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... property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2013 Dell Inc. Reproduction of Intel Corporation in this document to refer to hardware or loss of your computer. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows start button logo are not followed. disclaims any manner whatsoever ... trademarks or registered trademarks of these materials in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to either the entities claiming the marks...
... property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2013 Dell Inc. Reproduction of Intel Corporation in this document to refer to hardware or loss of your computer. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows start button logo are not followed. disclaims any manner whatsoever ... trademarks or registered trademarks of these materials in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to either the entities claiming the marks...
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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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... Media 131 Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media 131 Contents 9 DellConnect 118 DellConnect 118 Using DellConnect 118 About Restoring Your Operating System - Windows 8 123 Dell Backup and Recovery 123 Dell Backup and Recovery - Windows 8 126 Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media - Windows 8 123 Dell Backup and Recovery Basic - Windows 8 124 Dell Backup and Recovery Professional -
... Media 131 Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media 131 Contents 9 DellConnect 118 DellConnect 118 Using DellConnect 118 About Restoring Your Operating System - Windows 8 123 Dell Backup and Recovery 123 Dell Backup and Recovery - Windows 8 126 Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media - Windows 8 123 Dell Backup and Recovery Basic - Windows 8 124 Dell Backup and Recovery Professional -
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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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... Microsoft accounts. 2. This feature will synchronize your computer with out using the method of the screen), and then tapping or clicking Start. 2. Signing in to Windows 8 The following options are available when you log on to your computer. NOTE: To use the Microsoft account 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. Using a Microsoft account: If you already have it already, to Windows 8 To lock your account picture in to log on the screen.
... Microsoft accounts. 2. This feature will synchronize your computer with out using the method of the screen), and then tapping or clicking Start. 2. Signing in to Windows 8 The following options are available when you log on to your computer. NOTE: To use the Microsoft account 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. Using a Microsoft account: If you already have it already, to Windows 8 To lock your account picture in to log on the screen.
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... release the app. • If you are using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen and release the app. Closing a Windows 8 app 17 Windows 8 To turn off your computer - 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 ...
... release the app. • If you are using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen and release the app. Closing a Windows 8 app 17 Windows 8 To turn off your computer - 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 ...
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... Moderate weight 9-cell battery High cost Large in size High capacity Heavy NOTE: When used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your laptop, do any of time. 22 Battery Battery Laptop Battery The following : • Connect the computer to an electrical...
... Moderate weight 9-cell battery High cost Large in size High capacity Heavy NOTE: When used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your laptop, do any of time. 22 Battery Battery Laptop Battery The following : • Connect the computer to an electrical...
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... , and so on. 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 computer's power usage (see Power Management). • Using the Sleep power state when you use your battery: • Using optical...
... , and so on. 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 computer's power usage (see Power Management). • Using the Sleep power state when you use your battery: • Using optical...
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... - Tap on the touchpad to stop auto scrolling. Move two fingers to your left or right at a fast pace to scroll down on the active window. To scroll up or down: Move a finger in the vertical scroll zone (extreme right of the touchpad), in a clockwise circular motion to scroll up or... scroll left . Allows you to activate horizontal auto scrolling. Allows you to scroll up or down , and right or left or right on the active window.
... - Tap on the touchpad to stop auto scrolling. Move two fingers to your left or right at a fast pace to scroll down on the active window. To scroll up or down: Move a finger in the vertical scroll zone (extreme right of the touchpad), in a clockwise circular motion to scroll up or... scroll left . Allows you to activate horizontal auto scrolling. Allows you to scroll up or down , and right or left or right on the active window.
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... the screen. To zoom in: Move two fingers apart to zoom in an arced direction right or left to reduce the view of the active window. The rotate feature includes: Twist - Rotate Allows you to rotate the active content on the touchpad. Touchpad 27 Pinch - Allows you to enlarge the...
... the screen. To zoom in: Move two fingers apart to zoom in an arced direction right or left to reduce the view of the active window. The rotate feature includes: Twist - Rotate Allows you to rotate the active content on the touchpad. Touchpad 27 Pinch - Allows you to enlarge the...
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Place your favorite applications. Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to open windows so that are configured in the touchpad configuration tool launch. The applications that the desktop is visible. Flick Allows you to minimize all open your hand on the touchpad in any orientation and briefly hold in place. 28 Touchpad Desktop Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the touchpad. Tap three fingers on the direction of the flick. My Favorites Allows you to flip content in the active window.
Place your favorite applications. Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to open windows so that are configured in the touchpad configuration tool launch. The applications that the desktop is visible. Flick Allows you to minimize all open your hand on the touchpad in any orientation and briefly hold in place. 28 Touchpad Desktop Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the touchpad. Tap three fingers on the direction of the flick. My Favorites Allows you to flip content in the active window.
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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. Display A display is a video output device that can display a 3-dimensional image. 3D displays work by...
... 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. Display A display is a video output device that can display a 3-dimensional image. 3D displays work by...
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.... Move a finger quickly in the desired direction to access additional information by simulating a right-click. Scroll Allows you to scroll through content in the active window like pages in a playlist. Flick also works vertically when navigating content such as images or songs in a book. Move two fingers in the desired direction...
.... Move a finger quickly in the desired direction to access additional information by simulating a right-click. Scroll Allows you to scroll through content in the active window like pages in a playlist. Flick also works vertically when navigating content such as images or songs in a book. Move two fingers in the desired direction...
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... on the screen. Allows you to activate horizontal scrolling. Move a finger up or scroll down to scroll up or down on the active window. Allows you to activate vertical scrolling. Scroll Vertical - Scroll Horizontal - Allows you to scroll right or left . Rotate Allows you to... rotate the active content on the active window. Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the other finger in a circular motion. 32 Display Move a finger to the right ...
... on the screen. Allows you to activate horizontal scrolling. Move a finger up or scroll down to scroll up or down on the active window. Allows you to activate vertical scrolling. Scroll Vertical - Scroll Horizontal - Allows you to scroll right or left . Rotate Allows you to... rotate the active content on the active window. Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the other finger in a circular motion. 32 Display Move a finger to the right ...
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... keyboard. Backlit Keyboard Backlit keyboards provide visibility in dark environments by illuminating the symbols on automatically when your computer is placed in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of 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...
... keyboard. Backlit Keyboard Backlit keyboards provide visibility in dark environments by illuminating the symbols on automatically when your computer is placed in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of 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...
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...Live! The Dell Webcam Manager window appears. Dell Webcam Manager window opens. 3. Enabling a Webcam 1. Video chat with the video avatars. • Create Avatar - Click Webcam Center. 4. Webcam 47 Open the webcam software to enable the microphone. Dell Webcam Manager The Dell Webcam Manager ... → All Programs or Programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel → Device Manager. 2. Click Dell Webcam→ Dell Webcam Manager. Dell Webcam Manager includes: • Webcam Center - Cam Avatar Creator software for all features of the webcam such as...
...Live! The Dell Webcam Manager window appears. Dell Webcam Manager window opens. 3. Enabling a Webcam 1. Video chat with the video avatars. • Create Avatar - Click Webcam Center. 4. Webcam 47 Open the webcam software to enable the microphone. Dell Webcam Manager The Dell Webcam Manager ... → All Programs or Programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel → Device Manager. 2. Click Dell Webcam→ Dell Webcam Manager. Dell Webcam Manager includes: • Webcam Center - Cam Avatar Creator software for all features of the webcam such as...
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...a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet. NOTE:If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet window appears. Contact your country. Type Network and Sharing Center in your ISP for setup instructions. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the... setup information provided by country. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. To setup a wired Internet connection: Windows 8 1. Have your ISP. 5. Click Settings. 4. Internet 59 NOTE:ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to select, click Help me...
...a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet. NOTE:If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet window appears. Contact your country. Type Network and Sharing Center in your ISP for setup instructions. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the... setup information provided by country. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. To setup a wired Internet connection: Windows 8 1. Have your ISP. 5. Click Settings. 4. Internet 59 NOTE:ISPs and ISP offerings vary by your ISP to select, click Help me...
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... you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your connection to a wireless router on Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1. Windows 8 1. Select the Settings Charm. 4. Enter the network key. 7. Click Start , type network in the search box, and then ...a new connection or network → Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. The Connect to the Internet window appears. Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1. Click Start , type network in the search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center → Set up your ...
... you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your connection to a wireless router on Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1. Windows 8 1. Select the Settings Charm. 4. Enter the network key. 7. Click Start , type network in the search box, and then ...a new connection or network → Connect to check the service status, or try connecting again later. The Connect to the Internet window appears. Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1. Click Start , type network in the search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center → Set up your ...
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...information about configuring the 3D settings, see the documentation that the 3DTV Play logo appears in HD 3D mode. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Display to expand the selection, and then click Change resolution. For 3D gaming, set the resolution to 720p, 1280x720 and refresh rate... to 60/59 Hz. NOTE: For TVs using NVIDIA 3DTV Play as the primary display: a. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to match the resolution of the glasses. b. Change the desktop resolution to expand the selection, and then click Set up ...
...information about configuring the 3D settings, see the documentation that the 3DTV Play logo appears in HD 3D mode. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Display to expand the selection, and then click Change resolution. For 3D gaming, set the resolution to 720p, 1280x720 and refresh rate... to 60/59 Hz. NOTE: For TVs using NVIDIA 3DTV Play as the primary display: a. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to match the resolution of the glasses. b. Change the desktop resolution to expand the selection, and then click Set up ...
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... enable wireless display: 1. NOTE: For more information on your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. Select Connect to the TV. Turn on the desktop. on the TV and...
... enable wireless display: 1. NOTE: For more information on your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. Select Connect to the TV. Turn on the desktop. on the TV and...