User Manual 2

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Users Manual

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Gestures Your computer has a 10-point multi-touch display. Finger gestures Allows you to: Touch Tap gently on the screen with your • Select items on the screen fingertip. including options, entries, images, icons, and so on. • Start applications. • Touch buttons on the screen. • Input text using the on-screen keyboard. Touch and hold Touch and hold your finger on the • Display detailed information about screen. an item • Open the context menu of an item to perform further actions. Using Your Computer │ 21

Finger gestures Allows you to: Drag 1 Touch and hold your finger on an Move items such as images and icons item on the screen. on the screen. 2 Keeping your finger in contact with the screen, move your fingertip to NOTE: Touching and holding for the desired location. a long time brings up the context 3 Take your finger off the screen menu. If the context menu appears, to drop the item at the desired cancel the action and try again or location. touch and hold for a shorter duration to be able to drag. Swipe or slide Move your finger in a vertical or • Scroll through the Start screen, horizontal direction on the screen. web pages, lists, entries, photos, contacts, and so on. • Close an app. (Swipe the app to the bottom of the display.) Swipe left Swiping-in from the right edge of the display reveals the Charms sidebar. Charms provide access to the system commands, such as Search, Share, Start, Devices, and Settings options. If your computer is running an application or performing actions, pressing the Start icon takes you back to the Start screen. If you are at the Start screen, pressing the Start icon takes you to the most recently used application or most recently viewed screen. 22 │ Using Your Computer

Finger gestures Allows you to: Swipe right • Swiping-in quickly from the left edge of the display switches the currently running applications. • Swiping slowly from the left edge to the right edge of the display reveals thumbnails of open applications. • Swiping-in and out on the left edge of the display brings up a list of the most recently used applications. Swipe up/down • Swiping-in from the bottom or top edge of the display reveals the All apps icon . Touch All apps to show an alphabetical list of all applications installed on your computer. • Swiping-in from the top edge of the application and dragging the application window to the bottom of the screen closes the application. Zoom out Touch the display with two fingers Reduce the zoom level of an image and then move the fingers closer. or web page. Using Your Computer │ 23

Finger gestures Allows you to: Zoom in Touch the display with two fingers Increase the zoom level of an image and then move the fingers apart. or web page. Rotate Touch the display with two or more Rotate an object by 90 degrees. fingers and then move the fingers in a clockwise or counter-clockwise arc. For more information on using Windows 8 Start screen, see http://support.dell.com/windows8 and http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/get-started as well as touching the Dell Getting Started with Windows application (on the Metro screen). 24 │ Using Your Computer

Using the Keyboard and Mouse If you purchased a wireless keyboard and mouse with your computer, they will be already paired. To use the keyboard and mouse, make sure both devices have batteries installed and are powered on. Pairing the wireless keyboard and mouse If the keyboard and mouse do not work automatically you may need to add them manually: 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. 2 Touch Settings → Change PC Settings→ Devices→ Add a device, to manually add a keyboard and mouse. NOTE: If the keyboard or mouse pairing has been lost for some reason, use these steps to pair them again. NOTE: The wireless keyboard and mouse may ship with a USB dongle. You do not need to install the dongle to use the wireless keyboard and mouse on this computer. Using Your Computer │ 25

Using Headphones/Microphones Your computer has a headphone/microphone combo port that supports a headphone, a microphone, or a combo device to listen to music, record audio, or make voice calls. WARNING: Listening to loud music for extended periods of time can lead to hearing loss. NOTE: It is recommended to keep the volume level low before connecting the headphones to your computer. 1 Connect headphones to the audio port. 2 Insert the headphones in your ears and adjust the volume level to a comfortable level. NOTE: The integrated speakers on your computer are muted automatically when you connect an audio device to the audio port. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the headphones when disconnecting them from your computer, pull the connector and not the cable. 26 │ Using Your Computer

Removing the SD Card CAUTION: To avoid data loss, ensure all read/write operations to the SD card are complete before removing it from the computer. 1 Touch the bottom left corner to enter Desktop mode. 2 Touch/click Safely Remove Hardware in the notification area at the bottom-right corner of the screen. NOTE: If you don’t see Safely Remove Hardware , touch Show Hidden Icons to display all icons in the notification area. 3 Touch Eject SD Memory Card. A message appears confirming that the SD card can be safely removed. NOTE: If a warning message appears stating the SD card cannot be removed, ensure all data transfers to and from the SD card are complete and try again. 4 Push the SD card inwards to release it from the spring loaded SD- card slot. 5 Pull the SD card out of the SD-card slot. Using Your Computer │ 27

Turning Off the Screen • Using the power button: Press and release the Power and Sleep/Wake button to turn off the screen. • Using Charms: 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. 2 Touch Settings → Power → Sleep to turn off the screen. NOTE: If your computer is in a sleep state (computer is on, but screen is off), press the Power and Sleep/Wake button or Windows button once to turn on the screen. Turning Off Your Computer 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. 2 Touch Settings → Power → Shut down to turn off the computer. 28 │ Using Your Computer

Managing Computer Settings Refreshing your computer Refreshing your computer restores Windows to the original factory settings without deleting any of your personal files, installed applications, or personalization settings. CAUTION: Refreshing your computer removes all third-party applications. 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. 2 Touch Settings → Change PC settings→ General→ Refresh your PC without affecting your files. 3 Touch Get started. 4 Read the instructions on the screen then touch Next. Resetting your computer Resetting your computer returns the system software to original factory settings. CAUTION: Resetting your computer erases all data from your computer, including your account configuration, music, pictures, files, and so on. Ensure that you back up all the required data before you proceed. 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. 2 Touch Settings → Change PC settings→ General→ Remove everything and reinstall Windows. 3 Touch Get started. 4 Read the instructions on the screen then touch Next. Using Your Computer │ 29

Using advanced startup Use advanced startup if you have problems starting up your computer or if you want to change the computer’s startup settings, such as allowing your computer to start up from a USB device or an optical media. 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms. 2 Touch Settings → Change PC settings→ General→ Advanced startup→ Restart now. 3 Touch the Troubleshoot option to configure various startup settings. 30 │ Using Your Computer

Synchronizing Your Computer Using a Microsoft account You can sync user settings of your computer using a Microsoft account. When you sign in with your Microsoft account on your computer, you can automatically synchronize your settings, including internet browser history, application settings, and personal files and so on, with other Windows 8 computers. 1 Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms, then click Settings → Change PC Settings→ Users→ Switch to a Microsoft account to switch a local account to your Microsoft account. 2 Sync your settings option is added to PC Settings. 3 Click Settings → Change PC Settings→ Sync your settings to configure synchronization options. Synchronizing Your Computer │ 31

Powered Stand (optional) Features 2 1 Feature Functionality 1 Docking status light Turns on when your computer is successfully docked (if the power adapter is attached to the powered stand). 2 Docking connector Connects the computer to the docking port to provide power to your computer and charge the battery 32 │ Powered Stand (optional)

1 2 3 Feature Functionality 1 Powered stand hinge Allows you to adjust the angle of your computer between 10 degrees and 70 degrees. 2 Power-adapter port Connect the power adapter to provide power to the computer, and charge the battery. 3 Adapter cable clip Holds the adapter cable in place. Powered Stand (optional) │ 33

Using the Powered Stand Connect the Power Adapter to the Powered Stand CAUTION: Use only the supplied power adapter and power cable. Using unauthorized power adapters or power cables may cause severe damage to your computer and powered stand. 1 Connect the power adapter to the power-adapter port on your powered stand. 2 Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet. 34 │ Powered Stand (optional)

You can check the powered stand’s status from: • The light located at the front of the powered stand: LED behavior Description Solid white color on Computer is docked in the powered stand Off Computer is not docked in the powered stand, or the power adapter is not connected to the stand. For more information on checking the battery status, see battery charge indicator status table. NOTE: If the LED is off and the computer is placed on the powered stand with power, it may not be properly docked. Realign the computer on the powered stand until the LED lights up. Powered Stand (optional) │ 35

Dock Your Computer on the Powered Stand 1 Align the docking port on your computer to the docking connector on the powered stand. 2 Place your computer onto the powered stand. NOTE: The docking status light turns on when your computer is correctly seated on the powered stand and the powered stand is properly connected to a power source. 36 │ Powered Stand (optional)

Undocking Your Computer Lift the computer from the powered stand. Powered Stand (optional) │ 37

Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Disconnect all cables from your computer before cleaning it. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, that may contain flammable substances. 1 Turn off your computer. For more information on turning off your computer, see Turning Off Your Computer. 2 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with either water or a display cleaner, and wipe the surface of the computer until it is clean. Do not allow water from the cloth to seep into the computer ports. NOTE: Do not spray cleaning solution directly onto the display. Only use products specifically designed for cleaning displays, and follow the instructions that are included with the product. 38 │ Cleaning Your Computer

Troubleshooting Battery Problems Problems Possible causes Possible solution Battery does not charge • Your computer is not 1 Use the supplied properly plugged into power adapter and a power source. power cable. • You are using an 2 Unplug the power incorrect power adapter from the wall adapter/cable. and verify that the • The power outlet is outlet is functioning. not be working. 3 Check all cable • The power adapter/ connections and plug cable is too loosely back into the wall, connected. then back into the computer. 4 Check all connectors to ensure proper connectivity. 5 Verify that the power adapter’s white LED is on. If it is not, unplug and re-plug the power adapter and/or try another outlet that is known to work. If the LED still does not turn on, try replacing the power adapter The computer Charge the battery in an temperature is lower ambient temperature than 0 °C or higher than between 0 °C and 35 °C. 35 °C. The battery or power Contact technical adapter is damaged. support or the manufacturer to replace the damaged parts. Troubleshooting │ 39

System problem Problems Possible causes Possible solution Computer does not turn The battery is Connect your computer on completely discharged. to a power source using the power adapter. Your computer could be Press and hold the in an unresponsive or power button for 11 locked state. seconds to perform a hard shut down, then press the power button to turn the computer back on. Your computer may be Computers shipped in shipping mode. from the factory will be set in shipping mode. To get out of this mode, the user needs to plug in the power adapter and press the power button to turn on the computer. After the initial power up, the computer behaves as normal. This is to avoid the computer from being accidentally turned on during shipping and draining the battery. 40 │ Troubleshooting

Computer is not Your computer could 1 Reboot the computer. responding or behaving be in a hung or locked See Turning Off unexpectedly state. Your Computer and Turning On Your Computer. 2 Refresh your computer. See Refreshing your computer. 3 Reset your computer. See Resetting your computer. 4 Contact Dell’s support service. Go to support. dell.com or dell.com/ContactDell. Software or feature is The application or Software updates may not working as expected feature could be in a have been downloaded hung state. in the background. Restart your computer. Swipe from the right edge of the display to access Charms and touch Settings → Power → Restart to restart the computer. Touchscreen problem Problems Possible causes Possible solution Touchscreen responds Your computer display • Turn off your slowly or improperly may be dirty, or you may computer screen need to adjust display to avoid accidental settings touches, then gently wipe the display with a clean dry cloth. • Adjust display settings in Windows Desktop, Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization→ Display. Troubleshooting │ 41

Network problem Problems Possible causes Possible solution No wireless connection Your computer is not 1 Check if the wireless able to properly access radio is on. See a wireless signal. Enabling/Disabling Wi-Fi. 2 Move closer to the wireless access point. 3 Reset the wireless router if using a private network. 4 Open the browser to view the landing page if using a public network, and follow the instructions given by the public network. 5 Try another wireless connection. Slow Internet The signal strength is 1 Move your computer connections not strong enough. to a different location for better signal reception. 2 Contact your Internet Service Provider. 42 │ Troubleshooting

Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service Code You need your computer’s Service Tag/Express Service Code when you contact Dell regarding your computer. The Express Service Code helps the automated telephone support system redirect your call to the appropriate support department. The Service Tag and Express Service Code for your computer are located on a label at the back of your computer. CAUTION: Lay your computer face down before you look for Service Tag and Express Service Code. Locating Your Service Tag and Express Service Code │ 43

Specifications Physical dimensions Height 283.70 mm (11.17 inches) Width 463.60 mm (18.25 inches) Depth 17.70 mm (0.70 inch) Weight 2.20 kg (4.85 lb) Hardware Processor 3rd Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 ULT Pentium Dual Core Chipset Intel Panther Point HM77 Graphics Intel HD 4000 for Core I processors Intel HD for Pentium Dual Core processors Internal Memory (RAM) 4 GB or 8 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz Internal Storage 2.5 inch HDD (SATA3) or SSD (mSATA) Speaker Power 2 watts Camera HD 720 p (1280 x 720) 44 │ Specifications

Touchscreen display Type 18.4” Full HD with multi-point capacitive touch Maximum resolution 1920 × 1080 Aspect ratio 16:9 Brightness 350 nits Viewing angle 89 degrees Contrast ratio 1000:1 Color depth 262.144 bits Ports and connectors Audio 1 3.5mm audio jack/port SD card 1 SD card slot Dock 1 docking port USB 2 USB 3.0 ports 1 internal USB 2.0 port for wireless keyboard and mouse receiver Power Adapter Input voltage 90 -240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.6 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W Output current 3.34 A (maximum) Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Temperature range: Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F) Specifications │ 45

Environmental requirements Temperature range: Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F) Non-Operating -40 °C to 65 °C (-40 °F to 149 °F) Relative humidity (maximum): Operating 10% to 90% (noncondensing) Non-Operating 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Maximum Vibration (measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment): Operating 0.66 GRMS Non-Operating 1.30 GRMS Maximum Shock Operating 140 G Non-Operating 163 G Altitude (maximum, unpressurized): Operating -15.2 m to 3048 m (-50 ft to 10,000 ft) Non-Operating -15.2 m to 10,668 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft) 46 │ Specifications


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