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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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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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...Power Options to optimize your laptop, do any of time. 22 Battery Battery Laptop Battery The following : • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; Conserving the Battery Power To conserve battery power on your computer's power usage (see Setting Power Options). •...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: ...
...Power Options to optimize your laptop, do any of time. 22 Battery Battery Laptop Battery The following : • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; Conserving the Battery Power To conserve battery power on your computer's power usage (see Setting Power Options). •...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: ...
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... the system board and provides power to an electrical outlet when possible. The following activities significantly reduce the operating time of your battery: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or 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 Power ...
... the system board and provides power to an electrical outlet when possible. The following activities significantly reduce the operating time of your battery: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or 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 Power ...
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... : • Radio Frequency (RF) - The wireless connection can be using a cable and does not require additional power source, such as batteries. NOTE: Backlit keyboard may not be any of your computer for more comfortable position within a few meters from a more details. The connection ...on all current generation computer. • PS/2 port - An RF receiver is connected to use the keyboard from the computer. On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • No ...
... : • Radio Frequency (RF) - The wireless connection can be using a cable and does not require additional power source, such as batteries. NOTE: Backlit keyboard may not be any of your computer for more comfortable position within a few meters from a more details. The connection ...on all current generation computer. • PS/2 port - An RF receiver is connected to use the keyboard from the computer. On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • No ...
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... usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. The operating time of your computer while the battery is turned off. You can improve the battery performance by: • Operating the computer on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used ...when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Improving the Battery Performance The operating time of a battery, which it is the time the battery can operate your battery significantly reduces if you use your computer or being used . If necessary...
... usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. The operating time of your computer while the battery is turned off. You can improve the battery performance by: • Operating the computer on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used ...when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Improving the Battery Performance The operating time of a battery, which it is the time the battery can operate your battery significantly reduces if you use your computer or being used . If necessary...
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... A/C power outlet may reduce battery life. NOTE: Dell longevity mode may not be supported on your laptop battery. 76 Battery To enable or disable longevity mode: 1. Click OK. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell longevity mode feature enables you to protect your laptop battery health. The Battery Meter dialog box is enabled, the battery charges only between 88 percent...
... A/C power outlet may reduce battery life. NOTE: Dell longevity mode may not be supported on your laptop battery. 76 Battery To enable or disable longevity mode: 1. Click OK. Dell Desktop Mode The Dell longevity mode feature enables you to protect your laptop battery health. The Battery Meter dialog box is enabled, the battery charges only between 88 percent...
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...Opens the Task Manager window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. Activates a power management mode. Displays the Address bar list in the Power Options Properties window. Right-click the... battery icon on an external display). Click the Desktop mode tab. 3. Searches for a file or folder. Increases brightness on ). Refreshes the active window...
...Opens the Task Manager window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. Activates a power management mode. Displays the Address bar list in the Power Options Properties window. Right-click the... battery icon on an external display). Click the Desktop mode tab. 3. Searches for a file or folder. Increases brightness on ). Refreshes the active window...
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... USB 3.0 - You can configure this limit using a USB optical or Flash drive. Referred to charge USB devices when the computer is automatically disabled when the battery charge reaches 10%. NOTE: Charging through the USB PowerShare feature is powered off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. Debug Port...
... USB 3.0 - You can configure this limit using a USB optical or Flash drive. Referred to charge USB devices when the computer is automatically disabled when the battery charge reaches 10%. NOTE: Charging through the USB PowerShare feature is powered off your computer while charging a USB device, the device stops charging. Debug Port...
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... neither of these are a suite 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 see a message stating that would normally require several steps.
... neither of these are a suite 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 see a message stating that would normally require several steps.
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...8226; Results - To test selected devices, click Run Tests. then, shut down your computer, click Exit. • Status - To the left of the battery, AC adapter, fans, and so on. • Event Log - To exit the ePSA and restart your computer and try again. 3. The Stat column...see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select Diagnostics from the menu and press . 138 Diagnostics Appears on . Restart the computer. 2. 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, and ...
...8226; Results - To test selected devices, click Run Tests. then, shut down your computer, click Exit. • Status - To the left of the battery, AC adapter, fans, and so on. • Event Log - To exit the ePSA and restart your computer and try again. 3. The Stat column...see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select Diagnostics from the menu and press . 138 Diagnostics Appears on . Restart the computer. 2. 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, and ...
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...you are using a PS/2 keyboard, try connecting the USB keyboard to a different computer, if available. 10. Troubleshooting 143 Contact Dell. Reconnect the keyboard to an external monitor and check if there is not damaged or frayed. 4. Connect to the computer. 6. If you... are using a wireless or Bluetooth keyboard, reinstall the batteries. Connect the keyboard to a different USB connector. 8. Keyboard Not Working, Not Detected, or Working Intermittently • External Keyboard • ...
...you are using a PS/2 keyboard, try connecting the USB keyboard to a different computer, if available. 10. Troubleshooting 143 Contact Dell. Reconnect the keyboard to an external monitor and check if there is not damaged or frayed. 4. Connect to the computer. 6. If you... are using a wireless or Bluetooth keyboard, reinstall the batteries. Connect the keyboard to a different USB connector. 8. Keyboard Not Working, Not Detected, or Working Intermittently • External Keyboard • ...
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...; USB flash drive or external hard drive - The system setup and the operating system allow you to configure when the power supply to charge the battery during that time. Putting your computer into the sleep state is a power-saving state designed primarily for an extended period and won 't use your computer...
...; USB flash drive or external hard drive - The system setup and the operating system allow you to configure when the power supply to charge the battery during that time. Putting your computer into the sleep state is a power-saving state designed primarily for an extended period and won 't use your computer...
Owner's Manual (PDF)
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Replacing the Palm-Rest 31 Procedure 31 Postrequisites 31 Removing the Battery 33 Prerequisites 33 Procedure 34 Replacing the Battery 35 Procedure 35 Postrequisites 35 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 37 Prerequisites 37 Procedure 38 Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 39 Procedure 39 Postrequisites 39 ...
Replacing the Palm-Rest 31 Procedure 31 Postrequisites 31 Removing the Battery 33 Prerequisites 33 Procedure 34 Replacing the Battery 35 Procedure 35 Postrequisites 35 Removing the Hard-Drive Assembly 37 Prerequisites 37 Procedure 38 Replacing the Hard-Drive Assembly 39 Procedure 39 Postrequisites 39 ...
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Replacing the Speakers 51 Procedure 51 Postrequisites 51 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 53 Prerequisites 53 Procedure 54 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 55 Procedure 55 Postrequisites 55 Removing the System Board 57 Prerequisites 57 Procedure 58 Replacing the System Board 61 Procedure 61 Postrequisites 61 Entering the ...
Replacing the Speakers 51 Procedure 51 Postrequisites 51 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 53 Prerequisites 53 Procedure 54 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 55 Procedure 55 Postrequisites 55 Removing the System Board 57 Prerequisites 57 Procedure 58 Replacing the System Board 61 Procedure 61 Postrequisites 61 Entering the ...
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4 Lift and slide the keyboard to release the tabs on the keyboard from the palm-rest assembly. 5 Push the battery switch to turn off the power source from the battery to the computer. 1 1 battery switch Removing the Keyboard | 23
4 Lift and slide the keyboard to release the tabs on the keyboard from the palm-rest assembly. 5 Push the battery switch to turn off the power source from the battery to the computer. 1 1 battery switch Removing the Keyboard | 23
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... at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the palm-rest assembly. 5 Close the display and turn on the power source from the battery to ...the computer. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into their connectors and press down on the connector latches to secure them. 2 Push the battery switch to turn the computer over. 6 Replace the screw that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page ...
... at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Postrequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on the palm-rest assembly. 5 Close the display and turn on the power source from the battery to ...the computer. 3 Slide the tabs on the keyboard into their connectors and press down on the connector latches to secure them. 2 Push the battery switch to turn the computer over. 6 Replace the screw that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page ...
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.... 2 Remove the optical drive assembly. Prerequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 27. Removing the Battery | 33 Removing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page...
.... 2 Remove the optical drive assembly. Prerequisites 1 Follow the instructions from step 1 to step 3 in "Removing the Memory Module(s)" on page 27. Removing the Battery | 33 Removing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page...
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Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the battery to the computer base. 2 Lift the battery to disconnect it from the system board and remove the battery from the computer base. 1 battery 2 1 2 screws (5) 34 | Removing the Battery
Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the battery to the computer base. 2 Lift the battery to disconnect it from the system board and remove the battery from the computer base. 1 battery 2 1 2 screws (5) 34 | Removing the Battery
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...information that secure the battery to step 4 in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 5 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure ...1 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the computer base and press down on the battery connector. 2 Replace the screws that shipped with your computer...
...information that secure the battery to step 4 in "Replacing the Memory Module(s)" on page 15. 5 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. Procedure ...1 Align the screw holes on the battery with the screw holes on the computer base and press down on the battery connector. 2 Replace the screws that shipped with your computer...