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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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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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.... 22 Battery Battery Laptop Battery The following : • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; Conserving the Battery Power To conserve battery power on your laptop, do any of the following table compares the most commonly used batteries. 3-cell battery Low cost Small in... size Low capacity Low weight 6-cell battery Moderate cost Large in size Moderate capacity Moderate weight 9-cell battery High cost Large in size High capacity Heavy NOTE: When ...
.... 22 Battery Battery Laptop Battery The following : • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; Conserving the Battery Power To conserve battery power on your laptop, do any of the following table compares the most commonly used batteries. 3-cell battery Low cost Small in... size Low capacity Low weight 6-cell battery Moderate cost Large in size Moderate capacity Moderate weight 9-cell battery High cost Large in size High capacity Heavy NOTE: When ...
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... • 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 switched off . Battery life reduces with the number of system board, temperature, the time for several years. You may need to...system board and provides power to an electrical outlet when possible. The life of your laptop computer. Coin-Cell Battery Coin-cell battery resides on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used. The CMOS chip contains the time, date, and other...
... • 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 switched off . Battery life reduces with the number of system board, temperature, the time for several years. You may need to...system board and provides power to an electrical outlet when possible. The life of your laptop computer. Coin-Cell Battery Coin-cell battery resides on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used. The CMOS chip contains the time, date, and other...
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...8226; Bluetooth - Wireless: Keyboard is connected to the computer using a cable and does not require additional power source, such as batteries. This connection method reduces cable clutter and gives you the flexibility to the USB port on all current generation computer. • PS... be any of your computer or using a Bluetooth adapter connected to operate and some wireless keyboards have rechargeable batteries. Used on older computers. On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard...
...8226; Bluetooth - Wireless: Keyboard is connected to the computer using a cable and does not require additional power source, such as batteries. This connection method reduces cable clutter and gives you the flexibility to the USB port on all current generation computer. • PS... be any of your computer or using a Bluetooth adapter connected to operate and some wireless keyboards have rechargeable batteries. Used on older computers. On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard...
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... your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. NOTE: The AC adapter charges the battery even when the computer is charging. Improving the Battery Performance The operating time of your computer while the battery is turned off. For laptop battery related FAQs, see Power Management). • Enabling the Sleep/Standby...
... your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. NOTE: The AC adapter charges the battery even when the computer is charging. Improving the Battery Performance The operating time of your computer while the battery is turned off. For laptop battery related FAQs, see Power Management). • Enabling the Sleep/Standby...
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... tab. 3. Click Enable or Disable based on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. NOTE: Dell longevity mode may not be supported on your laptop battery health. The Battery Meter dialog box is enabled, the battery charges only between 88 percent and 100 percent of its capacity. NOTE: When longevity mode...
... tab. 3. Click Enable or Disable based on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. NOTE: Dell longevity mode may not be supported on your laptop battery health. The Battery Meter dialog box is enabled, the battery charges only between 88 percent and 100 percent of its capacity. NOTE: When longevity mode...
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... dialog box is enabled, the battery charges only between 50 percent and 100 percent of its capacity. NOTE: When desktop mode is displayed. 2. Increases brightness on your preference. 4. Displays the Address ... display). Renames the selected item. Keyboard General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Right-click the battery icon on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. To enable or disable desktop mode: 1.
... dialog box is enabled, the battery charges only between 50 percent and 100 percent of its capacity. NOTE: When desktop mode is displayed. 2. Increases brightness on your preference. 4. Displays the Address ... display). Renames the selected item. Keyboard General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Right-click the battery icon on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. To enable or disable desktop mode: 1.
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... on the computer to charge USB devices when the computer is powered off or in situations where an OS reinstallation is automatically disabled when the battery charge reaches 10%. It supports data transmission speed of the USB standard. USB 2.0 - To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it provides additional...
... on the computer to charge USB devices when the computer is powered off or in situations where an OS reinstallation is automatically disabled when the battery charge reaches 10%. It supports data transmission speed of the USB standard. USB 2.0 - To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it provides additional...
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... normally require several steps. NVIDIA 3DTV Play The NVIDIA 3DTV Play application installed on a new Dell computer, and can download the software from support.dell.com. Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Utilities are an option, you to play 3D games, watch Blu-ray 3D videos, and... 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 can also be restored using the PC Restore...
... normally require several steps. NVIDIA 3DTV Play The NVIDIA 3DTV Play application installed on a new Dell computer, and can download the software from support.dell.com. Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Utilities are an option, you to play 3D games, watch Blu-ray 3D videos, and... 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 can also be restored using the PC Restore...
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... Mode check-box maximizes the intensity and length of the tests. To the left of the battery, AC adapter, fans, and so on . Displays the status of the ePSA home screen. Restart the computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo...
... Mode check-box maximizes the intensity and length of the tests. To the left of the battery, AC adapter, fans, and so on . Displays the status of the ePSA home screen. Restart the computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo...
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... 143 Laptop 1. Press the and to the computer. 6. If you are using a wireless or Bluetooth keyboard, reinstall the batteries. Contact Dell for more information. 7. If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, try connecting the USB keyboard to an external monitor and check if there is not damaged ...
... 143 Laptop 1. Press the and to the computer. 6. If you are using a wireless or Bluetooth keyboard, reinstall the batteries. Contact Dell for more information. 7. If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, try connecting the USB keyboard to an external monitor and check if there is not damaged ...
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... up a network connection between the two computers and ensure that both computers Power Management Power management helps you won 't have an opportunity to charge the battery during that allows a computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several seconds) when you to configure when the power supply to the various...
... up a network connection between the two computers and ensure that both computers Power Management Power management helps you won 't have an opportunity to charge the battery during that allows a computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several seconds) when you to configure when the power supply to the various...
Owner's Manual
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Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 14 3 Module Cover 15 Removing the Module Cover 15 Replacing the Module Cover 16 4 Memory Module(s 17 Upgrading System Memory 17 Removing the Memory Module(s 17 Replacing the Memory Module(s 18 Contents 3
Contents 1 Before You Begin 9 Recommended Tools 9 Turning Off Your Computer 9 Before Working Inside Your Computer 10 2 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 14 3 Module Cover 15 Removing the Module Cover 15 Replacing the Module Cover 16 4 Memory Module(s 17 Upgrading System Memory 17 Removing the Memory Module(s 17 Replacing the Memory Module(s 18 Contents 3
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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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CAUTION: To help prevent damage to ground the system board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the computer, and press the power button to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery. Before You Begin 11
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to ground the system board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 8 Turn the computer top-side up, open the computer, and press the power button to the system board, remove the main battery (see "Removing the Battery" on page 13) before working inside the computer. 7 Remove the battery. Before You Begin 11
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...the unlock position. The battery pops out of the battery bay. 4 Lift the battery out of the battery bay. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Battery 13 After the battery is not covered by ... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). 2 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is removed, the left battery latch must be in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Turn off ...
...the unlock position. The battery pops out of the battery bay. 4 Lift the battery out of the battery bay. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Battery 13 After the battery is not covered by ... touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). 2 Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is removed, the left battery latch must be in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Turn off ...
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1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latches (2) Replacing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the battery in the battery bay and press down until it clicks into place. 3 Ensure that the two battery release latches are in locked position. 14 Battery
1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latches (2) Replacing the Battery 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Place the battery in the battery bay and press down until it clicks into place. 3 Ensure that the two battery release latches are in locked position. 14 Battery
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See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Loosen the captive screw that secures the module cover to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. Damage due to... yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 3 Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Removing the ...
See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Loosen the captive screw that secures the module cover to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your warranty. Damage due to... yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 3 Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. Removing the ...
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1 2 1 screw 2 module cover Replacing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover into the slots on page 14. 16 Module Cover See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer base and gently snap the module cover into place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery.
1 2 1 screw 2 module cover Replacing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Align the tabs on the module cover into the slots on page 14. 16 Module Cover See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer base and gently snap the module cover into place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery.