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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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Battery 75 Charging Laptop Battery 75 Improving the Battery Performance 75 Dell Desktop Mode 76 Dell Desktop Mode 76 Keyboard 77 General Keyboard Shortcuts 77 Changing Keyboard Input Language 79 Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 80 Touchpad 81 Using Your Touchpad 81 Touchpad Gestures 81 Scroll 81 Zoom 83 Rotate 84 Flick 84 My Favorites 84 Desktop 84 Touchscreen 85 Using a Touchscreen Display 85 Using a Touchscreen Display 85 Audio Connectors 89 Types of audio connectors 89 5.1 Audio 90 7.1 Audio 90 6 Contents
Battery 75 Charging Laptop Battery 75 Improving the Battery Performance 75 Dell Desktop Mode 76 Dell Desktop Mode 76 Keyboard 77 General Keyboard Shortcuts 77 Changing Keyboard Input Language 79 Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 80 Touchpad 81 Using Your Touchpad 81 Touchpad Gestures 81 Scroll 81 Zoom 83 Rotate 84 Flick 84 My Favorites 84 Desktop 84 Touchscreen 85 Using a Touchscreen Display 85 Using a Touchscreen Display 85 Audio Connectors 89 Types of audio connectors 89 5.1 Audio 90 7.1 Audio 90 6 Contents
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... on Computrace 112 My Dell Downloads 113 My Dell Support Center 113 Downloading or Upgrading Dell Support Center 113 PC Checkup Utilities 114 Solution Station 114 Solution Station Offerings 115 Dell QuickSet 116 Installation 116 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 116 3D Games 116 Playing Games in 3D 116 Keyboard Shortcuts 117 Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts 118 3D Photos...
... on Computrace 112 My Dell Downloads 113 My Dell Support Center 113 Downloading or Upgrading Dell Support Center 113 PC Checkup Utilities 114 Solution Station 114 Solution Station Offerings 115 Dell QuickSet 116 Installation 116 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 116 3D Games 116 Playing Games in 3D 116 Keyboard Shortcuts 117 Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts 118 3D Photos...
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... Restore 132 About Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Operating System Disc 133 About Operating System Disc 133 Reinstalling the Operating System Using the Operating System Disc 133 Diagnostics 137 ... Read 140 Desktop 140 Laptop 141 No Display on the Screen or Screen is Blank 142 Desktop 142 Laptop 143 Keyboard Not Working, Not Detected, or Working Intermittently 143 External Keyboard 143 Laptop Keyboard 144 System Setup (BIOS 147 Entering System Setup (BIOS 147 System Setup Screens 148 Changing the Boot Sequence for...
... Restore 132 About Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 132 Operating System Disc 133 About Operating System Disc 133 Reinstalling the Operating System Using the Operating System Disc 133 Diagnostics 137 ... Read 140 Desktop 140 Laptop 141 No Display on the Screen or Screen is Blank 142 Desktop 142 Laptop 143 Keyboard Not Working, Not Detected, or Working Intermittently 143 External Keyboard 143 Laptop Keyboard 144 System Setup (BIOS 147 Entering System Setup (BIOS 147 System Setup Screens 148 Changing the Boot Sequence for...
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... then tapping or clicking Start. 2. Swipe up for the first time. 1. In the sign-in screen, sign in to Windows 8 The following options are using a keyboard) to dismiss the lock screen. 2. Signing in to your computer using the method of your choice. Tap or click Sign in without a Microsoft account: You...
... then tapping or clicking Start. 2. Swipe up for the first time. 1. In the sign-in screen, sign in to Windows 8 The following options are using a keyboard) to dismiss the lock screen. 2. Signing in to your computer using the method of your choice. Tap or click Sign in without a Microsoft account: You...
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A touchpad has a touch-sensitive surface that senses the motion and position of your finger(s) to a relative position on laptop computers and some high-end keyboards. Touchpads are available on the computer screen. Scroll Allows you to move selected items, and right-click or left-click by doubleclicking the touchpad icon ...
A touchpad has a touch-sensitive surface that senses the motion and position of your finger(s) to a relative position on laptop computers and some high-end keyboards. Touchpads are available on the computer screen. Scroll Allows you to move selected items, and right-click or left-click by doubleclicking the touchpad icon ...
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... or flicking your finger on the display. You can operate a touchscreen display with the objects on all computers. NOTE: Some of using a mouse, touchpad, or a keyboard. Touchscreen Display Touchscreen is a display device that lets you interact with a finger, hand, or another passive object, such as a stylus. Zoom in phones, tablets, computers...
... or flicking your finger on the display. You can operate a touchscreen display with the objects on all computers. NOTE: Some of using a mouse, touchpad, or a keyboard. Touchscreen Display Touchscreen is a display device that lets you interact with a finger, hand, or another passive object, such as a stylus. Zoom in phones, tablets, computers...
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...exclude the number pad to save space. Different manufacturers arrange the keys on ‑screen keyboard. Most keyboards have a physical keyboard, and provide an on their chassis, but all keyboards feature essentially the same keys. Keyboard 33 Press these keys to either type letters and numbers or perform the tasks...do not have a number pad, a standard arrangement of square and rectangular labeled keys, each with one or more assigned functions. Keyboard Computer Keyboards are arrangements of numerical and mathematical keys, in addition to the normal numbered keys.
...exclude the number pad to save space. Different manufacturers arrange the keys on ‑screen keyboard. Most keyboards have a physical keyboard, and provide an on their chassis, but all keyboards feature essentially the same keys. Keyboard 33 Press these keys to either type letters and numbers or perform the tasks...do not have a number pad, a standard arrangement of square and rectangular labeled keys, each with one or more assigned functions. Keyboard Computer Keyboards are arrangements of numerical and mathematical keys, in addition to the normal numbered keys.
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... visibility in a dark environment. 34 Keyboard You can turn on the backlight manually or configure the backlight to perform different sets of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, ... on automatically when your computer is placed in dark environments by illuminating the symbols on most laptop computers is integrated into the alphabetic keys). Your keyboard provides different sets of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (the numeric keypad on the keys using LEDs present below the...
... visibility in a dark environment. 34 Keyboard You can turn on the backlight manually or configure the backlight to perform different sets of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, ... on automatically when your computer is placed in dark environments by illuminating the symbols on most laptop computers is integrated into the alphabetic keys). Your keyboard provides different sets of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (the numeric keypad on the keys using LEDs present below the...
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... installed in all computers. Used on all current generation computer. • PS/2 port - Keyboard Connection Types You can connect a keyboard to use the keyboard from a more details. This connection method reduces cable clutter and gives you the flexibility to... can be available on older computers. The keyboard connects to operate and some wireless keyboards have rechargeable batteries. On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • No lighting Pressing the...
... installed in all computers. Used on all current generation computer. • PS/2 port - Keyboard Connection Types You can connect a keyboard to use the keyboard from a more details. This connection method reduces cable clutter and gives you the flexibility to... can be available on older computers. The keyboard connects to operate and some wireless keyboards have rechargeable batteries. On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • No lighting Pressing the...
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Setting Up Your Desktop 1. Setting Up Your Desktop 57 Connect the display to the USB connectors. Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the appropriate display connector on the front panel of your computer (see Setting Up Your Display). 2. NOTE: Depending on your computer model, USB ports may also be present on your computer.
Setting Up Your Desktop 1. Setting Up Your Desktop 57 Connect the display to the USB connectors. Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the appropriate display connector on the front panel of your computer (see Setting Up Your Display). 2. NOTE: Depending on your computer model, USB ports may also be present on your computer.
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...percent of its capacity. NOTE: When desktop mode is displayed. 2. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. Keyboard 77 Keyboard General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Increases brightness ...on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. Renames the selected ...
...percent of its capacity. NOTE: When desktop mode is displayed. 2. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. Keyboard 77 Keyboard General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Increases brightness ...on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. Renames the selected ...
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... to switch between open items. Switches between open simultaneously). Selects all items in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. 78 Keyboard and right-arrow key and left-arrow key and down-arrow key and up-arrow key with an arrow key with any arrow key Cycles...
... to switch between open items. Switches between open simultaneously). Selects all items in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. 78 Keyboard and right-arrow key and left-arrow key and down-arrow key and up-arrow key with an arrow key with any arrow key Cycles...
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... box. Click Start Control Panel→ Keyboard. 2. On the Keyboards and Languages tab, click Change keyboards. 3. This key combination functions as follows: • Change the delay before keyboard characters repeat • Change the speed at which keyboard characters repeat • Change the cursor ...Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to change and click OK. Customizing Your Keyboard You can customize your keyboard: 1. Starts Windows Explorer. Under Installed services, click Add. 4. Click the language you want to add, ...
... box. Click Start Control Panel→ Keyboard. 2. On the Keyboards and Languages tab, click Change keyboards. 3. This key combination functions as follows: • Change the delay before keyboard characters repeat • Change the speed at which keyboard characters repeat • Change the cursor ...Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to change and click OK. Customizing Your Keyboard You can customize your keyboard: 1. Starts Windows Explorer. Under Installed services, click Add. 4. Click the language you want to add, ...
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Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 1 Numeric Keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard. The light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 80 Keyboard The keypad corresponds to the keypad of an extended keyboard • To type a number or symbol, press and hold and press the desired key. • To enable the numeric keypad, press .
Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 1 Numeric Keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard. The light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 80 Keyboard The keypad corresponds to the keypad of an extended keyboard • To type a number or symbol, press and hold and press the desired key. • To enable the numeric keypad, press .
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... audio channel. 7.1 Audio 7.1 refers to the number of peripherals to establish communication between a computer and different devices. Using USB, you can connect devices like mice, keyboards, printers, external drives, digital cameras, mobile phones, and so on the card.
... audio channel. 7.1 Audio 7.1 refers to the number of peripherals to establish communication between a computer and different devices. Using USB, you can connect devices like mice, keyboards, printers, external drives, digital cameras, mobile phones, and so on the card.
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... the same games as NVIDIA 3D Vision. NVIDIA 3DTV Play The NVIDIA 3DTV Play application installed on a new Dell computer, and can download the software from support.dell.com. If you see www.nvidia.com. Launch the game in full-screen mode. 2. For a list ...of the features include: • Brightness and audio controls through keyboard shortcuts • Power management controls • Battery information • Icon resizing • Wireless enable/disable Installation Dell QuickSet Utilities come pre-installed on your computer allows you to 720p, 1280x720 in 3D...
... the same games as NVIDIA 3D Vision. NVIDIA 3DTV Play The NVIDIA 3DTV Play application installed on a new Dell computer, and can download the software from support.dell.com. If you see www.nvidia.com. Launch the game in full-screen mode. 2. For a list ...of the features include: • Brightness and audio controls through keyboard shortcuts • Power management controls • Battery information • Icon resizing • Wireless enable/disable Installation Dell QuickSet Utilities come pre-installed on your computer allows you to 720p, 1280x720 in 3D...
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... 3D Photo Viewer. maximum convergence places all objects behind the scene in the Documents folder. Decreases convergence Moves objects away from you ; Keyboard Shortcuts The following are some of the current game, and saves the file in a folder in your space; Decreases 3D Decreases the ...3D depth, in depth real‑time, in your space; Dell QuickSet 117 Increases 3D Increases the 3D depth, in depth real‑time, in -game compatibility message Displays the NVIDIA recommended ...
... 3D Photo Viewer. maximum convergence places all objects behind the scene in the Documents folder. Decreases convergence Moves objects away from you ; Keyboard Shortcuts The following are some of the current game, and saves the file in a folder in your space; Decreases 3D Decreases the ...3D depth, in depth real‑time, in your space; Dell QuickSet 117 Increases 3D Increases the 3D depth, in depth real‑time, in -game compatibility message Displays the NVIDIA recommended ...
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... Click your screen and provides instructions. • Full access to diagnose and resolve issues on the map. 3. The Dell representative provides the appropriate number which corresponds to edit the 3D effects in the NVIDIA 3DTV Play application. You retain control... the selection, and then click Set keyboard shortcuts. 3. The Dell agent takes control of your supervision) to keyboard and mouse - Click the box displaying the shortcut you to the correct support queue. Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts To customize the keyboard shortcuts: 1. Right-click the desktop and...
... Click your screen and provides instructions. • Full access to diagnose and resolve issues on the map. 3. The Dell representative provides the appropriate number which corresponds to edit the 3D effects in the NVIDIA 3DTV Play application. You retain control... the selection, and then click Set keyboard shortcuts. 3. The Dell agent takes control of your supervision) to keyboard and mouse - Click the box displaying the shortcut you to the correct support queue. Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts To customize the keyboard shortcuts: 1. Right-click the desktop and...
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...hard drive. To access the command prompt, type administrator in certain countries or on the configuration of your operating system problem. 1. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer). 7. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo... appears, continue to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Next. This option restores your operating system. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select Repair...
...hard drive. To access the command prompt, type administrator in certain countries or on the configuration of your operating system problem. 1. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer). 7. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo... appears, continue to the operating state it was in when you purchased the computer. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. Click Next. This option restores your operating system. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select Repair...