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Setting Up Your Webcam 22 Integrated Webcam 22 External Webcam 22 Setting up Bluetooth 22 About Your Computer 23 Power Adapter 23 Battery 24 Coin-Cell Battery 24 Touchpad 25 Display 25 Touchscreen 25 3D 25 3D Camera 26 Keyboard 26 Physical Keyboard 27 Keyboard Backlight 27 On-Screen Keyboard 28 Keyboard Connection Types 28 Wired 28 Wireless 28 Service Tag and Express-Service Code 29 Locating the Label on Your Computer 29 Dell Support Website 29 BIOS Setup Program 29 4 Contents
Setting Up Your Webcam 22 Integrated Webcam 22 External Webcam 22 Setting up Bluetooth 22 About Your Computer 23 Power Adapter 23 Battery 24 Coin-Cell Battery 24 Touchpad 25 Display 25 Touchscreen 25 3D 25 3D Camera 26 Keyboard 26 Physical Keyboard 27 Keyboard Backlight 27 On-Screen Keyboard 28 Keyboard Connection Types 28 Wired 28 Wireless 28 Service Tag and Express-Service Code 29 Locating the Label on Your Computer 29 Dell Support Website 29 BIOS Setup Program 29 4 Contents
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Using Bluetooth 57 Pairing a Bluetooth device with your computer 57 Using the Webcam 58 Capturing a Still Image 58 Recording a Video 58 Selecting the Camera and Microphone 58 Ports and Connectors 59 Audio 59 Types of Audio Ports 59 USB 60 USB Ports 60 eSATA 61 Visual Graphics Array (VGA) 62 Digital Visual Interface (DVI) 62 DisplayPort 62 Mini-DisplayPort 62 Advantages of DisplayPort 63 HDMI 63 Advantages of HDMI 63...
Using Bluetooth 57 Pairing a Bluetooth device with your computer 57 Using the Webcam 58 Capturing a Still Image 58 Recording a Video 58 Selecting the Camera and Microphone 58 Ports and Connectors 59 Audio 59 Types of Audio Ports 59 USB 60 USB Ports 60 eSATA 61 Visual Graphics Array (VGA) 62 Digital Visual Interface (DVI) 62 DisplayPort 62 Mini-DisplayPort 62 Advantages of DisplayPort 63 HDMI 63 Advantages of HDMI 63...
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... Microsoft account and other Windows 8.1 devices that you can sign in to using an existing Microsoft account, type the email ID and password. Microsoft account NOTE: To sign in to Windows 8.1 using a Microsoft account for a new email address and follow the instructions on screen, login to the Internet. Windows 8.1 Features Signing in You can restore them if needed. Using a Microsoft account synchronizes settings, customizations, and so...
... Microsoft account and other Windows 8.1 devices that you can sign in to using an existing Microsoft account, type the email ID and password. Microsoft account NOTE: To sign in to Windows 8.1 using a Microsoft account for a new email address and follow the instructions on screen, login to the Internet. Windows 8.1 Features Signing in You can restore them if needed. Using a Microsoft account synchronizes settings, customizations, and so...
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... are using a multi-touch touchpad, swipe-in the previous versions of Windows - Search Share Start Devices Settings Allows you are Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. Also allows to send video and audio to notifications, volume controls, brightness controls, and other computer, and so on your friends and social networks. Accessing the desktop 13 The charms sidebar displays a list of the touchpad. The most common tasks such as a TV. Provides access to supported devices...
... are using a multi-touch touchpad, swipe-in the previous versions of Windows - Search Share Start Devices Settings Allows you are Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings. Also allows to send video and audio to notifications, volume controls, brightness controls, and other computer, and so on your friends and social networks. Accessing the desktop 13 The charms sidebar displays a list of the touchpad. The most common tasks such as a TV. Provides access to supported devices...
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... Quick Start Guide that wireless is enabled on the modem or router, and your computer or tablet. 2. For setup instructions specific to share your cable or DSL internet connection with your web browser to the Internet Using LAN 1. Some cable and DSL modems also have activity lights. 3. Connecting to verify Internet connection. Check for activity lights on your computer. Open your computer or at dell.com/support. Connecting to . 5. Make sure that shipped with your computer. 2. Enter the network password...
... Quick Start Guide that wireless is enabled on the modem or router, and your computer or tablet. 2. For setup instructions specific to share your cable or DSL internet connection with your web browser to the Internet Using LAN 1. Some cable and DSL modems also have activity lights. 3. Connecting to verify Internet connection. Check for activity lights on your computer. Open your computer or at dell.com/support. Connecting to . 5. Make sure that shipped with your computer. 2. Enter the network password...
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... to connect to the internet. Make sure that wireless is enabled on the network you want to connect to . Setting Up Your Computer 17 Select . 4. Windows 7 1. Click Start , type Mobile Broadband Utility in the charms sidebar. 3. Enter the network password, if prompted. Turn on the network you want to connect to . 4. Select Settings in the search box and press . 2. Windows 7 1. If you purchased a tablet with a network service contract, the internet may have a default network key...
... to connect to the internet. Make sure that wireless is enabled on the network you want to connect to . Setting Up Your Computer 17 Select . 4. Windows 7 1. Click Start , type Mobile Broadband Utility in the charms sidebar. 3. Enter the network password, if prompted. Turn on the network you want to connect to . 4. Select Settings in the search box and press . 2. Windows 7 1. If you purchased a tablet with a network service contract, the internet may have a default network key...
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... on your speakers. Click Finish. Alternatively, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Sound. 2. You should hear a tone from every speaker. 4. Dell desktops may support 5.1/7.1 audio. If you are setting up 5.1/7.1 audio, you are setting up Audio Dell laptops and tablets have built-in speakers that shipped with a discrete sound card, connect the speakers to your computer to connect external speakers. NOTE: For best results, place the...
... on your speakers. Click Finish. Alternatively, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Sound. 2. You should hear a tone from every speaker. 4. Dell desktops may support 5.1/7.1 audio. If you are setting up 5.1/7.1 audio, you are setting up Audio Dell laptops and tablets have built-in speakers that shipped with a discrete sound card, connect the speakers to your computer to connect external speakers. NOTE: For best results, place the...
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... to install the printer driver while adding your printer. Windows 7 1. NOTE: You may be prompted to install may also support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection. Setting Up Your Computer 21 Click Settings and type Devices in the list on setting up the printer, see the documentation that is shipped with your printer. Setting Up Your Printer You can connect a printer to your computer using the USB cable...
... to install the printer driver while adding your printer. Windows 7 1. NOTE: You may be prompted to install may also support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection. Setting Up Your Computer 21 Click Settings and type Devices in the list on setting up the printer, see the documentation that is shipped with your printer. Setting Up Your Printer You can connect a printer to your computer using the USB cable...
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..., date, and other configuration information about your computer may require a Dell service technician to low capacity batteries. NOTE: High-capacity batteries generally have a longer life-cycle, since you need to charge high-capacity batteries less often compared to replace. Under normal usage conditions, the coin-cell battery can be user replaceable or may be discharged and recharged without affecting the operating time significantly.
..., date, and other configuration information about your computer may require a Dell service technician to low capacity batteries. NOTE: High-capacity batteries generally have a longer life-cycle, since you need to charge high-capacity batteries less often compared to replace. Under normal usage conditions, the coin-cell battery can be user replaceable or may be discharged and recharged without affecting the operating time significantly.
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... wireless-card drivers and Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager available at dell.com/support. Tablets generally have on the country where the keyboard is shipped. Minimum requirements for setting up wireless display are : • Alphanumeric keys for typing 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 type characters and perform special functions using USB or wireless signals. Keyboard Keyboards...
... wireless-card drivers and Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager available at dell.com/support. Tablets generally have on the country where the keyboard is shipped. Minimum requirements for setting up wireless display are : • Alphanumeric keys for typing 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 type characters and perform special functions using USB or wireless signals. Keyboard Keyboards...
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... documents open applications. Use the arrow keys to the Recycle Bin. Delete a selected item and move it to switch between open items. Switch between open simultaneously). Activate a power management mode. Close the active window (in the active program. Display the address bar drop-down in which they were opened. Delete the selected item without moving it to activate a different power management mode using this keyboard shortcut to the Recycle Bin. Cycle through screen...
... documents open applications. Use the arrow keys to the Recycle Bin. Delete a selected item and move it to switch between open items. Switch between open simultaneously). Activate a power management mode. Close the active window (in the active program. Display the address bar drop-down in which they were opened. Delete the selected item without moving it to activate a different power management mode using this keyboard shortcut to the Recycle Bin. Cycle through screen...
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... - Click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ My Dell→ My Dell. Windows 7 - My Dell My Dell is recommended to download the software from the Internet when prompted during the installation of My Dell. Detailed System Information - Accessing My Dell Windows 8.1 - Monitor system events and changes over time. You can use My Dell to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. It provides access to online tools, Dell technical support links, Dell customer support channels, device manager, network connections, system...
... - Click Start → All Programs→ Dell→ My Dell→ My Dell. Windows 7 - My Dell My Dell is recommended to download the software from the Internet when prompted during the installation of My Dell. Detailed System Information - Accessing My Dell Windows 8.1 - Monitor system events and changes over time. You can use My Dell to other Dell tools and diagnostic services. It provides access to online tools, Dell technical support links, Dell customer support channels, device manager, network connections, system...
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... setup Computer‑accessories setup Internet parental control setup File transfer and data backup Speed up your computer Virus and spyware removal Data recovery Computer errors and troubleshooting Network errors and troubleshooting Quickset Quickset is a suite of software applications that provide enhanced functionality to a number of the features that would normally require several steps. Some of functions that you can access using Dell Quickset include: • Configure wireless shortcut key • Disable or enable battery charging • Change...
... setup Computer‑accessories setup Internet parental control setup File transfer and data backup Speed up your computer Virus and spyware removal Data recovery Computer errors and troubleshooting Network errors and troubleshooting Quickset Quickset is a suite of software applications that provide enhanced functionality to a number of the features that would normally require several steps. Some of functions 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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... information on troubleshooting, solutions to access the Boot Menu. Pre-Boot System Assessment You can use the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on or restart your computer and try connecting again. Basic Troubleshooting Steps 85 Press at the Dell logo to common problems, and FAQs, see "Contacting Dell". Turn on...
... information on troubleshooting, solutions to access the Boot Menu. Pre-Boot System Assessment You can use the Pre-Boot System Assessment (PSA) to diagnose various hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on or restart your computer and try connecting again. Basic Troubleshooting Steps 85 Press at the Dell logo to common problems, and FAQs, see "Contacting Dell". Turn on...
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If you have changed any BIOS settings, you must make those changes again after resetting the password. Remove the CMOS Battery WARNING: Read the safety instructions before working inside your computer type, to reset lost or forgotten BIOS passwords. NOTE: For more information on location of the coin‑cell battery and instruction on removing and replacing it, see the Service Manual at dell.com/support. Use System‑Board Jumper Almost all system boards on . Remove the jumper and...
If you have changed any BIOS settings, you must make those changes again after resetting the password. Remove the CMOS Battery WARNING: Read the safety instructions before working inside your computer type, to reset lost or forgotten BIOS passwords. NOTE: For more information on location of the coin‑cell battery and instruction on removing and replacing it, see the Service Manual at dell.com/support. Use System‑Board Jumper Almost all system boards on . Remove the jumper and...
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..., use the ergonomic guidelines when setting up and using the keyboard or mouse. • Let your computer. CAUTION: Viewing the monitor screen for continuous operation as you do things that use both hands. • Keep the area under the desk clear of time may result in front of the monitor. • Adjust the tilt of the monitor, its contrast and brightness settings, and the lighting around...
..., use the ergonomic guidelines when setting up and using the keyboard or mouse. • Let your computer. CAUTION: Viewing the monitor screen for continuous operation as you do things that use both hands. • Keep the area under the desk clear of time may result in front of the monitor. • Adjust the tilt of the monitor, its contrast and brightness settings, and the lighting around...
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... adds the USB flash option to load the default BIOS settings. Allows you to the boot menu. Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. Saves the changes made and exit the BIOS. Allows you to boot the system from a USB storage device. Boot Options • Removable Drive - When F12 Boot Options appears in the lowerright corner of the screen, press . Allows you to boot the system from the primary hard drive. Allows you...
... adds the USB flash option to load the default BIOS settings. Allows you to the boot menu. Insert the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. Saves the changes made and exit the BIOS. Allows you to boot the system from a USB storage device. Boot Options • Removable Drive - When F12 Boot Options appears in the lowerright corner of the screen, press . Allows you to boot the system from the primary hard drive. Allows you...
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... drive. Changing Boot Sequence for example, to boot from the optical drive to access the menu. The computer attempts to boot from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB port. 2 Turn on page 67. 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press to run Dell Diagnostics from . and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices. 4 Press plus (+) or minus (-) to restore it. 3 Press the up- The Boot Priority Order menu appears, listing...
... drive. Changing Boot Sequence for example, to boot from the optical drive to access the menu. The computer attempts to boot from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB port. 2 Turn on page 67. 2 Use the arrow keys to highlight the Boot menu option and press to run Dell Diagnostics from . and down-arrow keys to move through the list of devices. 4 Press plus (+) or minus (-) to restore it. 3 Press the up- The Boot Priority Order menu appears, listing...
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... window; For more information, see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer is available or when replacing the system board. Click BIOS. 5 Click Download File to step 4. b Click Submit and proceed to download the latest BIOS file. 6 Select your preferred download method in the Service Tag or Express Service Code field. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to your computer. 9 Follow the instructions...
... window; For more information, see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer is available or when replacing the system board. Click BIOS. 5 Click Download File to step 4. b Click Submit and proceed to download the latest BIOS file. 6 Select your preferred download method in the Service Tag or Express Service Code field. To flash the BIOS: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to your computer. 9 Follow the instructions...