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    Me and My Dell © 2014 Dell Inc.
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    . CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international
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    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 Contents  3
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    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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    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
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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
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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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Desktop Mode Migration Tips Migrating from one Windows Operating System to a newer Operating System Ergonomic Instructions Dell and the Environment Regulatory Compliance Policy Contact Details for Regulatory Compliance Web site Additional Compliance Information 94 94 94 95 96 96 97 98 98
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    a new Microsoft account, tap or click Sign up for a new email address and follow the instructions on the screen. Local account Tap or click Sign in without a Microsoft account and follow the instructions on the screen. Locking and unlocking your computer Locking your computer: 1. Access the charms
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    screen and last used app. Allows you to send files to printers, other computer, and so on. Also allows to send video and audio to supported devices, such as a TV. Provides access to notifications, volume controls, brightness controls, and other computer settings. Accessing the desktop  13
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    Start screen and tiles Start screen provides access to apps, friends, files and folders, and so on. You can customize the Start screen by adding, resizing, or removing tiles. You can also move tiles around and group them together. Some of the tiles are automatically updated and lets you read the
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    More Information You can get more information on Windows 8.1 and the new features using any of the following resources. • Help + Tips tile • dell.com/support • microsoft.com More Information  15
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    setup instructions specific to your computer or tablet, see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer or at dell.com/support. For information on setting up your modem and router, contact your internet service provider. Connecting to the Internet Using LAN 1. Connect the Ethernet cable
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    tablet to connect to the internet. The WWAN card on your computer connects directly to the service provider's network, like your cell phone. If you purchased a tablet with a network service contract, the internet may already be activated. Windows 8.1/Windows RT 1. Make sure that wireless is enabled
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    audio, connect the speakers to the 3.5 mm headphone port or the audio port. Dell desktops may support 5.1/7.1 audio. If you are setting up 5.1/7.1 audio, you must connect the speakers tone from every speaker. 4. Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen. 18  Setting Up Your Computer
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    Connecting 5.1 Speakers 1 Rear audio connector on the 5 computer 2 Center/LFE surround out on 6 the computer 3 Front audio connector on 7 the computer 4 5.1 channel audio cable Center/LFE surround out on the speaker Front audio connector on the speaker Rear audio connector on the speaker Setting
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    connector on 8 Rear audio connector on the the computer speaker 4 Front audio connector on 9 Side audio connector on the the computer speaker 5 7.1 channel audio cable 20  Setting Up Your Computer
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    a Printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. 3. Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard. NOTE: You may be prompted to install the printer driver while adding your printer. Use the printer-driver media or download the drivers from the printer manufacturer's website. For more information on
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    the Webcam". External Webcam Use the media that is shipped with your webcam to install the drivers and other required software to use all the features of your webcam. For more information, see , see the Specifications of your computer or tablet at dell.com/support. 22  Setting Up Your Computer
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    About Your Computer Power Adapter Power adapters are used to supply power to portable computers and certain desktop computers. The Dell power-adapter kit consists of the power adapter and the power cable. The power‑adapter rating (65 W, 90 W, and so on) depends on the computer
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    . After the battery life-cycle reaches its end, you must replace the battery. Depending on the computer model, the battery on your computer may be user replaceable or may require a Dell service technician to replace. NOTE: High-capacity batteries generally have a longer life-cycle, since you need to
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    finger(s). You can use the touchpad to move the cursor, drag or move selected items, and click by tapping the surface. Gesture‑enabled touchpads support gestures such as zoom, pinch, rotate, scroll, and so on. You can also purchase external touchpads. NOTE: For information on using the touchpad, see
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    or Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Windows 7 or higher. Latest wireless-card drivers and Intel Wireless Display Connection Manager available at dell.com/support. NOTE: Wireless display may not be supported on all computers. Keyboard Keyboards allow you to type characters and perform special
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    on some physical keyboards illuminates the symbols on the keys to allow for using the keyboard in dark environments. You can turn on the backlight manually or configure the backlight to turn on automatically when your computer is placed in a dark environment. Keyboard  27
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    be available on all computers. To check if backlit keyboard is available on your computer, see the Specifications of your computer at dell.com/support. On-Screen Keyboard On-screen keyboards are available on almost all computers and tablets, however, they are generally used in touchscreen devices
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    the specific location of the label on your device, see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer or at dell.com/support. Dell Support Website 1. Go to dell.com/support. 2. Click Detect Service Tag and follow the instructions on the screen. BIOS Setup Program 1. Turn on (or restart) your
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    can be internal or external. Most storage devices store data till you manually delete the data. Examples of storage devices are hard‑disk drives (HDD • Flash drives • External hard drives Optical Drives and Discs Your computer may support a DVD RW or a DVD RW and Blu-ray combo drive. Optical discs
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    Memory Cards Memory cards, also referred to as media or flash cards, use flash memory to store data. They are re-writeable, fast, and retain data even when power supply is cut off. They are commonly used in devices such as digital cameras, mobile phones, media players, gaming consoles, and so on.
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    Extreme Digital (xD) Memory Stick XC (MSXC) Compact Flash I , II/Compact Flash MD Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick (MS)/Memory Stick Pro (MS Pro) Smart Media/Smart Media XD 32  Storage Device
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    Memory Module A memory module stores temporary data that your computer needs to perform tasks. Any file or application loads in the memory modules before you can open or use them. Memory modules are categorized based on their capacity (in GB) and speed (in MHz). Faster and higher amount of memory
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    System Board A system board forms the central part of computers. All other devices connect to the system board to be able to interact with each other. The system board holds various controllers and connectors that help in exchange of data among various components of the computer. A system board may
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    board, however, with some new generation processors, the chipset may be integrated in the processor. Processor Processors receive data and instructions from applications and process the data as requested by the software. Processors are designed specifically for desktops, laptops, mobile devices
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    Computer Fan A computer fan cools the internal components of a computer by expelling hot air from the computer. Computer fans are commonly used to cool components that have high power consumption and thus generate a high amount of heat. Keeping the components cool helps in protecting them from
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    Video Card Video cards process graphics data and send video output to a display device such as a monitor or projector. Video cards can be of two types: • Integrated - Often referred to as on-board video card, it is integrated on the system board. In some computers, the video card is integrated on
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    on your computer. TV tuners are available for desktop and laptop computers as internal or external devices. NOTE: TV Tuners are not supported in all computers. Internal • PCI-E • PCI External • USB • PC Card • ExpressCard TV tuners are mostly standalone, however, some video cards also have
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    , they are used only to produce beeps to indicate errors or failures. You can also connect external speakers to your computer or tablet. Speakers may support 3.5 mm audio connector, USB, or wireless connection to your computer. Speakers are generally categorized by the number of audio channels they
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    mainly defined by the number of pixels it can capture. To use the webcam, you must install webcam drivers and software. If you ordered the webcam along with your computer, the drivers and software are generally installed when you receive your computer.For more information on using up the webcam, see
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    Wi-Fi (802.11x). Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Also known as Mobile Broadband, this service is generally provided by the phone companies for use on mobile devices. A mobile device or laptop must support WWAN technology to connect to this network. Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Devices are
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    external. • Digital modem - Used to send and receive data to and from a digital telephone line, like Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) or Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN). Router A router is a device that forwards data between computer networks. The most familiar type of routers are home and
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    , and business-class laptops. A SIM card and a service contract may be required for WWAN connectivity. Bluetooth Bluetooth allows make payments, share files between compatible devices, and so on. On Dell laptops and tablets that support NFC, it is enabled by default when wireless in turned on. NOTE
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    Using Your Computer Charging the Battery Connect the power adapter to your computer or tablet to charge the battery. The battery is charged while the computer or tablet is in use or turned off. The internal circuitry of the battery prevents it from overcharging. NOTE: If the battery becomes too hot
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    Activate a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the
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    and right-arrow key Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word. and left-arrow key Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word. and down-arrow key Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph. and up-arrow key Move the cursor to the
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    Keyboard Shortcuts - Windows 8.1/Windows RT This table provides some keyboard shortcuts specific to Windows 8.1 and Windows RT. These keyboard shortcuts are in addition to the keyboard shortcuts that are already available in earlier versions of the Windows. Windows key and start typing <
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    Snap an app to the right. NOTE: For special shortcut keys available on your computer, see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer or at dell.com/support. Customizing Your Keyboard You can customize your keyboard as follows: • Change the time before keyboard characters repeat when you
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    Windows 7 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 2. If your Control Panel is displayed by Category, click on the View by: drop-down menu and select Small icons or Large icons. 3. Click Keyboard. 4. Adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK to save the settings and close the window.
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    Using Numeric Keypad on a Laptop 1 Numeric Keypad Your laptop may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard. The keypad corresponds to the keypad of an extended keyboard. • To type a number or symbol, press and hold and press the desired key. • To enable the numeric keypad, press
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    on your computer. NOTE: You can change the touchpad gestures settings by double‑clicking the touchpad icon in the notification area. Your computer may support Scroll, Zoom, Rotate, Flick, and Quick Launch gestures. Scroll Pan - Allows you to move the focus on the selected object when the entire
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    Zoom Circular Scroll Up/Down - Allows you to scroll up/down. In the vertical‑scroll zone at the right edge of the touchpad, move your finger clockwise to scroll up and counterclockwise to scroll down. Circular Scroll Left/Right - Allows you to scroll left/right. In the horizontal‑scroll zone at the
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    Two‑finger zoom - Allows you to zoom-in or zoom-out using two fingers. Place two fingers on the touchpad and then move them apart to zoom‑in. Place two fingers on the touchpad and then bring them closer to zoom‑out. Rotate Twist - Allows you to rotate active content, in 90‑degree increments, using
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    Quick Launch Allows you to open your favorite applications. Tap three fingers on the touchpad to launch the pre‑configured application. NOTE: Use the touchpad configuration tool to choose the application to be launched. Using Your Touchscreen NOTE: Avoid using the touchscreen in dusty, hot, or humid
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    Zoom Place two fingers on the touchscreen and then move them apart to zoom‑in. Place two fingers on the touchscreen and then bring them closer to zoom‑out. Dwell Touch and hold the item on the screen to open the context menu. Flick Move a finger quickly in the desired direction to flip through
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    Rotate Scroll Rotate clockwise - Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the other finger in an arched direction to the right Rotate counter-clockwise - Keeping a finger or thumb in place, move the other finger in an arched direction to the left You can also rotate the active content by moving
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    NOTE: Make sure that you have Bluetooth drivers installed on your computer. Pairing a Bluetooth and the device you are pairing. On a Dell laptop, turn on wireless to enable Bluetooth. sure that your device is discoverable. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the pairing process.
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    If your computer or display has a built-in webcam, the drivers are installed and configured at the factory. The webcam gets activated automatically when you start a video chat or video capture application. You can also use Dell Webcam Central (Windows 7 only) to capture still images and videos
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    the audio ports. For information on the ports available on your computer, see the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your computer or Specifications at dell.com/support. Types of Audio Ports Headphone port - Connect headphones, powered speaker, or sound system. Microphone port - Connect external
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    drives, cameras, phones, and so on. USB port may be used to transfer data between your computer and the device and also to charge supported devices. For more information, see the documentation for your device. Some computers also have USB ports with integrated PowerShare feature that allows you to
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    or is in sleep state. The icon indicates that the USB port supports PowerShare feature. NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer user to run the USB 3.0 ports in USB 2.0 mode temporarily for troubleshooting purposes and also when operating system is reinstalled using a USB optical
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    connections. DisplayPort DisplayPort provides digital connection between your computer and display devices such as monitors, projectors, and so on. It supports both video and audio signals. DisplayPort was designed specifically to be used with computer displays. Mini-DisplayPort Mini-DisplayPort is
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    computers, TVs, set-top boxes, DVD and Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and so on. Advantages of HDMI • Supports high resolutions and high refresh‑rates • Supports 3D transmission • Supports HDCP • Commonly available in most computers and consumer multi‑media devices • Can be used to set up audio
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    format. You can use S/PDIF to audio devices such as sound cards, speakers, home theater systems, TVs, and so on. It provides 5.1 audio support. There are two kinds of S/PDIF connections: • Optical - Uses optical fiber with TOSLINK connectors • Coaxial - Uses coaxial cable with RCA connectors 64
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    Lo/Jack for Laptops For home and home office Protects against theft Locates using hidden software Recovers within 30 days NOTE: Computrace may not be supported on all computers. Computrace  65
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    troubleshooting. To contact Absolute Software see the Absolute Software website at absolute.com or send an email to [email protected]. My Dell Downloads My Dell Dell Downloads account password. To register and use My Dell Downloads: 1. Go to smartsource.dell.com/web. 2. Follow the instructions
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    hardware and operating system configurations; access copies of your service contracts, warranty information, and warranty renewal options. -- Get Help - View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Service Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and so on. My
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    tools that allow you to: -- Create a Dell Factory Image Restore file on your computer to restore your troubleshooting, virus and spyware removal, wireless‑network setup, and more. You can also find articles and FAQs on the most common problems and instructions on performing common tasks. The support
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    Installations and setup Troubleshooting and repair Offerings Extend warranty or service contact Dell Tech Concierge Computer 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
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    computer. If you need to reinstall Quickset, download it from the Dell support website at dell.com/support. NOTE: If you restore your computer using PC Restore or a similar application, Quickset is restored as well. NVIDIA 3D Applications The NVIDIA 3DTV Play application
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    Keyboard Shortcuts The following are some of the keyboard shortcuts available for 3D gaming: Keys Description Shows/hides stereoscopic 3D effects Increases 3D depth Decreases 3D depth Shows/hides in-game
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    . It allows an technical support representative to interact with your computer with your permission. A DellConnect request 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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    system on your computer using one of the following options: CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore or the Operating System disc permanently deletes all files on this when System Restore does not resolve your problem. Use this to reinstall only the operating system on your computer. System
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    Backup and Recovery option is available only in Windows 8.1. Dell Backup and Recovery has two versions: • Dell Backup and Recovery Basic • Dell Backup and Recovery Premium Features Restore your system back to factory state Backup files manually Restore files from backup Backup and restore to and
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    Creating System Reinstall Discs 1. Launch Dell Backup and Recovery. 2. Click Bootable Backup tile. 3. Click Factory Backup. 4. Select USB Flash Drive or Discs, and then click Continue. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. Restoring Your Computer 1. Launch Dell Backup and Recovery. 2. Click the
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    Recovery. 3. Click Yes, Continue. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. Before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, prepare backup media of
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    Local Backup. Creating system reinstall disks 1. Launch Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 2. Click Backup→ Create Recovery Media. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Restoring your computer to a previous date or factory settings 1. Launch Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 2. Click Restore→ Restore your
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    . 2. Click Restore→ Restore specific files or folders from a Full System Backup. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Restoring specific files or folders from a File & Folder Backup 1. Launch Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 2. Click Restore→ Restore specific files or folders from a File & Folder
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    permanently deletes all data on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before performing Dell Factory Image Restore. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if other recovery methods fail. After two failed attempts to
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    drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your computer. If possible, back up the data before performing Dell Factory Image Restore. Use Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. 1. Turn on or restart the computer
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    Every time you install a software or device driver, your computer updates Windows system files to support the new software or device. Sometimes, this Settings. 2. Click Recovery and click Open System Restore. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Undoing the Last System Restore 1. Switch to the
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    may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact the administrator of the computer. 3. Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen. Undoing the Last System Restore In the event that System Restore did not resolve the issue, you may undo the last
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    operating system on your computer. You must reinstall all drivers and software after reinstalling the operating system using the and press . 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. System Reinstall Discs The system reinstall discs created using Dell Backup and Recovery allows you to return
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    into the optical drive or connect the USB key and power on the computer. 3. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately to access the boot menu. NOTE: If you wait too from the boot device. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the recovery process. 84  Operating System Disc
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    in the power cables, and try connecting again. NOTE: For more information on troubleshooting, solutions to common problems, and FAQs, see dell.com/support. To contact Dell for technical support. see "Contacting Dell". Diagnostics Your computer has built-in diagnostic tools to help you determine the
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    /support or contact Dell. Follow the instructions on the screen to continue to the next test, retest the component that failed, or stop the test and restart the computer. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears on your screen: " No problems have been found with this system
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    different colors and text on the screen and if you do not notice the problem during the test then the issue lies outside of the LCD. NOTE: Peripherals LCD BIST 1. Turn on or restart your computer. 2. Press at the Dell logo to access the Boot Menu. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating
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    /support or contact Dell. Follow the instructions on the screen to continue to the next test, retest the component that failed, or stop the test and restart the computer. If the PSA completes successfully, the following message appears on your screen: " No problems have been found with this system
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    -up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. If this occurs, note the beep code and contact Dell for assistance. NOTE: Some of the NOTE: This beep code is supported for computers with Intel processor only. Display failure Diagnostics  89
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    settings, enter BIOS setup program, locate the setting that you want to change, and follow the instructions on the screen. Entering BIOS Setup Program 1. Turn on or restart your computer. 2. Press at the Dell logo to enter BIOS setup program. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system
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    remove the jumper and join the centre pin to original pin. WARNING: Read the safety instructions before working inside your computer. NOTE: For more information on location of the jumper and working inside your computer, see the Service Manual at dell.com/support. Resetting BIOS Password  91
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    device next time you reboot your computer. To select a boot device using the Boot Menu: 1. Turn on or restart your computer. 2. Press at the Dell logo to enter BIOS setup program. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the
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    these online self-help resources: Self-Help Information Accessing Windows Help and Support For more information about Dell products and services For troubleshooting information, user manuals, technical help blogs, driver, software updates, and so on For more information about your Microsoft Windows
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    that you perform the following tasks to avoid general computer problems: • Provide direct access to a power source, adequate • Perform a virus scan regularly. • Check your computer for errors using My Dell and other tools available on your computer. • Clean your computer regularly using a
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    • Hybrid sleep - Hybrid sleep is a combination of sleep and hibernation. It puts any open documents and programs in memory and on your hard disk, and then puts your computer into a low-power state so that you can quickly resume your work. When hybrid sleep is turned on, putting your computer into
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    Configuring the Power Button Behavior To configure the power button behavior: Windows 8.1 1. Right-click anywhere on the Start screen. 2. Click All apps at the bottom-right corner of the screen. 3. Under Windows System, click Control Panel. 4. If your Control Panel is displayed by Category, click
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