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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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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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...Power Options). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time. 22 Battery Battery Laptop Battery The following : • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; battery life is largely determined by the number of the... 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 times the battery is used under the same conditions, a low capacity battery will wear out faster than a moderate or...
...Power Options). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time. 22 Battery Battery Laptop Battery The following : • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; battery life is largely determined by the number of the... 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 times the battery is used under the same conditions, a low capacity battery will wear out faster than a moderate or...
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... leave the computer unattended for several years. The life of a battery, which it is the time the battery can last for long periods of your laptop computer. You may improve the battery performance by: • Using the computer while connected to the Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) chip while the computer...
... leave the computer unattended for several years. The life of a battery, which it is the time the battery can last for long periods of your laptop computer. You may improve the battery performance by: • Using the computer while connected to the Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) chip while the computer...
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... the surface. Move two fingers in the desired direction to move the cursor, drag or move the focus on your finger(s) to a relative position on laptop computers and some high-end keyboards. Touchpad About Touchpad A touchpad provides the functionality of a mouse to pan scroll the selected object. 24 Touchpad A touchpad...
... the surface. Move two fingers in the desired direction to move the cursor, drag or move the focus on your finger(s) to a relative position on laptop computers and some high-end keyboards. Touchpad About Touchpad A touchpad provides the functionality of a mouse to pan scroll the selected object. 24 Touchpad A touchpad...
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... netbook computers do not have a physical keyboard, and provide an on their chassis, but all keyboards feature essentially the same keys. Laptop computers 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 ...
... netbook computers do not have a physical keyboard, and provide an on their chassis, but all keyboards feature essentially the same keys. Laptop computers 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 ...
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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 automatically when your computer is integrated into the alphabetic keys). Backlit Keyboard Backlit keyboards...
... 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 automatically when your computer is integrated into the alphabetic keys). Backlit Keyboard Backlit keyboards...
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.... NOTE: Backlit keyboard may not be any of the following : • USB - 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 and the...
.... NOTE: Backlit keyboard may not be any of the following : • USB - 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 and the...
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... specifically designed for easy exchange of heat. A layer of thermal grease is applied between the processor/graphics card and the heat sink for mobile devices, laptop computers, desktop computers, servers, and so on . Keeping the components cool helps in protecting them to increase airflow and are used to cool: • Computer...
... specifically designed for easy exchange of heat. A layer of thermal grease is applied between the processor/graphics card and the heat sink for mobile devices, laptop computers, desktop computers, servers, and so on . Keeping the components cool helps in protecting them to increase airflow and are used to cool: • Computer...
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USB -- Most TV-tuner cards are available in TV tuners. TV Tuners 45 TV tuners are available for both desktop and laptop computers and are bundled with software that lets you record the television content on your computer. PCI-E -- PC Card -- ExpressCard TV tuners are mostly standalone, however, some video cards also have built in various connectivity options such as: • Internal -- PCI • External -- TV Tuners You can use TV tuners to watch television on your computer.
USB -- Most TV-tuner cards are available in TV tuners. TV Tuners 45 TV tuners are available for both desktop and laptop computers and are bundled with software that lets you record the television content on your computer. PCI-E -- PC Card -- ExpressCard TV tuners are mostly standalone, however, some video cards also have built in various connectivity options such as: • Internal -- PCI • External -- TV Tuners You can use TV tuners to watch television on your computer.
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... power than the 34 mm cards • Can be used only on computers that support EC 54 slots 48 ExpressCards ExpressCards are installed on laptops and 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...
... power than the 34 mm cards • Can be used only on computers that support EC 54 slots 48 ExpressCards ExpressCards are installed on laptops and 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...
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Setting Up Your Laptop WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Laptop 55 Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 1. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
Setting Up Your Laptop WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Laptop 55 Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 1. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
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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 2.
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... computer. 5. Install the software that shipped with your webcam. Shut down the computer. 3. Setting Up Your Webcam To set up your webcam: Webcam integrated on laptop display or external display purchased with your computer External webcam Drivers and software are installed when you receive your webcam. For more information, see the...
... computer. 5. Install the software that shipped with your webcam. Shut down the computer. 3. Setting Up Your Webcam To set up your webcam: Webcam integrated on laptop display or external display purchased with your computer External webcam Drivers and software are installed when you receive your webcam. For more information, see the...
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...time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on AC power when possible. For laptop battery related FAQs, see Power Management). • Enabling the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation features of your laptop computer. If the battery is turned off. The operating time of your computer's power ...usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. Battery Charging Laptop Battery When you connect the computer with the number of times the battery is charging. NOTE: You can improve the battery performance...
...time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on AC power when possible. For laptop battery related FAQs, see Power Management). • Enabling the Sleep/Standby and Hibernation features of your laptop computer. If the battery is turned off. The operating time of your computer's power ...usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. Battery Charging Laptop Battery When you connect the computer with the number of times the battery is charging. NOTE: You can improve the battery performance...
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... from frequent charge and discharge cycles. NOTE: When longevity mode is displayed. 2. NOTE: Dell longevity mode may reduce the battery life. Click the Longevity mode tab. 3. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of your battery, and if applicable, displays a ...message requesting you to which your battery charges, protecting your battery when it to protect your laptop battery health. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell Desktop Mode feature enables you to enable Desktop Mode. Right-click the battery icon on your preference. 4. Your...
... from frequent charge and discharge cycles. NOTE: When longevity mode is displayed. 2. NOTE: Dell longevity mode may reduce the battery life. Click the Longevity mode tab. 3. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of your battery, and if applicable, displays a ...message requesting you to which your battery charges, protecting your battery when it to protect your laptop battery health. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell Desktop Mode feature enables you to enable Desktop Mode. Right-click the battery icon on your preference. 4. Your...
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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 . 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