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... as keyboard, mouse, monitor, and so on the configuration you are using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. 9 Before You Begin 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open applications. 2 Shut down instructions. 3 ...Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts. Windows 8.1: On the Start screen, click or tap the power icon → Shut down . Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to...
... as keyboard, mouse, monitor, and so on the configuration you are using a different operating system, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at dell.com/ regulatory_compliance. 9 Before You Begin 1 Save and close all open files and exit all open applications. 2 Shut down instructions. 3 ...Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their edges and avoid touching pins and contacts. Windows 8.1: On the Start screen, click or tap the power icon → Shut down . Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to...
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...; Help and Support. Information about your operating system, setting up and using these online self-help resources: Self-Help Information Accessing Windows Help Self-Help Options Windows 8.1 - See Me and My Dell at dell.com/ support/manuals. services Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions, product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software updates, and so...
...; Help and Support. Information about your operating system, setting up and using these online self-help resources: Self-Help Information Accessing Windows Help Self-Help Options Windows 8.1 - See Me and My Dell at dell.com/ support/manuals. services Troubleshooting information, user manuals, setup instructions, product specifications, technical help blogs, drivers, software updates, and so...
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... damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Blu-ray Disc™ is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Trademarks used by the Blu-ray ...U.S. A01 NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use on discs and players. 2013 - 08 Rev. and other countries; Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows start button logo are not followed. Bluetooth® is a trademark owned by...
... damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Blu-ray Disc™ is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Trademarks used by the Blu-ray ...U.S. A01 NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use on discs and players. 2013 - 08 Rev. and other countries; Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows start button logo are not followed. Bluetooth® is a trademark owned by...
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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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... Battery 44 Using your computer 57 Using the Webcam 58 Capturing a Still Image 58 Recording a Video 58 Selecting the Camera and Microphone 58 6 Contents 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...
... Battery 44 Using your computer 57 Using the Webcam 58 Capturing a Still Image 58 Recording a Video 58 Selecting the Camera and Microphone 58 6 Contents 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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... account and other linked accounts with your account picture in to the Internet. Locking and unlocking your computer Locking your computer: 1. Unlocking your computer: 1. Windows 8 Features Signing in You can restore them if needed. Tap or click your user profile on the screen. In the log on the screen. To... create a new Microsoft account, tap or click Sign up from the bottom edge of your computer must be connected to Windows 8 using the same email ID. Local account Tap or click Sign in using the method of the screen (or press any key if you ...
... account and other linked accounts with your account picture in to the Internet. Locking and unlocking your computer Locking your computer: 1. Unlocking your computer: 1. Windows 8 Features Signing in You can restore them if needed. Tap or click your user profile on the screen. In the log on the screen. To... create a new Microsoft account, tap or click Sign up from the bottom edge of your computer must be connected to Windows 8 using the same email ID. Local account Tap or click Sign in using the method of the screen (or press any key if you ...
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... a TV. Also allows to send video and audio to the most common charms are using a multi-touch touchpad, swipe-in from the right edge of Windows - Charms Charms provides quick access to supported devices, such as search, share, settings, and so on the screen or app that is active. To open...
... a TV. Also allows to send video and audio to the most common charms are using a multi-touch touchpad, swipe-in from the right edge of Windows - Charms Charms provides quick access to supported devices, such as search, share, settings, and so on the screen or app that is active. To open...
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...are programs created specifically to utilize the metro interface of the screen and release the app. • If you are generally integrated with the Windows 8 user interface. Apps Apps are automatically updated and lets you are using a touchscreen, drag the app to the bottom of... the left-side of the following resources. • Getting Started tile • dell.com/support • microsoft.com Start screen and tiles 15 Closing an app • If you read the news headlines, status updates, and so on Windows 8 and the new features using a mouse, click and drag the app from...
...are programs created specifically to utilize the metro interface of the screen and release the app. • If you are generally integrated with the Windows 8 user interface. Apps Apps are automatically updated and lets you are using a touchscreen, drag the app to the bottom of... the left-side of the following resources. • Getting Started tile • dell.com/support • microsoft.com Start screen and tiles 15 Closing an app • If you read the news headlines, status updates, and so on Windows 8 and the new features using a mouse, click and drag the app from...
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...-3xx Intel HD Graphics Intel Centrino 6100/6200/6300 or Intel 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. Wireless Display The wireless feature allows you to type characters and perform special functions ... be supported on -screen keyboards and some tablets also support external keyboards. Laptops have an external keyboard connected using shortcut keys. Dell desktops have built-in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys Keyboard 19
...-3xx Intel HD Graphics Intel Centrino 6100/6200/6300 or Intel 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. Wireless Display The wireless feature allows you to type characters and perform special functions ... be supported on -screen keyboards and some tablets also support external keyboards. Laptops have an external keyboard connected using shortcut keys. Dell desktops have built-in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys Keyboard 19
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... phones, heasets, keyboard, mice, printers, and so on . Bluetooth adapters can use Wi‑Fi technology and allow wireless connectivity through cellular tower technology. On Dell laptops and tablets that forward data at high speed along the optical fiber lines of the Internet backbone. Wireless Local‑Area Network (WLAN) Adapter... close to read NFC-tags, make payments, share files between compatible devices, and so on . Bluetooth Bluetooth allows you to exchange data between devices using Windows operating system. 36 Network
... phones, heasets, keyboard, mice, printers, and so on . Bluetooth adapters can use Wi‑Fi technology and allow wireless connectivity through cellular tower technology. On Dell laptops and tablets that forward data at high speed along the optical fiber lines of the Internet backbone. Wireless Local‑Area Network (WLAN) Adapter... close to read NFC-tags, make payments, share files between compatible devices, and so on . Bluetooth Bluetooth allows you to exchange data between devices using Windows operating system. 36 Network
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...your computer. 2. Make sure that wireless is enabled on your computer, see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer or at dell.com/support. Turn on the modem or router, and your computer or tablet, see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with multiple devices...using a cable or DSL modem, make sure your computer or tablet. 2. For more information on enabling wireless on your computer or at dell.com/support. Windows 8/Windows RT 1. For details, contact the router manufacturer. 6. Some cable and DSL modems also have a default network key. Connecting to the ...
...your computer. 2. Make sure that wireless is enabled on your computer, see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer or at dell.com/support. Turn on the modem or router, and your computer or tablet, see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with multiple devices...using a cable or DSL modem, make sure your computer or tablet. 2. For more information on enabling wireless on your computer or at dell.com/support. Windows 8/Windows RT 1. For details, contact the router manufacturer. 6. Some cable and DSL modems also have a default network key. Connecting to the ...
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..., if prompted. Make sure that wireless is enabled on your tablet, contact your network provider. Click on the network you want to connect to . Windows 7 1. Click on your computer or tablet. 2. The WWAN card on the network you purchased a tablet with a network service contract, the internet ... the notification area, select . 3. For details, contact the router manufacturer. 5. Select Settings in the search box and press . 2. Windows 8/Windows RT 1. Turn on your cell phone. Select . 4. Connecting to the Internet Using WWAN WWAN connection does not require a modem or a...
..., if prompted. Make sure that wireless is enabled on your tablet, contact your network provider. Click on the network you want to connect to . Windows 7 1. Click on your computer or tablet. 2. The WWAN card on the network you purchased a tablet with a network service contract, the internet ... the notification area, select . 3. For details, contact the router manufacturer. 5. Select Settings in the search box and press . 2. Windows 8/Windows RT 1. Turn on your cell phone. Select . 4. Connecting to the Internet Using WWAN WWAN connection does not require a modem or a...
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...type Sound in speakers that support 2‑channel audio. Dell computers and tablets also support a 3.5 mm audio port to allow you are setting up 2‑channel audio, connect the speakers to the appropriate ports for best audio output. Windows 7 1. Alternatively, click Start → Control Panel..., connect the speakers to provide multi-channel audio output. Select a speaker configuration under Audio channels: and click Test. 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 ...
...type Sound in speakers that support 2‑channel audio. Dell computers and tablets also support a 3.5 mm audio port to allow you are setting up 2‑channel audio, connect the speakers to the appropriate ports for best audio output. Windows 7 1. Alternatively, click Start → Control Panel..., connect the speakers to provide multi-channel audio output. Select a speaker configuration under Audio channels: and click Test. 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 ...
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Windows 8 1. Use the printer-driver media or download the drivers from this list, click Add a device at the top of your printer. Access the Search charm. 2. ... → Devices and Printers. 2. NOTE: You may also support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection. For more information on the screen. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Windows 7 1. Click Devices and follow the instructions in this list to your printer was installed, it . Follow the instructions in the search box. 3. For more information...
Windows 8 1. Use the printer-driver media or download the drivers from this list, click Add a device at the top of your printer. Access the Search charm. 2. ... → Devices and Printers. 2. NOTE: You may also support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection. For more information on the screen. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Windows 7 1. Click Devices and follow the instructions in this list to your printer was installed, it . Follow the instructions in the search box. 3. For more information...
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... desired icon to switch the display to both displays, and second display only. Allow the battery to cool down -arrow key Open the Task Manager window. Using your Keyboard Press the keys on your physical keyboard or tap the characters on the on improving the battery life of your computer or...
... desired icon to switch the display to both displays, and second display only. Allow the battery to cool down -arrow key Open the Task Manager window. Using your Keyboard Press the keys on your physical keyboard or tap the characters on the on improving the battery life of your computer or...
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... Bin. Delete the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin. Cycle through items in the order in the Power Options Properties window. Undo an action. Rename the selected item. Paste a selected item. Select all items in the active program. Copy a selected item...power management mode. Activate the menu bar in a document or window. Cycle through screen elements in Windows Explorer. Search for a file or folder. Display the address bar drop-down in a window or on the desktop. Refresh the active window. Delete a selected item and move it to have multiple documents...
... Bin. Delete the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin. Cycle through items in the order in the Power Options Properties window. Undo an action. Rename the selected item. Paste a selected item. Select all items in the active program. Copy a selected item...power management mode. Activate the menu bar in a document or window. Cycle through screen elements in Windows Explorer. Search for a file or folder. Display the address bar drop-down in a window or on the desktop. Refresh the active window. Delete a selected item and move it to have multiple documents...
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... select text within a document. with an arrow key Select a block of text. Windows key and Open the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to restore minimized windows following the use of the Windows key and combination. and up-arrow key Move the cursor to the beginning of... the next word. Windows key and Open the Run dialog box. Windows key and Open the System Properties dialog box. 46 Using your Keyboard and right-arrow key Move the cursor to the ...
... select text within a document. with an arrow key Select a block of text. Windows key and Open the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to restore minimized windows following the use of the Windows key and combination. and up-arrow key Move the cursor to the beginning of... the next word. Windows key and Open the Run dialog box. Windows key and Open the System Properties dialog box. 46 Using your Keyboard and right-arrow key Move the cursor to the ...
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...input language and keyboard layout. Windows key and start typing Windows key and Windows key and Windows key and Windows key and Windows key and Windows key and Windows key and Windows key and Windows key and Windows key and Windows key and spacebar Windows key, , and spacebar Windows key and Search your computer... the Start screen. Using your Keyboard 47 Lock the screen orientation (portrait or landscape). Switch to Windows 8 and Windows RT. These keyboard shortcuts are in addition to the keyboard shortcuts that are already available in to search computer ...
...input language and keyboard layout. Windows key and start typing Windows key and Windows key and Windows key and Windows key and Windows key and Windows key and Windows key and Windows key and Windows key and Windows key and Windows key and spacebar Windows key, , and spacebar Windows key and Search your computer... the Start screen. Using your Keyboard 47 Lock the screen orientation (portrait or landscape). Switch to Windows 8 and Windows RT. These keyboard shortcuts are in addition to the keyboard shortcuts that are already available in to search computer ...