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Visual Graphics Array

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Digital Visual Interface

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DisplayPort

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HDMI

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SPDIF

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5 Software and Applications

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Absolute

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My Dell Downloads

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Dell SupportAssist

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PC Check

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Solution Station

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Quickset

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NVIDIA 3D Applications

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DellConnect

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6 Restoring your operating system

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System recovery options

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Dell Backup and Recovery

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Dell Backup and Recovery Basic

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Dell Backup and Recovery premium

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Dell Factory Image Restore

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System Restore

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Windows 10

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Windows 8.1

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Windows 7

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Operating System disc

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System reinstall media

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7 Troubleshooting

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Basic troubleshooting steps

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Diagnostics

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Pre-Boot System Assessment

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Enhanced PSA

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LCD BIST

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Beep codes

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8 BIOS

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Changing BIOS settings

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Entering BIOS setup program

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Resetting BIOS password

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Boot Sequence

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9 Getting help and contacting Dell

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10 References

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Computer maintenance

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Power management

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Configuring power settings

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Contents

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Section	Page
Me and My Dell For Inspiron, XPS, and Alienware computers	3
Setting up your computer	7
Connecting to the internet	7
Connecting to the internet using LAN	7
Connecting to the internet using WLAN	7
Windows 10	7
Windows 8.1	7
Windows 7	7
Connecting to the internet using WWAN	8
Windows 10	8
Windows 8.1	8
Windows 7	8
Setting up audio	8
Configuring 5.1 and 7.1 audio	8
Connecting 5.1 speakers	9
Connecting 7.1 speakers	10
Setting up your printer	10
Windows 10 and 8.1	10
Windows 7	11
Setting up your webcam	11
Integrated webcam	11
External webcam	11
Setting up Bluetooth	11
Connecting multiple monitors	11
Windows 10	11
Windows 8	12
Windows 7	12
About your computer	13
Power adapter	13
Battery	13
Coin-cell battery	14
Touchpad	14
Display	14
Touch screen	14
3D	14
Wireless display	14
Camera	15
Webcam	15
3D camera	15
Intel RealSense 3D camera	15
Wireless display	15
Keyboard	15
Physical keyboard	15
On-screen keyboard	16
Keyboard connection types	17
Service Tag and Express Service code	17
Locating the label on your computer	17
Dell support website	17
BIOS setup program	17
Storage device	17
Internal storage devices	18
Removable storage devices	18
Optical drives and discs	18
Memory cards	18
Memory module	20
System board	20
Chipset	20
Processor	20
Computer fan	21
Heat sink	21
Thermal grease	21
Video card	21
TV tuners	22
Speakers	22
2.1 Audio	23
5.1 Audio	23
7.1 Audio	23
Webcam	23
Network	23
Local Area Network	23
Wireless Local Area Network	24
Wireless Wide Area Network	24
Wireless Personal Area Network	24
Modem	24
Router	24
Network‑Interface Controller	24
Wireless Local‑Area Network adapter	24
Wireless Wide Area Network adapter	24
Bluetooth	24
Near-Field Communication	25
Using your computer	26
Charging the battery	26
Using your keyboard	26
Keyboard shortcuts	26
Keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8.1 and Windows RT	27
Customizing your keyboard	28
Using numeric keypad on a laptop	29
Using your touchpad	29
Touchpad gestures	29
Using your touch screen	30
Touch screen gestures	31
Using Bluetooth	33
Pairing a Bluetooth device with your computer or tablet	33
Using the webcam	33
Ports and connectors	35
Audio	35
Types of audio ports	35
USB	36
USB ports	36
USB standards	36
eSATA	37
Visual Graphics Array	37
Digital Visual Interface	37
DisplayPort	37
HDMI	38
SPDIF	38
Software and Applications	39
Absolute	39
My Dell Downloads	39
Dell SupportAssist	39
PC Check	40
Solution Station	40
Quickset	41
NVIDIA 3D Applications	41
DellConnect	42
Restoring your operating system	43
System recovery options	43
Dell Backup and Recovery	43
Dell Backup and Recovery Basic	44
Accessing Dell Backup and Recovery	44
Creating system reinstall discs	44
Restoring your computer	44
Dell Backup and Recovery premium	44
Upgrading to Dell Backup and Recovery premium	44
Restoring data from a system backup	44
Restoring specific files or folders from a Full System Backup	45
Restoring specific files or folders from a file and folder backup	45
Creating a full system backup	45
Dell Factory Image Restore	45
System Restore	46
Windows 10	46
Windows 8.1	46
Windows 7	47
Operating System disc	47
System reinstall media	47
Troubleshooting	49
Basic troubleshooting steps	49
Diagnostics	49
Pre-Boot System Assessment	49
Enhanced PSA	50
LCD BIST	50
Beep codes	51
BIOS	52
Changing BIOS settings	52
Entering BIOS setup program	52
Resetting BIOS password	52
Boot Sequence	53
Getting help and contacting Dell	54
References	55
Computer maintenance	55
Power management	55
Configuring power settings	55
Configuring the power button behavior	56
Dell Power Manager	56
Improving battery life	56
Migration tips	57
Ergonomic instructions	58
Dell and the environment	59

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