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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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Video Cards 44 TV Tuners 45 Speakers 46 Webcam 46 Enabling a Webcam 47 Dell Webcam Manager 47 ExpressCards 48 Communication Devices 49 Setting Up Your Laptop 55 Setting Up Your Desktop 57 Internet 59 Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection 59 Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection 60 Display 61 Setting Up Your ...
Video Cards 44 TV Tuners 45 Speakers 46 Webcam 46 Enabling a Webcam 47 Dell Webcam Manager 47 ExpressCards 48 Communication Devices 49 Setting Up Your Laptop 55 Setting Up Your Desktop 57 Internet 59 Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection 59 Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection 60 Display 61 Setting Up Your ...
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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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... 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 ... 139 Troubleshooting 140 Display Screen is Difficult to 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...
... 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 ... 139 Troubleshooting 140 Display Screen is Difficult to 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...
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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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... is used under the same conditions, a low capacity battery will wear out faster than a moderate or high capacity battery because it has to optimize your laptop, do any of time. 22 Battery Conserving the Battery Power To conserve battery power on your computer's power usage (see Setting Power Options). •...
... is used under the same conditions, a low capacity battery will wear out faster than a moderate or high capacity battery because it has to optimize your laptop, do any of time. 22 Battery Conserving the Battery Power To conserve battery power on your computer's power usage (see Setting Power Options). •...
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... contains the time, date, and other power-intensive programs like complex 3D graphics applications and games. Battery 23 You may need to optimize your laptop computer.
... contains the time, date, and other power-intensive programs like complex 3D graphics applications and games. Battery 23 You may need to optimize your laptop computer.
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... the touchpad gestures settings by tapping the surface. The scroll feature includes: Pan - Allows you to move the cursor, drag or move the focus on laptop computers and some high-end keyboards. Touchpad Gestures NOTE: Some of a mouse to scroll through content. Touchpad About Touchpad A touchpad provides the functionality of the...
... the touchpad gestures settings by tapping the surface. The scroll feature includes: Pan - Allows you to move the cursor, drag or move the focus on laptop computers and some high-end keyboards. Touchpad Gestures NOTE: Some of a mouse to scroll through content. Touchpad About Touchpad A touchpad provides the functionality of the...
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...Most keyboards have a number pad, a standard arrangement of square and rectangular labeled keys, each with one or more assigned functions. Some small-sized laptops and netbook computers do not have a physical keyboards built into their keyboards slightly differently, but most exclude the number pad to the keys. Press ...these keys to either type letters and numbers or perform the tasks assigned to save space. Keyboard 33 Laptop computers have a physical keyboard, and provide an on their chassis, but all keyboards feature essentially the same keys.
...Most keyboards have a number pad, a standard arrangement of square and rectangular labeled keys, each with one or more assigned functions. Some small-sized laptops and netbook computers do not have a physical keyboards built into their keyboards slightly differently, but most exclude the number pad to the keys. Press ...these keys to either type letters and numbers or perform the tasks assigned to save space. Keyboard 33 Laptop computers have a physical keyboard, and provide an on their chassis, but all keyboards feature essentially the same keys.
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... in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (the numeric keypad on most laptop computers is placed in dark environments by illuminating the symbols on the keys using LEDs present below the keyboard. Your keyboard provides different sets of...
... in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (the numeric keypad on most laptop computers is placed in dark environments by illuminating the symbols on the keys using LEDs present below the keyboard. Your keyboard provides different sets of...
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... of the following : • USB - Used in your computer or using wireless signals. Such keyboards require batteries to use the keyboard from a more details. On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • No lighting Pressing the and the...
... of the following : • USB - Used in your computer or using wireless signals. Such keyboards require batteries to use the keyboard from a more details. On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • No lighting Pressing the and the...
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... drive and so on . Heat sinks generally have high power consumption and thus generate a high amount of metal. Processors are specifically designed for mobile devices, laptop computers, desktop computers, servers, and so on . Fans are used to increase airflow and are made up of fins or blades instead of a single block...
... drive and so on . Heat sinks generally have high power consumption and thus generate a high amount of metal. Processors are specifically designed for mobile devices, laptop computers, desktop computers, servers, and so on . Fans are used to increase airflow and are made up of fins or blades instead of a single block...
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TV tuners are available for both desktop and laptop computers and are available in TV tuners. USB -- TV Tuners You can use TV tuners to watch television on your computer. TV Tuners 45 PCI-E -- Most TV-tuner cards are mostly standalone, however, some video cards also have built in various connectivity options such as: • Internal -- PC Card -- ExpressCard TV tuners are bundled with software that lets you record the television content on your computer. PCI • External --
TV tuners are available for both desktop and laptop computers and are available in TV tuners. USB -- TV Tuners You can use TV tuners to watch television on your computer. TV Tuners 45 PCI-E -- Most TV-tuner cards are mostly standalone, however, some video cards also have built in various connectivity options such as: • Internal -- PC Card -- ExpressCard TV tuners are bundled with software that lets you record the television content on your computer. PCI • External --
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... desktops is normally installed with a blank, when no ExpressCard is installed, to protect the slot from dust particles. You must remove the blank to your laptop computer. ExpressCards ExpressCards allow you to connect peripheral devices such as memory cards, wired and wireless communications, printers, scanners, microphone, and so on, to install...
... desktops is normally installed with a blank, when no ExpressCard is installed, to protect the slot from dust particles. You must remove the blank to your laptop computer. ExpressCards ExpressCards allow you to connect peripheral devices such as memory cards, wired and wireless communications, printers, scanners, microphone, and so on, to install...
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Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 1. Setting Up Your Laptop 55 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Laptop WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 1. Setting Up Your Laptop 55 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Laptop WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
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2. Press the power button to turn on the your laptop. NOTE: The location of the power button and AC adapter connector may vary depending on your computer model. 56 Setting Up Your Laptop
2. Press the power button to turn on the your laptop. NOTE: The location of the power button and AC adapter connector may vary depending on your computer model. 56 Setting Up Your Laptop
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... and then type x:\setup.exe (where x is the drive letter of your computer. Setting Up Your Webcam To set up your webcam: Webcam integrated on laptop display or external display purchased with your webcam to install the drivers and other end of the USB cable to a USB connector on your computer...
... and then type x:\setup.exe (where x is the drive letter of your computer. Setting Up Your Webcam To set up your webcam: Webcam integrated on laptop display or external display purchased with your webcam to install the drivers and other end of the USB cable to a USB connector on your computer...
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... battery installed to an electrical outlet. If necessary, the AC adapter charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Battery Charging Laptop Battery When you connect the computer 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 the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. Improving the Battery Performance The operating time of the battery prevents the battery from being in your computer while the battery is...
... battery installed to an electrical outlet. If necessary, the AC adapter charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Battery Charging Laptop Battery When you connect the computer 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 the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. Improving the Battery Performance The operating time of the battery prevents the battery from being in your computer while the battery is...
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... by connecting it is not in use. Click Enable or Disable based on your laptop battery. 76 Battery NOTE: Dell desktop mode may reduce the battery life. NOTE: Dell longevity mode may reduce battery life. Click the Longevity mode tab. 3. The desktop...connecting and disconnecting your computer to a power source without allowing the battery to which your battery charges, and prevents your laptop battery. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of its capacity. To enable or disable longevity mode: 1. The longevity mode...
... by connecting it is not in use. Click Enable or Disable based on your laptop battery. 76 Battery NOTE: Dell desktop mode may reduce the battery life. NOTE: Dell longevity mode may reduce battery life. Click the Longevity mode tab. 3. The desktop...connecting and disconnecting your computer to a power source without allowing the battery to which your battery charges, and prevents your laptop battery. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of its capacity. To enable or disable longevity mode: 1. The longevity mode...
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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 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 . The light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 80 Keyboard
Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 1 Numeric Keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the 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 . The light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 80 Keyboard