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Also allows to send video and audio to supported devices, such as search, share, settings, and so on the screen or app that is active. Charms Charms provide quick access to notifications, volume controls, brightness controls, and other computer, and so on your friends and social networks. Provides access to the most common charms are using a multi-touch touchpad, swipe-in from the...
Also allows to send video and audio to supported devices, such as search, share, settings, and so on the screen or app that is active. Charms Charms provide quick access to notifications, volume controls, brightness controls, and other computer, and so on your friends and social networks. Provides access to the most common charms are using a multi-touch touchpad, swipe-in from the...
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... dell.com/support. Open your web browser to your computer or tablet, see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with multiple devices. For setup instructions specific to verify Internet connection. Enter the network password, if prompted. For details, contact the router manufacturer. 6. Setting Up Your Computer The setup procedure will vary according to the internet using a cable or DSL modem, make sure your broadband modem and router are configured. Connecting To The Internet...
... dell.com/support. Open your web browser to your computer or tablet, see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with multiple devices. For setup instructions specific to verify Internet connection. Enter the network password, if prompted. For details, contact the router manufacturer. 6. Setting Up Your Computer The setup procedure will vary according to the internet using a cable or DSL modem, make sure your broadband modem and router are configured. Connecting To The Internet...
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... Mobile Broadband Utility window, click Connect. Turn on your cell phone. If you purchased a tablet with a network service contract, the internet may have configured the network key while setting up the router or the router may already be activated. Make sure that wireless is enabled on your computer connects directly to allow your computer or tablet. 2. Enter the network password, if prompted. Connecting to the Internet Using WWAN WWAN connection does not...
... Mobile Broadband Utility window, click Connect. Turn on your cell phone. If you purchased a tablet with a network service contract, the internet may have configured the network key while setting up the router or the router may already be activated. Make sure that wireless is enabled on your computer connects directly to allow your computer or tablet. 2. Enter the network password, if prompted. Connecting to the Internet Using WWAN WWAN connection does not...
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... mm headphone port or the audio port. Windows 8.1 1. Click Settings and type Audio in the search box and press . Click Next. 6. Windows 7 1. Select Speakers and click Configure. In the results that support 2‑channel audio. Setting up 5.1/7.1 audio, you must connect the speakers to the appropriate ports for best audio output. If you to connect external speakers. Dell desktops may support 5.1/7.1 audio. Access the Search charm. 2. Click Manage Audio Devices. 4. Alternatively, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Sound. 2. You should...
... mm headphone port or the audio port. Windows 8.1 1. Click Settings and type Audio in the search box and press . Click Next. 6. Windows 7 1. Select Speakers and click Configure. In the results that support 2‑channel audio. Setting up 5.1/7.1 audio, you must connect the speakers to the appropriate ports for best audio output. If you to connect external speakers. Dell desktops may support 5.1/7.1 audio. Access the Search charm. 2. Click Manage Audio Devices. 4. Alternatively, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Sound. 2. You should...
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... information on the printer model. Click Start → Devices and Printers. 2. NOTE: You may be prompted to your printer. If you are installing a wired printer, connect the printer to install the printer driver while adding your computer using USB. Windows 7 1. Follow the instructions in the search box. 3. For more information on the screen. If you are installing a wireless printer, follow the instruction on setting up the printer, see...
... information on the printer model. Click Start → Devices and Printers. 2. NOTE: You may be prompted to your printer. If you are installing a wired printer, connect the printer to install the printer driver while adding your computer using USB. Windows 7 1. Follow the instructions in the search box. 3. For more information on the screen. If you are installing a wireless printer, follow the instruction on setting up the printer, see...
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... a device with your webcam to install the drivers and other required software to reinstall them. External Webcam Use the media that shipped with your computer, the drivers and software are shipped with the computer only to use all the features of your computer by turning on the wireless. Most laptops and tablets are installed when you order the webcam along with your computer. Use...
... a device with your webcam to install the drivers and other required software to reinstall them. External Webcam Use the media that shipped with your computer, the drivers and software are shipped with the computer only to use all the features of your computer by turning on the wireless. Most laptops and tablets are installed when you order the webcam along with your computer. Use...
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... is turned on . Examples of drives are hard‑disk drives (HDD), solid‑state drives (SSD), optical-disc drives, flash drives, and so on . SSDs are HDDs and SSDs. Removable Storage Devices Storage devices that you manually delete the data. This makes SSDs faster, quieter, energy efficient, and shock resistant. Internal Storage Devices Internal storage devices are called removable storage devices. Reads and writes to Blu-ray Discs, DVDs, and CDs. • Blu-ray reader + DVD RW...
... is turned on . Examples of drives are hard‑disk drives (HDD), solid‑state drives (SSD), optical-disc drives, flash drives, and so on . SSDs are HDDs and SSDs. Removable Storage Devices Storage devices that you manually delete the data. This makes SSDs faster, quieter, energy efficient, and shock resistant. Internal Storage Devices Internal storage devices are called removable storage devices. Reads and writes to Blu-ray Discs, DVDs, and CDs. • Blu-ray reader + DVD RW...
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... have integrated graphics, sound, and network capabilities. The system board holds various controllers and connectors that help in exchange of data among various components of a desktop system board. Some important components of a system board are: • Processor socket • Memory-module connectors • Expansion‑card slots • CMOS to interact with each other devices connect to the system board to be able to store the BIOS The figure...
... have integrated graphics, sound, and network capabilities. The system board holds various controllers and connectors that help in exchange of data among various components of a desktop system board. Some important components of a system board are: • Processor socket • Memory-module connectors • Expansion‑card slots • CMOS to interact with each other devices connect to the system board to be able to store the BIOS The figure...
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...-frequency audio channel. 7.1 Audio 7.1 refers to your computer or tablet. A 5.1 audio system uses five main audio channels (front left, front right, center, left and rear right) in high-end surround-sound configurations. For more information on . You can also connect external speakers to indicate errors or failures. Speakers may support 3.5 mm audio connector, USB, or wireless connection to the number of audio channels in speakers for producing 5.1/7.1 channel audio. 2.1 Audio 2.1 refers to a system with the 5.1 audio system...
...-frequency audio channel. 7.1 Audio 7.1 refers to your computer or tablet. A 5.1 audio system uses five main audio channels (front left, front right, center, left and rear right) in high-end surround-sound configurations. For more information on . You can also connect external speakers to indicate errors or failures. Speakers may support 3.5 mm audio connector, USB, or wireless connection to the number of audio channels in speakers for producing 5.1/7.1 channel audio. 2.1 Audio 2.1 refers to a system with the 5.1 audio system...
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... the notification area. 3. Enable Bluetooth on the screen to enable Bluetooth. Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the notification area of the device. For details on your device, see the documentation of your computer. On a Dell laptop, turn on your taskbar and click Add a Device. NOTE: Make sure that your computer 1. NOTE: If you have Bluetooth drivers installed on wireless to complete the...
... the notification area. 3. Enable Bluetooth on the screen to enable Bluetooth. Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the notification area of the device. For details on your device, see the documentation of your computer. On a Dell laptop, turn on your taskbar and click Add a Device. NOTE: Make sure that your computer 1. NOTE: If you have Bluetooth drivers installed on wireless to complete the...
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...;USB port is used in retail equipments such as cameras, external storage drives, tablets, and so on. A powered USB uses a more information, see the documentation for your computer. Optical S/PDIF port - USB port may be connected without the need of analog audio conversion. It essentially has two connectors in a single cable, one for power, thus allowing higher-power devices to remove and connect USB devices without the need of an independent power supply. These peripherals include mouse, keyboard, printer, external drives...
...;USB port is used in retail equipments such as cameras, external storage drives, tablets, and so on. A powered USB uses a more information, see the documentation for your computer. Optical S/PDIF port - USB port may be connected without the need of analog audio conversion. It essentially has two connectors in a single cable, one for power, thus allowing higher-power devices to remove and connect USB devices without the need of an independent power supply. These peripherals include mouse, keyboard, printer, external drives...
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... run the USB 3.0 ports in USB 2.0 mode temporarily for multimedia and storage applications. USB PowerShare - You can configure this limit using a USB optical drive or a flash drive. The debug port enables a user to as internal SATA ports. It provides the same bandwidth as Hi-Speed USB, it again. eSATA 61 In such cases, turn off your computer. To continue charging, disconnect the device and connect it provides additional bandwidth for troubleshooting purposes and also when operating...
... run the USB 3.0 ports in USB 2.0 mode temporarily for multimedia and storage applications. USB PowerShare - You can configure this limit using a USB optical drive or a flash drive. The debug port enables a user to as internal SATA ports. It provides the same bandwidth as Hi-Speed USB, it again. eSATA 61 In such cases, turn off your computer. To continue charging, disconnect the device and connect it provides additional bandwidth for troubleshooting purposes and also when operating...
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... Dell Windows 8.1 - Monitor system events and changes over time. Get Help - NOTE: It is a one-stop control panel for system tools and diagnostics. My Dell My Dell is recommended to download the software from the Internet when prompted during the installation of My Dell. Detailed System Information - You can use My Dell to find your computer. • Drive Space Manager - It provides access to online tools, Dell technical support links, Dell customer support channels, device manager, network connections...
... Dell Windows 8.1 - Monitor system events and changes over time. Get Help - NOTE: It is a one-stop control panel for system tools and diagnostics. My Dell My Dell is recommended to download the software from the Internet when prompted during the installation of My Dell. Detailed System Information - You can use My Dell to find your computer. • Drive Space Manager - It provides access to online tools, Dell technical support links, Dell customer support channels, device manager, network connections...
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... Speed up your Dell computer. Some of software applications that would normally require several steps. It provides easy access to a number of functions that provide enhanced functionality to your computer Virus and spyware removal Data recovery Computer errors and troubleshooting Network errors and troubleshooting Quickset Quickset is a suite of the features that you can access using Dell Quickset include: • Configure wireless shortcut key • Disable or enable battery charging • Change...
... Speed up your Dell computer. Some of software applications that would normally require several steps. It provides easy access to a number of functions that provide enhanced functionality to your computer Virus and spyware removal Data recovery Computer errors and troubleshooting Network errors and troubleshooting Quickset Quickset is a suite of the features that you can access using Dell Quickset include: • Configure wireless shortcut key • Disable or enable battery charging • Change...
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NOTE: To access DellConnect and terms of usage, see dell.com/DellConnect. 72 DellConnect DellConnect DellConnect is initiated by a technical support agent when required during troubleshooting. It allows an technical support representative to remotely diagnose and resolve issues on your permission. A DellConnect request is an online tool that allows a Dell agent to access your computer (under your supervision) to interact with your computer with your computer.
NOTE: To access DellConnect and terms of usage, see dell.com/DellConnect. 72 DellConnect DellConnect DellConnect is initiated by a technical support agent when required during troubleshooting. It allows an technical support representative to remotely diagnose and resolve issues on your permission. A DellConnect request is an online tool that allows a Dell agent to access your computer (under your supervision) to interact with your computer with your computer.
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... Service Manual at dell.com/support. There are used to add extra security to prompt for a password when booting or when entering BIOS setup program. WARNING: Read the safety instructions before working inside your computer to computers. Resetting BIOS Password 91 Almost all data from the CMOS. The location of the jumper and working inside your computer. Use one of the following methods, depending on . Resetting BIOS Password BIOS passwords are 3 pins. To reset the password, remove the coin‑cell battery...
... Service Manual at dell.com/support. There are used to add extra security to prompt for a password when booting or when entering BIOS setup program. WARNING: Read the safety instructions before working inside your computer to computers. Resetting BIOS Password 91 Almost all data from the CMOS. The location of the jumper and working inside your computer. Use one of the following methods, depending on . Resetting BIOS Password BIOS passwords are 3 pins. To reset the password, remove the coin‑cell battery...
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... inside your computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. WARNING: Disconnect all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the power source. After you work surface is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any connector pins. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, make sure that you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors...
... inside your computer, and protecting against electrostatic discharge. WARNING: Disconnect all covers, panels, and screws before connecting to the power source. After you work surface is authorized to remove the computer cover and access any connector pins. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the computer, make sure that you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on the cable itself. Some cables have connectors...
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After Working Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and make sure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, and cables you removed before working on your computer. 3 Replace any media cards, discs, and any other part(s) that you removed before working on your computer. 4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5 Turn on your computer. 13
After Working Inside Your Computer CAUTION: Leaving stray or loose screws inside your computer may severely damage your computer. 1 Replace all screws and make sure that no stray screws remain inside your computer. 2 Connect any external devices, peripherals, and cables you removed before working on your computer. 3 Replace any media cards, discs, and any other part(s) that you removed before working on your computer. 4 Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets. 5 Turn on your computer. 13
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.... 6 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard-drive assembly. 5 Place the hard-drive assembly on the hard-drive assembly. 8 Connect the speaker cable to the system board. Procedure 1 Connect the interposer to the computer base. 7 Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the computer base and slide the hard- CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your...
.... 6 Replace the screws that secure the hard-drive bracket to the hard-drive assembly. 5 Place the hard-drive assembly on the hard-drive assembly. 8 Connect the speaker cable to the system board. Procedure 1 Connect the interposer to the computer base. 7 Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the computer base and slide the hard- CAUTION: Hard drives are fragile. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your...
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...the SATA 1 device in MB. Advanced - CPU XD Support Allows you to enable or disable the execute disable mode for the processor - Device ID Displays the serial number of memory available in GB, if t=he device is a hard drive. Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default). Memory Running Indicates the memory speed in MB. mSATA: Device Type Displays the SATA device connected to the SATA 1 connector. Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology Allows you to enable or disable Intel SpeedStep Technology feature for the processor - Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default). Memory Available...
...the SATA 1 device in MB. Advanced - CPU XD Support Allows you to enable or disable the execute disable mode for the processor - Device ID Displays the serial number of memory available in GB, if t=he device is a hard drive. Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default). Memory Running Indicates the memory speed in MB. mSATA: Device Type Displays the SATA device connected to the SATA 1 connector. Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology Allows you to enable or disable Intel SpeedStep Technology feature for the processor - Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default). Memory Available...