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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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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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... determined by the number of times the battery 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 be charged more often. Conserving the Battery Power To conserve battery power on your computer's power usage (...for long periods of the following table compares the most commonly used batteries. 3-cell battery Low cost Small in size Low capacity Low weight 6-cell battery Moderate cost Large in size Moderate capacity Moderate weight 9-cell battery High cost Large in size High capacity Heavy NOTE: When used...
... determined by the number of times the battery 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 be charged more often. Conserving the Battery Power To conserve battery power on your computer's power usage (...for long periods of the following table compares the most commonly used batteries. 3-cell battery Low cost Small in size Low capacity Low weight 6-cell battery Moderate cost Large in size Moderate capacity Moderate weight 9-cell battery High cost Large in size High capacity Heavy NOTE: When used...
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...other power-intensive programs like complex 3D graphics applications and games. Battery 23 Improving the Battery Performance The operating time of a battery, which the computer is turned off. You may improve the battery performance by: • Using the computer while connected to the... USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other configuration settings and the coin-cell battery helps preserve these settings while the computer is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the power management settings using Microsoft Windows ...
...other power-intensive programs like complex 3D graphics applications and games. Battery 23 Improving the Battery Performance The operating time of a battery, which the computer is turned off. You may improve the battery performance by: • Using the computer while connected to the... USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other configuration settings and the coin-cell battery helps preserve these settings while the computer is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the power management settings using Microsoft Windows ...
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...following : • USB - Used in your computer or using a cable and does not require additional power source, such as batteries. Such keyboards require batteries to your computer using any of the following : • Radio Frequency (RF) - The keyboard connects to use the keyboard ... using the Bluetooth adapter already installed in all computers. Keyboard 35 Used on the computer. • Bluetooth - On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • ...
...following : • USB - Used in your computer or using a cable and does not require additional power source, such as batteries. Such keyboards require batteries to your computer using any of the following : • Radio Frequency (RF) - The keyboard connects to use the keyboard ... using the Bluetooth adapter already installed in all computers. Keyboard 35 Used on the computer. • Bluetooth - On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • ...
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... NOTE: The AC adapter charges the battery even when the computer is turned off. If the battery is hot from overcharging. 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...
... NOTE: The AC adapter charges the battery even when the computer is turned off. If the battery is hot from overcharging. 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...
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... based on your computer to a power source without allowing the battery to fully discharge may not be supported on your laptop battery health. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell Desktop Mode feature enables you to enable Desktop Mode. NOTE: Dell desktop mode may reduce battery life. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of your...
... based on your computer to a power source without allowing the battery to fully discharge may not be supported on your laptop battery health. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell Desktop Mode feature enables you to enable Desktop Mode. NOTE: Dell desktop mode may reduce battery life. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of your...
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...available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on your preference. 4. The Battery Meter dialog box is enabled, the battery charges only between 50 percent and 100 percent of its capacity. Keyboard General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow... mode is displayed. 2. To enable or disable desktop mode: 1. Displays the Address bar list in the Power Options Properties window. Right-click the battery icon on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options.
...available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on your preference. 4. The Battery Meter dialog box is enabled, the battery charges only between 50 percent and 100 percent of its capacity. Keyboard General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow... mode is displayed. 2. To enable or disable desktop mode: 1. Displays the Address bar list in the Power Options Properties window. Right-click the battery icon on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options.
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... such cases, turn off or in sleep state. You can configure this limit using a USB optical or Flash drive. USB 3.0 is automatically disabled when the battery charge reaches 10%. Legacy USB standard supporting data transfer speeds up to as USB 1.x and USB 2.0. NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the...
... such cases, turn off or in sleep state. You can configure this limit using a USB optical or Flash drive. USB 3.0 is automatically disabled when the battery charge reaches 10%. Legacy USB standard supporting data transfer speeds up to as USB 1.x and USB 2.0. NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the...
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... 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 HD 3D mode. 116 ...; Dell QuickSet If you can also be restored using the PC Restore utility or similar application. Launch the game in 3D 1. Playing ...
... 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 HD 3D mode. 116 ...; Dell QuickSet If you can also be restored using the PC Restore utility or similar application. Launch the game in 3D 1. Playing ...
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...results for each test. • System Health - It displays all tests that indicates the overall completion of the ePSA home screen. When the DELL logo appears, press to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, ...8226; Results - Restart the computer. 2. Select Diagnostics from the menu and press . 138 Diagnostics Appears at the bottom-right of the battery, AC adapter, fans, and so on . Appears on the left of the ePSA home screen. Appears on the right of the Control window is...
...results for each test. • System Health - It displays all tests that indicates the overall completion of the ePSA home screen. When the DELL logo appears, press to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, ...8226; Results - Restart the computer. 2. Select Diagnostics from the menu and press . 138 Diagnostics Appears at the bottom-right of the battery, AC adapter, fans, and so on . Appears on the left of the ePSA home screen. Appears on the right of the Control window is...
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...6. Reconnect the keyboard to an external monitor and check if there is firmly connected to the PS/2 mouse connector. 9. Contact Dell for any bent pins. 5. Keyboard Not Working, Not Detected, or Working Intermittently • External Keyboard • Laptop Keyboard ...If you are using a wireless or Bluetooth keyboard, reinstall the batteries. If the keyboard works on the external monitor. 4. Shut down the computer and disconnect the keyboard from the computer. 3. Contact Dell. Check the cable connector for further assistance. Troubleshooting ...
...6. Reconnect the keyboard to an external monitor and check if there is firmly connected to the PS/2 mouse connector. 9. Contact Dell for any bent pins. 5. Keyboard Not Working, Not Detected, or Working Intermittently • External Keyboard • Laptop Keyboard ...If you are using a wireless or Bluetooth keyboard, reinstall the batteries. If the keyboard works on the external monitor. 4. Shut down the computer and disconnect the keyboard from the computer. 3. Contact Dell. Check the cable connector for further assistance. Troubleshooting ...
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...'t use your computer into the sleep state is a power-saving state designed primarily for an extended period and won't have an opportunity to charge the battery during that time. Some common power-saving states in Windows, hibernation uses the least amount of power. Putting your laptop for laptops. Hibernation is like...
...'t use your computer into the sleep state is a power-saving state designed primarily for an extended period and won't have an opportunity to charge the battery during that time. Some common power-saving states in Windows, hibernation uses the least amount of power. Putting your laptop for laptops. Hibernation is like...
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... Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . 7 Safety Instructions 7 Recommended Tools 8 2 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 3 Removing the Battery 11 Procedure 11 4 Replacing the Battery 13 Procedure 13 Postrequisites 13 5 Removing the Memory Module(s 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 6 Replacing the Memory Module(s 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 7 Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 19 Prerequisites 19...
... Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . 7 Safety Instructions 7 Recommended Tools 8 2 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 3 Removing the Battery 11 Procedure 11 4 Replacing the Battery 13 Procedure 13 Postrequisites 13 5 Removing the Memory Module(s 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 6 Replacing the Memory Module(s 17 Procedure 17 Postrequisites 17 7 Removing the Optical-Drive Assembly . . . . . 19 Prerequisites 19...
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... Prerequisites 51 Procedure 52 22 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 53 Procedure 53 Postrequisites 53 23 Removing the Heat-Sink 55 Prerequisites 55 Procedure 56 24 Replacing the Heat-Sink 57 Procedure 57 Postrequisites 57 ...
... Prerequisites 51 Procedure 52 22 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 53 Procedure 53 Postrequisites 53 23 Removing the Heat-Sink 55 Prerequisites 55 Procedure 56 24 Replacing the Heat-Sink 57 Procedure 57 Postrequisites 57 ...
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... Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Slide the battery latches on each end of the battery bay to disconnect it from the computer. 2 1 1 battery latches (2) 2 battery Removing the Battery | 11 You will hear a click when the battery is unlocked. 3 Lift and remove the battery off the computer base...
... Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Procedure 1 Close the display and turn the computer over. 2 Slide the battery latches on each end of the battery bay to disconnect it from the computer. 2 1 1 battery latches (2) 2 battery Removing the Battery | 11 You will hear a click when the battery is unlocked. 3 Lift and remove the battery off the computer base...
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... 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the battery bay and snap the battery into place. Replacing the Battery | 13 Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
... 7. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the battery bay and snap the battery into place. Replacing the Battery | 13 Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with...
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... of the slots on the computer base. 1 captive screw 2 1 2 memory-module cover Removing the Memory Module(s) | 15 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7. Procedure 1 Loosen...
... of the slots on the computer base. 1 captive screw 2 1 2 memory-module cover Removing the Memory Module(s) | 15 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites 1 Remove the battery. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7. Procedure 1 Loosen...