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Dimensions Height (front and back) Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery) Inspiron 14R-5420/7420/ M421R-5425 Inspiron 15R-5520/7520/ M521R-5525 28.88 mm to 31.60 mm (1.14 inches to 1.24 inches) 30.03 mm to 34.10 mm ... vary depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. NOTE: The weight of your laptop will vary depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. System Information Processor System chipset Inspiron 14R-5420/7420/ M421R-5425 Inspiron 15R-5520/7520/ M521R-5525 • Intel Pentium dual core • Intel Core i3 ...
Dimensions Height (front and back) Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery) Inspiron 14R-5420/7420/ M421R-5425 Inspiron 15R-5520/7520/ M521R-5525 28.88 mm to 31.60 mm (1.14 inches to 1.24 inches) 30.03 mm to 34.10 mm ... vary depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. NOTE: The weight of your laptop will vary depending on the configuration ordered and the manufacturing variability. System Information Processor System chipset Inspiron 14R-5420/7420/ M421R-5425 Inspiron 15R-5520/7520/ M521R-5525 • Intel Pentium dual core • Intel Core i3 ...
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... Selecting the Camera and Microphone 58 6 Contents Windows 8/Windows RT 47 Customizing Your Keyboard 48 Changing Keyboard Input Language 49 Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop 50 Using Your Touchpad 50 Touchpad Gestures 51 Scroll 51 Zoom 52 Rotate 53 Flick 53 Quick Launch 54 Using Your Touchscreen 54 Touchscreen Gestures...
... Selecting the Camera and Microphone 58 6 Contents Windows 8/Windows RT 47 Customizing Your Keyboard 48 Changing Keyboard Input Language 49 Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop 50 Using Your Touchpad 50 Touchpad Gestures 51 Scroll 51 Zoom 52 Rotate 53 Flick 53 Quick Launch 54 Using Your Touchscreen 54 Touchscreen Gestures...
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..., see Using Your Touchscreen. 3D 3D-capable displays can use the touchpad to view 3D images. 18 Touchpad Touchscreen Touchscreen is available on most laptops and provides the functionality of using a mouse, touchpad, or a keyboard. These images are capacitive touch and resistive touch. NOTE: You may also support features such...
..., see Using Your Touchscreen. 3D 3D-capable displays can use the touchpad to view 3D images. 18 Touchpad Touchscreen Touchscreen is available on most laptops and provides the functionality of using a mouse, touchpad, or a keyboard. These images are capacitive touch and resistive touch. NOTE: You may also support features such...
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.... Wireless Display The wireless feature allows you to share your TV supports this feature, see the documentation of cables. Laptops have built-in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys Keyboard 19 Dell desktops have on the keyboard are: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Multimedia and.../6200/6300 or Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 8 Latest wireless-card drivers and Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager available at dell.com/support.
.... Wireless Display The wireless feature allows you to share your TV supports this feature, see the documentation of cables. Laptops have built-in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys Keyboard 19 Dell desktops have on the keyboard are: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Multimedia and.../6200/6300 or Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 8 Latest wireless-card drivers and Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager available at dell.com/support.
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Keyboard Backlight The backlit present on some physical keyboards illuminates the symbols on Dell laptops have different lighting states. Press the and the right-arrow key to turn on automatically when your computer at dell.com/support. 20 Keyboard The backlit keyboard on the keys... placed in keyboard. Physical Keyboard Physical keyboards are generally used with desktop computers. Some keyboards may not be available on . Laptops generally have features such as keys for using the keyboard in touchpad, programmable shortcut keys, backlight, and so on all computers...
Keyboard Backlight The backlit present on some physical keyboards illuminates the symbols on Dell laptops have different lighting states. Press the and the right-arrow key to turn on automatically when your computer at dell.com/support. 20 Keyboard The backlit keyboard on the keys... placed in keyboard. Physical Keyboard Physical keyboards are generally used with desktop computers. Some keyboards may not be available on . Laptops generally have features such as keys for using the keyboard in touchpad, programmable shortcut keys, backlight, and so on all computers...
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...press immediately to enter System Setup. For more information about System Setup, see the Owner's Manual of your computer at dell.com/support. 22 Service Tag and Express-Service Code Dell Support Website 1. If you miss the prompt, wait for Service Tag. Back of the tablet NOTE: For the .../support. Navigate to the Main tab and look for your computer to boot up to dell.com/support. 2. Click Detect Service Tag and follow the instructions on the screen. Back or top of the laptop (under system badge or in battery bay) Desktops - Turn on (or restart) your computer and ...
...press immediately to enter System Setup. For more information about System Setup, see the Owner's Manual of your computer at dell.com/support. 22 Service Tag and Express-Service Code Dell Support Website 1. If you miss the prompt, wait for Service Tag. Back of the tablet NOTE: For the .../support. Navigate to the Main tab and look for your computer to boot up to dell.com/support. 2. Click Detect Service Tag and follow the instructions on the screen. Back or top of the laptop (under system badge or in battery bay) Desktops - Turn on (or restart) your computer and ...
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...Speed or frequency measured in GigaHertz (GHz) or MegaHertz (MHz) • On-board memory, also referred to the processors designed for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and so on. Generally, the chipset is part of the processor. Generally the processor designed for one type of device cannot ...board, however, with some new generation processors, the chipset may be used on the system board. Some of device. Processors designed for laptops and mobile devices consume less power compared to as requested by the software. Chipset The chipset provides controls the components on . 28 ...
...Speed or frequency measured in GigaHertz (GHz) or MegaHertz (MHz) • On-board memory, also referred to the processors designed for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and so on. Generally, the chipset is part of the processor. Generally the processor designed for one type of device cannot ...board, however, with some new generation processors, the chipset may be used on the system board. Some of device. Processors designed for laptops and mobile devices consume less power compared to as requested by the software. Chipset The chipset provides controls the components on . 28 ...
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TV Tuners 31 TV tuners are mostly standalone, however, some video cards also have built-in TV tuners. TV Tuners You can use TV tuners to watch television on using TV tuners, see the documentation for desktop and laptop computers as internal or external devices: Internal • PCI-E • PCI External • USB • PC Card • ExpressCard TV tuners are available for the TV tuner. For more information on your computer.
TV Tuners 31 TV tuners are mostly standalone, however, some video cards also have built-in TV tuners. TV Tuners You can use TV tuners to watch television on using TV tuners, see the documentation for desktop and laptop computers as internal or external devices: Internal • PCI-E • PCI External • USB • PC Card • ExpressCard TV tuners are available for the TV tuner. For more information on your computer.
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... additional speakers (rear left and right channel) and one low-frequency audio channel. 7.1 Audio 7.1 refers to a system with the 5.1 audio system. 32 Speakers Speakers Laptops and tablets have a built-in speaker, however, they are generally categorized by the number of audio channels they support; 2, 2.1, 5.1, 7.1, and so on. Desktops also have...
... additional speakers (rear left and right channel) and one low-frequency audio channel. 7.1 Audio 7.1 refers to a system with the 5.1 audio system. 32 Speakers Speakers Laptops and tablets have a built-in speaker, however, they are generally categorized by the number of audio channels they support; 2, 2.1, 5.1, 7.1, and so on. Desktops also have...
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...technology is enabled by bringing them close to the powerful core routers that support NFC, it is mainly available on phones, tablets, and business-class laptops. Bluetooth devices may be internal (expansion cards or integrated to the system board) or external. Wireless Local‑Area Network (WLAN) Adapter WLAN ...or by default when wireless in turned on . A SIM card and a service contract may include phones, heasets, keyboard, mice, printers, and so on . On Dell laptops and tablets that forward data at high speed along the optical fiber lines of the Internet backbone.
...technology is enabled by bringing them close to the powerful core routers that support NFC, it is mainly available on phones, tablets, and business-class laptops. Bluetooth devices may be internal (expansion cards or integrated to the system board) or external. Wireless Local‑Area Network (WLAN) Adapter WLAN ...or by default when wireless in turned on . A SIM card and a service contract may include phones, heasets, keyboard, mice, printers, and so on . On Dell laptops and tablets that forward data at high speed along the optical fiber lines of the Internet backbone.
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... tablet. 2. Select . 4. Enter the network key, if prompted. Connecting to the Internet Using WWAN WWAN connection does not require a modem or a router to allow your laptop or tablet to connect to the service provider's network, like your cell phone. Windows 8/Windows RT 1. Click on setting up the router or the router...
... tablet. 2. Select . 4. Enter the network key, if prompted. Connecting to the Internet Using WWAN WWAN connection does not require a modem or a router to allow your laptop or tablet to connect to the service provider's network, like your cell phone. Windows 8/Windows RT 1. Click on setting up the router or the router...
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The Speaker Setup window appears. 3. Setting up Audio Dell laptops and tablets have built-in the documents that shipped with a discrete sound card, connect the speakers to the connectors on the card. Dell computers and tablets also support a 3.5 mm audio port to allow ...Configure. You should hear a tone from every speaker. 4. Follow the instructions on your computer or tablet, see the Specifications at dell.com/support. Dell desktops may support 5.1/7.1 audio. In the results that support 2‑channel audio. Click Next. 5. Select a speaker configuration under...
The Speaker Setup window appears. 3. Setting up Audio Dell laptops and tablets have built-in the documents that shipped with a discrete sound card, connect the speakers to the connectors on the card. Dell computers and tablets also support a 3.5 mm audio port to allow ...Configure. You should hear a tone from every speaker. 4. Follow the instructions on your computer or tablet, see the Specifications at dell.com/support. Dell desktops may support 5.1/7.1 audio. In the results that support 2‑channel audio. Click Next. 5. Select a speaker configuration under...
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... install the drivers and other required software to reinstall them. To pair a device with a Bluetooth card, it is present on the laptop display or external display. If you receive your webcam. External Webcam Use the media shipped with your computer, the drivers and software are...find out if your webcam. Setting Up Your Webcam Integrated Webcam The integrated webcam is already installed and configured. To enable Bluetooth on a Dell laptop, turn on using the webcam, see the Specifications of your computer. Use the media shipped with your computer or tablet has an internal...
... install the drivers and other required software to reinstall them. To pair a device with a Bluetooth card, it is present on the laptop display or external display. If you receive your webcam. External Webcam Use the media shipped with your computer, the drivers and software are...find out if your webcam. Setting Up Your Webcam Integrated Webcam The integrated webcam is already installed and configured. To enable Bluetooth on a Dell laptop, turn on using the webcam, see the Specifications of your computer. Use the media shipped with your computer or tablet has an internal...
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... The internal circuitry of the battery prevents it may perform two or more functions when pressed along with other functions. NOTE: For steps on the laptop keyboard, and some external keyboards, may not charge when you to cool down -arrow key Open the Task Manager window. Allow the battery to select...
... The internal circuitry of the battery prevents it may perform two or more functions when pressed along with other functions. NOTE: For steps on the laptop keyboard, and some external keyboards, may not charge when you to cool down -arrow key Open the Task Manager window. Allow the battery to select...
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NOTE: Some laptops may have a dedicated numeric keypad. The keypad corresponds to move the cursor or select objects on the screen. • To move the cursor, gently slide ... on the touchpad. • To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice quickly on a Laptop 1 Numeric Keypad Your laptop may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard. Using Numeric Keypad on the touchpad without removing your finger from the touchpad after the second...
NOTE: Some laptops may have a dedicated numeric keypad. The keypad corresponds to move the cursor or select objects on the screen. • To move the cursor, gently slide ... on the touchpad. • To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice quickly on a Laptop 1 Numeric Keypad Your laptop may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard. Using Numeric Keypad on the touchpad without removing your finger from the touchpad after the second...
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... on turning of the device appears once the pairing is discoverable. 4. A message confirming the pairing of Bluetooth on wireless to complete the pairing process. On a Dell laptop, turn on your device, see the documentation of your device is complete. NOTE: A passcode may be displayed on your computer, see the documentation for your...
... on turning of the device appears once the pairing is discoverable. 4. A message confirming the pairing of Bluetooth on wireless to complete the pairing process. On a Dell laptop, turn on your device, see the documentation of your device is complete. NOTE: A passcode may be displayed on your computer, see the documentation for your...
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... configure a device automatically. Allows your USB devices even when the computer in turned off. Mini‑USB - A mini‑USB port is present on most laptops and desktops. Transmits digital audio without the need of analog audio conversion. USB Ports Standard USB - RCA S/PDIF port - For more information, see the documentation...
... configure a device automatically. Allows your USB devices even when the computer in turned off. Mini‑USB - A mini‑USB port is present on most laptops and desktops. Transmits digital audio without the need of analog audio conversion. USB Ports Standard USB - RCA S/PDIF port - For more information, see the documentation...
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Referred to as SuperSpeed USB. The icon indicates that the USB port supports PowerShare feature. NOTE: On laptops, PowerShare feature stops charging the device when the laptop battery charge reaches 10%. You can configure this limit using a USB optical drive or a flash drive. eSATA 61 This is backward compatible with older ...
Referred to as SuperSpeed USB. The icon indicates that the USB port supports PowerShare feature. NOTE: On laptops, PowerShare feature stops charging the device when the laptop battery charge reaches 10%. You can configure this limit using a USB optical drive or a flash drive. eSATA 61 This is backward compatible with older ...
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The wireless connection used for setting up WLAN is generally provided by the phone companies for use on . A mobile device or laptop must support WWAN technology to connect to the Internet, see Connecting To The Internet. This type of network generally operates within a house or a building. To ...
The wireless connection used for setting up WLAN is generally provided by the phone companies for use on . A mobile device or laptop must support WWAN technology to connect to the Internet, see Connecting To The Internet. This type of network generally operates within a house or a building. To ...
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... Remotely delete data Track computer Locate stolen hardware computers Centralized lease Track leases information Software inventory Investigate loss License compliance Prevent theft Lo/Jack for Laptops For home and home office Protects against theft Locates using hidden software Recovers within 30 days NOTE: Computrace may not be supported on all computers...
... Remotely delete data Track computer Locate stolen hardware computers Centralized lease Track leases information Software inventory Investigate loss License compliance Prevent theft Lo/Jack for Laptops For home and home office Protects against theft Locates using hidden software Recovers within 30 days NOTE: Computrace may not be supported on all computers...