Dell Inspiron 20-3045 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dell Inspiron 20-3045. We have 2 Dell Inspiron 20-3045 manuals available for free PDF download: User Manual, Owner's Manual

Dell Inspiron 20-3045 User Manual (102 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.25 MB

Table of Contents
3
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
  - 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 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
- 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
- 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
  - 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
- 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
- Using Bluetooth
  
  57
  - Pairing a Bluetooth Device with Your Computer
    57
- Using the Webcam
  
  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
- 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
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
References

94
- Computer Maintenance
  
  94
- Power Management
  
  94
  - Configuring Power Settings
    95
    
    Configuring the Power Button Behavior
    96
  - Improving Battery Life
    96
    
    Dell Longevity Mode
    97
    
    Dell Desktop Mode
    98
- Migration Tips
  
  98
  - Migrating from One Windows Operating System to a Newer Operating System
    98
- Ergonomic Instructions
  
  99
- Dell and the Environment
  
  100
- Regulatory Compliance Policy
  
  102
  - Contact Details for Regulatory Compliance Web Site
    102
  - Additional Compliance Information
    102

dell Inspiron 20-3045 Owner's Manual (80 pages)

all-in-one desktop featuring a large HD+ display

Brand: dell | Category: Laptop | Size: 7.7 MB

Table of Contents
3
Before Working Inside Your Computer

9
- Before You Begin
  9
- Safety Instructions
  9
- Recommended Tools
  10
After Working Inside Your Computer

12
Technical Overview

13
- Inside View of Your Computer
  13
- System Board Components
  14
Removing the Stand Assembly

15
- Procedure
  15
Replacing the Stand Assembly

18
- Procedure
  18
Removing the Back Cover

19
- Prerequisites
  19
- Procedure
  19
Replacing the Back Cover

20
- Procedure
  20
- Postrequisites
  20
Removing the VESA-Mount Bracket

21
- Prerequisites
  21
- Procedure
  21
Replacing the VESA-Mount Bracket

22
- Procedure
  22
- Postrequisites
  22
Removing the Hard Drive

23
- Prerequisites
  23
- Procedure
  24
Replacing the Hard Drive

26
- Procedure
  26
- Postrequisites
  26
Removing the Optical Drive

27
- Prerequisites
  27
- Procedure
  27
Replacing the Optical Drive

29
- Procedure
  29
- Postrequisites
  29
Removing the Memory Module(S)

30
- Prerequisites
  30
- Procedure
  30
Replacing the Memory Module(S)

32
- Procedure
  32
- Postrequisites
  32
Removing the Control-Buttons Board

33
- Prerequisites
  33
- Procedure
  33
Replacing the Control-Buttons Board

35
- Procedure
  35
- Postrequisites
  35
Removing the Converter Board

36
- Prerequisites
  36
- Procedure
  36
Replacing the Converter Board

38
- Procedure
  38
- Postrequisites
  38
Removing the System-Board Shield

39
- Prerequisites
  39
- Procedure
  39
Replacing the System-Board Shield

40
- Procedure
  40
- Postrequisites
  40
Removing the Wireless Card

41
- Prerequisites
  41
- Procedure
  41
Replacing the Wireless Card

43
- Procedure
  43
- Postrequisites
  43
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery

44
- Prerequisites
  44
- Procedure
  44
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery

46
- Procedure
  46
- Postrequisites
  46
Removing the Heat Sink

47
- Prerequisites
  47
- Procedure
  47
Replacing the Heat Sink

49
- Procedure
  49
- Postrequisites
  49
Removing the Speaker Cover

50
- Prerequisites
  50
- Procedure
  50
Replacing the Speaker Cover

51
- Procedure
  51
- Postrequisites
  51
Removing the Speakers

52
- Prerequisites
  52
- Procedure
  52
Replacing the Speakers

54
- Procedure
  54
- Postrequisites
  54
Removing the Antenna(S)

55
- Prerequisites
  55
- Procedure
  55
Replacing the Antenna(S)

57
- Procedure
  57
- Postrequisites
  57
Removing the Fan

58
- Prerequisites
  58
- Procedure
  58
Replacing the Fan

60
- Procedure
  60
- Postrequisites
  60
Removing the System Board

61
- Prerequisites
  61
- Procedure
  62
Replacing the System Board

64
- Procedure
  64
- Postrequisites
  64
Removing the Camera

65
- Prerequisites
  65
- Procedure
  65
Replacing the Camera

69
- Procedure
  69
- Postrequisites
  69
Removing the Display Panel

70
- Prerequisites
  70
- Procedure
  70
Replacing the Display Panel

76
- Procedure
  76
- Postrequisites
  76
Flashing the BIOS

78
Getting Help and Contacting Dell

79
- Self-Help Resources
  79
- Contacting Dell
  79

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Dell Inspiron 20-3045 User Manual (102 pages)

Table of Contents

Windows 8.1 Features

Signing in

Locking and Unlocking Your Computer

Accessing the Desktop

Turning off Your Computer

Start Screen and Tiles

Apps

More Information

Setting up Your Computer

About Your Computer

Power Adapter

Battery

Coin-Cell Battery

Touchpad

Display

Keyboard

Service Tag and Express-Service Code

Storage Device

Memory Module

System Board

Chipset

Processor

Computer Fan

Thermal Grease

Video Card

TV Tuners

Speakers

Webcam

Network

Using Your Computer

Charging the Battery

Using Your Keyboard

Using Your Touchpad

Using Your Touchscreen

Using Bluetooth

Using the Webcam

Ports and Connectors

Audio

Esata

Visual Graphics Array (VGA)

Digital Visual Interface (DVI)

Displayport

Hdmi

S/Pdif

Software and Applications

Computrace

My Dell Downloads

My Dell

Solution Station

Quickset

NVIDIA 3D Applications

Dellconnect

Restoring Your Operating System

System Recovery Options

Dell Backup and Recovery

Dell Datasafe Local Backup

Dell Factory Image Restore

System Restore

Operating System Disc

Troubleshooting

Basic Troubleshooting Steps

Diagnostics

Bios

Changing BIOS Settings

Entering BIOS Setup Program

Resetting BIOS Password

Changing the Boot Sequence

Getting Help and Contacting Dell

Getting Help

References

Computer Maintenance

Power Management

Migration Tips

Ergonomic Instructions

Dell and the Environment

Regulatory Compliance Policy

dell Inspiron 20-3045 Owner's Manual (80 pages)