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Touchscreen Gestures 30 Zoom 30 Dwell 31 Flick 31 Scroll 31 Rotate 32 Keyboard 33 Backlit Keyboard 34 Keyboard Connection Types 35 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code 36 Locating the Label on Your Computer 36 Using Dell's Online System Profiler 36 Storage 36 About Storage Devices 36 Internal Storage Devices 37 Hard Drives 37 Solid-State Drives 37 Removable Storage Devices 37 Optical Discs 38 Memory Cards 38 Memory Module 39 System Board 40 Processor 42 Computer Fan 43 Heat Sink 43 Thermal Grease 44 4 Contents
Touchscreen Gestures 30 Zoom 30 Dwell 31 Flick 31 Scroll 31 Rotate 32 Keyboard 33 Backlit Keyboard 34 Keyboard Connection Types 35 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code 36 Locating the Label on Your Computer 36 Using Dell's Online System Profiler 36 Storage 36 About Storage Devices 36 Internal Storage Devices 37 Hard Drives 37 Solid-State Drives 37 Removable Storage Devices 37 Optical Discs 38 Memory Cards 38 Memory Module 39 System Board 40 Processor 42 Computer Fan 43 Heat Sink 43 Thermal Grease 44 4 Contents
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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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... on Computrace 112 My Dell Downloads 113 My Dell Support Center 113 Downloading or Upgrading Dell Support Center 113 PC Checkup Utilities 114 Solution Station 114 Solution Station Offerings 115 Dell QuickSet 116 Installation 116 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 116 3D Games 116 Playing Games in 3D 116 Keyboard Shortcuts 117 Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts 118 3D Photos...
... on Computrace 112 My Dell Downloads 113 My Dell Support Center 113 Downloading or Upgrading Dell Support Center 113 PC Checkup Utilities 114 Solution Station 114 Solution Station Offerings 115 Dell QuickSet 116 Installation 116 NVIDIA 3DTV Play 116 3D Games 116 Playing Games in 3D 116 Keyboard Shortcuts 117 Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts 118 3D Photos...
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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 ... 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 Setup Screens 148 Changing the Boot Sequence for...
... 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 ... 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 Setup Screens 148 Changing the Boot Sequence for...
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... to see the available options. 16 Signing in to the upper-right corner of the screen (or press any key if you are using a keyboard) to your Microsoft accounts. 2. Signing in to Windows 8 The following options are available when you log on to your computer. Using a Microsoft account: If you...
... to see the available options. 16 Signing in to the upper-right corner of the screen (or press any key if you are using a keyboard) to your Microsoft accounts. 2. Signing in to Windows 8 The following options are available when you log on to your computer. Using a Microsoft account: If you...
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... that senses the motion and position of your finger(s) to move the cursor, drag or move the focus on laptop computers and some high-end keyboards. Touchpads are available on the selected object when the entire object is not visible. Your computer may not be supported on your computer desktop. The...
... that senses the motion and position of your finger(s) to move the cursor, drag or move the focus on laptop computers and some high-end keyboards. Touchpads are available on the selected object when the entire object is not visible. Your computer may not be supported on your computer desktop. The...
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... the objects on the display. Commonly used touchscreen technologies are commonly used in Zoom out 30 Display NOTE: Some of using a mouse, touchpad, or a keyboard. Touchscreen Display Touchscreen is a display device that lets you interact with a finger, hand, or another passive object, such as a stylus.
... the objects on the display. Commonly used touchscreen technologies are commonly used in Zoom out 30 Display NOTE: Some of using a mouse, touchpad, or a keyboard. Touchscreen Display Touchscreen is a display device that lets you interact with a finger, hand, or another passive object, such as a stylus.
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...or perform the tasks assigned to save space. Most keyboards have a physical keyboard, and provide an on their chassis, but all keyboards feature essentially the same keys. Different manufacturers arrange the keys on ‑screen keyboard. Some small-sized laptops and netbook computers do not ...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 numerical and mathematical...
...or perform the tasks assigned to save space. Most keyboards have a physical keyboard, and provide an on their chassis, but all keyboards feature essentially the same keys. Different manufacturers arrange the keys on ‑screen keyboard. Some small-sized laptops and netbook computers do not ...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 numerical and mathematical...
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... visibility in dark environments by illuminating the symbols on most laptop computers is placed in a dark environment. 34 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to turn on automatically when your computer is integrated into the alphabetic keys). You can turn on the backlight manually ... keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (the numeric keypad on the keys using LEDs present below the keyboard.
... visibility in dark environments by illuminating the symbols on most laptop computers is placed in a dark environment. 34 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to turn on automatically when your computer is integrated into the alphabetic keys). You can turn on the backlight manually ... keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (the numeric keypad on the keys using LEDs present below the keyboard.
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... using the Bluetooth adapter already installed in all computers. Used in your computer. The keyboard connects 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 lighting Pressing the and the right-arrow key toggles...
... using the Bluetooth adapter already installed in all computers. Used in your computer. The keyboard connects 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 lighting Pressing the and the right-arrow key toggles...
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Connect the display to the USB connectors. Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the appropriate display connector on the front panel of your computer (see Setting Up Your Display). 2. NOTE: Depending on your computer model, USB ports may also be present on your computer. Setting Up Your Desktop 57 Setting Up Your Desktop 1.
Connect the display to the USB connectors. Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the appropriate display connector on the front panel of your computer (see Setting Up Your Display). 2. NOTE: Depending on your computer model, USB ports may also be present on your computer. Setting Up Your Desktop 57 Setting Up Your Desktop 1.
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... only (not on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. Renames the selected item. Keyboard 77 NOTE: When desktop mode is displayed. 2. Click OK. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. To enable or disable desktop mode:... display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on an integrated display. Keyboard General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Click Enable or Disable based on your preference...
... only (not on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. Renames the selected item. Keyboard 77 NOTE: When desktop mode is displayed. 2. Click OK. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. To enable or disable desktop mode:... display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on an integrated display. Keyboard General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Click Enable or Disable based on your preference...
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... the cursor to have multiple documents open items. Cycles through screen elements in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. 78 Keyboard Selects all items in the active program. Closes the active window (in programs that allow you to the beginning of the next word. Deletes the...
... the cursor to have multiple documents open items. Cycles through screen elements in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. 78 Keyboard Selects all items in the active program. Closes the active window (in programs that allow you to the beginning of the next word. Deletes the...
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... logo key and combination. Under Installed services, click Add. 4. Starts Windows Explorer. On the Keyboards and Languages tab, click Change keyboards. 3. Restores all open windows. Changing Keyboard Input Language 1. Click the language you want to add, select the text services you want to... to add, and then click OK. Click Start Control Panel→ Keyboard. 2. Click Start Control Panel→ Region and Language. 2. Keyboard 79 Customizing Your Keyboard You can customize your keyboard: 1. Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and...
... logo key and combination. Under Installed services, click Add. 4. Starts Windows Explorer. On the Keyboards and Languages tab, click Change keyboards. 3. Restores all open windows. Changing Keyboard Input Language 1. Click the language you want to add, select the text services you want to... to add, and then click OK. Click Start Control Panel→ Keyboard. 2. Click Start Control Panel→ Region and Language. 2. Keyboard 79 Customizing Your Keyboard You can customize your keyboard: 1. Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and...
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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 . 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 Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 1 Numeric Keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard.
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.... USB allows high speed connection of peripherals to recognize that a device is smaller than mini-USB connector and allows you can connect devices like mice, keyboards, printers, external drives, digital cameras, mobile phones, and so on all computers. Micro-USB - USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot swapping. USB...
.... USB allows high speed connection of peripherals to recognize that a device is smaller than mini-USB connector and allows you can connect devices like mice, keyboards, printers, external drives, digital cameras, mobile phones, and so on all computers. Micro-USB - USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot swapping. USB...
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.... Some 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 www.nvidia.com...a number of supported 3D games, see a message stating that would normally require several steps. Launch the game in 3D 1. Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Utilities are an option, you can also be restored using the PC Restore utility or similar application. For a list of...
.... Some 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 www.nvidia.com...a number of supported 3D games, see a message stating that would normally require several steps. Launch the game in 3D 1. Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Utilities are an option, you can also be restored using the PC Restore utility or similar application. For a list of...
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... maximum convergence places all objects behind the scene in your space; To maximize performance, select HD or SD mode when 3DTV Play is disabled. Dell QuickSet 117 Captures a 3D screenshot of the current game, and saves the file in a folder in the current game. minimum convergence...gaming performance may reduce when using HD 3D mode even if 3DTV Play is disabled. Decreases convergence Moves objects away from you ; Keyboard Shortcuts The following are some of the keyboard shortcuts available for the current game. also used to place the laser sight.
... maximum convergence places all objects behind the scene in your space; To maximize performance, select HD or SD mode when 3DTV Play is disabled. Dell QuickSet 117 Captures a 3D screenshot of the current game, and saves the file in a folder in the current game. minimum convergence...gaming performance may reduce when using HD 3D mode even if 3DTV Play is disabled. Decreases convergence Moves objects away from you ; Keyboard Shortcuts The following are some of the keyboard shortcuts available for the current game. also used to place the laser sight.
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... download 3D photos, see www.nvidia.com. You retain control of your country or area from the list. 4. The Dell agent views your computer. The photo viewer also allows you want to keyboard and mouse - DellConnect has two modes: • View-only access - Using DellConnect Follow the instructions below to get connected...
... download 3D photos, see www.nvidia.com. You retain control of your country or area from the list. 4. The Dell agent views your computer. The photo viewer also allows you want to keyboard and mouse - DellConnect has two modes: • View-only access - Using DellConnect Follow the instructions below to get connected...
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... data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. Click Next. Select Dell Factory Image Restore or Dell Factory Tools→ Dell Factory Image Restore (depending on the hard drive and removes any...
... data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 5. To access the command prompt, type administrator in the User name field, then click OK. 6. Click Next. Select Dell Factory Image Restore or Dell Factory Tools→ Dell Factory Image Restore (depending on the hard drive and removes any...