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All rights reserved. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of data if instructions are not followed. Information in this document to refer to change without the written permission ... in the United States and/or other countries; and other than its own. 2013 - 01 Rev. Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for use of Dell Inc. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows start button logo are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Blu-ray Disc...
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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 - 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
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... Media 131 Contents 9 DellConnect 118 DellConnect 118 Using DellConnect 118 About Restoring Your Operating System - Windows 8 123 Dell Backup and Recovery Basic - Windows 8 123 Dell Backup and Recovery 123 Dell Backup and Recovery - Windows 8 124 Dell Backup and Recovery Professional - Windows 8 126 Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media - Windows 8 125 System Recovery Media 126 System Recovery Media -
... Media 131 Contents 9 DellConnect 118 DellConnect 118 Using DellConnect 118 About Restoring Your Operating System - Windows 8 123 Dell Backup and Recovery Basic - Windows 8 123 Dell Backup and Recovery 123 Dell Backup and Recovery - Windows 8 124 Dell Backup and Recovery Professional - Windows 8 126 Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media - Windows 8 125 System Recovery Media 126 System Recovery Media -
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... Boot Sequence 150 Flashing the BIOS 150 Getting Help and Contacting Dell 155 Self-Help Options 155 Accessing Windows Help and Support 155 Contacting Dell 156 Before Calling Dell 159 Computer Maintenance 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Desktops 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Laptops 162 Dell and the Environment 164 Regulatory Compliance Policy 165 Contact Details for...
... Boot Sequence 150 Flashing the BIOS 150 Getting Help and Contacting Dell 155 Self-Help Options 155 Accessing Windows Help and Support 155 Contacting Dell 156 Before Calling Dell 159 Computer Maintenance 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Desktops 160 Ergonomic Instructions for Laptops 162 Dell and the Environment 164 Regulatory Compliance Policy 165 Contact Details for...
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... a Microsoft account: You can use a different sign-in method, tap or click Sign-in options to see the available options. 16 Signing in to Windows 8 Tap or click Sign up from the right edge of the screen), and then tapping or clicking Start. 2. To lock your computer: 1. Swipe up for... e-mail ID in the Email address field to log on to your computer for a new email address to create a new Microsoft account. Signing in to Windows 8 The following options are available when you log on to your computer.
... a Microsoft account: You can use a different sign-in method, tap or click Sign-in options to see the available options. 16 Signing in to Windows 8 Tap or click Sign up from the right edge of the screen), and then tapping or clicking Start. 2. To lock your computer: 1. Swipe up for... e-mail ID in the Email address field to log on to your computer for a new email address to create a new Microsoft account. Signing in to Windows 8 The following options are available when you log on to your computer.
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... the screen and release the app. NOTE: You can also choose to put your computer: 1. Tap or click Power and then choose Shut down. Closing a Windows 8 app To close an app: • If you are using a mouse, click and drag the app from the right edge of the screen (or if... you are using touchscreen, drag the app to the bottom of the screen), and then click Settings. 2. Closing a Windows 8 app 17 Windows 8 To turn off your computer - Turning off your computer in sleep or hibernate state.
... the screen and release the app. NOTE: You can also choose to put your computer: 1. Tap or click Power and then choose Shut down. Closing a Windows 8 app To close an app: • If you are using a mouse, click and drag the app from the right edge of the screen (or if... you are using touchscreen, drag the app to the bottom of the screen), and then click Settings. 2. Closing a Windows 8 app 17 Windows 8 To turn off your computer - Turning off your computer in sleep or hibernate state.
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... when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of times the battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to be charged more often.
... when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of times the battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to be charged more often.
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Battery life reduces with the number of times the battery is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your battery: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness ...
Battery life reduces with the number of times the battery is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your battery: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness ...
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... Scroll Horizontal - Allows you to stop auto scrolling. Tap on the touchpad to scroll left or right on the active window. Move two fingers to your left . Touchpad 25 To scroll up or down: Move a finger in the vertical scroll zone (extreme right of the ...
... Scroll Horizontal - Allows you to stop auto scrolling. Tap on the touchpad to scroll left or right on the active window. Move two fingers to your left . Touchpad 25 To scroll up or down: Move a finger in the vertical scroll zone (extreme right of the ...
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... two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the screen. Rotate Allows you to enlarge the view of the active window. Allows you to reduce the view of the active window. Touchpad 27 To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to zoom in 90° increments using two fingers...
... two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the screen. Rotate Allows you to enlarge the view of the active window. Allows you to reduce the view of the active window. Touchpad 27 To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to zoom in 90° increments using two fingers...
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Flick Allows you to flip content in the active window. Tap three fingers on the touchpad in any orientation and briefly hold in place. 28 Touchpad Place your favorite applications. Move three fingers quickly in the touchpad configuration tool launch. Desktop Allows you to minimize all open your hand on the touchpad. The applications that the desktop is visible. My Favorites Allows you to open windows so that are configured in the desired direction to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick.
Flick Allows you to flip content in the active window. Tap three fingers on the touchpad in any orientation and briefly hold in place. 28 Touchpad Place your favorite applications. Move three fingers quickly in the touchpad configuration tool launch. Desktop Allows you to minimize all open your hand on the touchpad. The applications that the desktop is visible. My Favorites Allows you to open windows so that are configured in the desired direction to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick.
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... i7-66xx Intel HD Graphics Intel Centrino 6100/6200/6300 or Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate Latest wireless-card drivers and Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager available at support.dell.com. NOTE: Wireless display may not be supported on all computers. Minimum requirements for visual presentation...
... i7-66xx Intel HD Graphics Intel Centrino 6100/6200/6300 or Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate Latest wireless-card drivers and Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager available at support.dell.com. NOTE: Wireless display may not be supported on all computers. Minimum requirements for visual presentation...
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... Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick. Flick Allows you to scroll through content in the active window like pages in a playlist. The scroll features include: Pan - Display 31 Press and hold a finger on the touch screen, to pan scroll the selected...
... Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick. Flick Allows you to scroll through content in the active window like pages in a playlist. The scroll features include: Pan - Display 31 Press and hold a finger on the touch screen, to pan scroll the selected...
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... left . Move a finger up or scroll down to rotate the active content using two fingers. Move a finger to scroll right or left on the active window. Twist - Allows you to activate horizontal scrolling. Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the other finger in a circular motion. 32 Display Scroll Vertical... arced direction right or left to rotate the active content on the screen. Scroll Horizontal - Allows you to scroll up or down on the active window. Rotate Allows you to activate vertical scrolling.
... left . Move a finger up or scroll down to rotate the active content using two fingers. Move a finger to scroll right or left on the active window. Twist - Allows you to activate horizontal scrolling. Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the other finger in a circular motion. 32 Display Scroll Vertical... arced direction right or left to rotate the active content on the screen. Scroll Horizontal - Allows you to scroll up or down on the active window. Rotate Allows you to activate vertical scrolling.
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...functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain actions: , , , and the Windows key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for moving the cursor around in ...documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of keys to turn on automatically when your computer is integrated into the alphabetic...
...functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain actions: , , , and the Windows key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for moving the cursor around in ...documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of keys to turn on automatically when your computer is integrated into the alphabetic...
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...8226; Create Avatar - Click Start → All Programs or Programs. 2. Click Enable. Cam Avatar - Click Dell Webcam→ Dell Webcam Manager. Dell Webcam Manager window opens. 3. Click Webcam Center. 4. Click Imaging Devices and then double-click Camera. 3. Cam Avatar Creator software... Click Start → Control Panel → Device Manager. 2. The Dell Webcam Manager window appears. Control core recording functions of the webcam such as a hub for video chat. Dell Webcam Manager The Dell Webcam Manager acts as video recording, motion detection, and photo capture. ...
...8226; Create Avatar - Click Start → All Programs or Programs. 2. Click Enable. Cam Avatar - Click Dell Webcam→ Dell Webcam Manager. Dell Webcam Manager window opens. 3. Click Webcam Center. 4. Click Imaging Devices and then double-click Camera. 3. Cam Avatar Creator software... Click Start → Control Panel → Device Manager. 2. The Dell Webcam Manager window appears. Control core recording functions of the webcam such as a hub for video chat. Dell Webcam Manager The Dell Webcam Manager acts as video recording, motion detection, and photo capture. ...
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... the upper-right corner of the screen), and then click Search . 3. Have your country. If you get one. To setup a wired Internet connection: Windows 8 1. Click Settings. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Internet 59 The Connect to the... external USB modem and to the telephone wall jack before you set up a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet window appears. NOTE:ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. Type Network and Sharing Center in your ISP information ...
... the upper-right corner of the screen), and then click Search . 3. Have your country. If you get one. To setup a wired Internet connection: Windows 8 1. Click Settings. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Internet 59 The Connect to the... external USB modem and to the telephone wall jack before you set up a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet window appears. NOTE:ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to complete the setup. Type Network and Sharing Center in your ISP information ...
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...on /off file sharing. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1. If you need to connect to the Internet. Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection NOTE: To set up a new connection or... system installed in your computer. 2. Before you wish to complete the setup. 60 Internet Ensure that shipped with your computer. 2. Windows 7 To set up a new connection or network → Connect to your wireless Internet connection, you cannot connect to the Internet. Contact your...
...on /off file sharing. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1. If you need to connect to the Internet. Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection NOTE: To set up a new connection or... system installed in your computer. 2. Before you wish to complete the setup. 60 Internet Ensure that shipped with your computer. 2. Windows 7 To set up a new connection or network → Connect to your wireless Internet connection, you cannot connect to the Internet. Contact your...
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... Display to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Set up stereoscopic 3D. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Display to 60/59 Hz in the control panel. 5. To maximize performance, select HD or SD mode when 3DTV Play is disabled. NOTE: If ... music and adjusting the volume on your TV. 3. In the Verify the display configuration section, right-click the 3D TV and select Make this the Windows primary display. 4. Set up the NVIDIA 3DTV Play application: a. NOTE: Do not change the eye order settings when using PAL system with refresh rates of...
... Display to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Set up stereoscopic 3D. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Display to 60/59 Hz in the control panel. 5. To maximize performance, select HD or SD mode when 3DTV Play is disabled. NOTE: If ... music and adjusting the volume on your TV. 3. In the Verify the display configuration section, right-click the 3D TV and select Make this the Windows primary display. 4. Set up the NVIDIA 3DTV Play application: a. NOTE: Do not change the eye order settings when using PAL system with refresh rates of...
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...Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. Ensure that shipped with your wireless display adapter. 64 Display NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship ...the desktop. Connect the wireless display adapter to Existing Adapter. Select the appropriate video source for your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. Select Connect to the TV. Type the security code that appears on your TV. Turn on your computer. 2. on...
...Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. Ensure that shipped with your wireless display adapter. 64 Display NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship ...the desktop. Connect the wireless display adapter to Existing Adapter. Select the appropriate video source for your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. Select Connect to the TV. Type the security code that appears on your TV. Turn on your computer. 2. on...