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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 - 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
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Video Cards 44 TV Tuners 45 Speakers 46 Webcam 46 Enabling a Webcam 47 Dell Webcam Manager 47 ExpressCards 48 Communication Devices 49 Setting Up Your Laptop 55 Setting Up Your Desktop 57 Internet 59 Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection 59 Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection 60 Display 61 Setting Up Your ...
Video Cards 44 TV Tuners 45 Speakers 46 Webcam 46 Enabling a Webcam 47 Dell Webcam Manager 47 ExpressCards 48 Communication Devices 49 Setting Up Your Laptop 55 Setting Up Your Desktop 57 Internet 59 Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection 59 Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection 60 Display 61 Setting Up Your ...
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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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... 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 ... 139 Troubleshooting 140 Display Screen is Difficult to 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...
... 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 ... 139 Troubleshooting 140 Display Screen is Difficult to 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...
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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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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 ... 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 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 ... 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 time. 22 Battery
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... for long periods of times the battery is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your laptop computer. Battery life reduces with the number of time. The coin-cell battery can hold a charge, varies depending on how you use your computer's power...
... for long periods of times the battery is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your laptop computer. Battery life reduces with the number of time. The coin-cell battery can hold a charge, varies depending on how you use your computer's power...
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... computer. Scroll Allows you to a relative position on the computer screen. Your computer may not be supported on your computer desktop. Touchpads are available on laptop computers and some high-end keyboards. Touchpad Gestures NOTE: Some of the touchpad gestures may support Scroll, Zoom, Rotate, Flick, My Favorites, and Desktop gestures...
... computer. Scroll Allows you to a relative position on the computer screen. Your computer may not be supported on your computer desktop. Touchpads are available on laptop computers and some high-end keyboards. Touchpad Gestures NOTE: Some of the touchpad gestures may support Scroll, Zoom, Rotate, Flick, My Favorites, and Desktop gestures...
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Laptop computers have a number pad, a standard arrangement of square and rectangular labeled keys, each with one or more assigned functions. Most keyboards have a physical keyboards built ... arrangements of numerical and mathematical keys, in addition to the normal numbered keys. Different manufacturers arrange the keys on ‑screen keyboard. Some small-sized laptops and netbook computers do not have a physical keyboard, and provide an on their chassis, but all keyboards feature essentially the same keys.
Laptop computers have a number pad, a standard arrangement of square and rectangular labeled keys, each with one or more assigned functions. Most keyboards have a physical keyboards built ... arrangements of numerical and mathematical keys, in addition to the normal numbered keys. Different manufacturers arrange the keys on ‑screen keyboard. Some small-sized laptops and netbook computers do not have a physical keyboard, and provide an on their chassis, but all keyboards feature essentially the same keys.
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... in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (the numeric keypad on most laptop computers is placed in dark environments by illuminating the symbols on the keys using LEDs present below the keyboard. Your keyboard provides different sets of...
... in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (the numeric keypad on most laptop computers is placed in dark environments by illuminating the symbols on the keys using LEDs present below the keyboard. Your keyboard provides different sets of...
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... any of your computer for more comfortable position within a few meters from a more details. The wireless connection can be using a wired or a wireless connection. 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...
... any of your computer for more comfortable position within a few meters from a more details. The wireless connection can be using a wired or a wireless connection. 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...
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... a fan mounted above them from the computer. A layer of thermal grease is applied between the processor/graphics card and the heat sink for mobile devices, laptop computers, desktop computers, servers, and so on . This helps increase the surface area for desktop computers or servers. Fans are made up of fins or...
... a fan mounted above them from the computer. A layer of thermal grease is applied between the processor/graphics card and the heat sink for mobile devices, laptop computers, desktop computers, servers, and so on . This helps increase the surface area for desktop computers or servers. Fans are made up of fins or...
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Most TV-tuner cards are bundled with software that lets you record the television content on your computer. USB -- PC Card -- TV Tuners You can use TV tuners to watch television on your computer. PCI • External -- TV Tuners 45 PCI-E -- TV tuners are available for both desktop and laptop computers and are mostly standalone, however, some video cards also have built in various connectivity options such as: • Internal -- ExpressCard TV tuners are available in TV tuners.
Most TV-tuner cards are bundled with software that lets you record the television content on your computer. USB -- PC Card -- TV Tuners You can use TV tuners to watch television on your computer. PCI • External -- TV Tuners 45 PCI-E -- TV tuners are available for both desktop and laptop computers and are mostly standalone, however, some video cards also have built in various connectivity options such as: • Internal -- ExpressCard TV tuners are available in TV tuners.
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...; Consumes more power than the 34 mm cards • Can be used only on , to protect the slot from dust particles. ExpressCards are installed on laptops and desktops is normally installed with a blank, when no ExpressCard is installed, to your...
...; Consumes more power than the 34 mm cards • Can be used only on , to protect the slot from dust particles. ExpressCards are installed on laptops and desktops is normally installed with a blank, when no ExpressCard is installed, to your...
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However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 1. Setting Up Your Laptop 55 Setting Up Your Laptop WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 1. Setting Up Your Laptop 55 Setting Up Your Laptop WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
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Press the power button to turn on the your laptop. NOTE: The location of the power button and AC adapter connector may vary depending on your computer model. 56 Setting Up Your Laptop 2.
Press the power button to turn on the your laptop. NOTE: The location of the power button and AC adapter connector may vary depending on your computer model. 56 Setting Up Your Laptop 2.
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... x:\setup.exe (where x is the drive letter of your webcam to install the drivers and other end of the wireless adapter. Follow the instructions on laptop display or external display purchased with your webcam. For more information, see the documentation that shipped with your optical drive). Installing Your USB Wireless Adapter...
... x:\setup.exe (where x is the drive letter of your webcam to install the drivers and other end of the wireless adapter. Follow the instructions on laptop display or external display purchased with your webcam. For more information, see the documentation that shipped with your optical drive). Installing Your USB Wireless Adapter...
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... Battery life reduces with the battery installed to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Battery Charging Laptop Battery When you connect the computer with the number of times the battery is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the power... management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. For laptop battery related FAQs, see Power Management). • Enabling the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation features of your computer. NOTE: You can...
... Battery life reduces with the battery installed to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Battery Charging Laptop Battery When you connect the computer with the number of times the battery is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the power... management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. For laptop battery related FAQs, see Power Management). • Enabling the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation features of your computer. NOTE: You can...
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...use. To enable or disable longevity mode: 1. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell Desktop Mode feature enables you to protect your laptop battery health. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell longevity mode feature enables you to protect your laptop battery health. Click OK. Continuously powering your ...life. Frequently connecting and disconnecting your battery, and if applicable, displays a message requesting you to enable Desktop Mode. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of your computer to a power source without allowing the battery to an A/C power...
...use. To enable or disable longevity mode: 1. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell Desktop Mode feature enables you to protect your laptop battery health. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell longevity mode feature enables you to protect your laptop battery health. Click OK. Continuously powering your ...life. Frequently connecting and disconnecting your battery, and if applicable, displays a message requesting you to enable Desktop Mode. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of your computer to a power source without allowing the battery to an A/C power...
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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 . Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 1 Numeric Keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard.