Boot...
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... device and adds the USB flash option to boot from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB device, the device must be bootable. The computer attempts to the boot menu. To ensure your computer and try again. See "Entering System Setup" on page 83. 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press to boot from . NOTE: To boot to a USB connector. 1 Turn on the network, the computer generates an error message. If no operating...
... device and adds the USB flash option to boot from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB device, the device must be bootable. The computer attempts to the boot menu. To ensure your computer and try again. See "Entering System Setup" on page 83. 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press to boot from . NOTE: To boot to a USB connector. 1 Turn on the network, the computer generates an error message. If no operating...
