Dell Inspiron 20-3045 User manual

Me and My Dell
© 2014 Dell Inc.

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make
better use of your computer.
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.
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2014 – 08 Rev. A02

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Contents
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

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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

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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 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

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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

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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 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

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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

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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

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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