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... the mouse pointer down. Search charm Allows you are using a multi-touch touchpad, place your touchpad and swipe left onto the touchpad. Charms Sidebar 15 Charms Sidebar Charms are a set of the screen. If you to notifications, volume controls, brightness controls, and other devices. To open the Charms menu, you can swipe in from the right edge of features which are located within the Start screen. Provides access...
... the mouse pointer down. Search charm Allows you are using a multi-touch touchpad, place your touchpad and swipe left onto the touchpad. Charms Sidebar 15 Charms Sidebar Charms are a set of the screen. If you to notifications, volume controls, brightness controls, and other devices. To open the Charms menu, you can swipe in from the right edge of features which are located within the Start screen. Provides access...
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... the number of a battery, which is switched off. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer's power usage (see Power Management). • Using the Sleep power state when you use 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 the time the battery can...
... the number of a battery, which is switched off. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer's power usage (see Power Management). • Using the Sleep power state when you use 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 the time the battery can...
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Keyboard Connection Types You can connect a keyboard to your computer. Such keyboards require batteries to the USB port on the computer. • Bluetooth - The keyboard connects to the computer using the Bluetooth adapter already installed in all computers. Used in your computer or using a Bluetooth adapter connected to the computer using a cable and does not require additional power source, such as batteries. Wireless: Keyboard is connected to an USB port of your computer using any of the following : • USB - Keyboard 35 Wired...
Keyboard Connection Types You can connect a keyboard to your computer. Such keyboards require batteries to the USB port on the computer. • Bluetooth - The keyboard connects to the computer using the Bluetooth adapter already installed in all computers. Used in your computer or using a Bluetooth adapter connected to the computer using a cable and does not require additional power source, such as batteries. Wireless: Keyboard is connected to an USB port of your computer using any of the following : • USB - Keyboard 35 Wired...
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... chassis Using Dell's Online System Profiler If your computer is located on a label on your computer either on the label on . 36 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code Storage devices can be internal or external. Most of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. Go to the Internet, you have access to support.dell...
... chassis Using Dell's Online System Profiler If your computer is located on a label on your computer either on the label on . 36 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code Storage devices can be internal or external. Most of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. Go to the Internet, you have access to support.dell...
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... Webcam Manager window opens. 3. Select avatars for video chat, apply audio filters, or use all the webcam features and configuration options. Enable the Digital Array Microphone in the Dell Webcam Center 1. Click Webcam Center. 4. Video chat with the video avatars. • Create Avatar - Create a unique avatar using the Live! Click Start → All Programs or Programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel → Device Manager. 2. Click Dell Webcam→ Dell Webcam Manager. Click Start → All Programs or Programs. 2. Webcam 47 Access Dell...
... Webcam Manager window opens. 3. Select avatars for video chat, apply audio filters, or use all the webcam features and configuration options. Enable the Digital Array Microphone in the Dell Webcam Center 1. Click Webcam Center. 4. Video chat with the video avatars. • Create Avatar - Create a unique avatar using the Live! Click Start → All Programs or Programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel → Device Manager. 2. Click Dell Webcam→ Dell Webcam Manager. Click Start → All Programs or Programs. 2. Webcam 47 Access Dell...
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... if your TV supports 3D features available on your computer. Set up the HDMI 1.4 3D TV: a. Connection Type VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) Computer Cable DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable) DVI-to-VGA (DVI-to-VGA adapter + VGA cable) HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable) Display You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to the TV's 3D settings menu. Set the 3D mode to identify...
... if your TV supports 3D features available on your computer. Set up the HDMI 1.4 3D TV: a. Connection Type VGA-to-VGA (VGA cable) Computer Cable DVI-to-DVI (DVI cable) DVI-to-VGA (DVI-to-VGA adapter + VGA cable) HDMI-to-HDMI (HDMI cable) HDMI-to-DVI (HDMI-to-DVI adapter + DVI cable) Display You can purchase the DVI-to-VGA adapter, HDMI-to the TV's 3D settings menu. Set the 3D mode to identify...
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... You can download and install the latest driver for Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Connect the wireless display adapter to Existing Adapter. Turn on wireless display, see the documentation that shipped with your wireless display adapter. 64 Display Ensure that appears on the desktop. Select the appropriate video source for available displays. 8. on the TV and the wireless display adapter. 5. on your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. Type the security code that wireless is enabled. 3.
... You can download and install the latest driver for Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. Connect the wireless display adapter to Existing Adapter. Turn on wireless display, see the documentation that shipped with your wireless display adapter. 64 Display Ensure that appears on the desktop. Select the appropriate video source for available displays. 8. on the TV and the wireless display adapter. 5. on your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. Type the security code that wireless is enabled. 3.
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... one or more computers to install the printer driver while adding your printer into the optical drive and follow the instructions on the screen. In Windows 7, click Start → Devices and Printers. In Windows Vista, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. If you experience problems with your printer. Insert the printer driver media that shipped with your printer...
... one or more computers to install the printer driver while adding your printer into the optical drive and follow the instructions on the screen. In Windows 7, click Start → Devices and Printers. In Windows Vista, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. If you experience problems with your printer. Insert the printer driver media that shipped with your printer...
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... or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP. Install any open programs. 2. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection • If you are using a dial-up your router. To set up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Set up a new connection or network→ Connect...
... or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP. Install any open programs. 2. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection • If you are using a dial-up your router. To set up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Set up a new connection or network→ Connect...
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... your wireless router. Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1. Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3. See the documentation that you received when you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your computer. Click Start , type network in the search box, and press . Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection You can setup a wired Internet connection using a dial-up, DSL, or a cable/satellite modem. • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem...
... your wireless router. Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1. Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3. See the documentation that you received when you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your computer. Click Start , type network in the search box, and press . Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection You can setup a wired Internet connection using a dial-up, DSL, or a cable/satellite modem. • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem...
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...; Solution Station access copies of file. • Performance and Configuration History - PC Checkup Utilities • Drive Space Manager - Create a Backup and Recovery media or a USB flash drive. -- Solution Station Solution Station is a one of the following support categories depending on the day they occurred. -- Featured services include a free PC Health Check to optimize and speed up your computer, common errors and problem troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal, wireless network setup, and more...
...; Solution Station access copies of file. • Performance and Configuration History - PC Checkup Utilities • Drive Space Manager - Create a Backup and Recovery media or a USB flash drive. -- Solution Station Solution Station is a one of the following support categories depending on the day they occurred. -- Featured services include a free PC Health Check to optimize and speed up your computer, common errors and problem troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal, wireless network setup, and more...
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... Connect a Device to an Existing Wireless Network Network Errors and Problem Troubleshooting Professional TV Installation - find articles and FAQs on the most common problems and instructions on any technical brand. On Stand Professional TV Installation - Solution Station Offerings Type Offerings Computer Setup and Support New Computer Setup File Transfer or Data Backup Service Internet and Email Setup Software Installation Computer Accessories Setup Windows Operating System Installation Virus and Spyware Removal Antivirus Installation Internet Parental Control Free...
... Connect a Device to an Existing Wireless Network Network Errors and Problem Troubleshooting Professional TV Installation - find articles and FAQs on the most common problems and instructions on any technical brand. On Stand Professional TV Installation - Solution Station Offerings Type Offerings Computer Setup and Support New Computer Setup File Transfer or Data Backup Service Internet and Email Setup Software Installation Computer Accessories Setup Windows Operating System Installation Virus and Spyware Removal Antivirus Installation Internet Parental Control Free...
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Playing Games in full-screen mode. 2. For a list 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 to play 3D games, watch Blu-ray 3D videos, and browse 3D photos. 3D Games The NVIDIA 3DTV Play application supports the same games as...
Playing Games in full-screen mode. 2. For a list 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 to play 3D games, watch Blu-ray 3D videos, and browse 3D photos. 3D Games The NVIDIA 3DTV Play application supports the same games as...
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... bootable. If booting from a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use the Boot Device Menu to boot your computer from by pressing up-arrow/ down your media is bootable, check the device documentation. Select the device you are trying to boot from the default device on the next reboot. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo...
... bootable. If booting from a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot You can use the Boot Device Menu to boot your computer from by pressing up-arrow/ down your media is bootable, check the device documentation. Select the device you are trying to boot from the default device on the next reboot. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo...
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Self-Help Options Accessing Windows Help and Support: Windows 8 Swipe from a Dell technician. Type Help and Support in the search box and press . Getting Help and Contacting Dell If you need information about Dell products or services, or if you experience problems using your computer, you can get help blogs, download Dell driver and software updates, and so on. See www.microsoft.com for more information about Dell product and services at...
Self-Help Options Accessing Windows Help and Support: Windows 8 Swipe from a Dell technician. Type Help and Support in the search box and press . Getting Help and Contacting Dell If you need information about Dell products or services, or if you experience problems using your computer, you can get help blogs, download Dell driver and software updates, and so on. See www.microsoft.com for more information about Dell product and services at...
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... reduced or cut off your laptop for laptops. Of all the power-saving states in Microsoft Windows are: • Sleep - Power Management 167 Transfer Methods You can access the same network folders or location. • USB flash drive or external hard drive - You will need an Easy Transfer Cable, a specially designed USB cable that you won 't have an opportunity to charge the battery during that both computers Power Management Power management helps you want to...
... reduced or cut off your laptop for laptops. Of all the power-saving states in Microsoft Windows are: • Sleep - Power Management 167 Transfer Methods You can access the same network folders or location. • USB flash drive or external hard drive - You will need an Easy Transfer Cable, a specially designed USB cable that you won 't have an opportunity to charge the battery during that both computers Power Management Power management helps you want to...
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... 7 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . 7 Safety Instructions 7 Recommended Tools 8 2 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 3 Switch 11 Removing the Switch 11 Replacing the Switch 12 4 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 13 5 Keyboard 15 Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 18 6 Base Cover 19 Removing the Base Cover 19 Replacing the Base Cover 20 7 Memory Module(s 21 Removing the Memory Module(s 21 Replacing the Memory Module(s 22 8 Hard Drive(s 23 Removing the Hard Drive(s 23 Replacing the Hard Drive(s 26 9 Optical Drive 27...
... 7 Turn Off Your Computer and Connected Devices . . . 7 Safety Instructions 7 Recommended Tools 8 2 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 3 Switch 11 Removing the Switch 11 Replacing the Switch 12 4 Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Replacing the Battery 13 5 Keyboard 15 Removing the Keyboard 15 Replacing the Keyboard 18 6 Base Cover 19 Removing the Base Cover 19 Replacing the Base Cover 20 7 Memory Module(s 21 Removing the Memory Module(s 21 Replacing the Memory Module(s 22 8 Hard Drive(s 23 Removing the Hard Drive(s 23 Replacing the Hard Drive(s 26 9 Optical Drive 27...
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19 Camera Module 71 Removing the Camera Module 71 Replacing the Camera Module 74 20 System Board 75 Removing the System Board 75 Replacing the System Board 79 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 80 21 Heat Sink 81 Removing the Heat Sink 81 Replacing the Heat Sink 83 22 Processor 85 Removing the Processor 85 Replacing the Processor 87 23 Power-Adapter Port 89 Removing the Power-Adapter Port 89 Replacing the Power-Adapter Port 91 24 Speakers 93 Removing the...
19 Camera Module 71 Removing the Camera Module 71 Replacing the Camera Module 74 20 System Board 75 Removing the System Board 75 Replacing the System Board 79 Entering the Service Tag in the BIOS 80 21 Heat Sink 81 Removing the Heat Sink 81 Replacing the Heat Sink 83 22 Processor 85 Removing the Processor 85 Replacing the Processor 87 23 Power-Adapter Port 89 Removing the Power-Adapter Port 89 Replacing the Power-Adapter Port 91 24 Speakers 93 Removing the...
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... the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into place. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions in the connector labeled "DIMM B." 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on your computer. 22 | Memory Module(s) If you install a memory module in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. 4 Turn on the memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into...
... the click, remove the memory module and reinstall it clicks into place. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13. 3 Follow the instructions in the connector labeled "DIMM B." 1 Align the notch on the memory module with the tab on your computer. 22 | Memory Module(s) If you install a memory module in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. 4 Turn on the memory-module connector. 2 Slide the memory module firmly into...
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Inspiron 17R-7720 12 1 screws (4) 2 hard-drive assembly Inspiron 17R-5720/Inspiron 17R-7720 1 2 1 screws (4) 2 hard-drive assembly 24 | Hard Drive(s) Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 2 Slide the hard-drive assembly toward the side of the computer to disconnect it from the system-board connector. 3 Lift the hard-drive assembly off the computer base.
Inspiron 17R-7720 12 1 screws (4) 2 hard-drive assembly Inspiron 17R-5720/Inspiron 17R-7720 1 2 1 screws (4) 2 hard-drive assembly 24 | Hard Drive(s) Procedure 1 Remove the screws that secure the hard-drive assembly to the computer base. 2 Slide the hard-drive assembly toward the side of the computer to disconnect it from the system-board connector. 3 Lift the hard-drive assembly off the computer base.
