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...damage, personal injury, or death. © 2012 Dell Inc. Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. 2012 - 11 Rev. Notes, ...use of data if instructions are not followed. Bluetooth® is used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; A00 CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of your computer....
...damage, personal injury, or death. © 2012 Dell Inc. Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; and is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. 2012 - 11 Rev. Notes, ...use of data if instructions are not followed. Bluetooth® is used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; A00 CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of your computer....
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...inside your computer, read the safety information that the work surface is unplugged, to the power source. Microsoft Windows shuts down . For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation of the screen to open the Charms... sidebar, and then click Settings→ Power→ Shutdown. • Windows 7: Click Start and click Shut down and then the computer turns off your computer. 1 Save and close...using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Before You Begin | 7
...inside your computer, read the safety information that the work surface is unplugged, to the power source. Microsoft Windows shuts down . For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation of the screen to open the Charms... sidebar, and then click Settings→ Power→ Shutdown. • Windows 7: Click Start and click Shut down and then the computer turns off your computer. 1 Save and close...using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Before You Begin | 7
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...Flashing the BIOS | 93 The File Download window appears. 7 In the Save As window, select an appropriate location to download the file on the screen. Flashing the BIOS You may need to step 4. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS...for me • Choose from My Products and Services List • Choose from a list of all Dell products b Click Continue and follow the instructions that shipped with your download method below window, click For Single File Download via Browser, and then click Download Now. If you do not have...
...Flashing the BIOS | 93 The File Download window appears. 7 In the Save As window, select an appropriate location to download the file on the screen. Flashing the BIOS You may need to step 4. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS...for me • Choose from My Products and Services List • Choose from a list of all Dell products b Click Continue and follow the instructions that shipped with your download method below window, click For Single File Download via Browser, and then click Download Now. If you do not have...
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... the U.S. is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows start button logo are trademarks of your computer. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for use of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) and licensed for ... and trade names may be used in this document is used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Reproduction of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries; A00
... the U.S. is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows start button logo are trademarks of your computer. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for use of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) and licensed for ... and trade names may be used in this document is used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Reproduction of Microsoft Corporation in trademarks and trade names other countries; A00
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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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Windows 8 124 Dell Backup and Recovery Professional - Windows 8 123 Dell Backup and Recovery Basic - Windows 8 126 Restoring Your Operating System 127 System Restore 127 About System Restore 127 Starting System Restore 128 Undoing the Last System Restore 128 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 129 About Dell DataSafe Local Backup 129 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 129 Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic 130...
Windows 8 124 Dell Backup and Recovery Professional - Windows 8 123 Dell Backup and Recovery Basic - Windows 8 126 Restoring Your Operating System 127 System Restore 127 About System Restore 127 Starting System Restore 128 Undoing the Last System Restore 128 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 129 About Dell DataSafe Local Backup 129 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 129 Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic 130...
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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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... will provide you can use a different sign-in method, tap or click Sign-in options to see the available options. 16 Signing in to Windows 8 Creating a Microsoft account: You can log on to your computer: 1. Tap or click Sign up from the right edge of the screen (or if ... on without a Microsoft account and follow the instructions on to your computer. To dismiss the lock screen: 1. In the sign-in screen, sign in to Windows 8 The following options are using a mouse, pointing to your computer. NOTE: To use the Microsoft account e-mail ID in the upper-right corner, and ...
... will provide you can use a different sign-in method, tap or click Sign-in options to see the available options. 16 Signing in to Windows 8 Creating a Microsoft account: You can log on to your computer: 1. Tap or click Sign up from the right edge of the screen (or if ... on without a Microsoft account and follow the instructions on to your computer. To dismiss the lock screen: 1. In the sign-in screen, sign in to Windows 8 The following options are using a mouse, pointing to your computer. NOTE: To use the Microsoft account e-mail ID in the upper-right corner, and ...
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Turning off your computer: 1. Windows 8 To turn off your computer - Closing a Windows 8 app To close an app: • If you are using a mouse, click and drag the app from the right edge of the screen (or if ...; If you are using a mouse, point to put your computer in sleep or hibernate state. Tap or click Power and then choose Shut down. Closing a Windows 8 app 17 NOTE: You can also choose to the upper-right corner of the screen and release the app.
Turning off your computer: 1. Windows 8 To turn off your computer - Closing a Windows 8 app To close an app: • If you are using a mouse, click and drag the app from the right edge of the screen (or if ...; If you are using a mouse, point to put your computer in sleep or hibernate state. Tap or click Power and then choose Shut down. Closing a Windows 8 app 17 NOTE: You can also choose to the upper-right corner of the screen and release the app.
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... Moderate weight 9-cell battery High cost Large in size High capacity Heavy NOTE: When used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see Setting Power Options). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for...
... Moderate weight 9-cell battery High cost Large in size High capacity Heavy NOTE: When used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see Setting Power Options). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for...
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... depending on . Improving the Battery Performance The operating time of times the battery is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to purchase a new battery during the life of system board, temperature, the time for which the computer is powered off, and so on...
... depending on . Improving the Battery Performance The operating time of times the battery is discharged and recharged. • Configuring the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to purchase a new battery during the life of system board, temperature, the time for which the computer is powered off, and so on...
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... Scroll Horizontal - Move two fingers up or down on the touchpad to activate vertical auto scrolling. Tap on the active window. To scroll up or down: Move a finger in the vertical scroll zone (extreme right of the touchpad), in a clockwise circular motion to scroll up or ...
... Scroll Horizontal - Move two fingers up or down on the touchpad to activate vertical auto scrolling. Tap on the active window. To scroll up or down: Move a finger in the vertical scroll zone (extreme right of the touchpad), in a clockwise circular motion to scroll up or ...
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... together to rotate the selected item 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Touchpad 27 Pinch - Rotate Allows you to enlarge the view of the active window. Keeping the thumb in place, move the index finger in : Move two fingers apart to rotate the active content on the touchpad. The rotate feature...
... together to rotate the selected item 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Touchpad 27 Pinch - Rotate Allows you to enlarge the view of the active window. Keeping the thumb in place, move the index finger in : Move two fingers apart to rotate the active content on the touchpad. The rotate feature...
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The applications that the desktop is visible. My Favorites Allows you to minimize all open your hand on the touchpad. Desktop Allows you to open windows so that are configured in place. 28 Touchpad Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick. Flick Allows you to flip content in the active window. Place your favorite applications. Tap three fingers on the touchpad in any orientation and briefly hold in the touchpad configuration tool launch.
The applications that the desktop is visible. My Favorites Allows you to minimize all open your hand on the touchpad. Desktop Allows you to open windows so that are configured in place. 28 Touchpad Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick. Flick Allows you to flip content in the active window. Place your favorite applications. Tap three fingers on the touchpad in any orientation and briefly hold in the touchpad configuration tool launch.
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... i7-66xx Intel HD Graphics Intel Centrino 6100/6200/6300 or Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate Latest wireless-card drivers and Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager available at support.dell.com. Display 29 Commonly available types of display are : Processor Video Controller WLAN card Operating...
... i7-66xx Intel HD Graphics Intel Centrino 6100/6200/6300 or Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate Latest wireless-card drivers and Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager available at support.dell.com. Display 29 Commonly available types of display are : Processor Video Controller WLAN card Operating...
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... flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick. Display 31 Flick Allows you to scroll through content in the active window like pages in a playlist. Flick also works vertically when navigating content such as images or songs in a book. Move a finger quickly in the desired direction...
... flip content forward or backward based on the direction of the flick. Display 31 Flick Allows you to scroll through content in the active window like pages in a playlist. Flick also works vertically when navigating content such as images or songs in a book. Move a finger quickly in the desired direction...
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Scroll Horizontal - Allows you to scroll up or down on the active window. Move a finger up or scroll down to rotate the active content using two fingers. Rotate Allows you to activate vertical scrolling. You can also rotate ... an arced direction right or left on the screen. Allows you to activate horizontal scrolling. Allows you to rotate the active content on the active window. Twist - Scroll Vertical - Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the other finger in a circular motion. 32 Display Move a finger to the right or...
Scroll Horizontal - Allows you to scroll up or down on the active window. Move a finger up or scroll down to rotate the active content using two fingers. Rotate Allows you to activate vertical scrolling. You can also rotate ... an arced direction right or left on the screen. Allows you to activate horizontal scrolling. Allows you to rotate the active content on the active window. Twist - Scroll Vertical - Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the other finger in a circular motion. 32 Display Move a finger to the right or...
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...functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain actions: , , , and the Windows key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for moving the cursor around in documents... or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (the numeric keypad on...
...functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain actions: , , , and the Windows key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for moving the cursor around in documents... or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (the numeric keypad on...
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... software for video chat, apply audio filters, or use all the webcam features and configuration options. The Dell Webcam Manager window appears. The webcam is now enabled. Video chat with the video avatars. • Create Avatar - Cam Avatar - Access... the Digital Array Microphone in the Dell Webcam Center 1. Click Dell Webcam→ Dell Webcam Manager. Click Start → Control Panel → Device Manager. 2. Click Start → All Programs or Programs. 2. Dell Webcam Manager window opens. 3. Click Dell Webcam→ Dell Webcam Manager. Click the drop-down...
... software for video chat, apply audio filters, or use all the webcam features and configuration options. The Dell Webcam Manager window appears. The webcam is now enabled. Video chat with the video avatars. • Create Avatar - Cam Avatar - Access... the Digital Array Microphone in the Dell Webcam Center 1. Click Dell Webcam→ Dell Webcam Manager. Click Start → Control Panel → Device Manager. 2. Click Start → All Programs or Programs. 2. Dell Webcam Manager window opens. 3. Click Dell Webcam→ Dell Webcam Manager. Click the drop-down...
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..., and exit any open programs. 2. Click Network and Sharing Center → Set up a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet window appears. Contact your ISP for setup instructions. Swipe from the right edge of the screen (or if you are using a mouse, pointing to complete ...the setup. The Connect to the Internet. To setup a wired Internet connection: Windows 8 1. Type Network and Sharing Center in your ISP to the upper-right corner of connection to the telephone wall jack before you set up connection...
..., and exit any open programs. 2. Click Network and Sharing Center → Set up a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet window appears. Contact your ISP for setup instructions. Swipe from the right edge of the screen (or if you are using a mouse, pointing to complete ...the setup. The Connect to the Internet. To setup a wired Internet connection: Windows 8 1. Type Network and Sharing Center in your ISP to the upper-right corner of connection to the telephone wall jack before you set up connection...