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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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... Lock. Locking and unlocking your computer Locking your computer must be connected to your choice. Windows 8.1 Features Signing in You can restore them if needed. Microsoft account NOTE: To sign in using a keyboard) to see the available options. 12 Signing in The settings of your computer are backed up from the bottom edge of your computer using the same email ID. To create a new...
... Lock. Locking and unlocking your computer Locking your computer must be connected to your choice. Windows 8.1 Features Signing in You can restore them if needed. Microsoft account NOTE: To sign in using a keyboard) to see the available options. 12 Signing in The settings of your computer are backed up from the bottom edge of your computer using the same email ID. To create a new...
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... provide quick access to printers, other computer settings. The most common tasks such as a TV. Toggles between the Start screen and last used app. Turning off your friends and social networks. If you to send files to the most common charms are using a multi-touch touchpad, swipe-in the previous versions of the touchpad. Also allows to send video and audio to notifications, volume controls, brightness controls, and...
... provide quick access to printers, other computer settings. The most common tasks such as a TV. Toggles between the Start screen and last used app. Turning off your friends and social networks. If you to send files to the most common charms are using a multi-touch touchpad, swipe-in the previous versions of the touchpad. Also allows to send video and audio to notifications, volume controls, brightness controls, and...
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... Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer or tablet. 2. For more information on enabling wireless on your computer or at dell.com/support. Connecting to the internet using cable, DSL, dial‑up, or a WWAN connection. Select Settings in wireless routers. For information on /off file sharing (optional). 16 Setting Up Your Computer Turn on setting up the router or the router may have configured the network password while setting...
... Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer or tablet. 2. For more information on enabling wireless on your computer or at dell.com/support. Connecting to the internet using cable, DSL, dial‑up, or a WWAN connection. Select Settings in wireless routers. For information on /off file sharing (optional). 16 Setting Up Your Computer Turn on setting up the router or the router may have configured the network password while setting...
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... Start , type Mobile Broadband Utility in the charms sidebar. 3. NOTE: You may have configured the network key while setting up the router or the router may already be activated. Click on your laptop or tablet to connect to allow your computer or tablet. 2. Windows 7 1. Windows 8.1/Windows RT 1. Make sure that wireless is enabled on the network you purchased a tablet with a network service contract, the internet may have a default network key. Connecting to the Internet Using WWAN...
... Start , type Mobile Broadband Utility in the charms sidebar. 3. NOTE: You may have configured the network key while setting up the router or the router may already be activated. Click on your laptop or tablet to connect to allow your computer or tablet. 2. Windows 7 1. Windows 8.1/Windows RT 1. Make sure that wireless is enabled on the network you purchased a tablet with a network service contract, the internet may have a default network key. Connecting to the Internet Using WWAN...
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... Manage Audio Devices. 4. Alternatively, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Sound. 2. Select Speakers and click Configure. Click Next and follow the instructions on your computer to the connectors on the card. NOTE: On computers with your desired level. Windows 8.1 1. Windows 7 1. The Speaker Setup window appears. 3. NOTE: For best results, place the speakers as specified in speakers, play the media and set the volume to connect external speakers. Access...
... Manage Audio Devices. 4. Alternatively, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Sound. 2. Select Speakers and click Configure. Click Next and follow the instructions on your computer to the connectors on the card. NOTE: On computers with your desired level. Windows 8.1 1. Windows 7 1. The Speaker Setup window appears. 3. NOTE: For best results, place the speakers as specified in speakers, play the media and set the volume to connect external speakers. Access...
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... using the USB cable before performing these steps. Use the printer-driver media or download the drivers from this list, click Add a device at the top of your printer isn't in this list to install it should appear in the documentation of the device list. Setting Up Your Printer You can connect a printer to install the printer driver while adding your printer. NOTE: If your computer using USB. Windows 7 1. Click Start → Devices...
... using the USB cable before performing these steps. Use the printer-driver media or download the drivers from this list, click Add a device at the top of your printer isn't in this list to install it should appear in the documentation of the device list. Setting Up Your Printer You can connect a printer to install the printer driver while adding your printer. NOTE: If your computer using USB. Windows 7 1. Click Start → Devices...
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... battery is turned off , and so on your computer may be user replaceable or may require a Dell service technician to use your computer. Coin-Cell Battery Coin-cell battery provides power to the Complementary Metal‑Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) chip while the computer is the number of time it is powered off . After the battery life-cycle reaches its end, you need to charge high-capacity batteries...
... battery is turned off , and so on your computer may be user replaceable or may require a Dell service technician to use your computer. Coin-Cell Battery Coin-cell battery provides power to the Complementary Metal‑Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) chip while the computer is the number of time it is powered off . After the battery life-cycle reaches its end, you need to charge high-capacity batteries...
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... perform special functions using USB or wireless signals. Dell desktops have an external keyboard connected using shortcut keys. Wireless Display The wireless feature allows you to capture and stream three-dimensional images, making it possible to perceive distance, size, dimensions of objects through 26 Keyboard 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...
... perform special functions using USB or wireless signals. Dell desktops have an external keyboard connected using shortcut keys. Wireless Display The wireless feature allows you to capture and stream three-dimensional images, making it possible to perceive distance, size, dimensions of objects through 26 Keyboard 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...
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... that can connect to the system board) or an external WLAN adapter. 42 Network Modem Modems allow you to connect your internet service provider. • Dial-up modem - Dial-up ) or digital (DSL or Cable). Wireless routers can be internal or external. • Digital modem - Most new computers have an internal (expansion cards or integrated to several devices at the same time. Electronic devices that convert...
... that can connect to the system board) or an external WLAN adapter. 42 Network Modem Modems allow you to connect your internet service provider. • Dial-up modem - Dial-up ) or digital (DSL or Cable). Wireless routers can be internal or external. • Digital modem - Most new computers have an internal (expansion cards or integrated to several devices at the same time. Electronic devices that convert...
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... item. Activate a power management mode. Activate the menu bar in a document or window. Use the arrow keys to the Recycle Bin. CAUTION: Files deleted using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Refresh the active window. Select all items in the active program. Cut a selected item. Cycle through screen elements in which they were opened. Close the active window (in Windows Explorer. Cycle through items in the order in a window or...
... item. Activate a power management mode. Activate the menu bar in a document or window. Use the arrow keys to the Recycle Bin. CAUTION: Files deleted using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Refresh the active window. Select all items in the active program. Cut a selected item. Cycle through screen elements in which they were opened. Close the active window (in Windows Explorer. Cycle through items in the order in a window or...
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... can access using Dell Quickset include: • Configure wireless shortcut key • Disable or enable battery charging • Change Fn‑key behaviour NOTE: Quickset may not be supported on all computers. Solution Station Offerings Type Warranty and ongoing care Installations and setup Troubleshooting and repair Offerings Extend warranty or service contact Dell Tech Concierge Computer setup Wireless‑network setup Software installation Windows operating‑system installation Internal‑hardware upgrades TV and home theater installation Antivirus installation Internet...
... can access using Dell Quickset include: • Configure wireless shortcut key • Disable or enable battery charging • Change Fn‑key behaviour NOTE: Quickset may not be supported on all computers. Solution Station Offerings Type Warranty and ongoing care Installations and setup Troubleshooting and repair Offerings Extend warranty or service contact Dell Tech Concierge Computer setup Wireless‑network setup Software installation Windows operating‑system installation Internal‑hardware upgrades TV and home theater installation Antivirus installation Internet...
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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. DellConnect DellConnect is initiated by a technical support agent when required during troubleshooting. NOTE: To access DellConnect and terms of usage, see dell.com/DellConnect. 72 DellConnect
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. DellConnect DellConnect is initiated by a technical support agent when required during troubleshooting. NOTE: To access DellConnect and terms of usage, see dell.com/DellConnect. 72 DellConnect
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... hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then restart your computer. 2. These tools may not be supported on all the cables are firmly connected to the respective ports. • Make sure that the cables...
... hardware problems. The ePSA tests devices such as the system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, and so on. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then restart your computer. 2. These tools may not be supported on all the cables are firmly connected to the respective ports. • Make sure that the cables...
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... BIOS settings, you must make those changes again after resetting the password. Use System‑Board Jumper Almost all data from the CMOS. NOTE: For more information on the location of the jumper and working inside your computer, see the Service Manual at dell.com/support. Resetting BIOS Password 91 CAUTION: Resetting the BIOS password involves clearing all system boards on removing and replacing it, see the Service Manual at dell.com/support. Remove the CMOS Battery WARNING: Read the safety instructions...
... BIOS settings, you must make those changes again after resetting the password. Use System‑Board Jumper Almost all data from the CMOS. NOTE: For more information on the location of the jumper and working inside your computer, see the Service Manual at dell.com/support. Resetting BIOS Password 91 CAUTION: Resetting the BIOS password involves clearing all system boards on removing and replacing it, see the Service Manual at dell.com/support. Remove the CMOS Battery WARNING: Read the safety instructions...
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... keyboard. • Place the external monitor at eye level or slightly lower when you are directly in front of the monitor. • Adjust the tilt of the monitor, its contrast and brightness settings, and the lighting around you do things that use both hands. • Keep the area under the desk clear of obstruction and cables or power cords that provides good back support...
... keyboard. • Place the external monitor at eye level or slightly lower when you are directly in front of the monitor. • Adjust the tilt of the monitor, its contrast and brightness settings, and the lighting around you do things that use both hands. • Keep the area under the desk clear of obstruction and cables or power cords that provides good back support...
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Boot Boot Priority Order Removable Drive Hard Drive USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Allows you to change the boot sequence for devices. The computer attempts to boot the system using a removable (external) drive. When F12 Boot Options appears in the lowerright corner of the screen, press . If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message. • USB Storage Device - The BIOS detects the...
Boot Boot Priority Order Removable Drive Hard Drive USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Allows you to change the boot sequence for devices. The computer attempts to boot the system using a removable (external) drive. When F12 Boot Options appears in the lowerright corner of the screen, press . If no operating system is on the drive, the computer generates an error message. • USB Storage Device - The BIOS detects the...
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... disc is restored at the next boot. 1 If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If no disc is bootable, check the device documentation. • CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive - The previous boot sequence is not bootable, the computer generates an error message. Changing Boot Sequence for example, to boot from the optical drive to run Dell Diagnostics from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB port. 2 Turn on page 67. 2 Use the arrow keys...
... disc is restored at the next boot. 1 If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. If no disc is bootable, check the device documentation. • CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive - The previous boot sequence is not bootable, the computer generates an error message. Changing Boot Sequence for example, to boot from the optical drive to run Dell Diagnostics from a USB device, connect the USB device to a USB port. 2 Turn on page 67. 2 Use the arrow keys...
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... and follow the instructions on the screen. 4 A list of applications and drivers available for your computer is available or when replacing the system board. Flashing the BIOS 73 If you do not have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code: a Enter your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code in the Please select your computer. b Click Submit and proceed to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for...
... and follow the instructions on the screen. 4 A list of applications and drivers available for your computer is available or when replacing the system board. Flashing the BIOS 73 If you do not have your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code: a Enter your computer's Service Tag or Express Service Code in the Please select your computer. b Click Submit and proceed to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for...