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... 107 Computrace 111 About Computrace 111 Enabling Computrace 112 Getting Help 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...
... 107 Computrace 111 About Computrace 111 Enabling Computrace 112 Getting Help 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...
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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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.... Touchpads are available on your finger(s) to a relative position on the selected object when the entire object is not visible. Your computer may not be supported on laptop computers and some high-end keyboards. A touchpad has a touch-sensitive surface that senses the motion and position of the touchpad gestures may...
.... Touchpads are available on your finger(s) to a relative position on the selected object when the entire object is not visible. Your computer may not be supported on laptop computers and some high-end keyboards. A touchpad has a touch-sensitive surface that senses the motion and position of the touchpad gestures may...
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...effects. Display 29 Commonly available types of computer information. NOTE: 3D display may not be supported on all computers. NOTE: Wireless display may not be supported on all computers. Display A display is an output device for setting up wireless display. Wireless Display ... 6250 Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate Latest wireless-card drivers and Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager available at support.dell.com. These 2D images are : Processor Video Controller WLAN card Operating System Driver Intel Core i3-3xx to the left and right...
...effects. Display 29 Commonly available types of computer information. NOTE: 3D display may not be supported on all computers. NOTE: Wireless display may not be supported on all computers. Display A display is an output device for setting up wireless display. Wireless Display ... 6250 Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate Latest wireless-card drivers and Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager available at support.dell.com. These 2D images are : Processor Video Controller WLAN card Operating System Driver Intel Core i3-3xx to the left and right...
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Touchscreen displays are commonly used touchscreen technologies are application-specific and may not be supported on the screen by sliding or flicking your finger on the display. Zoom Allows you to perform tasks like zoom, scroll, rotate, and so on, ...
Touchscreen displays are commonly used touchscreen technologies are application-specific and may not be supported on the screen by sliding or flicking your finger on the display. Zoom Allows you to perform tasks like zoom, scroll, rotate, and so on, ...
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.... Storage About Storage Devices Storage devices allow you manually delete the data. Most of the computer chassis Using Dell's Online System Profiler If your computer. The location on the label is located on a label on your ...computer is powered on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. Go to store data for the Service Tag follow the instructions on . 36 ... Desktop computer: Back or top of the storage devices store data till you to support.dell.com. -- Locating the Service Tag and Express-
.... Storage About Storage Devices Storage devices allow you manually delete the data. Most of the computer chassis Using Dell's Online System Profiler If your computer. The location on the label is located on a label on your ...computer is powered on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. Go to store data for the Service Tag follow the instructions on . 36 ... Desktop computer: Back or top of the storage devices store data till you to support.dell.com. -- Locating the Service Tag and Express-
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... 2, 2.1, 5.1, 7.1, and so on the selections you to capture real-time video or images, and can be used to listen to your computer sound card must support 5.1 or 7.1 channel audio. A camera quality is a device that allows you made while purchasing your computer. Speakers can also be internal or external. External webcams connect...
... 2, 2.1, 5.1, 7.1, and so on the selections you to capture real-time video or images, and can be used to listen to your computer sound card must support 5.1 or 7.1 channel audio. A camera quality is a device that allows you made while purchasing your computer. Speakers can also be internal or external. External webcams connect...
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.../34 ExpressCard/54 2 ExpressCard release latch Features • Used in smaller computers and supports limited peripheral devices • Can be used on both EC 34 and EC 54 slots • Supports a wide range of peripheral devices • Consumes more power than the 34 mm ...allow you to connect peripheral devices such as memory cards, wired and wireless communications, printers, scanners, microphone, and so on computers that support EC 54 slots 48 ExpressCards ExpressCards replace PC cards. ExpressCards are installed on laptops and desktops is normally installed with a ...
.../34 ExpressCard/54 2 ExpressCard release latch Features • Used in smaller computers and supports limited peripheral devices • Can be used on both EC 34 and EC 54 slots • Supports a wide range of peripheral devices • Consumes more power than the 34 mm ...allow you to connect peripheral devices such as memory cards, wired and wireless communications, printers, scanners, microphone, and so on computers that support EC 54 slots 48 ExpressCards ExpressCards replace PC cards. ExpressCards are installed on laptops and desktops is normally installed with a ...
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Setting Up 3D Display NOTE: Your TV or computer may not support 3D. To know if your computer supports 3D, see the documentation that shipped with your computer, see System Requirements at dell.com. b. See the following table to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.nvidia.com/3dtv. 1. Browse to...
Setting Up 3D Display NOTE: Your TV or computer may not support 3D. To know if your computer supports 3D, see the documentation that shipped with your computer, see System Requirements at dell.com. b. See the following table to -DVI adapter, and additional HDMI or DVI cables at www.nvidia.com/3dtv. 1. Browse to...
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... for available displays. 8. NOTE: For more information on your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. Ensure that shipped with your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. Select Scan for Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. The 2. Select your computer and must be purchased separately. 4. on...
... for available displays. 8. NOTE: For more information on your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 6. Ensure that shipped with your wireless display adapter from support.dell.com. Select Scan for Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager from the Detected wireless displays list. 9. The 2. Select your computer and must be purchased separately. 4. on...
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...: and click Test. Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound→ Sound. 2. To set up your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. Setting Up 7.1 Audio 7.1 audio is most effective when the speakers are placed as shown in the following figure: See the following figure to connect...
...: and click Test. Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound→ Sound. 2. To set up your computer sound, see the knowledge base article 266424 at support.dell.com. Setting Up 7.1 Audio 7.1 audio is most effective when the speakers are placed as shown in the following figure: See the following figure to connect...
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... computer and also add one or more computers to 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. Click Next. 5. In Windows Vista, click...
... computer and also add one or more computers to 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. Click Next. 5. In Windows Vista, click...
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... and recharged. • Configuring the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. Battery life reduces with the battery installed to an electrical outlet. If necessary, the AC adapter charges the battery and maintains the battery charge...
... and recharged. • Configuring the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. Battery life reduces with the battery installed to an electrical outlet. If necessary, the AC adapter charges the battery and maintains the battery charge...
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... reduce the battery life. Click the Longevity mode tab. 3. Click OK. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of your preference. 4. NOTE: Dell longevity mode may not be supported on your computer by connecting it is not in use. To enable or disable longevity... mode: 1. Continuously powering your laptop battery. NOTE: Dell desktop mode may not be supported on your battery, and if applicable, displays a message requesting you to enable longevity mode. The Battery Meter dialog box...
... reduce the battery life. Click the Longevity mode tab. 3. Click OK. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of your preference. 4. NOTE: Dell longevity mode may not be supported on your computer by connecting it is not in use. To enable or disable longevity... mode: 1. Continuously powering your laptop battery. NOTE: Dell desktop mode may not be supported on your battery, and if applicable, displays a message requesting you to enable longevity mode. The Battery Meter dialog box...
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... NOTE: Some of your computer desktop. Move two fingers in the notification area of the touchpad gestures may support Scroll, Zoom, Rotate, Flick, My Favorites, and Desktop gestures. Your computer may not be supported on the selected object when the entire object is not visible. Allows you to pan scroll the selected...
... NOTE: Some of your computer desktop. Move two fingers in the notification area of the touchpad gestures may support Scroll, Zoom, Rotate, Flick, My Favorites, and Desktop gestures. Your computer may not be supported on the selected object when the entire object is not visible. Allows you to pan scroll the selected...
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... between a computer and different devices. 5.1 Audio 5.1 refers to the number of audio channels in high-end surround-sound configurations. NOTE: 5.1 or 7.1 audio may not be supported on use Mini USB connector. A micro-USB connector is plugged in without restarting your computer. A 7.1 audio system uses two additional speakers (rear left surround, and... the 5.1 audio system. Using USB, you to the number of audio channels in combination with a discrete sound card, connect the speakers to a computer. USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot swapping.
... between a computer and different devices. 5.1 Audio 5.1 refers to the number of audio channels in high-end surround-sound configurations. NOTE: 5.1 or 7.1 audio may not be supported on use Mini USB connector. A micro-USB connector is plugged in without restarting your computer. A 7.1 audio system uses two additional speakers (rear left surround, and... the 5.1 audio system. Using USB, you to the number of audio channels in combination with a discrete sound card, connect the speakers to a computer. USB also supports Plug-and-Play installation and hot swapping.
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... not charge when the computer is powered off or is done using the system setup. USB 91 Legacy USB standard supporting data transfer speeds up to 11 mbps. To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it provides additional bandwidth for troubleshooting... purposes and also in situations where an OS reinstallation is in sleep state. USB 2.0 supports data transmission speed up to forty times faster than its predecessor USB 2.0, yet consumes lesser power. NOTE: Charging through the USB...
... not charge when the computer is powered off or is done using the system setup. USB 91 Legacy USB standard supporting data transfer speeds up to 11 mbps. To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it provides additional bandwidth for troubleshooting... purposes and also in situations where an OS reinstallation is in sleep state. USB 2.0 supports data transmission speed up to forty times faster than its predecessor USB 2.0, yet consumes lesser power. NOTE: Charging through the USB...
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...-DisplayPorts in both analog and digital environments. NOTE: DisplayPorts and Mini-DisplayPorts vary in size. To connect devices that support DisplayPort to a Mini-DisplayPort connector, you to connect a computer to displays such as it more versatile as flat-panel monitors, LCD TVs, and so on the Dell Inspiron Mini series of DisplayPorts on .
...-DisplayPorts in both analog and digital environments. NOTE: DisplayPorts and Mini-DisplayPorts vary in size. To connect devices that support DisplayPort to a Mini-DisplayPort connector, you to connect a computer to displays such as it more versatile as flat-panel monitors, LCD TVs, and so on the Dell Inspiron Mini series of DisplayPorts on .
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...is crisp and distortion free. • Since it an ideal gaming interface • DisplayPort cables can be hidden from view • Supports plug-and-play adapters that allow you to connect displays using older connection standards such as DVI, HDMI, and VGA HDMI High Definition ...consoles to compatible digital audio devices, such as LCDs, plasma displays, and projectors. Advantages of DisplayPort • Natively supports high resolutions and high refresh rates • Supports 3D stereo transmission making it is a digital interface, HDMI is similar to a USB cable that slides into the ...
...is crisp and distortion free. • Since it an ideal gaming interface • DisplayPort cables can be hidden from view • Supports plug-and-play adapters that allow you to connect displays using older connection standards such as DVI, HDMI, and VGA HDMI High Definition ...consoles to compatible digital audio devices, such as LCDs, plasma displays, and projectors. Advantages of DisplayPort • Natively supports high resolutions and high refresh rates • Supports 3D stereo transmission making it is a digital interface, HDMI is similar to a USB cable that slides into the ...
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Supports delivery of IEEE 1394 Cables 4-pin connector 6-pin connector 9-pin connector IEEE 1394 95 Allows you to connect devices to 64 devices on a single ..., currently including 100, 200 400, and 800 Megabits per second over a single continuous cable or bus. Also supports branching, looping, and other by daisychaining them together, without the need for hubs or switches. Supports up to each other topologies, which reduces cabling complexity. Types of time-critical data at low costs. •...
Supports delivery of IEEE 1394 Cables 4-pin connector 6-pin connector 9-pin connector IEEE 1394 95 Allows you to connect devices to 64 devices on a single ..., currently including 100, 200 400, and 800 Megabits per second over a single continuous cable or bus. Also supports branching, looping, and other by daisychaining them together, without the need for hubs or switches. Supports up to each other topologies, which reduces cabling complexity. Types of time-critical data at low costs. •...