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Setting Up Your Webcam 22 Integrated Webcam 22 External Webcam 22 Setting up Bluetooth 22 About Your Computer 23 Power Adapter 23 Battery 24 Coin-Cell Battery 24 Touchpad 25 Display 25 Touchscreen 25 3D 25 3D Camera 26 Keyboard 26 Physical Keyboard 27 Keyboard Backlight 27 On-Screen Keyboard 28 Keyboard Connection Types 28 Wired 28 Wireless 28 Service Tag and Express-Service Code 29 Locating the Label on Your Computer 29 Dell Support Website 29 BIOS Setup Program 29 4 Contents
Setting Up Your Webcam 22 Integrated Webcam 22 External Webcam 22 Setting up Bluetooth 22 About Your Computer 23 Power Adapter 23 Battery 24 Coin-Cell Battery 24 Touchpad 25 Display 25 Touchscreen 25 3D 25 3D Camera 26 Keyboard 26 Physical Keyboard 27 Keyboard Backlight 27 On-Screen Keyboard 28 Keyboard Connection Types 28 Wired 28 Wireless 28 Service Tag and Express-Service Code 29 Locating the Label on Your Computer 29 Dell Support Website 29 BIOS Setup Program 29 4 Contents
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... Network‑Interface Controller (NIC) 42 Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Adapter 43 Bluetooth 43 Near-Field Communication 43 Using Your Computer 44 Charging the Battery 44 Using your Keyboard 44 Keyboard Shortcuts 44 Keyboard Shortcuts -
... Network‑Interface Controller (NIC) 42 Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Adapter 43 Bluetooth 43 Near-Field Communication 43 Using Your Computer 44 Charging the Battery 44 Using your Keyboard 44 Keyboard Shortcuts 44 Keyboard Shortcuts -
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Troubleshooting 85 Basic Troubleshooting Steps 85 Diagnostics 85 Pre-Boot System Assessment 85 Invoking PSA 85 Enhanced PSA 86 LCD BIST 87 Starting LCD BIST 87 Invoking ePSA 88 Beep Codes 89 BIOS 90 Changing BIOS Settings 90 Entering BIOS Setup Program 90 Resetting BIOS Password 91 Remove the CMOS Battery 91 Use System‑Board Jumper 91 Changing the Boot Sequence 92 Using Boot Menu 92 Using BIOS Setup Program 92 Getting Help and Contacting Dell 93 Getting Help 93 Contacting Dell 93 10 Contents
Troubleshooting 85 Basic Troubleshooting Steps 85 Diagnostics 85 Pre-Boot System Assessment 85 Invoking PSA 85 Enhanced PSA 86 LCD BIST 87 Starting LCD BIST 87 Invoking ePSA 88 Beep Codes 89 BIOS 90 Changing BIOS Settings 90 Entering BIOS Setup Program 90 Resetting BIOS Password 91 Remove the CMOS Battery 91 Use System‑Board Jumper 91 Changing the Boot Sequence 92 Using Boot Menu 92 Using BIOS Setup Program 92 Getting Help and Contacting Dell 93 Getting Help 93 Contacting Dell 93 10 Contents
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References Computer Maintenance Power Management Configuring Power Settings Configuring the Power Button Behavior Improving Battery Life Dell Longevity Mode Dell Desktop Mode Migration Tips Migrating from one Windows Operating System to a newer Operating System Ergonomic Instructions Dell and the Environment Regulatory Compliance Policy Contact Details for Regulatory Compliance Web site Additional Compliance Information 94 94 94 95 96 96 97 98 98 98 99 100 102 102 102 Contents 11
References Computer Maintenance Power Management Configuring Power Settings Configuring the Power Button Behavior Improving Battery Life Dell Longevity Mode Dell Desktop Mode Migration Tips Migrating from one Windows Operating System to a newer Operating System Ergonomic Instructions Dell and the Environment Regulatory Compliance Policy Contact Details for Regulatory Compliance Web site Additional Compliance Information 94 94 94 95 96 96 97 98 98 98 99 100 102 102 102 Contents 11
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... Dell service technician to a power outlet. Coin-Cell Battery Coin-cell battery provides power to the Complementary Metal‑Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) chip while the computer is not connected to replace. After the battery life-cycle reaches its end, you need to charge high-capacity batteries... is the number of the battery is powered off . Depending on the computer model, the battery on improving the battery life, see "Improving Battery Life". The battery allows you to low capacity batteries. The factors that affect coin‑cell battery life are mainly classified by their...
... Dell service technician to a power outlet. Coin-Cell Battery Coin-cell battery provides power to the Complementary Metal‑Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) chip while the computer is not connected to replace. After the battery life-cycle reaches its end, you need to charge high-capacity batteries... is the number of the battery is powered off . Depending on the computer model, the battery on improving the battery life, see "Improving Battery Life". The battery allows you to low capacity batteries. The factors that affect coin‑cell battery life are mainly classified by their...
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...connected to your computer with a receiver that use RF technology usually ship with a cable (wired) or using wireless signals (wireless). Such keyboards require batteries to toggle between the various lighting states. To check if backlit keyboard is available on all computers. You can select the keys using a cable (...) or Bluetooth (BT) to connect to the computer using a mouse or by touching the keys on almost all -in touchscreen devices such as batteries. ]The backlit keyboard on Dell laptops have different lighting states. Press the and the right-arrow key to operate.
...connected to your computer with a receiver that use RF technology usually ship with a cable (wired) or using wireless signals (wireless). Such keyboards require batteries to toggle between the various lighting states. To check if backlit keyboard is available on all computers. You can select the keys using a cable (...) or Bluetooth (BT) to connect to the computer using a mouse or by touching the keys on almost all -in touchscreen devices such as batteries. ]The backlit keyboard on Dell laptops have different lighting states. Press the and the right-arrow key to operate.
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...under system badge or in battery bay) Desktops - Back of the tablet NOTE: For the specific location of the label on your device, see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer or at dell.com/support. Dell Support Website 1. Turn on the screen. When the DELL logo is displayed, watch for... Detect Service Tag and follow the instructions on (or restart) your computer. 2. Go to the Main tab and look for a short time. Navigate to dell.com/support. 2. Service Tag and Express-Service Code You can find the Service Tag and the Express-Service Code of your computer using one of...
...under system badge or in battery bay) Desktops - Back of the tablet NOTE: For the specific location of the label on your device, see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer or at dell.com/support. Dell Support Website 1. Turn on the screen. When the DELL logo is displayed, watch for... Detect Service Tag and follow the instructions on (or restart) your computer. 2. Go to the Main tab and look for a short time. Navigate to dell.com/support. 2. Service Tag and Express-Service Code You can find the Service Tag and the Express-Service Code of your computer using one of...
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... various components of system board and the computer it is designed for. 1 processor socket 3 power connector 5 PCI-Express x1 connector 7 eSATA connector 2 memory-module connector 4 battery socket 6 PCI-Express x16 connector 8 processor 34 System Board System Board A system board forms the central part of a desktop system board.
... various components of system board and the computer it is designed for. 1 processor socket 3 power connector 5 PCI-Express x1 connector 7 eSATA connector 2 memory-module connector 4 battery socket 6 PCI-Express x16 connector 8 processor 34 System Board System Board A system board forms the central part of a desktop system board.
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...arrow key and down for it to being in use or turned off. Increase brightness on an external display). 44 Charging the Battery The battery is charged while the computer or tablet is in a hot environment, it from overcharging. The internal circuitry of the... pressed along with other functions. main display only, duplicate, extend to perform other special keys, such as . Using Your Computer Charging the Battery Connect the power adapter to your computer or tablet to select the default behavior of the key using BIOS setup program or using keyboard shortcuts...
...arrow key and down for it to being in use or turned off. Increase brightness on an external display). 44 Charging the Battery The battery is charged while the computer or tablet is in a hot environment, it from overcharging. The internal circuitry of the... pressed along with other functions. main display only, duplicate, extend to perform other special keys, such as . Using Your Computer Charging the Battery Connect the power adapter to your computer or tablet to select the default behavior of the key using BIOS setup program or using keyboard shortcuts...
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USB 1.x - USB PowerShare - In such cases, turn off your computer. NOTE: On laptops, PowerShare feature stops charging the device when the laptop battery charge reaches 10%. Debug Port - Your computer may stop charging. USB 2.0 - The icon indicates that the USB port supports PowerShare feature. Legacy USB standard supporting ...
USB 1.x - USB PowerShare - In such cases, turn off your computer. NOTE: On laptops, PowerShare feature stops charging the device when the laptop battery charge reaches 10%. Debug Port - Your computer may stop charging. USB 2.0 - The icon indicates that the USB port supports PowerShare feature. Legacy USB standard supporting ...
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...Antivirus installation Internet and email setup Computer‑accessories setup Internet parental control setup File transfer and data backup Speed up your Dell computer. It provides easy access to a number of functions that provide enhanced functionality to your computer Virus and spyware removal...Network errors and troubleshooting Quickset Quickset is a suite of the features that you can access using Dell Quickset include: • Configure wireless shortcut key • Disable or enable battery charging • Change Fn‑key behaviour NOTE: Quickset may not be supported on all ...
...Antivirus installation Internet and email setup Computer‑accessories setup Internet parental control setup File transfer and data backup Speed up your Dell computer. It provides easy access to a number of functions that provide enhanced functionality to your computer Virus and spyware removal...Network errors and troubleshooting Quickset Quickset is a suite of the features that you can access using Dell Quickset include: • Configure wireless shortcut key • Disable or enable battery charging • Change Fn‑key behaviour NOTE: Quickset may not be supported on all ...
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... different colors and text on the screen and if you do not notice the problem during the test then the issue lies outside of the battery, power adapter, fans, and so on. • Event Log - If you do not see the Windows desktop, then restart your computer. 2. Displays detailed configuration and...
... different colors and text on the screen and if you do not notice the problem during the test then the issue lies outside of the battery, power adapter, fans, and so on. • Event Log - If you do not see the Windows desktop, then restart your computer. 2. Displays detailed configuration and...
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... board. To reset the password, remove the coin‑cell battery, wait 15-30 minutes, and then replace the coin‑cell battery. NOTE: For more information on removing and replacing it, see the Service Manual at dell.com/support. Wait for a password when booting or when entering... BIOS setup program. Resetting BIOS Password 91 Look for the jumpers near the CMOS battery, usually labeled as CLR, CLEAR, CLEAR CMOS and so on...
... board. To reset the password, remove the coin‑cell battery, wait 15-30 minutes, and then replace the coin‑cell battery. NOTE: For more information on removing and replacing it, see the Service Manual at dell.com/support. Wait for a password when booting or when entering... BIOS setup program. Resetting BIOS Password 91 Look for the jumpers near the CMOS battery, usually labeled as CLR, CLEAR, CLEAR CMOS and so on...
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... programs like complex 3D graphics applications and games. 96 Power Management Improving Battery Life The operating time of a battery, which is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on battery and when it is connected to When I press the power button. The operating ...you press the power button from the drop-down menu next to a power adapter. 4. Windows 7 1. Click Save changes. Right-click anywhere on battery and when it is running on the Start screen. 2. Click Start → Control Panel → Power Options. 2. Choose what you want ...
... programs like complex 3D graphics applications and games. 96 Power Management Improving Battery Life The operating time of a battery, which is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on battery and when it is connected to When I press the power button. The operating ...you press the power button from the drop-down menu next to a power adapter. 4. Windows 7 1. Click Save changes. Right-click anywhere on battery and when it is running on the Start screen. 2. Click Start → Control Panel → Power Options. 2. Choose what you want ...
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... settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see "Power Management"). • Enabling the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation features of your battery from frequent charge and discharge cycles. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of your computer to a power source without allowing the...
... settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see "Power Management"). • Enabling the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation features of your battery from frequent charge and discharge cycles. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of your computer to a power source without allowing the...
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... Click the Desktop mode tab. 3. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of its capacity. NOTE: Dell desktop mode may not be supported on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. Migration Tips Computer migration is ... that you to which your battery is the moving of charge/discharge cycles and improves battery life. NOTE: When desktop mode is displayed. 2. The Battery Meter dialog box is enabled, the battery charges only between two different computers. Dell Desktop Mode If you primarily use...
... Click the Desktop mode tab. 3. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of its capacity. NOTE: Dell desktop mode may not be supported on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. Migration Tips Computer migration is ... that you to which your battery is the moving of charge/discharge cycles and improves battery life. NOTE: When desktop mode is displayed. 2. The Battery Meter dialog box is enabled, the battery charges only between two different computers. Dell Desktop Mode If you primarily use...
Owners Manual
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Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer 8 Before You Begin 8 Safety Instructions 8 Recommended Tools 9 After Working Inside Your Computer 11 Removing the Base Cover 12 Procedure...12 Replacing the Base Cover 13 Procedure...13 Removing the Battery 14 Prerequisites...14 Procedure...14 Replacing the Battery 15 Procedure...15 Post-requisites 15 Removing the Hard Drive 16 Prerequisites...16 Procedure...16 Replacing the Hard Drive 19 Procedure...19 Post-requisites 19
Contents Before Working Inside Your Computer 8 Before You Begin 8 Safety Instructions 8 Recommended Tools 9 After Working Inside Your Computer 11 Removing the Base Cover 12 Procedure...12 Replacing the Base Cover 13 Procedure...13 Removing the Battery 14 Prerequisites...14 Procedure...14 Replacing the Battery 15 Procedure...15 Post-requisites 15 Removing the Hard Drive 16 Prerequisites...16 Procedure...16 Replacing the Hard Drive 19 Procedure...19 Post-requisites 19
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Removing the Base Frame 38 Prerequisites...38 Procedure...39 Replacing the Base Frame 42 Procedure...42 Post-requisites 42 Removing the Heat Sink 43 Prerequisites...43 Procedure...43 Replacing the Heat Sink 45 Procedure...45 Post-requisites 45 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 46 Prerequisites...46 Procedure...46 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 48 Procedure...48 Post-requisites 48 Removing the Speakers 49 Prerequisites...49 Procedure...49 Replacing the Speakers 51 Procedure...51 Post-requisites 51
Removing the Base Frame 38 Prerequisites...38 Procedure...39 Replacing the Base Frame 42 Procedure...42 Post-requisites 42 Removing the Heat Sink 43 Prerequisites...43 Procedure...43 Replacing the Heat Sink 45 Procedure...45 Post-requisites 45 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 46 Prerequisites...46 Procedure...46 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 48 Procedure...48 Post-requisites 48 Removing the Speakers 49 Prerequisites...49 Procedure...49 Replacing the Speakers 51 Procedure...51 Post-requisites 51
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Prerequisites Remove the base cover. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer...follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the battery to the base frame. 2 Lift the battery off the base frame. 1 screws (2) 2 battery 3 Turn the computer over, open the display, and press ...
Prerequisites Remove the base cover. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Remove the screws that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer...follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer. Removing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the battery to the base frame. 2 Lift the battery off the base frame. 1 screws (2) 2 battery 3 Turn the computer over, open the display, and press ...
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... shipped with the screw holes on the base frame and press down on the battery to connect it to the battery connector. 2 Replace the screws that secure the battery to the base frame. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in... Before Working Inside Your Computer. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the battery with your computer, follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell...
... shipped with the screw holes on the base frame and press down on the battery to connect it to the battery connector. 2 Replace the screws that secure the battery to the base frame. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in... Before Working Inside Your Computer. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the battery with your computer, follow the steps in After Working Inside Your Computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell...