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...information that helps you make better use on discs and players; Reproduction of these materials in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in this document to refer to hardware or ...loss of data if instructions are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; and other than its own. 2013 - 01 Rev. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows...
...information that helps you make better use on discs and players; Reproduction of these materials in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in this document to refer to hardware or ...loss of data if instructions are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; and other than its own. 2013 - 01 Rev. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows...
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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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Windows 8 123 Dell Backup and Recovery 123 Dell Backup and Recovery - Windows 8 126 Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media - 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...
Windows 8 123 Dell Backup and Recovery 123 Dell Backup and Recovery - Windows 8 126 Restoring Your Computer Using System Recovery Media - 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...
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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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..., and so on). 3. To lock your account picture in the upper-right corner, and then choose Lock. To dismiss the lock screen: 1. Signing in to Windows 8 The following options are available when you log on to your computer using the method of your choice. Tap or click Sign in without a Microsoft... the screen. Tap or click Sign up from the right edge of the screen (or if you already have it already, to log on to Windows 8 Using a Microsoft account: If you are using a mouse, pointing to your computer with your computer for a new email address to your computer. Tap or click...
..., and so on). 3. To lock your account picture in the upper-right corner, and then choose Lock. To dismiss the lock screen: 1. Signing in to Windows 8 The following options are available when you log on to your computer using the method of your choice. Tap or click Sign in without a Microsoft... the screen. Tap or click Sign up from the right edge of the screen (or if you already have it already, to log on to Windows 8 Using a Microsoft account: If you are using a mouse, pointing to your computer with your computer for a new email address to your computer. Tap or click...
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... a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen and release the app. Turning off your computer: 1. Closing a Windows 8 app 17 NOTE: You can also choose to put 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 you are using touchscreen, drag the app to the bottom of the screen), and then click Settings. 2. Windows 8 To turn off your computer in sleep or hibernate state.
... a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen and release the app. Turning off your computer: 1. Closing a Windows 8 app 17 NOTE: You can also choose to put 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 you are using touchscreen, drag the app to the bottom of the screen), and then click Settings. 2. Windows 8 To turn off your computer in sleep or hibernate state.
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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 be charged more often.
... 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 be charged more often.
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... 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 Options to optimize your laptop computer.
... 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 Options to optimize your laptop computer.
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... to stop auto scrolling. Allows you to stop auto scrolling. Move two fingers up or down on the active window. Tap on the touchpad to scroll left or right on the active window. Touchpad 25 Allows you to scroll up or down at a fast pace to scroll down , and right or...
... to stop auto scrolling. Allows you to stop auto scrolling. Move two fingers up or down on the active window. Tap on the touchpad to scroll left or right on the active window. Touchpad 25 Allows you to scroll up or down at a fast pace to scroll down , and right or...
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... finger in an arced direction right or left to rotate the active content on the touchpad. Allows you to reduce the view of the active window. To zoom in: Move two fingers apart to rotate active content in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together... on the screen. Pinch - Allows you to enlarge the view of the active window. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to zoom in 90° increments using two fingers where one finger is anchored and the other...
... finger in an arced direction right or left to rotate the active content on the touchpad. Allows you to reduce the view of the active window. To zoom in: Move two fingers apart to rotate active content in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together... on the screen. Pinch - Allows you to enlarge the view of the active window. To zoom out: Move two fingers close together to zoom in 90° increments using two fingers where one finger is anchored and the other...
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The applications that the desktop is visible. Desktop Allows you to minimize all open your hand on the touchpad in any orientation and briefly hold in place. 28 Touchpad Tap three fingers on the direction of the flick. Place your favorite applications. My Favorites Allows you to open windows so that are configured in the touchpad configuration tool launch. Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to flip content forward or backward based on the touchpad. Flick Allows you to flip content in the active window.
The applications that the desktop is visible. Desktop Allows you to minimize all open your hand on the touchpad in any orientation and briefly hold in place. 28 Touchpad Tap three fingers on the direction of the flick. Place your favorite applications. My Favorites Allows you to open windows so that are configured in the touchpad configuration tool launch. Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to flip content forward or backward based on the touchpad. Flick Allows you to flip content in the active window.
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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. NOTE: Wireless display may not be supported on all computers. Minimum requirements for visual presentation...
... 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. NOTE: Wireless display may not be supported on all computers. Minimum requirements for visual presentation...
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... the focus on the direction of the flick. Scroll Allows you to flip through content. Flick Allows you to scroll through content in the active window like pages in the desired direction to flip content forward or backward based on the selected object when the entire object is not visible. Allows...
... the focus on the direction of the flick. Scroll Allows you to flip through content. Flick Allows you to scroll through content in the active window like pages in the desired direction to flip content forward or backward based on the selected object when the entire object is not visible. Allows...
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... you to scroll right or left to activate vertical scrolling. Twist - Scroll Vertical - Allows you to rotate the active content on the active window. Scroll Horizontal - Rotate Allows you to scroll up or down on the screen. You can also rotate the active content by moving both the fingers ...
... you to scroll right or left to activate vertical scrolling. Twist - Scroll Vertical - Allows you to rotate the active content on the active window. Scroll Horizontal - Rotate Allows you to scroll up or down on the screen. You can also rotate the active content by moving both the fingers ...
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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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.... Video chat with the video avatars. • Create Avatar - Cam Avatar - The Dell Webcam Manager window appears. Enable the Digital Array Microphone in the Dell Webcam Center 1. The webcam is now enabled. Open the webcam software to enable the microphone. Dell Webcam Manager includes: • Webcam Center - Control core recording functions of the webcam...
.... Video chat with the video avatars. • Create Avatar - Cam Avatar - The Dell Webcam Manager window appears. Enable the Digital Array Microphone in the Dell Webcam Center 1. The webcam is now enabled. Open the webcam software to enable the microphone. Dell Webcam Manager includes: • Webcam Center - Control core recording functions of the webcam...
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... vary by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or cellular telephone service for offerings available in the search box, and press . To setup a wired Internet connection: Windows 8 1. The Connect to the upper-right corner of the screen (or if you are using a mouse, pointing to the Internet...
... vary by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or cellular telephone service for offerings available in the search box, and press . To setup a wired Internet connection: Windows 8 1. The Connect to the upper-right corner of the screen (or if you are using a mouse, pointing to the Internet...
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... installed in the search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center → Set up your wireless router. Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1. Follow the instructions on Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1. Contact your ISP to a wireless router on the screen and use your computer. 2. Select the ... use the setup information provided by your ISP to connect. 6. Ensure that shipped with your ISP. 2. The Connect to the Internet. Windows 7 To set up a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the search box, and ...
... installed in the search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center → Set up your wireless router. Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1. Follow the instructions on Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1. Contact your ISP to a wireless router on the screen and use your computer. 2. Select the ... use the setup information provided by your ISP to connect. 6. Ensure that shipped with your ISP. 2. The Connect to the Internet. Windows 7 To set up a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the search box, and ...
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...-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. In the Verify the display configuration section, right-click the 3D TV and select Make this the Windows primary display. 4. c. Check the HDMI audio on the TV by playing a video, game, or music and adjusting the volume on your TV, use the ...to 1080p, 1920x1080 and refresh rate to 24/23 Hz in HD 3D mode even if 3DTV Play is disabled. 6. b. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Set up the NVIDIA 3DTV Play application: a. The 3DTV Play ...
...-click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. In the Verify the display configuration section, right-click the 3D TV and select Make this the Windows primary display. 4. c. Check the HDMI audio on the TV by playing a video, game, or music and adjusting the volume on your TV, use the ...to 1080p, 1920x1080 and refresh rate to 24/23 Hz in HD 3D mode even if 3DTV Play is disabled. 6. b. In the NVIDIA Control Panel window, click Stereoscopic 3D to expand the selection (if not already expanded) and then click Set up the NVIDIA 3DTV Play application: a. The 3DTV Play ...
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... wireless displays list. 9. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. on the desktop. on the desktop. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display... window appears. The 2. Turn on wireless display, see the documentation that shipped with your TV. NOTE: For more information on your TV, such...
... wireless displays list. 9. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display window appears. on the desktop. on the desktop. Double-click the Intel Wireless Display icon Intel Wireless Display... window appears. The 2. Turn on wireless display, see the documentation that shipped with your TV. NOTE: For more information on your TV, such...