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... the mouse pointer down. If you to TVs, printers, and other computer setting options. Takes you are using a multi-touch touchpad, place your friends and social networks. Charms Sidebar 15 To open the Charms menu, you to share photos, links, and so on with your finger to notifications, volume controls, brightness controls, and other devices. Devices charm Settings charm Allows you are located within the Start screen. Provides access...
... the mouse pointer down. If you to TVs, printers, and other computer setting options. Takes you are using a multi-touch touchpad, place your friends and social networks. Charms Sidebar 15 To open the Charms menu, you to share photos, links, and so on with your finger to notifications, volume controls, brightness controls, and other devices. Devices charm Settings charm Allows you are located within the Start screen. Provides access...
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This feature will provide you access to most of the screen (or press any key if you are using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right corner of your choice. Open Start by swiping in from the bottom edge of the Microsoft services (such as Outlook, SkyDrive, and so on to your computer with your computer using a Microsoft account. In the...
This feature will provide you access to most of the screen (or press any key if you are using a mouse, pointing to the upper-right corner of your choice. Open Start by swiping in from the bottom edge of the Microsoft services (such as Outlook, SkyDrive, and so on to your computer with your computer using a Microsoft account. In the...
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...; 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 used and the conditions under which it is switched off. The following activities significantly reduce the operating time of the battery decreases over time depending on how often the battery is used . Battery 23 The CMOS...
...; 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 used and the conditions under which it is switched off. The following activities significantly reduce the operating time of the battery decreases over time depending on how often the battery is used . Battery 23 The CMOS...
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... Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate Latest wireless-card drivers and Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager available at support.dell.com. Display 29 These 2D images are : • Touchscreen • 3D • Wireless 3D Display A 3D display is an output device for setting up wireless display. NOTE: Wireless display may not be supported on all computers. Display A display is a video output device that can display a 3-dimensional image. 3D displays work by the brain as having depth, thus creating...
... Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate Latest wireless-card drivers and Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager available at support.dell.com. Display 29 These 2D images are : • Touchscreen • 3D • Wireless 3D Display A 3D display is an output device for setting up wireless display. NOTE: Wireless display may not be supported on all computers. Display A display is a video output device that can display a 3-dimensional image. 3D displays work by the brain as having depth, thus creating...
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... the USB port on the computer. • Bluetooth - Wired: The keyboard is connected to the computer using a Bluetooth adapter connected to operate and some wireless keyboards have rechargeable batteries. Used in your computer or using a cable and does not require additional power source, such as batteries. Such keyboards require batteries to an USB port of the following : • USB - On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • No lighting...
... the USB port on the computer. • Bluetooth - Wired: The keyboard is connected to the computer using a Bluetooth adapter connected to operate and some wireless keyboards have rechargeable batteries. Used in your computer or using a cable and does not require additional power source, such as batteries. Such keyboards require batteries to an USB port of the following : • USB - On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness • No lighting...
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... Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code 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. Service Code You can be internal or external. Go to scan for the Service Tag follow the instructions on and you have access to the Internet, you to store data for later use Dell's online System Profiler to support.dell.com...
... Locating the Service Tag and Express-Service Code 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. Service Code You can be internal or external. Go to scan for the Service Tag follow the instructions on and you have access to the Internet, you to store data for later use Dell's online System Profiler to support.dell.com...
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...- Cam Avatar Creator software for video chat, apply audio filters, or use all the webcam features and configuration options. Click Dell Webcam→ Dell Webcam Manager. Webcam 47 Dell Webcam Manager window opens. 3. Click Webcam Center. 4. Click Imaging Devices and then double-click Camera. 3. Control core recording functions of the webcam. Click Dell Webcam→ Dell Webcam Manager. Video chat with the video avatars. • Create Avatar - Enable the Digital Array Microphone in the Dell Webcam Center 1. Click Start → All Programs...
...- Cam Avatar Creator software for video chat, apply audio filters, or use all the webcam features and configuration options. Click Dell Webcam→ Dell Webcam Manager. Webcam 47 Dell Webcam Manager window opens. 3. Click Webcam Center. 4. Click Imaging Devices and then double-click Camera. 3. Control core recording functions of the webcam. Click Dell Webcam→ Dell Webcam Manager. Video chat with the video avatars. • Create Avatar - Enable the Digital Array Microphone in the Dell Webcam Center 1. Click Start → All Programs...
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... your computer supports 3D, see System Requirements at dell.com. 3. 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 Automatic. 62 Display b. Set the 3D mode to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at...
... your computer supports 3D, see System Requirements at dell.com. 3. 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 Automatic. 62 Display b. Set the 3D mode to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at...
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... Wireless Display window appears. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for available displays. 8. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. Turn on the desktop. on your TV. The 2. NOTE: For more information on your computer. 2. Connect the wireless display adapter to Existing Adapter. Select Connect to the TV. To enable wireless display: 1. Type the security code that appears on wireless display, see the documentation that wireless is enabled. 3. Setting...
... Wireless Display window appears. NOTE: You can download and install the latest driver for available displays. 8. NOTE: The wireless display adapter does not ship with your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. Turn on the desktop. on your TV. The 2. NOTE: For more information on your computer. 2. Connect the wireless display adapter to Existing Adapter. Select Connect to the TV. To enable wireless display: 1. Type the security code that appears on wireless display, see the documentation that wireless is enabled. 3. Setting...
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... install the printer driver while adding your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. Click Add a Printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Insert the printer driver media that shipped with your printer. Follow the instructions on screen. 70 Setting Up Your Printer Adding a Printer 1. In Windows Vista, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. In Windows 7, click Start → Devices...
... install the printer driver while adding your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. Click Add a Printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Insert the printer driver media that shipped with your printer. Follow the instructions on screen. 70 Setting Up Your Printer Adding a Printer 1. In Windows Vista, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. In Windows 7, click Start → Devices...
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... service for setup instructions. Set up a new connection or network→ Connect to share Internet access provided by the router manufacturer. • Network cables - Save and close any open files, and exit any software required for setting up a LAN. • Cable or DSL broadband modem with installation media, which type of the screen), and then click Search . 3. The Connect to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. A router has multiple ports...
... service for setup instructions. Set up a new connection or network→ Connect to share Internet access provided by the router manufacturer. • Network cables - Save and close any open files, and exit any software required for setting up a LAN. • Cable or DSL broadband modem with installation media, which type of the screen), and then click Search . 3. The Connect to each supporting one computer or one peripheral such as a printer. A router has multiple ports...
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... when you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your country. Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows 8 1. Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1. Contact your ISP for setup instructions. Click Start , type network in your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or cellular telephone service for offerings available in the search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center → Set up your Internet connection. • If you ordered your wireless router. Type Device Manager in the search...
... when you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your country. Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows 8 1. Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1. Contact your ISP for setup instructions. Click Start , type network in your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or cellular telephone service for offerings available in the search box, and then click Network and Sharing Center → Set up your Internet connection. • If you ordered your wireless router. Type Device Manager in the search...
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... premium support services providing Computer Configuration and Maintenance, Networking Set Up and Support, Home Entertainment Installation. Create a Backup and Recovery media or a USB flash drive. -- System Performance Improvement Offers - Detailed System Information - access copies of your hard drive using a visual representation of the following support categories depending on your computer, common errors and problem troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal, wireless network setup, and more information about your needs: Phone support, Onsite support (in-home support), or...
... premium support services providing Computer Configuration and Maintenance, Networking Set Up and Support, Home Entertainment Installation. Create a Backup and Recovery media or a USB flash drive. -- System Performance Improvement Offers - Detailed System Information - access copies of your hard drive using a visual representation of the following support categories depending on your computer, common errors and problem troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal, wireless network setup, and more information about your needs: Phone support, Onsite support (in-home support), or...
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... 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 PC Health Check Computer Maintenance Speed up your Computer Basic and Security Speed up your Computer Advanced Speed up your Computer Premium Upgrade your Internal Hardware Computer Errors and Problem Troubleshooting New Wireless Network Setup Wireless Setup and Support Connect a Device to your computer to an Existing Wireless Network Network Errors and Problem...
... 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 PC Health Check Computer Maintenance Speed up your Computer Basic and Security Speed up your Computer Advanced Speed up your Computer Premium Upgrade your Internal Hardware Computer Errors and Problem Troubleshooting New Wireless Network Setup Wireless Setup and Support Connect a Device to your computer to an Existing Wireless Network Network Errors and Problem...
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...; 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. For a list of supported 3D games, see a message stating that would normally require several steps. The software provides easy access to a Dell computer. Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Utilities are an option, you can also be restored using the PC Restore utility...
...; 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. For a list of supported 3D games, see a message stating that would normally require several steps. The software provides easy access to a Dell computer. Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Utilities are an option, you can also be restored using the PC Restore utility...
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... boot from a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 149 Press when F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears on (or restart) your computer. 3. Select the device you are trying to boot from a device other than the default boot device. To ensure your computer and try again. 4. If booting from a network, connect the network cable to your computer. 2. If booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to your computer. Turn...
... boot from a USB memory key, highlight USB Flash Device and press . Changing the Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 149 Press when F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears on (or restart) your computer. 3. Select the device you are trying to boot from a device other than the default boot device. To ensure your computer and try again. 4. If booting from a network, connect the network cable to your computer. 2. If booting from a USB device, connect the USB device to your computer. Turn...
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... 4. To flash the BIOS: 1. Go to access the menu. If you do not have your computer. Choose from My Products and Services List -- Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the up-arrow/down-arrow keys to change the boot priority of devices. 4. Save changes and exit system setup. Enter your computer. Enter System Setup (see the Quick Start Guide that shipped...
... 4. To flash the BIOS: 1. Go to access the menu. If you do not have your computer. Choose from My Products and Services List -- Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Configuration menu option and press to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the up-arrow/down-arrow keys to change the boot priority of devices. 4. Save changes and exit system setup. Enter your computer. Enter System Setup (see the Quick Start Guide that shipped...
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... troubleshooting wizards, user manuals, technical help blogs, download Dell driver and software updates, and so on. You can learn about Dell product and services at the following websites and e-mail addresses: Dell Support Websites • support.dell.com • support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) • support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) • supportapj.dell.com (Asia Pacific only) Getting Help and Contacting Dell 155 Self-Help Options Accessing Windows Help and Support: Windows...
... troubleshooting wizards, user manuals, technical help blogs, download Dell driver and software updates, and so on. You can learn about Dell product and services at the following websites and e-mail addresses: Dell Support Websites • support.dell.com • support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) • support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) • supportapj.dell.com (Asia Pacific only) Getting Help and Contacting Dell 155 Self-Help Options Accessing Windows Help and Support: Windows...
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... to start working . • Hibernation - You need a USB flash drive or an external hard drive compatible with both computers can use your computer by regulating power supply to resume working again. You must set up a network connection between the two computers and ensure that allows a computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several seconds) when you want to the various components. While sleep puts your work and settings in memory...
... to start working . • Hibernation - You need a USB flash drive or an external hard drive compatible with both computers can use your computer by regulating power supply to resume working again. You must set up a network connection between the two computers and ensure that allows a computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several seconds) when you want to the various components. While sleep puts your work and settings in memory...
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... Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 20. 4 Remove the memory module(s). NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 11. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from step 1 to step 3 in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 24. 7 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Base Cover" on...
... Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Removing the Wireless Mini-Card" on page 20. 4 Remove the memory module(s). NOTE: Your computer's Service Tag is stored in "Removing the Hard Drive" on page 11. NOTE: Before disconnecting the cables from step 1 to step 3 in the system board. You must enter the Service Tag in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 24. 7 Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Base Cover" on...