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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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..., 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 used ... computer unattended for long periods of times the battery is used under the same conditions, a low capacity battery will wear out faster than a moderate or high capacity battery because it has to an electrical outlet when possible; Battery Laptop Battery The following : • Connect the computer ...
..., 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 used ... computer unattended for long periods of times the battery is used under the same conditions, a low capacity battery will wear out faster than a moderate or high capacity battery because it has to an electrical outlet when possible; Battery Laptop Battery The following : • Connect the computer ...
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...optimize your computer's power usage (see Power Management). • Using the Sleep power state when you use your computer. Coin-Cell Battery Coin-cell battery resides on the system board and provides power to the Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) chip while the computer is switched off. The... coin-cell battery can hold a charge, varies depending on how you leave the computer unattended for which the computer is used and the conditions under ...
...optimize your computer's power usage (see Power Management). • Using the Sleep power state when you use your computer. Coin-Cell Battery Coin-cell battery resides on the system board and provides power to the Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) chip while the computer is switched off. The... coin-cell battery can hold a charge, varies depending on how you leave the computer unattended for which the computer is used and the conditions under ...
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... port - This connection method reduces cable clutter and gives you the flexibility to operate and some wireless keyboards have rechargeable batteries. Wireless: Keyboard is connected to the computer using the Bluetooth adapter already installed in all computers. Wired: The keyboard ... - An RF receiver is connected to your computer for more comfortable position within a few meters from a more details. On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness •...
... port - This connection method reduces cable clutter and gives you the flexibility to operate and some wireless keyboards have rechargeable batteries. Wireless: Keyboard is connected to the computer using the Bluetooth adapter already installed in all computers. Wired: The keyboard ... - An RF receiver is connected to your computer for more comfortable position within a few meters from a more details. On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness •...
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... AC power when possible. The operating time of a battery, which it is the time the battery can operate your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. Battery life reduces with the battery installed to an electrical outlet. The internal circuitry of times the battery is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the...
... AC power when possible. The operating time of a battery, which it is the time the battery can operate your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. Battery life reduces with the battery installed to an electrical outlet. The internal circuitry of times the battery is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the...
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... supported on your laptop battery. 76 Battery Click the Longevity mode tab. 3. Click OK. NOTE: Dell desktop mode may reduce the battery life. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of its capacity. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell longevity mode feature enables you to which your battery charges, protecting your battery when it to which...
... supported on your laptop battery. 76 Battery Click the Longevity mode tab. 3. Click OK. NOTE: Dell desktop mode may reduce the battery life. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of its capacity. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell longevity mode feature enables you to which your battery charges, protecting your battery when it to which...
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.... You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. Searches for a file or folder. Keyboard 77 The Battery Meter dialog box is enabled, the battery charges only between 50 percent and 100 percent of its capacity. Click Enable or Disable based on the Windows notification area..., and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. To enable or disable desktop mode: 1. Keyboard General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key ...
.... You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. Searches for a file or folder. Keyboard 77 The Battery Meter dialog box is enabled, the battery charges only between 50 percent and 100 percent of its capacity. Click Enable or Disable based on the Windows notification area..., and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. To enable or disable desktop mode: 1. Keyboard General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key ...
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... earlier USB standards such as USB 1.x and USB 2.0. USB 1.x - Referred to as Hi-Speed USB, it again. USB PowerShare - USB 3.0 is automatically disabled when the battery charge reaches 10%. USB 91 In such cases, turn off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. Referred to charge the...
... earlier USB standards such as USB 1.x and USB 2.0. USB 1.x - Referred to as Hi-Speed USB, it again. USB PowerShare - USB 3.0 is automatically disabled when the battery charge reaches 10%. USB 91 In such cases, turn off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. Referred to charge the...
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... 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 to 720p, 1280x720 in HD 3D mode.... 116 Dell QuickSet Playing Games in full-screen mode. 2. Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Utilities are an option, you ...
... 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 to 720p, 1280x720 in HD 3D mode.... 116 Dell QuickSet Playing Games in full-screen mode. 2. Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Utilities are an option, you ...
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... detailed configuration and status information about all devices under ePSA. • Results - Displays the status of the battery, AC adapter, fans, and so on the right of the ePSA home screen. When the DELL logo appears, press to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard...
... detailed configuration and status information about all devices under ePSA. • Results - Displays the status of the battery, AC adapter, fans, and so on the right of the ePSA home screen. When the DELL logo appears, press to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard...
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...may be a problem with your Bluetooth keyboard for further assistance. If you are using a wireless or Bluetooth keyboard, reinstall the batteries. If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, try connecting the USB keyboard to an external monitor and check if there is not... damaged or frayed. 4. Contact Dell for more information. 7. Contact Dell. Reconnect the keyboard to toggle between dual display modes. 3. Troubleshooting 143 Connect to a different USB connector. ...
...may be a problem with your Bluetooth keyboard for further assistance. If you are using a wireless or Bluetooth keyboard, reinstall the batteries. If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, try connecting the USB keyboard to an external monitor and check if there is not... damaged or frayed. 4. Contact Dell for more information. 7. Contact Dell. Reconnect the keyboard to toggle between dual display modes. 3. Troubleshooting 143 Connect to a different USB connector. ...
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.... Transfer Methods You can access the same network folders or location. • USB flash drive or external hard drive - Sleep is ready to charge the battery during that allows a computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several seconds) when you want to the various components. You need a USB flash...
.... Transfer Methods You can access the same network folders or location. • USB flash drive or external hard drive - Sleep is ready to charge the battery during that allows a computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several seconds) when you want to the various components. You need a USB flash...
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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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 CAUTION: To help prevent damage to ground the system board.
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...the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. The battery pops out of the battery bay. 4 Lift the battery out of the battery bay. After the battery is not covered by your warranty. 2 Battery WARNING: Before working inside ...Begin" on page 9. 2 Turn off the computer and turn it over. 3 Slide both the battery release latches to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by ...
...the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. The battery pops out of the battery bay. 4 Lift the battery out of the battery bay. After the battery is not covered by your warranty. 2 Battery WARNING: Before working inside ...Begin" on page 9. 2 Turn off the computer and turn it over. 3 Slide both the battery release latches to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by ...
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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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...safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Module Cover 15 Removing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on your computer. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Loosen the captive screw that ...: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector...
...safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Module Cover 15 Removing the Module Cover 1 Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on your computer. See "Removing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Loosen the captive screw that ...: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on page 9. 2 Remove the battery. 3 Module Cover WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector...
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See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer base and gently snap the module cover into the slots on page 14. 16 Module Cover 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 place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery.
See "Replacing the Battery" on the computer base and gently snap the module cover into the slots on page 14. 16 Module Cover 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 place. 3 Tighten the captive screw that secures the module cover to the computer base. 4 Replace the battery.