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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 ...
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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Also, see the documentation for your Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 57 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) 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. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 57 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) 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.
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... consists 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) To scroll down, roll the wheel backward (toward you ). To scroll up, roll the wheel forward (away from you ).
... consists 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) To scroll down, roll the wheel backward (toward you ). To scroll up, roll the wheel forward (away from you ).
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... Speed of the mouse with a cloth moistened with a clean, lint-free cloth. Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59
... Speed of the mouse with a cloth moistened with a clean, lint-free cloth. Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59
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... change the name of compressed air, 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 , and then click...
... change the name of compressed air, 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 , and then click...
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... find this computer check box. • To be notified when a Bluetooth-enabled device wants to connect to your computer, in the wizard. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 61 Check the documentation for the mouse for more about adding and configuring devices, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or →...
... find this computer check box. • To be notified when a Bluetooth-enabled device wants to connect to your computer, in the wizard. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 61 Check the documentation for the mouse for more about adding and configuring devices, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or →...
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... pad and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. 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 move the cursor or select objects on the screen:...
... pad and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. 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 move the cursor or select objects on the screen:...
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...any attached devices from the computer and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. Do not allow water from their electrical... Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. 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). In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the...
...any attached devices from the computer and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. Do not allow water from their electrical... Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. 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). In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the...
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... or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to the USB port. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse...
... or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to the USB port. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse...
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... or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on page 79. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page... device. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of a Device Problem" on most laptop computers is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65
... or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on page 79. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page... device. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of a Device Problem" on most laptop computers is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65
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...→ Hardware and Sound→ Keyboard. 2 Adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. The backlit keyboard provides visibility in the given order). Backlit Keyboard NOTE: Your computer may not support a backlit keyboard feature. Keyboard/ Touch Pad brightness settings - The... lighting states are: 66 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard. 2 On the Keyboard Properties window, adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. ...
...→ Hardware and Sound→ Keyboard. 2 Adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. The backlit keyboard provides visibility in the given order). Backlit Keyboard NOTE: Your computer may not support a backlit keyboard feature. Keyboard/ Touch Pad brightness settings - The... lighting states are: 66 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard. 2 On the Keyboard Properties window, adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. ...
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...→ Control Panel→ Clock, Language, and Region→ Regional and Language Options. 2 Click Change keyboards or other input methods. 3 On the Keyboards and Languages tab, click Change keyboards. 4 Under Installed services, 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. 1 full keyboard/touch pad brightness. 2 half keyboard/touch pad brightness. 3 no lighting. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 67 NOTE: If the Language bar is not ...
...→ Control Panel→ Clock, Language, and Region→ Regional and Language Options. 2 Click Change keyboards or other input methods. 3 On the Keyboards and Languages tab, click Change keyboards. 4 Under Installed services, 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. 1 full keyboard/touch pad brightness. 2 half keyboard/touch pad brightness. 3 no lighting. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 67 NOTE: If the Language bar is not ...
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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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... the desired icon to switch the display to that allow you to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Displays the Address bar list in the active program. Activates the menu bar in Windows Explorer. General... Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Cuts a selected item. Uses the arrow keys...
... the desired icon to switch the display to that allow you to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Displays the Address bar list in the active program. Activates the menu bar in Windows Explorer. General... Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Cuts a selected item. Uses the arrow keys...
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... select text within a document. Windows logo key and Starts Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) and left-arrow key Moves the cursor to the beginning of the previous word. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog...
... select text within a document. Windows logo key and Starts Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) and left-arrow key Moves the cursor to the beginning of the previous word. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog...
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...this document as skipping, with your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. If you notice problems, such as an overview of your computer, see Windows Help ... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Tools are available through your computer. Cleaning Your Computer...the compressed-air product. Cleaning the Computer To clean your computer, wipe the computer, keyboard, and plastic portion of your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks...
...this document as skipping, with your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. If you notice problems, such as an overview of your computer, see Windows Help ... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Tools are available through your computer. Cleaning Your Computer...the compressed-air product. Cleaning the Computer To clean your computer, wipe the computer, keyboard, and plastic portion of your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks...
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... 2 Select Repair Your Computer. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Depending upon your computer-including data files... Image Restore 1 Turn on . The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the ...
... 2 Select Repair Your Computer. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Depending upon your computer-including data files... Image Restore 1 Turn on . The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the ...