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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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... computer is located on a label on your computer either on the label on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. Most of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on the label is: • Portable computers: Bottom of the portable computer •...Express-Service Code Click Find My Service Tag and follow the steps below: -- Examples of the storage devices store data till you to support.dell.com. -- Locating the Label on Your Computer The Service Tag and the Express-Service Code is powered on the screen. To scan for ...
... computer is located on a label on your computer either on the label on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. Most of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on the label is: • Portable computers: Bottom of the portable computer •...Express-Service Code Click Find My Service Tag and follow the steps below: -- Examples of the storage devices store data till you to support.dell.com. -- Locating the Label on Your Computer The Service Tag and the Express-Service Code is powered on the screen. To scan for ...
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Internal storage devices include hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). The hard disk drive is stored in electrical circuits. The data stored on . Data is magnetically read from and written to the platter by read/write heads that ...are installed inside your computer are called removable storage devices. A typical HDD design consists of carbon for protection. The platters are present above the platters. Hard Drives An HDD contains magnetically coated platters that you manually delete it. SSDs contain no moving parts as HDDs, making them compatible with an outer layer...
Internal storage devices include hard drives (HDD) and solid-state drives (SSD). The hard disk drive is stored in electrical circuits. The data stored on . Data is magnetically read from and written to the platter by read/write heads that ...are installed inside your computer are called removable storage devices. A typical HDD design consists of carbon for protection. The platters are present above the platters. Hard Drives An HDD contains magnetically coated platters that you manually delete it. SSDs contain no moving parts as HDDs, making them compatible with an outer layer...
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... by the processor or some high-end graphics cards. Processors are used to cool: • Computer chassis • Processor • Graphics card • Chipset • Hard drive and so on . A processor designed for mobile devices consumes less power compared to the ones designed for maximum heat dissipation. Computer Fan A computer fan cools...
... by the processor or some high-end graphics cards. Processors are used to cool: • Computer chassis • Processor • Graphics card • Chipset • Hard drive and so on . A processor designed for mobile devices consumes less power compared to the ones designed for maximum heat dissipation. Computer Fan A computer fan cools...
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... cameras. Uses a thin serial cable that, through the use - eSATA Connector eSATA is a bus technology designed to connect external mass storage devices, such as hard drives and optical drives, to use of an eSATA/USB combo port. Key Features • Digital - This connection allows you can be extended to 100 meters or more...
... cameras. Uses a thin serial cable that, through the use - eSATA Connector eSATA is a bus technology designed to connect external mass storage devices, such as hard drives and optical drives, to use of an eSATA/USB combo port. Key Features • Digital - This connection allows you can be extended to 100 meters or more...
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...Online services. View detailed information about My Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, see which program occupies the maximum memory on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your hard drive using a visual representation of the space...improve your computer, common errors and problem troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal, wireless network setup, and more information about your hard drive. -- System Performance Improvement Offers - Acquire software and hardware solutions that allow you to optimize and speed up your system ...
...Online services. View detailed information about My Dell Support Center and to download and install the available support tools, see which program occupies the maximum memory on your hard drive, and track the changes made to your hard drive using a visual representation of the space...improve your computer, common errors and problem troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal, wireless network setup, and more information about your hard drive. -- System Performance Improvement Offers - Acquire software and hardware solutions that allow you to optimize and speed up your system ...
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... is recommended that you received your data files before using Dell Backup and Recovery. Prepare backup media of Dell Backup and Recovery • when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Backup and Recovery Dell Backup and Recovery - Windows 8 123 Windows 8 CAUTION: Using Dell Backup and Recovery permanently removes any programs or drivers...
... is recommended that you received your data files before using Dell Backup and Recovery. Prepare backup media of Dell Backup and Recovery • when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive Dell Backup and Recovery Dell Backup and Recovery - Windows 8 123 Windows 8 CAUTION: Using Dell Backup and Recovery permanently removes any programs or drivers...
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...to boot from being recovered. Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media - then, shut down your computer using Dell Backup and Recovery, allows you to return your hard drive to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. Windows 8 The system ...was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the boot device. 5. If prompted, press any key to complete the recovery process. 126 System ...
...to boot from being recovered. Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media - then, shut down your computer using Dell Backup and Recovery, allows you to return your hard drive to wait until you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on your computer. Windows 8 The system ...was in case of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use of recovery options that are installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the boot device. 5. If prompted, press any key to complete the recovery process. 126 System ...
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...may cause some unexpected errors. You use of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to reinstall only the operating system on ... you install a software or device driver, your computer updates Windows system files to the installation of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer. Restoring Your Operating System 127 ...
...may cause some unexpected errors. You use of System Restore and DataSafe Local Backup when installing the factory image on a newly installed hard drive to restore your computer to the operating state it was in when you received your computer to reinstall only the operating system on ... you install a software or device driver, your computer updates Windows system files to the installation of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all data files on your computer. Restoring Your Operating System 127 ...
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...Procedure 1. Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media To restore your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, allows you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on the screen. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen to the ... you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to boot from being recovered. then, shut down your hard drive to complete the recovery process. Task To restore specific files or folders from a File & Folder Backup. 3. NOTE: If you see ...
...Procedure 1. Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media To restore your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, allows you purchased the computer while preserving the data files on the screen. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Follow the instructions on the screen to the ... you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to boot from being recovered. then, shut down your hard drive to complete the recovery process. Task To restore specific files or folders from a File & Folder Backup. 3. NOTE: If you see ...
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... operating system. If possible, back up all data on the configuration of your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Select Dell Factory Image Restore or Dell Factory Tools→ Dell Factory Image Restore (depending on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer). 7. Click Next...
... operating system. If possible, back up all data on the configuration of your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Select Dell Factory Image Restore or Dell Factory Tools→ Dell Factory Image Restore (depending on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer). 7. Click Next...
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When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer. Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press . 4. When the restore operation is ... installation process may take some time to the factory condition, then click Next. After you install the operating system, you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. Follow the instructions on your data files before using the operating system disc. If possible, backup your computer...
When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. then, shut down your computer. Select the appropriate boot device from the list and press . 4. When the restore operation is ... installation process may take some time to the factory condition, then click Next. After you install the operating system, you want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to complete. Follow the instructions on your data files before using the operating system disc. If possible, backup your computer...
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... minutes or more. "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Diagnostics Pre-Boot System Assessment You can use the Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to diagnose various hardware problems. Once invoked, the PSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on the screen.... Press to continue if you want to reboot your computer and try again. 3. Press any questions that failed, press . -- When the Dell logo appears, press to continue." 5. When you press , the following message appears on or restart your screen: "Do you wait too long...
... minutes or more. "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Diagnostics Pre-Boot System Assessment You can use the Pre-Boot System Assessment (ePSA) to diagnose various hardware problems. Once invoked, the PSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on the screen.... Press to continue if you want to reboot your computer and try again. 3. Press any questions that failed, press . -- When the Dell logo appears, press to continue." 5. When you press , the following message appears on or restart your screen: "Do you wait too long...
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... various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. The Stat column displays the status of the tests. Appears on . • Event Log - When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Enhanced PSA You can...
... various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. The Stat column displays the status of the tests. Appears on . • Event Log - When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Enhanced PSA You can...
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... that you must press immediately once the prompt appears. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change system setup configuration unless you are an expert computer user. When the DELL logo is lost. Therefore you note the current system setup configuration for the ...: Do not change the settings in your computer • Set or change a user-selectable option such as the video card, keyboard and mouse, hard disk, optical drive, and so on (or restart) your computer. 2. You can cause your computer and try again. Turn on .
... that you must press immediately once the prompt appears. The primary function of hard drive installed Entering System Setup (BIOS) CAUTION: Do not change system setup configuration unless you are an expert computer user. When the DELL logo is lost. Therefore you note the current system setup configuration for the ...: Do not change the settings in your computer • Set or change a user-selectable option such as the video card, keyboard and mouse, hard disk, optical drive, and so on (or restart) your computer. 2. You can cause your computer and try again. Turn on .
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...your keyboard. • Set the monitor at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in the air vents. • Use Dell Support Center to correct software bugs and improve computer security. CAUTION: Viewing the monitor screen for Desktops CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use...610 millimeters [20 to 24 inches] from Dell and other software updates to perform computer checkups, manage drive space, back up and using your computer: • Position your computer so that there is enough free space on . • Clean your hard drive. Special shelves are directly in front of ...
...your keyboard. • Set the monitor at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in the air vents. • Use Dell Support Center to correct software bugs and improve computer security. CAUTION: Viewing the monitor screen for Desktops CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use...610 millimeters [20 to 24 inches] from Dell and other software updates to perform computer checkups, manage drive space, back up and using your computer: • Position your computer so that there is enough free space on . • Clean your hard drive. Special shelves are directly in front of ...
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...helps you reduce the electricity consumption of power. Transfer Methods You can access the same network folders or location. • USB flash drive or external hard drive - The system setup and the operating system allow you won 't have an opportunity to certain components should be reduced or cut ...Microsoft Windows are: • Sleep - Putting your laptop for laptops. Hibernation is like pausing a DVD player; You need a USB flash drive or an external hard drive compatible with both computers can use one of power, hibernation puts your open documents and programs on your...
...helps you reduce the electricity consumption of power. Transfer Methods You can access the same network folders or location. • USB flash drive or external hard drive - The system setup and the operating system allow you won 't have an opportunity to certain components should be reduced or cut ...Microsoft Windows are: • Sleep - Putting your laptop for laptops. Hibernation is like pausing a DVD player; You need a USB flash drive or an external hard drive compatible with both computers can use one of power, hibernation puts your open documents and programs on your...
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5 Optical Drive 23 Removing the Optical Drive 23 Replacing the Optical Drive 24 6 Wireless Mini-Card 25 Removing the Mini-Card 25 Replacing the Mini-Card 27 7 Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 32 8 Power Button Board 35 Removing the Power Button Board 35 Replacing the Power Button Board 36 9 Hard Drive 37 Removing the Hard Drive 37 Replacing the Hard Drive 39 4 Contents
5 Optical Drive 23 Removing the Optical Drive 23 Replacing the Optical Drive 24 6 Wireless Mini-Card 25 Removing the Mini-Card 25 Replacing the Mini-Card 27 7 Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly 29 Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly 32 8 Power Button Board 35 Removing the Power Button Board 35 Replacing the Power Button Board 36 9 Hard Drive 37 Removing the Hard Drive 37 Replacing the Hard Drive 39 4 Contents
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...Your Computer" on page 13, before removing the hard-drive assembly. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer base. NOTE: If you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to the system board, remove the ...the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from the computer when the drive is not covered by your warranty. Hard Drive 37 For additional safety best practices information, ...
...Your Computer" on page 13, before removing the hard-drive assembly. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the computer base. NOTE: If you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell, you need to the system board, remove the ...the safety information that is not authorized by Dell is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. CAUTION: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from the computer when the drive is not covered by your warranty. Hard Drive 37 For additional safety best practices information, ...
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4 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 8 in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29. 5 Slide the hard drive to the right to disconnect it from the connector on the system board. 6 Lift the hard drive out of the computer base. 38 Hard Drive
4 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 8 in "Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly" on page 29. 5 Slide the hard drive to the right to disconnect it from the connector on the system board. 6 Lift the hard drive out of the computer base. 38 Hard Drive