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... or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections 55 DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits 56 NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies 56 4 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad 57 Mouse 58 Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons. . . . 58 Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel . . . . . 59 Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse...
... or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections 55 DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits 56 NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies 56 4 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad 57 Mouse 58 Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons. . . . 58 Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel . . . . . 59 Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse...
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... the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 68 General Keyboard Shortcuts 69 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings...
... the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 68 General Keyboard Shortcuts 69 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings...
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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296...
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about these devices, see Windows Help and Support: click Start → Help and Support. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 57 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) You can use a mouse, a keyboard, a touch pad, and a pointing stick (track stick) to navigate and make selections from the features available on your computer. Also, see the documentation for your Microsoft® Windows® desktop.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about these devices, see Windows Help and Support: click Start → Help and Support. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 57 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) You can use a mouse, a keyboard, a touch pad, and a pointing stick (track stick) to navigate and make selections from the features available on your computer. Also, see the documentation for your Microsoft® Windows® desktop.
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... tab of the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Mouse left button right button scroll wheel A mouse typically consists of two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the left and right buttons...
... tab of the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Mouse left button right button scroll wheel A mouse typically consists of two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the left and right buttons...
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Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the outside casing of the mouse with a cloth moistened with a ...
Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the outside casing of the mouse with a cloth moistened with a ...
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... you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to your computer, if one is not left on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Check the manufacturer's guide or website for instructions. 3 Install the device, using the instructions in the following : • To change the name of...
... you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to your computer, if one is not left on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Check the manufacturer's guide or website for instructions. 3 Install the device, using the instructions in the following : • To change the name of...
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... box, and click Next. 6 Click the icon that represents the Bluetooth-enabled mouse, and click Next. 7 Click Don't use a passkey→ Next. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 61 See your mouse documentation for any passkey instructions. 8 Follow the remaining instructions in the wizard. • To make your computer discoverable to...
... box, and click Next. 6 Click the icon that represents the Bluetooth-enabled mouse, and click Next. 7 Click Don't use a passkey→ Next. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 61 See your mouse documentation for any passkey instructions. 8 Follow the remaining instructions in the wizard. • To make your computer discoverable to...
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To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. Circular Scrolling ... on the touch pad and move the selected object by moving your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Touch Pad You can scroll up or down by sliding your finger or pen over the touch pad. • To select an object...
To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. Circular Scrolling ... on the touch pad and move the selected object by moving your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Touch Pad You can scroll up or down by sliding your finger or pen over the touch pad. • To select an object...
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... outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows Vista...the computer and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Windows® XP 1 Click Start →...
... outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows Vista...the computer and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Windows® XP 1 Click Start →...
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... Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of...
... Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of...
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Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of a Device Problem" on page 265 HINT: If you still have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving ... see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 79. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 You may have to perform different sets of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys...
Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of a Device Problem" on page 265 HINT: If you still have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for moving ... see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 79. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 You may have to perform different sets of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys...
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... order). The three lighting states are: 66 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Backlit Keyboard NOTE: Your computer may not support a backlit keyboard feature. Keyboard/ Touch Pad brightness settings - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Keyboard. 2 Adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. Press and the...
... order). The three lighting states are: 66 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Backlit Keyboard NOTE: Your computer may not support a backlit keyboard feature. Keyboard/ Touch Pad brightness settings - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Keyboard. 2 Adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. Press and the...
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..., click Add. 5 Click the language you want to add, select the text services you want to use. 8 Click the Keyboard layout button, and then select a keyboard layout. NOTE: If the Language bar is not visible, right-click the taskbar, point to Toolbars, and then click Language bar... the Input language button on the language bar. 7 Select the input language you want to add, and then click OK. 1 full keyboard/touch pad brightness. 2 half keyboard/touch pad brightness. 3 no lighting. Changing the Input Language of the Regional and Language Options window, select a language and click OK....
..., click Add. 5 Click the language you want to add, select the text services you want to use. 8 Click the Keyboard layout button, and then select a keyboard layout. NOTE: If the Language bar is not visible, right-click the taskbar, point to Toolbars, and then click Language bar... the Input language button on the language bar. 7 Select the input language you want to add, and then click OK. 1 full keyboard/touch pad brightness. 2 half keyboard/touch pad brightness. 3 no lighting. Changing the Input Language of the Regional and Language Options window, select a language and click OK....
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The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 68 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) The keypad corresponds to the keypad of an extended keyboard. • To type a number or symbol, press and hold and press the desired key. • To enable the numeric keypad, press . Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer numeric keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard.
The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 68 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) The keypad corresponds to the keypad of an extended keyboard. • To type a number or symbol, press and hold and press the desired key. • To enable the numeric keypad, press . Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer numeric keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard.
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...). Cycles through screen elements in programs that option. Copies a selected item. Cuts a selected item. Undoes an action. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not... item. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that allow you to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Increases brightness on ). Closes the active window (in a window or on an external monitor). Displays icons representing all...
...). Cycles through screen elements in programs that option. Copies a selected item. Cuts a selected item. Undoes an action. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not... item. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that allow you to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Increases brightness on ). Closes the active window (in a window or on an external monitor). Displays icons representing all...
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... arrow key Selects a block of the Windows logo key and combination. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) This key combination functions as a toggle to a network).
... arrow key Selects a block of the Windows logo key and combination. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) This key combination functions as a toggle to a network).
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Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Do not use compressed ... (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Never touch the lens in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with the compressed-air product. Turn...
Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Do not use compressed ... (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Never touch the lens in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with the compressed-air product. Turn...
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...spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on . The restore process begins and may need to reboot the system. ...access the command prompt, type administrator in when you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you...
...spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on as a local user. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on . The restore process begins and may need to reboot the system. ...access the command prompt, type administrator in when you received your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. NOTE: Depending upon your configuration, you...