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10  ContentsTroubleshooting 85Basic Troubleshooting Steps 85Diagnostics 85Pre-Boot System Assessment 85Invoking PSA 85Enhanced PSA 86LCD BIST

100  Dell and the Environment1 monitor at or below eye level 4 feet flat on the floor2 monitor and keyboard positioned directly in front of the u

Dell and the Environment  101Bamboo — Nature’s Eco-Friendly Packaging SolutionTo help achieve the shared goal of finding new ways to help preserv

102  Regulatory Compliance PolicyRegulatory Compliance PolicyFor complete details, visit dell.com/regulatory_compliance.Contact Details for Regul

Contents  11References 94Computer Maintenance 94Power Management 94Configuring Power Settings 95Configuring the Power Button Behavior 96Improv

12  Signing inWindows 8.1 FeaturesSigning inYou can sign in to Windows 8.1 using either a Microsoft account or a localaccount.Microsoft accountNOT

Accessing the desktop  13Accessing the desktopTo access the desktop interface — like in the previous versions of Windows— tap or click the Deskt

14  Start screen and tilesStart screen and tilesStart screen provides access to apps, friends, files and folders, and so on. You can customize th

More Information  15More InformationYou can get more information on Windows 8.1 and the new features using any of the following resources.•Help

16  Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your ComputerThe setup procedure will vary according to your computer. For setup instructions specific to

Setting Up Your Computer  17Windows 71. Make sure that wireless is enabled on your computer or tablet.2. In the notification area, select .3. Cli

18  Setting Up Your ComputerSetting up AudioDell laptops and tablets have built‑in speakers that support 2‑channel audio. To use the built‑in spe

Setting Up Your Computer  19Connecting 5.1 Speakers1 Rear audio connector on the computer5 Center/LFE surround out on the speaker2 Center/LFE sur

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware

20  Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting 7.1 Speakers1 Rear audio connector on the computer6 Center/LFE surround out on the speaker2 Center/LFE su

Setting Up Your Computer  21Setting Up Your PrinterYou can connect a printer to your computer using USB. Some printers may also support Wi‑Fi and

22  Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your WebcamIntegrated WebcamThe integrated webcam is present on the laptop display or external display. If

Power Adapter  23About Your ComputerPower AdapterPower adapters are used to supply power to portable computers and certain desktop computers. The

24  BatteryBatteryBatteries are mainly classified by their power ratings, such as 45WHr, 65WHr, and soon. The battery allows you to use your dev

Touchpad  25TouchpadA touchpad is available on most laptops and provides the functionality of amouse. It has a touch-sensitive surface that senses

26  Keyboard3D Camera3D camera allows you to capture and stream three-dimensional images, making it possible to perceive distance, size, dimensions

Keyboard  27•Navigation keys for moving the cursor around in documents or windows: <Home>, <End>, <Page Up>, <Page Down>,

28  Keyboard]The backlit keyboard on Dell laptops have different lighting states. Press the <Fn> and the right-arrow key to toggle between th

Service Tag and Express‑Service Code  29Service Tag and Express‑Service CodeYou can find the Service Tag and the Express-Service Code of your com

Contents  3ContentsWindows 8.1 Features 12Signing in 12Microsoft account 12Local account 12Locking and unlocking your computer 12Accessing the

30  Storage DeviceStorage DeviceStorage devices allow you to store data for later use. Storage devices can be internal or external. Most storage de

Storage Device  31Memory CardsMemory cards, also referred to as media or flash cards, use flash memory to store data. They are re-writeable, fast

32  Storage DeviceExtreme Digital (xD) Memory Stick XC (MSXC) Compact Flash I , II/Compact Flash MDMemory Stick DuoMemory Stick Pro DuoMemory Sti

Memory Module  33Memory ModuleA memory module stores temporary data that your computer needs to perform tasks. Any file or application loads in t

34  System BoardSystem BoardA system board forms the central part of computers. All other devices connect to the system board to be able to interac

Chipset  35ChipsetThe chipset controls the components on the system board and allows communication between various components. Generally, the chips

36  Computer FanComputer FanA computer fan cools the internal components of a computer by expelling hot air from the computer. Computer fans are co

Video Card  37Video CardVideo cards process graphics data and send video output to a display device such as a monitor or projector.Video cards ca

38  TV TunersTV TunersYou can use TV tuners to watch television on your computer. TV tuners are available for desktop and laptop computers as inter

Speakers  39SpeakersLaptops and tablets have built-in speakers for audio output. Desktops also have a built-in speaker, however, they are used only

4  ContentsSetting Up Your Webcam 22Integrated Webcam 22External Webcam 22Setting up Bluetooth 22About Your Computer 23Power Adapter 23Batter

40  WebcamWebcamA webcam allows you to capture videos and photos, and can also be used for video calls. Your display may have a built-in webcam or

Network  41Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)Devices are connected wirelessly and cover a relatively small area, generallywithin a house or a build

42  NetworkModemModems allow you to connect your computer or router to the internet. Modems can be analog (dial-up) or digital (DSL or Cable). DSL

Network  43Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) AdapterWireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) controllers allow wireless connectivity through cellular towe

44  Charging the BatteryUsing Your ComputerCharging the BatteryConnect the power adapter to your computer or tablet to charge the battery. The ba

Using your Keyboard  45<Fn><Esc> Activate a power management mode. Youcan reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different p

46  Using your Keyboard<Ctrl> and right‑arrow key Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word.<Ctrl> and left‑arrow key Move th

Using your Keyboard  47Keyboard Shortcuts — Windows 8.1/Windows RTThis table provides some keyboard shortcuts specific to Windows8.1 and Windows

48  Using your KeyboardWindows key, <Ctrl>, and<Tab>Cycle through open apps (except desktop apps) and snap them as they are cycled.W

Using your Keyboard  49Windows 71. Click Start → Control Panel.2. If your Control Panel is displayed by Category, click on the View by: drop‑do

Contents  5Storage Device 30Internal Storage Devices 30Removable Storage Devices 30Optical Drives and Discs 30Memory Cards 31Memory Module 33

50  Using Your TouchpadUsing Numeric Keypad on a Laptop1 Numeric KeypadYour laptop may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard. Theke

Using Your Touchpad  51Touchpad GesturesNOTE: Some touchpad gestures may not be supported on your computer.NOTE: You can change the touchpad gest

52  Using Your TouchpadCircular Scroll Up/Down — Allows you to scroll up/down.In the vertical‑scroll zone at the right edge of the touchpad, move

Using Your Touchpad  53Two-finger zoom — Allows you to zoom‑in or zoom‑out using two fingers.Place two fingers on the touchpad and then move them

54  Using Your TouchscreenQuick LaunchAllows you to open your favorite applications. Tap three fingers on the touchpad to launch the pre‑configur

Using Your Touchscreen  55ZoomPlace two fingers on the touchscreen and then move them apart to zoom‑in.Place two fingers on the touchscreen and t

56  Using Your TouchscreenRotateRotate clockwise — Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the other finger in an arched direction to the right

Using Bluetooth  57Using BluetoothYou can connect (pair) Bluetooth devices such as mice, keyboard, headsets, phones, TV, and so on. For details o

58  Using the WebcamUsing the WebcamIf your computer or display has a built‑in webcam, the drivers are installed and configured at the factory. T

Audio  59Ports and ConnectorsAudioAudio connectors allow you to connect speakers, headphones, microphones, sound systems, amplifiers, or TVs audio

6  ContentsModem 42Router 42Network-Interface Controller (NIC) 42Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Adapter 43Bluetooth 43Near-Field Communication

60  AudioSide-surround sound port — Connect left/right speakers.RCA S/PDIF port — Transmits digital audio without the need of analog audio conversi

eSATA  61USB StandardsUSB 3.0 — This is also referred to as SuperSpeed USB. This port supports data transmission speed of up to 4.8 Gbps and is bac

62  Visual Graphics Array (VGA)Visual Graphics Array (VGA)Visual Graphics Array (VGA) allows you to connect to monitors, projectors, and so on.Yo

HDMI  63Advantages of DisplayPort•Supports high resolutions and high refresh‑rates•Supports 3D transmission•Supports multiple display‑devices si

64  S/PDIFMicro HDMIMicro High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) provides digital connection between your computer and portable devices such a

Computrace  65Software and ApplicationsComputraceComputrace allows you to track computers as they change hands or move around an organization, and

66  My Dell DownloadsEnabling Computrace1. Turn on (or restart) your computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press <F2> immediately to ent

My Dell  67My DellMy Dell is a one‑stop control panel for system tools and diagnostics. Youcan use My Dell to find your computer’s Service Tag,

68  Solution Station ‑ Backup and Recovery — Access system recovery tools that allow you to: ‑ Create a Dell Factory Image Restore file on your com

Quickset  69Solution Station OfferingsType OfferingsWarranty and ongoing careExtend warranty or service contactDell Tech ConciergeInstallations and

Contents  7Using Bluetooth 57Pairing a Bluetooth device with your computer 57Using the Webcam 58Capturing a Still Image 58Recording a Video 58

70  NVIDIA 3D ApplicationsInstalling QuicksetQuickset is pre‑installed on a new Dell computer. If you need to reinstall Quickset, download it fro

NVIDIA 3D Applications  71Keyboard ShortcutsThe following are some of the keyboard shortcuts available for 3D gaming:Keys Description Function<

72  DellConnectDellConnectDellConnect is an online tool that allows a Dell agent to access your computer (under your supervision) to remotely diagn

System Recovery Options  73Restoring Your Operating SystemSystem Recovery OptionsYou can restore the operating system on your computer using one

74  Dell Backup and RecoveryDell Backup and RecoveryNOTE: Dell Backup and Recovery option is available only in Windows 8.1.Dell Backup and Recov

Dell Backup and Recovery  75Creating System Reinstall Discs1. Launch Dell Backup and Recovery. 2. Click Bootable Backup tile.3. Click Factory Bac

76  Dell DataSafe Local Backup3. Click Yes, Continue.4. Follow the instructions on the screen.Restoring specific files or folders from a File &am

Dell DataSafe Local Backup  77Dell DataSafe Local BackupFeatures Basic PremiumRestore your system back to factory state Create system reinstall

78  Dell DataSafe Local BackupDell DataSafe Local Backup PremiumNOTE: If you ordered Dell DataSafe Local Backup Premium at the time of purchase,

Dell Factory Image Restore  79Dell Factory Image RestoreCAUTION: Using the Dell Factory Image Restore option permanently removes any programs or

8  ContentsMy Dell Downloads 66My Dell 67Downloading or Upgrading My Dell 67Accessing My Dell 67PC Checkup 67Solution Station 68Solution Stat

80  Dell Factory Image RestoreStarting Dell Factory Image RestoreCAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on the ha

System Restore  81System RestoreCAUTION: Backup data files regularly. System Restore does not monitor or recover your data files.System Restore i

82  System RestoreWindows 7Using System Restore1. Click Start . 2. In the search box, type System Restore and press <Enter>.NOTE: The User A

Operating System Disc  83Operating System DiscCAUTION: Reinstalling the operating system using the operating system disc permanently deletes all

84  Operating System DiscRestoring Your Computer Using System Reinstall Disc To restore your computer using the system reinstall disc: 1. Turn o

Basic Troubleshooting Steps  85TroubleshootingBasic Troubleshooting StepsThis section lists some basic troubleshooting steps you can use to resol

86  Diagnostics3. Select Diagnostics and press <Enter>.4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the test.If a component fails the

Diagnostics  87The status area has four tabs:•Configuration — Displays detailed configuration and status information about all devices that can be

88  DiagnosticsInvoking ePSATo invoke ePSA: 1. Restart the computer. 2. Press <F12> at the Dell logo to access the Boot Menu.NOTE: If you wai

Diagnostics  89Beep CodesYour computer may emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a b

Contents  9Dell DataSafe Local Backup 76Dell DataSafe Local Backup 77Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic 77Launching Dell DataSafe Local Backup 77

90  Changing BIOS SettingsBIOSBIOS stores hardware information about your computer and passes on the information to the operating system when the

Resetting BIOS Password  91Resetting BIOS PasswordBIOS passwords are used to add extra security to computers. You can configure your computer to p

92  Changing the Boot SequenceChanging the Boot SequenceYou may need to change the boot sequence to boot from a device other than your default de

Getting Help  93Getting Help and ContactingDellGetting HelpYou can get information and help on Dell products and services using these online sel

94  Computer Maintenance ReferencesComputer Maintenance It is recommended that you perform the following tasks to avoid general computer problems:•

Power Management  95•Hybrid sleep — Hybrid sleep is a combination of sleep and hibernation. It puts any open documents and programs in memory an

96  Power ManagementConfiguring the Power Button BehaviorTo configure the power button behavior:Windows 8.11. Right-click anywhere on the Start scr

Power Management  97You can improve the battery performance by:•Operating the computer on AC power when possible. Battery life reduces with the

98  Migration TipsDell Desktop ModeIf you primarily use your computer with the power adapter connected, you can enable the desktop mode to moderate

Ergonomic Instructions  99Ergonomic InstructionsCAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use may result in injury.CAUTION: Viewing the monitor scr