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Me and My DellFor Inspiron, G-Series, XPS, and Alienware computersJanuary 2021Rev. A08
Notes, cautions, and warningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoidthe problem.WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. 2011-2021 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries.Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.
ContentsChapter 1: Setting up your computer. 7Connecting to the internet. 7Connecting to the internet using LAN. 7Connecting to the internet using WLAN. 7Connecting to the internet using WWAN. 8Setting up audio. 8Configuring 5.1 and 7.1 audio. 9Connecting 5.1 speakers.10Connecting 7.1 speakers.10Setting up your printer. 11Windows 10 and 8.1. 11Windows 7. 11Setting up your webcam. 11Integrated webcam.11External webcam.11Setting up Bluetooth. 12Connecting multiple monitors. 12Windows 10.12Windows 8.12Windows 7.13Chapter 2: About your computer. 14Power adapter. 14Battery. 14Coin-cell battery.15Touchpad. 15Display.15Touch screen.153D.15Wireless display.16Camera. 16Webcam.163D camera. 16Intel RealSense 3D camera. 16Wireless display.16Keyboard. 16Physical keyboard.16On-screen keyboard. 17Keyboard connection types. 18Service Tag and Express Service code.18Locating the label on your computer.18Storage device.19Internal storage devices. 19Removable storage devices. 19Contents3
Memory module. 21System board. 21Chipset.22Processor. 22Computer fan. 22Heat sink.22Thermal grease. 23Video card. 23TV tuners.23Speakers. 242.1 Audio.245.1 Audio. 247.1 Audio.25Webcam.25Network. 25Local Area Network. 25Wireless Local Area Network.25Wireless Wide Area Network. 25Wireless Personal Area Network. 25Modem. 25Router. 26Network‑Interface Controller.26Wireless Local‑Area Network adapter. 26Wireless Wide Area Network adapter.26Bluetooth. 26Near-Field Communication.26Chapter 3: Using your computer. 27Charging the battery. 27Using your keyboard. 27Keyboard shortcuts.27Keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8.1 and Windows RT. 28Customizing your keyboard.29Using numeric keypad on a laptop. 30Using your touchpad. 30Touchpad gestures. 31Using your touch screen.32Touch screen gestures.32Using Bluetooth. 34Pairing a Bluetooth device with your computer or tablet.34Using the webcam. 35Chapter 4: Ports and connectors. 37Audio.37Types of audio ports. 37USB.38USB ports. 38USB standards. 38eSATA. 394Contents
Visual Graphics Array. 39Digital Visual Interface. 39DisplayPort.39HDMI. 40SPDIF. 40Chapter 5: Software and Applications. 41Absolute.41Dell SupportAssist.41PC Check. 41Quickset.42NVIDIA 3D Applications.42Chapter 6: Restoring your operating system. 44System recovery options.44Dell Backup and Recovery.44Dell Backup and Recovery Basic.45Dell Backup and Recovery premium. 45Dell Factory Image Restore.46System Restore.47Windows 10. 47Windows 8.1. 48Windows 7. 48Operating System disc. 48System reinstall media.49Chapter 7: Troub
Me and My Dell For Inspiron, G-Series, XPS, and Alienware computers January 2021 Rev. A08
