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... or loss of data if instructions are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft corporation in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of your computer. Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are not followed. A01 2 | WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or...
... or loss of data if instructions are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft corporation in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of your computer. Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are not followed. A01 2 | WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or...
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...see the documentation of the screen to open the Charms sidebar, and then click Settings→ Power→ Shut down. • Windows 7: Click Start and click Shut down instructions. 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their edges and avoid touching pins ...5 seconds, after the computer is flat and clean. After you are using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their electrical outlets. 4 Disconnect all telephone cables, ...
...see the documentation of the screen to open the Charms sidebar, and then click Settings→ Power→ Shut down. • Windows 7: Click Start and click Shut down instructions. 3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their edges and avoid touching pins ...5 seconds, after the computer is flat and clean. After you are using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the components and cards, handle them by their electrical outlets. 4 Disconnect all telephone cables, ...
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...for me • Choose from My Products and Services List • Choose from a list of all Dell products b Click Continue and follow the instructions that shipped with your download method below window, click For Single File Download via Browser, and then click Download Now. 7 In the Save As... Express Service Code: a Select one of the following options: • Automatically detect my Service Tag for your computer. 8 If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. 9 Navigate to step 4. For more information, see the Quick Start Guide that appear on your computer is located on a ...
...for me • Choose from My Products and Services List • Choose from a list of all Dell products b Click Continue and follow the instructions that shipped with your download method below window, click For Single File Download via Browser, and then click Download Now. 7 In the Save As... Express Service Code: a Select one of the following options: • Automatically detect my Service Tag for your computer. 8 If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. 9 Navigate to step 4. For more information, see the Quick Start Guide that appear on your computer is located on a ...
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and is used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are not followed. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are trademarks of your computer. Trademarks used by Dell under license; NOTE: A NOTE indicates ... the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) and licensed for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2013 Dell Inc. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; ...
and is used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are not followed. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are trademarks of your computer. Trademarks used by Dell under license; NOTE: A NOTE indicates ... the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) and licensed for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2013 Dell Inc. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other countries; ...
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Contents Windows 8 Features Signing in Microsoft account Local account Locking and unlocking your computer Accessing the desktop Turning off your computer Charms Start screen and tiles Apps Closing an app Snapping apps More Information About Your Computer Power Adapter Battery Coin-Cell Battery Touchpad Display Touchscreen 3D Wireless Display 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 18 18 19 Contents 3
Contents Windows 8 Features Signing in Microsoft account Local account Locking and unlocking your computer Accessing the desktop Turning off your computer Charms Start screen and tiles Apps Closing an app Snapping apps More Information About Your Computer Power Adapter Battery Coin-Cell Battery Touchpad Display Touchscreen 3D Wireless Display 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 18 18 19 Contents 3
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Windows 8/Windows RT 47 Customizing Your Keyboard 48 Changing Keyboard Input Language 49 Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop 50 Using Your Touchpad 50 Touchpad Gestures 51 Scroll ...
Windows 8/Windows RT 47 Customizing Your Keyboard 48 Changing Keyboard Input Language 49 Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop 50 Using Your Touchpad 50 Touchpad Gestures 51 Scroll ...
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...or folders from a File & Folder Backup 79 Creating a Full System Backup 79 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 79 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 80 Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic 80 Launching Dell DataSafe Local Backup 80 Creating system reinstall disks 80 Restoring your computer to a previous... from a File & Folder Backup 81 Dell Factory Image Restore 82 Accessing Dell Factory Image Restore 82 Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 83 System Restore 84 Windows 8 84 Using System Restore 84 Undoing the Last System Restore 84 Windows 7 85 Using System Restore 85 Undoing ...
...or folders from a File & Folder Backup 79 Creating a Full System Backup 79 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 79 Dell DataSafe Local Backup 80 Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic 80 Launching Dell DataSafe Local Backup 80 Creating system reinstall disks 80 Restoring your computer to a previous... from a File & Folder Backup 81 Dell Factory Image Restore 82 Accessing Dell Factory Image Restore 82 Starting Dell Factory Image Restore 83 System Restore 84 Windows 8 84 Using System Restore 84 Undoing the Last System Restore 84 Windows 7 85 Using System Restore 85 Undoing ...
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... Configuring Power Settings 98 Configuring the Power Button Behavior 98 Improving Battery Life 99 Dell Longevity Mode 100 Dell Desktop Mode 100 Migration Tips 101 Migrating from one Windows Operating System to a newer Operating System 101 Ergonomic Instructions 101 Dell and the Environment 103 Regulatory Compliance Policy 104 Contact Details for Regulatory Compliance Web...
... Configuring Power Settings 98 Configuring the Power Button Behavior 98 Improving Battery Life 99 Dell Longevity Mode 100 Dell Desktop Mode 100 Migration Tips 101 Migrating from one Windows Operating System to a newer Operating System 101 Ergonomic Instructions 101 Dell and the Environment 103 Regulatory Compliance Policy 104 Contact Details for Regulatory Compliance Web...
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...NOTE: To sign in using an existing Microsoft account, type the email ID and password. It also associates the email, SkyDrive, and other Windows 8 devices that you sign in your account picture in to your computer using a keyboard) to see the available options. To sign in...your Microsoft account and other linked accounts with your computer: 1. Using a Microsoft account synchronizes settings, customizations, and so on screen, login to Windows 8 using the same email ID. Locking and unlocking your computer Locking your choice. Tap or click your Microsoft account so that you are ...
...NOTE: To sign in using an existing Microsoft account, type the email ID and password. It also associates the email, SkyDrive, and other Windows 8 devices that you sign in your account picture in to your computer using a keyboard) to see the available options. To sign in...your Microsoft account and other linked accounts with your computer: 1. Using a Microsoft account synchronizes settings, customizations, and so on screen, login to Windows 8 using the same email ID. Locking and unlocking your computer Locking your choice. Tap or click your Microsoft account so that you are ...
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... Devices Settings Allows you are Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. Also allows to send video and audio to the upper/lower-right corner of Windows - Access the charms sidebar and tap or click Settings. 2. Accessing the desktop To access the desktop interface - If you to notifications, volume controls, brightness controls...
... Devices Settings Allows you are Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. Also allows to send video and audio to the upper/lower-right corner of Windows - Access the charms sidebar and tap or click Settings. 2. Accessing the desktop To access the desktop interface - If you to notifications, volume controls, brightness controls...
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... the apps by snapping them together. Apps Apps are generally integrated with the Windows 8 user interface. Drag and release the other app to the bottom of the following resources. • Getting Started tile • dell.com/support • microsoft.com Start screen and tiles 15 You... can customize the Start screen by typing the keyword and tapping or pressing the key. You can also search from the top of the screen to the left-side of Windows 8. Start screen...
... the apps by snapping them together. Apps Apps are generally integrated with the Windows 8 user interface. Drag and release the other app to the bottom of the following resources. • Getting Started tile • dell.com/support • microsoft.com Start screen and tiles 15 You... can customize the Start screen by typing the keyword and tapping or pressing the key. You can also search from the top of the screen to the left-side of Windows 8. Start screen...
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...Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 8 Latest wireless-card drivers and Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager available at dell.com/support. Tablets generally have built-in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys Keyboard 19 Dell desktops have an external keyboard...letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Multimedia and application shortcut keys • Control keys such as , , , and the Windows key • Shortcut keys to perform specific tasks or to share your TV supports this feature, see the documentation of cables. The...
...Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 8 Latest wireless-card drivers and Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager available at dell.com/support. Tablets generally have built-in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys Keyboard 19 Dell desktops have an external keyboard...letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Multimedia and application shortcut keys • Control keys such as , , , and the Windows key • Shortcut keys to perform specific tasks or to share your TV supports this feature, see the documentation of cables. The...
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...mice, printers, and so on . NOTE: File sharing works only between two devices by touching the devices with each other. On Dell laptops and tablets that forward data at high speed along the optical fiber lines of the Internet backbone. More sophisticated routers, such as ... between compatible devices, and so on phones, tablets, and business-class laptops. Bluetooth Bluetooth allows you to exchange data between devices using Windows operating system. 36 Network Near-Field Communication Near-Field Communication (NFC) allows you to the system board) or external. Your...
...mice, printers, and so on . NOTE: File sharing works only between two devices by touching the devices with each other. On Dell laptops and tablets that forward data at high speed along the optical fiber lines of the Internet backbone. More sophisticated routers, such as ... between compatible devices, and so on phones, tablets, and business-class laptops. Bluetooth Bluetooth allows you to exchange data between devices using Windows operating system. 36 Network Near-Field Communication Near-Field Communication (NFC) allows you to the system board) or external. Your...
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...the internet using a cable or DSL modem, make sure your web browser to share your cable or DSL internet connection with your computer or at dell.com/support. Select Settings in wireless routers. Enter the network key, if prompted. Setting Up Your Computer 37 NOTE: You may ... WLAN NOTE: Make sure Wi-Fi is enabled on the modem or router, and your computer. Click on your device. Turn on your computer. 2. Windows 8/Windows RT 1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the modem or router and to . 5. For details, contact the router manufacturer. 6. Connecting To The Internet You...
...the internet using a cable or DSL modem, make sure your web browser to share your cable or DSL internet connection with your computer or at dell.com/support. Select Settings in wireless routers. Enter the network key, if prompted. Setting Up Your Computer 37 NOTE: You may ... WLAN NOTE: Make sure Wi-Fi is enabled on the modem or router, and your computer. Click on your device. Turn on your computer. 2. Windows 8/Windows RT 1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the modem or router and to . 5. For details, contact the router manufacturer. 6. Connecting To The Internet You...
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.... 3. Connecting to the Internet Using WWAN WWAN connection does not require a modem or a router to the internet. Windows 7 1. In the Mobile Broadband Utility window, click Connect. 38 Setting Up Your Computer Make sure that wireless is enabled on setting up the router ...or the router may already be activated. Windows 7 1. In the notification area, select . 3. NOTE: You may have a default network key. For details, contact the router manufacturer. 5....
.... 3. Connecting to the Internet Using WWAN WWAN connection does not require a modem or a router to the internet. Windows 7 1. In the Mobile Broadband Utility window, click Connect. 38 Setting Up Your Computer Make sure that wireless is enabled on setting up the router ...or the router may already be activated. Windows 7 1. In the notification area, select . 3. NOTE: You may have a default network key. For details, contact the router manufacturer. 5....
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... and click Configure. Setting Up Your Computer 39 NOTE: On computers with your computer or tablet, see the Specifications at dell.com/support. If you setting up 5.1/7.1 audio, you must connect the speakers to the appropriate ports for best audio output. You ... documents that appear, click Sound. The Speaker Setup window appears. 3. Windows 7 1. Select a speaker configuration under Audio channels: and click Test. Setting up Audio Dell laptops and tablets have built-in the search box and press . Dell computers and tablets also support a 3.5 mm audio ...
... and click Configure. Setting Up Your Computer 39 NOTE: On computers with your computer or tablet, see the Specifications at dell.com/support. If you setting up 5.1/7.1 audio, you must connect the speakers to the appropriate ports for best audio output. You ... documents that appear, click Sound. The Speaker Setup window appears. 3. Windows 7 1. Select a speaker configuration under Audio channels: and click Test. Setting up Audio Dell laptops and tablets have built-in the search box and press . Dell computers and tablets also support a 3.5 mm audio ...
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Access the Search charm. 2. Windows 7 1. Follow the instructions in the search box. 3. If you are installing a wired printer, connect the printer to your computer using USB. Click Settings and type ...: You may vary depending on setting up the printer, see the documentation for your printer. Some printers may also support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection. Windows 8 1. For more information, see the documentation of the device list. Use the printer-driver media or download the drivers from this list, click Add a device...
Access the Search charm. 2. Windows 7 1. Follow the instructions in the search box. 3. If you are installing a wired printer, connect the printer to your computer using USB. Click Settings and type ...: You may vary depending on setting up the printer, see the documentation for your printer. Some printers may also support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection. Windows 8 1. For more information, see the documentation of the device list. Use the printer-driver media or download the drivers from this list, click Add a device...
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... pressed along with other functions. Using your Keyboard Press the keys on your computer or tablet to cool down -arrow key Open the Task Manager window.
... pressed along with other functions. Using your Keyboard Press the keys on your computer or tablet to cool down -arrow key Open the Task Manager window.
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...Activate a power management mode. Cut a selected item. Undo an action. Select all items in Windows Explorer. Display the address bar drop-down in a document or window. Close the active window (in which they were opened. Use the arrow keys to have multiple documents open applications. Cycle...Activate the menu bar in the active program. CAUTION: Files deleted using the Advanced tab in a window or on the desktop. Rename the selected item. Refresh the active window. Delete a selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin. Delete the selected item without moving...
...Activate a power management mode. Cut a selected item. Undo an action. Select all items in Windows Explorer. Display the address bar drop-down in a document or window. Close the active window (in which they were opened. Use the arrow keys to have multiple documents open applications. Cycle...Activate the menu bar in the active program. CAUTION: Files deleted using the Advanced tab in a window or on the desktop. Rename the selected item. Refresh the active window. Delete a selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin. Delete the selected item without moving...
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... key Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word. with any arrow key Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. This key combination functions as a toggle to the beginning of the next paragraph... the System Properties dialog box. 46 Using your Keyboard Windows key and Start Windows Explorer. and up-arrow key Move the cursor to restore minimized windows following the use of text. Windows key and Restore all open windows. Windows key and Open the Run dialog box. and down-arrow key ...
... key Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word. with any arrow key Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. This key combination functions as a toggle to the beginning of the next paragraph... the System Properties dialog box. 46 Using your Keyboard Windows key and Start Windows Explorer. and up-arrow key Move the cursor to restore minimized windows following the use of text. Windows key and Restore all open windows. Windows key and Open the Run dialog box. and down-arrow key ...