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Contents Charms Sidebar 15 Signing in to Windows 8 16 Closing a Windows 8 app 17 Turning off your computer - Windows 8 17 Power Adapter 21 Battery 22 Laptop Battery 22 Conserving the Battery Power 22 Coin-Cell Battery 23 Improving the Battery Performance 23 Touchpad 24 About Touchpad 24 Touchpad Gestures 24 Scroll 24 Zoom 26 Rotate 27 Flick 28 My Favorites 28 Desktop 28 Display 29 3D Display 29 Wireless Display 29 Touchscreen Display 30 Contents 3
Contents Charms Sidebar 15 Signing in to Windows 8 16 Closing a Windows 8 app 17 Turning off your computer - Windows 8 17 Power Adapter 21 Battery 22 Laptop Battery 22 Conserving the Battery Power 22 Coin-Cell Battery 23 Improving the Battery Performance 23 Touchpad 24 About Touchpad 24 Touchpad Gestures 24 Scroll 24 Zoom 26 Rotate 27 Flick 28 My Favorites 28 Desktop 28 Display 29 3D Display 29 Wireless Display 29 Touchscreen Display 30 Contents 3
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Battery 75 Charging Laptop Battery 75 Improving the Battery Performance 75 Dell Desktop Mode 76 Dell Desktop Mode 76 Keyboard 77 General Keyboard Shortcuts 77 Changing Keyboard Input Language 79 Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 80 Touchpad 81 Using Your Touchpad 81 Touchpad Gestures 81 Scroll 81 Zoom 83 Rotate 84 Flick 84 My Favorites 84 Desktop 84 Touchscreen 85 Using a Touchscreen Display 85 Using a Touchscreen Display 85 Audio Connectors 89 Types of audio connectors 89 5.1 Audio 90 7.1 Audio 90 6 Contents
Battery 75 Charging Laptop Battery 75 Improving the Battery Performance 75 Dell Desktop Mode 76 Dell Desktop Mode 76 Keyboard 77 General Keyboard Shortcuts 77 Changing Keyboard Input Language 79 Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 80 Touchpad 81 Using Your Touchpad 81 Touchpad Gestures 81 Scroll 81 Zoom 83 Rotate 84 Flick 84 My Favorites 84 Desktop 84 Touchscreen 85 Using a Touchscreen Display 85 Using a Touchscreen Display 85 Audio Connectors 89 Types of audio connectors 89 5.1 Audio 90 7.1 Audio 90 6 Contents
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... the computer unattended for long periods of the following table compares the most commonly used batteries. 3-cell battery Low cost Small in size Low capacity Low weight 6-cell battery Moderate cost Large in size Moderate capacity Moderate weight 9-cell battery High cost Large in size High capacity Heavy NOTE: When used and recharged. •...
... the computer unattended for long periods of the following table compares the most commonly used batteries. 3-cell battery Low cost Small in size Low capacity Low weight 6-cell battery Moderate cost Large in size Moderate capacity Moderate weight 9-cell battery High cost Large in size High capacity Heavy NOTE: When used and recharged. •...
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...(CMOS) chip while the computer is used. Battery life reduces with the number of times the battery is powered off . Battery 23 The life of the battery decreases over time depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which the computer..., date, and other power-intensive programs like complex 3D graphics applications and games. The following activities significantly reduce the operating time of your battery: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness...
...(CMOS) chip while the computer is used. Battery life reduces with the number of times the battery is powered off . Battery 23 The life of the battery decreases over time depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which the computer..., date, and other power-intensive programs like complex 3D graphics applications and games. The following activities significantly reduce the operating time of your battery: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness...
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...35 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. Such keyboards require batteries to the computer...older computers. An RF receiver is connected to the computer using a cable and does not require additional power source, such as batteries. Used on the computer. • Bluetooth - The wireless connection can be available on all current generation computer. • ...
...35 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. Such keyboards require batteries to the computer...older computers. An RF receiver is connected to the computer using a cable and does not require additional power source, such as batteries. Used on the computer. • Bluetooth - The wireless connection can be available on all current generation computer. • ...
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... management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer while the battery is turned off. Battery 75 NOTE: You can operate your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. You can hold a charge, varies depending on how you use... your computer. NOTE: The life of the battery prevents the battery from being used and the conditions under which is hot from overcharging. ...
... management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer while the battery is turned off. Battery 75 NOTE: You can operate your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com. You can hold a charge, varies depending on how you use... your computer. NOTE: The life of the battery prevents the battery from being used and the conditions under which is hot from overcharging. ...
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... percent of its capacity. Frequently connecting and disconnecting your computer to a power source without allowing the battery to an A/C power outlet may reduce battery life. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of your battery, and if applicable, displays a message requesting you to enable longevity mode. To enable or disable longevity...
... percent of its capacity. Frequently connecting and disconnecting your computer to a power source without allowing the battery to an A/C power outlet may reduce battery life. Your Dell laptop automatically monitors the charging and discharging behavior of your battery, and if applicable, displays a message requesting you to enable longevity mode. To enable or disable longevity...
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...display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. Refreshes the active window. Displays the Address bar list in the Power Options Properties window. NOTE: When desktop mode... is displayed. 2. Right-click the battery icon on ). The Battery Meter dialog box is enabled, the battery charges only between 50 percent and 100 percent of its capacity. Click OK. Increases brightness on an ...
...display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the Windows notification area, and then click Dell Extended Battery Life Options. Refreshes the active window. Displays the Address bar list in the Power Options Properties window. NOTE: When desktop mode... is displayed. 2. Right-click the battery icon on ). The Battery Meter dialog box is enabled, the battery charges only between 50 percent and 100 percent of its capacity. Click OK. Increases brightness on an ...
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... connector supports PowerShare feature. NOTE: If you to as SuperSpeed USB, USB 3.0 is done using the system setup. USB 1.x - USB 3.0 is automatically disabled when the battery charge reaches 10%. USB Standards USB 3.0 - It supports data transmission speed of the USB standard. The debug port enables a user to forty times faster than...
... connector supports PowerShare feature. NOTE: If you to as SuperSpeed USB, USB 3.0 is done using the system setup. USB 1.x - USB 3.0 is automatically disabled when the battery charge reaches 10%. USB Standards USB 3.0 - It supports data transmission speed of the USB standard. The debug port enables a user to forty times faster than...
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... include: • 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 to a Dell computer. Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Utilities are an option, you can also be restored using the PC Restore...
... include: • 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 to a Dell computer. Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet Utilities are an option, you can also be restored using the PC Restore...
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... continue to access the Boot menu. Invoking ePSA To invoke ePSA: 1. Selecting the Thorough Test Mode check-box maximizes the intensity and length of the battery, AC adapter, fans, and so on the left of the ePSA home screen. To exit the ePSA and restart your computer and try again. ... from the menu and press . 138 Diagnostics Appears on . The Stat column displays the status of the ePSA home screen. When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Displays all the devices in your computer and can use the Enhanced Pre...
... continue to access the Boot menu. Invoking ePSA To invoke ePSA: 1. Selecting the Thorough Test Mode check-box maximizes the intensity and length of the battery, AC adapter, fans, and so on the left of the ePSA home screen. To exit the ePSA and restart your computer and try again. ... from the menu and press . 138 Diagnostics Appears on . The Stat column displays the status of the ePSA home screen. When the DELL logo appears, press to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Displays all the devices in your computer and can use the Enhanced Pre...
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... that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to a different USB connector. 8. Straighten any bent or broken pins. Check the cable connector for further assistance. Contact Dell for any bent pins. 5. Contact Dell. Press the and to the PS/2 mouse connector. 9. If you are using a wireless or Bluetooth keyboard, reinstall the...
... that the keyboard cable is firmly connected to a different USB connector. 8. Straighten any bent or broken pins. Check the cable connector for further assistance. Contact Dell for any bent pins. 5. Contact Dell. Press the and to the PS/2 mouse connector. 9. If you are using a wireless or Bluetooth keyboard, reinstall the...
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... operating system allow you won't use one of power. Putting your computer by regulating power supply to start again when you want to charge the battery during that time. Of all the power-saving states in Microsoft Windows are: • Sleep - Transfer Methods You can access the same network folders or...
... operating system allow you won't use one of power. Putting your computer by regulating power supply to start again when you want to charge the battery during that time. Of all the power-saving states in Microsoft Windows are: • Sleep - Transfer Methods You can access the same network folders or...
Owner's Manual
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... . . . . . 7 Safety Instructions 7 Recommended Tools 8 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 Removing the Base Cover 10 Procedure 10 Replacing the Base Cover 12 Procedure 12 Removing the Battery 13 Prerequisites 13 Procedure 13 Replacing the Battery 14 Procedure 14 Postrequisites 14 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card...
... . . . . . 7 Safety Instructions 7 Recommended Tools 8 After Working Inside Your Computer 9 Removing the Base Cover 10 Procedure 10 Replacing the Base Cover 12 Procedure 12 Removing the Battery 13 Prerequisites 13 Procedure 13 Replacing the Battery 14 Procedure 14 Postrequisites 14 Removing the Wireless Mini-Card 15 Prerequisites 15 Procedure 15 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card...
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Removing the Speakers 22 Prerequisites 22 Procedure 22 Replacing the Speakers 24 Procedure 24 Postrequisites 24 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 25 Prerequisites 25 Procedure 25 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 27 Procedure 27 Postrequisites 27 Removing the Fan 28 Prerequisites 28 Procedure 28 Replacing the Fan 30 Procedure 30 Postrequisites 30 Removing...
Removing the Speakers 22 Prerequisites 22 Procedure 22 Replacing the Speakers 24 Procedure 24 Postrequisites 24 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 25 Prerequisites 25 Procedure 25 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 27 Procedure 27 Postrequisites 27 Removing the Fan 28 Prerequisites 28 Procedure 28 Replacing the Fan 30 Procedure 30 Postrequisites 30 Removing...
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...see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites Remove the base cover. Procedure 1 Disconnect the battery cable from the system-board connector. 2 Remove the screws that shipped with its cable, off the palm-rest assembly. 1 2 3 1 battery cable 3 battery 2 screws (8) 4 Slide and ...about 5 seconds to ground the system board. Removing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly. 3 Lift the battery, along with your computer, follow the steps in "After ...
...see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Prerequisites Remove the base cover. Procedure 1 Disconnect the battery cable from the system-board connector. 2 Remove the screws that shipped with its cable, off the palm-rest assembly. 1 2 3 1 battery cable 3 battery 2 screws (8) 4 Slide and ...about 5 seconds to ground the system board. Removing the Battery WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly. 3 Lift the battery, along with your computer, follow the steps in "After ...
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... on page 12. 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the battery with your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. 14 | Replacing the Battery Postrequisites 1 ...Replace the base cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "Before...
... on page 12. 2 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Procedure 1 Align the screw holes on the battery with your computer and follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. 14 | Replacing the Battery Postrequisites 1 ...Replace the base cover. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "Before...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you ordered a wireless mini-card with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. See "...the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cables from connectors on page 10. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 7. Removing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the wireless mini-card to...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you ordered a wireless mini-card with your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. See "...the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Procedure 1 Disconnect the antenna cables from connectors on page 10. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 7. Removing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures the wireless mini-card to...
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... After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Connectors on page 12. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for the wireless minicard supported by your computer. If you use excessive force, you... + Bluetooth (2 cables) Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle) Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black triangle) white black Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery. Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card | 17 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...
... After working inside your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9. Connectors on page 12. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for the wireless minicard supported by your computer. If you use excessive force, you... + Bluetooth (2 cables) Main WLAN + Bluetooth (white triangle) Auxiliary WLAN + Bluetooth (black triangle) white black Postrequisites 1 Replace the battery. Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card | 17 Replacing the Wireless Mini-Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that ...
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. See "Removing the Base ...mylar 2 Remove the screw that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 10. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 7. Removing the mSATA Card | 19 Removing the mSATA Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance. After working inside your computer and follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 13. See "Removing the Base ...mylar 2 Remove the screw that shipped with your computer, follow the steps in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 10. 2 Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 7. Removing the mSATA Card | 19 Removing the mSATA Card WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that secures...