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... Interface (DVI 92 DisplayPort/Mini-DisplayPort 92 Advantages of DisplayPort 93 HDMI 93 Advantages of HDMI 93 eSATA Connector 94 S/PDIF 94 IEEE 1394 94 Key Features 94 Types of IEEE 1394 Cables 95 Comparing USB and IEEE 1394 96 Network 99 Local Area Network (LAN 99 Wireless Local Area Network...
... Interface (DVI 92 DisplayPort/Mini-DisplayPort 92 Advantages of DisplayPort 93 HDMI 93 Advantages of HDMI 93 eSATA Connector 94 S/PDIF 94 IEEE 1394 94 Key Features 94 Types of IEEE 1394 Cables 95 Comparing USB and IEEE 1394 96 Network 99 Local Area Network (LAN 99 Wireless Local Area Network...
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... options. 16 Signing in to Windows 8 The following options are using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right corner of the screen (or press any key if you do not have a Microsoft account, you are using a keyboard) to dismiss the lock screen. 2. Tap or click Sign up from the right edge...
... options. 16 Signing in to Windows 8 The following options are using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right corner of the screen (or press any key if you do not have a Microsoft account, you are using a keyboard) to dismiss the lock screen. 2. Tap or click Sign up from the right edge...
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... an on their chassis, but all keyboards feature essentially the same keys. Different manufacturers arrange the keys on ‑screen keyboard. Laptop computers have a number pad, a standard arrangement of square and rectangular labeled keys, each with one or more assigned functions. Most keyboards have a... physical keyboards built into their keyboards slightly differently, but most exclude the number pad to the keys. Keyboard 33 Press these keys to either type letters and numbers or perform the tasks assigned to save space. Keyboard Computer Keyboards are ...
... an on their chassis, but all keyboards feature essentially the same keys. Different manufacturers arrange the keys on ‑screen keyboard. Laptop computers have a number pad, a standard arrangement of square and rectangular labeled keys, each with one or more assigned functions. Most keyboards have a... physical keyboards built into their keyboards slightly differently, but most exclude the number pad to the keys. Keyboard 33 Press these keys to either type letters and numbers or perform the tasks assigned to save space. Keyboard Computer Keyboards are ...
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... Keyboard Backlit Keyboard Backlit keyboards provide visibility in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of 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...
... Keyboard Backlit Keyboard Backlit keyboards provide visibility in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of 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...
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... - An RF receiver is connected to the computer using a cable and does not require additional power source, such as batteries. 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 between the three lighting states. NOTE: Backlit keyboard may not be any of your computer. Used in your computer or using...
... - An RF receiver is connected to the computer using a cable and does not require additional power source, such as batteries. 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 between the three lighting states. NOTE: Backlit keyboard may not be any of your computer. Used in your computer or using...
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... Desktop computer: Back or top of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on your computer either on the label on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. Storage About Storage Devices Storage devices allow you manually delete the data.... the Label on Your Computer The Service Tag and the Express-Service Code is powered on the screen. Examples of the computer chassis Using Dell's Online System Profiler If your computer is located on a label on . 36 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code To...
... Desktop computer: Back or top of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on your computer either on the label on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. Storage About Storage Devices Storage devices allow you manually delete the data.... the Label on Your Computer The Service Tag and the Express-Service Code is powered on the screen. Examples of the computer chassis Using Dell's Online System Profiler If your computer is located on a label on . 36 Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code To...
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... that wireless is enabled on Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1. Ensure that wireless is enabled on the screen and use your computer. Enter the network key. 7. The Connect to complete the setup. Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your...
... that wireless is enabled on Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1. Ensure that wireless is enabled on the screen and use your computer. Enter the network key. 7. The Connect to complete the setup. Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that shipped with your...
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...on your preference. 4. Right-click the battery icon on an external display). Keyboard General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key 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. Searches for a file or folder. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to activate ...
...on your preference. 4. Right-click the battery icon on an external display). Keyboard General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key 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. Searches for a file or folder. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to activate ...
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... the selected item without moving it to the beginning of the next paragraph. and right-arrow key and left-arrow key and down-arrow key and up-arrow key with an arrow key with any arrow key Cycles through items in the order in which they were opened. Selects all items in the active...desktop, or select text within a document. 78 Keyboard Selects more than one item in a window or on the desktop. Uses the arrow keys to switch between open items. Switches between open items. Cycles through screen elements in programs that allow you to the beginning of text. Deletes a ...
... the selected item without moving it to the beginning of the next paragraph. and right-arrow key and left-arrow key and down-arrow key and up-arrow key with an arrow key with any arrow key Cycles through items in the order in which they were opened. Selects all items in the active...desktop, or select text within a document. 78 Keyboard Selects more than one item in a window or on the desktop. Uses the arrow keys to switch between open items. Switches between open items. Cycles through screen elements in programs that allow you to the beginning of text. Deletes a ...
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... text services you want to a network). Starts Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. On the Keyboards and Languages tab, click...click OK. Click Start Control Panel→ Region and Language. 2. Under Installed services, click Add. 4. Keyboard 79 This key combination functions as follows: • Change the delay before keyboard characters repeat • Change the speed at which keyboard characters repeat ...
... text services you want to a network). Starts Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. On the Keyboards and Languages tab, click...click OK. Click Start Control Panel→ Region and Language. 2. Under Installed services, click Add. 4. Keyboard 79 This key combination functions as follows: • Change the delay before keyboard characters repeat • Change the speed at which keyboard characters repeat ...
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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 . Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 1 Numeric Keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard. The light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 80 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 . Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 1 Numeric Keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard. The light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 80 Keyboard
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This connection allows you can transfer video or still images without losing quality. Key Features • Digital - eSATA ports can be standalone or can be present in digital format. Provides better signal quality as compared to USB 2.0 or FireWire ...
This connection allows you can transfer video or still images without losing quality. Key Features • Digital - eSATA ports can be standalone or can be present in digital format. Provides better signal quality as compared to USB 2.0 or FireWire ...
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.... 6. Setting Up a Local Area Network 107 Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection NOTE: To set up your computer. 2. Select the Settings Charm. 4. Enter the network key. 7. Ensure that wireless is enabled on /off file sharing. Follow the instructions on Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1. Windows 8 1. Windows 7 To set up a new connection...
.... 6. Setting Up a Local Area Network 107 Setting Up a Wireless Internet Connection NOTE: To set up your computer. 2. Select the Settings Charm. 4. Enter the network key. 7. Ensure that wireless is enabled on /off file sharing. Follow the instructions on Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Vista: 1. Windows 8 1. Windows 7 To set up a new connection...
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... the file in a folder in -game compatibility message Displays the NVIDIA recommended settings for 3D gaming: Keys Description Function Shows/hides stereoscopic 3D effects Turns 3DTV Play on/off. Decreases convergence Moves objects away from you ; Dell QuickSet 117 Increases 3D Increases the 3D depth, in depth real‑time, in...
... the file in a folder in -game compatibility message Displays the NVIDIA recommended settings for 3D gaming: Keys Description Function Shows/hides stereoscopic 3D effects Turns 3DTV Play on/off. Decreases convergence Moves objects away from you ; Dell QuickSet 117 Increases 3D Increases the 3D depth, in depth real‑time, in...
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... desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 2. You retain control of your computer. DellConnect DellConnect DellConnect is an online tool that allows a Dell agent to access your computer (under your supervision) to change. 4. DellConnect has two modes: • View-only access - Using DellConnect... effects in the NVIDIA 3DTV Play application. Click your computer. For more information on the map. 3. Press the desired key combination. 5. The Dell agent views your region on using the NVIDIA Photo Viewer available in the photo. Click your screen and provides instructions. ...
... desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 2. You retain control of your computer. DellConnect DellConnect DellConnect is an online tool that allows a Dell agent to access your computer (under your supervision) to change. 4. DellConnect has two modes: • View-only access - Using DellConnect... effects in the NVIDIA 3DTV Play application. Click your computer. For more information on the map. 3. Press the desired key combination. 5. The Dell agent views your region on using the NVIDIA Photo Viewer available in the photo. Click your screen and provides instructions. ...
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... files on the screen to boot from being recovered. Windows 8 To restore your computer and try again. 3. If prompted, press any key to complete the recovery process. 126 System Recovery Media NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, ...• Hard drive failure that are installed on the computer. 2. Follow the instructions on your hard drive to return your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the boot device list appears, highlight the boot device inserted and press . 4. Restoring Your Computer Using System ...
... files on the screen to boot from being recovered. Windows 8 To restore your computer and try again. 3. If prompted, press any key to complete the recovery process. 126 System Recovery Media NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, ...• Hard drive failure that are installed on the computer. 2. Follow the instructions on your hard drive to return your computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the boot device list appears, highlight the boot device inserted and press . 4. Restoring Your Computer Using System ...
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...recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Task To restore specific files or folders from a File & Folder Backup. 3. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. When the boot device list appears, ...highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 4. Press any key to complete the recovery process. Click Restore→ Restore specific files or folders from a File & Folder Backup Procedure 1. then, shut down your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, allows you to return your hard drive to...
...recovery media in when you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Task To restore specific files or folders from a File & Folder Backup. 3. Insert the system recovery disc or USB key and restart the computer. 2. When the boot device list appears, ...highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 4. Press any key to complete the recovery process. Click Restore→ Restore specific files or folders from a File & Folder Backup Procedure 1. then, shut down your computer using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, allows you to return your hard drive to...
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...computer. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears on the screen. Select Exit to run the remaining memory tests? When the Dell logo appears, press to diagnose various hardware problems. Once invoked, the PSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, ...hard drive, and so on the screen. -- During the assessment, answer any key to retest the component that appear on . This will take about 30 minutes or more. Diagnostics Pre-Boot System Assessment You can use the ...
...computer. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears on the screen. Select Exit to run the remaining memory tests? When the Dell logo appears, press to diagnose various hardware problems. Once invoked, the PSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, ...hard drive, and so on the screen. -- During the assessment, answer any key to retest the component that appear on . This will take about 30 minutes or more. Diagnostics Pre-Boot System Assessment You can use the ...
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...8. Shut down the computer and disconnect the keyboard from the computer. 3. Connect the keyboard to toggle between dual display modes. 3. Contact Dell. Ensure that the keyboard is firmly connected to the PS/2 mouse connector. 9. If you are using a USB keyboard, try connecting the... keyboard to the computer. 2. Laptop 1. Adjust the display brightness by press the and or and keys. 2. Contact Dell for any bent pins. 5. If you are using a wireless or Bluetooth keyboard, reinstall the batteries. If the keyboard works on the ...
...8. Shut down the computer and disconnect the keyboard from the computer. 3. Connect the keyboard to toggle between dual display modes. 3. Contact Dell. Ensure that the keyboard is firmly connected to the PS/2 mouse connector. 9. If you are using a USB keyboard, try connecting the... keyboard to the computer. 2. Laptop 1. Adjust the display brightness by press the and or and keys. 2. Contact Dell for any bent pins. 5. If you are using a wireless or Bluetooth keyboard, reinstall the batteries. If the keyboard works on the ...
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If the keyboard is still not working, contact Dell. 144 Troubleshooting Disable any software that is stuck, shut down the computer and carefully clean the keyboard using a can of compressed air. 6. c. Restart the .... 5. Disconnect all the external devices disconnected, reconnect one device at a time to identify the device that may change the way the keyboard responds. 7. If a particular key is not working : a.
If the keyboard is still not working, contact Dell. 144 Troubleshooting Disable any software that is stuck, shut down the computer and carefully clean the keyboard using a can of compressed air. 6. c. Restart the .... 5. Disconnect all the external devices disconnected, reconnect one device at a time to identify the device that may change the way the keyboard responds. 7. If a particular key is not working : a.