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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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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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... on Computrace 112 My Dell Downloads 113 My Dell Support Center 113 Downloading or Upgrading Dell Support Center 113 PC Checkup Utilities 114 Solution Station 114 Solution Station Offerings 115 Dell QuickSet 116 Installation 116 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 116 3D Games 116 Playing Games in 3D 116 Keyboard Shortcuts 117 Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts 118 3D Photos...
... on Computrace 112 My Dell Downloads 113 My Dell Support Center 113 Downloading or Upgrading Dell Support Center 113 PC Checkup Utilities 114 Solution Station 114 Solution Station Offerings 115 Dell QuickSet 116 Installation 116 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 116 3D Games 116 Playing Games in 3D 116 Keyboard Shortcuts 117 Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts 118 3D Photos...
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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 ... 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 Setup Screens 148 Changing the Boot Sequence for...
... 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 ... 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 Setup Screens 148 Changing the Boot Sequence for...
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... Start. 2. This feature will provide you are using the method of the screen (or press any key if you log on to your computer using a keyboard) to dismiss the lock screen. 2. To dismiss the lock screen: 1. Creating a Microsoft account: You can create a Microsoft account, if you do not have a Microsoft account...
... Start. 2. This feature will provide you are using the method of the screen (or press any key if you log on to your computer using a keyboard) to dismiss the lock screen. 2. To dismiss the lock screen: 1. Creating a Microsoft account: You can create a Microsoft account, if you do not have a Microsoft account...
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.... NOTE: You can change the touchpad gestures settings by tapping the surface. Your computer may not be supported on laptop computers and some high-end keyboards. The scroll feature includes: Pan - Allows you to a relative position on the computer screen.
.... NOTE: You can change the touchpad gestures settings by tapping the surface. Your computer may not be supported on laptop computers and some high-end keyboards. The scroll feature includes: Pan - Allows you to a relative position on the computer screen.
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... Zoom out 30 Display Zoom in phones, tablets, computers, and so on. Touchscreen Gestures Touchscreen gestures enhance the usability of using a mouse, touchpad, or a keyboard. NOTE: Some of the active screen content by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on all computers. Touchscreen displays are commonly used...
... Zoom out 30 Display Zoom in phones, tablets, computers, and so on. Touchscreen Gestures Touchscreen gestures enhance the usability of using a mouse, touchpad, or a keyboard. NOTE: Some of the active screen content by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on all computers. Touchscreen displays are commonly used...
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Laptop computers have a physical keyboards built into their keyboards slightly differently, but most exclude the number pad to the keys. Most keyboards have a physical keyboard, and provide an on their chassis, but all keyboards feature essentially the same keys. Keyboard Computer Keyboards are 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 number pad, a standard arrangement of square and ...
Laptop computers have a physical keyboards built into their keyboards slightly differently, but most exclude the number pad to the keys. Most keyboards have a physical keyboard, and provide an on their chassis, but all keyboards feature essentially the same keys. Keyboard Computer Keyboards are 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 number pad, a standard arrangement of square and ...
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Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to turn on the backlight manually or configure the backlight to perform different sets of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for ... illuminating the symbols on automatically when your computer is integrated into the alphabetic keys). You can turn on the keys using LEDs present below the keyboard. Backlit Keyboard Backlit keyboards provide visibility in a dark environment. 34 ...
Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to turn on the backlight manually or configure the backlight to perform different sets of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for ... illuminating the symbols on automatically when your computer is integrated into the alphabetic keys). You can turn on the keys using LEDs present below the keyboard. Backlit Keyboard Backlit keyboards provide visibility in a dark environment. 34 ...
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... not require additional power source, such as batteries. The wireless connection can connect a keyboard to the USB port on older computers. 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 right-arrow key toggles between...
... not require additional power source, such as batteries. The wireless connection can connect a keyboard to the USB port on older computers. 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 right-arrow key toggles between...
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Setting Up Your Desktop 57 NOTE: Depending on your computer model, USB ports may also be present on your computer. Setting Up Your Desktop 1. Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the appropriate display connector on the front panel of your computer (see Setting Up Your Display). 2. Connect the display to the USB connectors.
Setting Up Your Desktop 57 NOTE: Depending on your computer model, USB ports may also be present on your computer. Setting Up Your Desktop 1. Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the appropriate display connector on the front panel of your computer (see Setting Up Your Display). 2. Connect the display to the USB connectors.
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... only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. Searches for a file or folder. Right-click the battery icon on ). Click OK. Highlight the... preference. 4. Refreshes the active window. NOTE: When desktop mode is displayed. 2. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. Keyboard 77 Keyboard General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Activates a power management mode...
... only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. Searches for a file or folder. Right-click the battery icon on ). Click OK. Highlight the... preference. 4. Refreshes the active window. NOTE: When desktop mode is displayed. 2. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. Keyboard 77 Keyboard General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Activates a power management mode...
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... the menu bar in a window or on the desktop. Selects all items in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. 78 Keyboard and right-arrow key and left-arrow key and down-arrow key and up-arrow key with an arrow key with any arrow key Cycles...
... the menu bar in a window or on the desktop. Selects all items in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. 78 Keyboard and right-arrow key and left-arrow key and down-arrow key and up-arrow key with an arrow key with any arrow key Cycles...
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...Run dialog box. Opens the Search Results dialog box. Opens the System Properties dialog box. On the Keyboards and Languages tab, click Change keyboards. 3. Under Installed services, click Add. 4. Keyboard 79 Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to restore ... repeat • Change the cursor blink rate • Customize key sequences for input languages To customize your keyboard as a toggle to a network). Adjust the keyboard settings you want to add, and then click OK. Starts Windows Explorer. Click the language you want to add...
...Run dialog box. Opens the Search Results dialog box. Opens the System Properties dialog box. On the Keyboards and Languages tab, click Change keyboards. 3. Under Installed services, click Add. 4. Keyboard 79 Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to restore ... repeat • Change the cursor blink rate • Customize key sequences for input languages To customize your keyboard as a toggle to a network). Adjust the keyboard settings you want to add, and then click OK. Starts Windows Explorer. Click the language you want to add...
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Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 1 Numeric Keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the 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 . The light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 80 Keyboard
Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 1 Numeric Keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the 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 . The light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 80 Keyboard
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... 7.1 refers to the number of peripherals to the connectors on . Plug-and-Play allows your computer. Hot swapping allows you can connect devices like mice, keyboards, printers, external drives, digital cameras, mobile phones, and so on the card. Micro-USB -
... 7.1 refers to the number of peripherals to the connectors on . Plug-and-Play allows your computer. Hot swapping allows you can connect devices like mice, keyboards, printers, external drives, digital cameras, mobile phones, and so on the card. Micro-USB -
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... 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 a Dell computer. NVIDIA 3DTV Play The NVIDIA 3DTV Play application installed on a new Dell computer,...the same games as NVIDIA 3D Vision. If you can also be restored using the PC Restore utility or similar application. Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Utilities are an option, you see www.nvidia.com. Playing Games in full-screen mode. 2. Launch the game in...
... 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 a Dell computer. NVIDIA 3DTV Play The NVIDIA 3DTV Play application installed on a new Dell computer,...the same games as NVIDIA 3D Vision. If you can also be restored using the PC Restore utility or similar application. Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Utilities are an option, you see www.nvidia.com. Playing Games in full-screen mode. 2. Launch the game in...
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...game, and saves the file in a folder in the Documents folder. Increases convergence Moves objects towards you ; Captures a 3D screenshot of the keyboard shortcuts available for the current game. To view the file, use the NVIDIA 3D Photo Viewer. minimum convergence places all objects in front of... places all objects behind the scene in your space; Decreases convergence Moves objects away from you ; Show/hide in your space; Dell QuickSet 117 To maximize performance, select HD or SD mode when 3DTV Play is disabled. also used to place the laser sight....
...game, and saves the file in a folder in the Documents folder. Increases convergence Moves objects towards you ; Captures a 3D screenshot of the keyboard shortcuts available for the current game. To view the file, use the NVIDIA 3D Photo Viewer. minimum convergence places all objects in front of... places all objects behind the scene in your space; Decreases convergence Moves objects away from you ; Show/hide in your space; Dell QuickSet 117 To maximize performance, select HD or SD mode when 3DTV Play is disabled. also used to place the laser sight....
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...the map. 3. DellConnect DellConnect DellConnect is an online tool that allows a Dell agent to access your computer (under your screen and provides instructions. • Full access to keyboard and mouse - The Dell agent takes control of your computer. Go to the correct support queue. ...The Dell representative provides the appropriate number which corresponds to DellConnect.com. 2. In the NVIDIA ...
...the map. 3. DellConnect DellConnect DellConnect is an online tool that allows a Dell agent to access your computer (under your screen and provides instructions. • Full access to keyboard and mouse - The Dell agent takes control of your computer. Go to the correct support queue. ...The Dell representative provides the appropriate number which corresponds to DellConnect.com. 2. In the NVIDIA ...
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... to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Select Dell Factory Image Restore or Dell Factory Tools→ Dell Factory Image Restore (depending on certain computers. Dell Factory Image Restore About Dell Factory Image Restore NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain...the DELL logo appears, press few times to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down your computer). 7. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Use Dell Factory...
... to access the Advanced Boot Options window. Select Dell Factory Image Restore or Dell Factory Tools→ Dell Factory Image Restore (depending on certain computers. Dell Factory Image Restore About Dell Factory Image Restore NOTE: Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain...the DELL logo appears, press few times to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down your computer). 7. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Use Dell Factory...