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Owner's Manual - Page 7
...your operating system for shut-down instructions.
3 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
4 Disconnect all telephone cables, network cables, and attached devices from your computer.
5 Press and hold the power button for about 5 seconds, after the computer is unplugged, to ground the system board.
Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to...
Owner's Manual - Page 101
26 Flashing the BIOS
The BIOS may require flashing when an update is available or when replacing the system board. To flash the BIOS:
1 Turn on the computer. 2 Go to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer:
NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on a label at the bottom of your computer. For more information, see the Quick Start Guide that ...
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... Dell Downloads
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My Dell
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Downloading or Upgrading My Dell
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Accessing My Dell:
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PC Checkup
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Solution Station
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Solution Station Offerings
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Quickset
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Installing Quickset
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NVIDIA 3D Applications
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Playing Games in 3D
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Keyboard Shortcuts
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DellConnect
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Restoring Your Operating System
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System Recovery Options
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Dell Backup and Recovery
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Dell...
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Creating a Full System Backup
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Dell DataSafe Local Backup
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Dell DataSafe Local Backup
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Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic
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Launching Dell DataSafe Local Backup
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Creating system reinstall disks
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Restoring your computer to a previous date
or factory settings
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Dell DataSafe Local Backup Premium
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Upgrading to Dell DataSafe Local Backup Premium
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Restoring system...
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... around and group them together. Some of the tiles are automatically updated and lets you read the news headlines, status updates, and so on. You can also search from the Start screen...
More Information
You can get more information on Windows 8 and the new features using any of the following resources.
• Getting Started tile • dell.com/support • microsoft.com
Start screen and tiles...
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...the webcam along with your computer, the drivers and software are generally installed when you receive your computer. For more information on using the webcam, see Using the Webcam.
ExpressCards
ExpressCards can be inserted into the ExpressCard slot available on some computers. Devices that are available in ExpressCard format are TV-tuner cards, memory cards, communication devices, and so on. When...
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... for your printer. If you are installing a wired printer, connect the printer to your computer using the USB cable before performing these steps. If you are installing a wireless printer, follow the instructions in the documentation of your printer. Windows 8 1. Access the Search charm. 2. Click Settings and type Devices in the search box. 3. Click Devices and follow the instruction on the...
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...shipped with a Bluetooth card, it is already installed and configured. To enable Bluetooth on a Dell laptop, turn on wireless. To pair a device with your computer or tablet, see the documentation for your device.
NOTE: To find out if your computer or tablet has an internal Bluetooth card, see the Specifications of your computer or tablet at dell.com/support.
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...mice, keyboard, headsets, phones, TV, and so on. For details on pairing the device with your computer, see the documentation of the device.
NOTE: Make sure that you have Bluetooth drivers installed on your computer.
Pairing a Bluetooth device with your computer
1. Enable Bluetooth on your computer or tablet and the device you are pairing. On a Dell laptop, turn on wireless to enable Bluetooth. For...
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Using the Webcam
If your computer or display has a built-in webcam, the drivers are installed and configured at the factory. The webcam get 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 using the webcam.
Capturing a Still Image
1. Open...
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...access My Dell Downloads. My Dell Downloads allows you to: • View software originally shipped with the computer. • Download and install entitled software. • Change your My Dell Downloads account password. To register and use My Dell Downloads: 1. Go to smartsource.dell.com/web. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to register your computer. 3. Reinstall the software or create...
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..., and links to other Dell tools and diagnostic services.
Downloading or Upgrading My Dell
To download or upgrade to the latest version of My Dell, go to dell.com/support.
NOTE: It is recommended to download the software from the Internet when prompted during the installation of My Dell.
Accessing My Dell:
Windows 8 - Tap or click the My Dell icon on the Start screen. Windows 7 - Click Start →...
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... Computer setup Wireless‑network setup Software installation Windows operating‑system installation Internal‑hardware upgrades TV and home theater installation Antivirus installation Internet and email setup Computer‑accessories setup Internet parental control setup File transfer and data backup Speed up your computer Virus and spyware removal Data recovery Computer errors...
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... a Full System Backup 1. Launch Dell Backup and Recovery. 2. Click the Recovery tile, and then select System 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...
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... Image Restore 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 boot the operating system, the boot sequence...
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... 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 System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem.
1. Turn on or restart the computer. 2. When the DELL logo appears, press few...
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... or recover your data files. System Restore is a Microsoft Windows tool that helps you undo software changes to your computer without affecting your personal files like documents, photos, emails, and so on. Every time you install a software or device driver, your computer updates Windows system files to support the new software or device. Sometimes, this may cause some unexpected errors. System...
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..., continue to wait until your computer loads the operating system; then, restart your computer and try again. 3. Select the CD/DVD drive from the list 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 your hard drive to the operating state it...
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... and services For troubleshooting information, user manuals, technical help blogs, driver, software updates, and so on For more information about your Microsoft Windows operating system
Self-Help Options Windows 8 Open the Search charm, type Help and Support in the search box and press . Windows 7 Click Start → Help and Support. dell.com
dell.com/support
microsoft.com
Contacting Dell
To...
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... enough free space may result in degraded performance. • Enable automatic Windows and other software updates to address software issues and improve computer security.
Power Management
Power management helps you reduce the electricity consumption of your computer by regulating power supply to the various components. The system setup and the operating system allow you to configure when the...