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Modem 42 Router 42 Network‑Interface Controller (NIC) 42 Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Adapter 43 Bluetooth 43 Near-Field Communication 43 Using Your Computer 44 Charging the Battery 44 Using your Keyboard 44 Keyboard Shortcuts 44 Keyboard Shortcuts - Windows 8.1/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 51 Zoom 52 Rotate 53 Flick 53 Quick Launch 54 Using Your Touchscreen 54 Touchscreen Gestures 54 Zoom 55 Dwell 55 Flick 55 Rotate 56 Scroll 56 6  Contents

Section	Page
Windows 8.1 Features	12
Signing in	12
Microsoft account	12
Local account	12
Locking and unlocking your computer	12
Accessing the desktop	13
Turning off your computer	13
Start screen and tiles	14
Apps	14
Closing an app	14
Snapping apps	14
More Information	15
Setting Up Your Computer	16
Connecting To The Internet	16
Connecting to the Internet Using LAN	16
Connecting to the Internet Using WLAN	16
Connecting to the Internet Using WWAN	17
Setting up Audio	18
Configuring 5.1/7.1 Audio	18
Connecting 5.1 Speakers	19
Connecting 7.1 Speakers	20
Setting Up Your Printer	21
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
Storage Device	30
Internal Storage Devices	30
Removable Storage Devices	30
Optical Drives and Discs	30
Memory Cards	31
Memory Module	33
System Board	34
Chipset	35
Processor	35
Computer Fan	36
Thermal Grease	36
Video Card	37
TV Tuners	38
Internal	38
External	38
Speakers	39
2.1 Audio	39
5.1 Audio	39
7.1 Audio	39
Webcam	40
Network	40
Local Area Network (LAN)	40
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)	41
Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)	41
Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)	41
Modem	42
Router	42
Network‑Interface Controller (NIC)	42
Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Adapter	43
Bluetooth	43
Near-Field Communication	43
Using Your Computer	44
Charging the Battery	44
Using your Keyboard	44
Keyboard Shortcuts	44
Keyboard Shortcuts — Windows 8.1/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	51
Zoom	52
Rotate	53
Flick	53
Quick Launch	54
Using Your Touchscreen	54
Touchscreen Gestures	54
Zoom	55
Dwell	55
Flick	55
Rotate	56
Scroll	56
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
Mini HDMI	63
Micro HDMI	64
S/PDIF	64
Software and Applications	65
Computrace	65
Enabling Computrace	66
Getting Help on Computrace	66
My Dell Downloads	66
My Dell	67
Downloading or Upgrading My Dell	67
Accessing My Dell	67
PC Checkup	67
Solution Station	68
Solution Station Offerings	69
Quickset	69
Installing Quickset	70
NVIDIA 3D Applications	70
Playing Games in 3D	70
Keyboard Shortcuts	71
DellConnect	72
Restoring Your Operating System	73
System Recovery Options	73
Dell Backup and Recovery	74
Dell Backup and Recovery Basic	74
Accessing Dell Backup and Recovery	74
Creating System Reinstall Discs	75
Restoring Your Computer	75
Dell Backup and Recovery Premium	75
Upgrading to Dell Backup and Recovery Premium	75
Restoring system data	75
Restoring specific files or folders from a Full System Backup	75
Restoring specific files or folders from a File & Folder Backup	76
Creating a Full System Backup	76
Dell DataSafe Local Backup	76
Dell DataSafe Local Backup	77
Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic	77
Launching Dell DataSafe Local Backup	77
Creating system reinstall disks	77
Restoring your computer to a previous date or factory settings	77
Dell DataSafe Local Backup Premium	78
Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Premium	78
Restoring system data	78
Restoring data using File and Folder Local Backup	78
Restoring specific files or folders from a Full System Backup	78
Restoring specific files or folders from a File & Folder Backup	78
Dell Factory Image Restore	79
Accessing Dell Factory Image Restore	79
Starting Dell Factory Image Restore	80
System Restore	81
Windows 8.1	81
Using System Restore	81
Undoing the Last System Restore	81
Windows 7	82
Using System Restore	82
Undoing the Last System Restore	82
Operating System Disc	83
Reinstalling the Operating System Using the Operating System Disc	83
System Reinstall Discs	83
Restoring Your Computer Using System Reinstall Disc	84
Troubleshooting	85
Basic Troubleshooting Steps	85
Diagnostics	85
Pre-Boot System Assessment	85
Invoking PSA	85
Enhanced PSA	86
LCD BIST	87
Starting LCD BIST	87
Invoking ePSA	88
Beep Codes	89
BIOS	90
Changing BIOS Settings	90
Entering BIOS Setup Program	90
Resetting BIOS Password	91
Remove the CMOS Battery	91
Use System‑Board Jumper	91
Changing the Boot Sequence	92
Using Boot Menu	92
Using BIOS Setup Program	92
Getting Help and Contacting Dell	93
Getting Help	93
Contacting Dell	93
References	94
Computer Maintenance	94
Power Management	94
Configuring Power Settings	95
Configuring the Power Button Behavior	96
Improving Battery Life	96
Dell Longevity Mode	97
Dell Desktop Mode	98
Migration Tips	98
Migrating from one Windows Operating System to a newer Operating System	98
Ergonomic Instructions	99
Dell and the Environment	100
Regulatory Compliance Policy	102
Contact Details for Regulatory Compliance Web site	102
Additional Compliance Information	102