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... Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your ...
... Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your ...
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... Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253 Smart Cards 254 Fingerprint Readers 254 Facial Recognition Software 255 Using a Firewall to Secure Your Computer 255 Turning On Windows Firewall 255 Encrypting Files and Folders 256 Using Antivirus Software 256 Maintaining Security When Using a Public Wireless Network 256 Reducing the Risk of...
... Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253 Smart Cards 254 Fingerprint Readers 254 Facial Recognition Software 255 Using a Firewall to Secure Your Computer 255 Turning On Windows Firewall 255 Encrypting Files and Folders 256 Using Antivirus Software 256 Maintaining Security When Using a Public Wireless Network 256 Reducing the Risk of...
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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 mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the underside of the Scroll Wheel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On ...
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 mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the underside of the Scroll Wheel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On ...
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.... 4 Blow carefully into place. Ensure that you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to the service on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it .
.... 4 Blow carefully into place. Ensure that you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to the service on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it .
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... computer, in the Bluetooth Devices dialog box on the bottom of the mouse. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 61 Windows® XP 1 Attach or turn on your Bluetooth-enabled adapter. 2 Make your mouse discoverable by pressing a button on the Options tab, select the Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants...
... computer, in the Bluetooth Devices dialog box on the bottom of the mouse. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 61 Windows® XP 1 Attach or turn on your Bluetooth-enabled adapter. 2 Make your mouse discoverable by pressing a button on the Options tab, select the Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants...
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...; Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. 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® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Pen and... any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. 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).
...; Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. 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® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Pen and... any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. 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).
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... • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. Also, see the pointing device...'s manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. System Restore can be auto-detected ...
... • The pointer does not respond when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to install the appropriate drivers manually. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. Also, see the pointing device...'s manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. System Restore can be auto-detected ...
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...loading) 1 Ensure that the disc is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until it on page 281. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . The drive makes a scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by a program. ... N G E T H E W R I T O N - RUN CHECK DISK - 82 Drives and Media Problems writing to room temperature before turning it stops. NOTE: Because of the drive, and then push firmly until the tray is inserted properly. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I C S - A hot hard drive may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in all...
...loading) 1 Ensure that the disc is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until it on page 281. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . The drive makes a scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by a program. ... N G E T H E W R I T O N - RUN CHECK DISK - 82 Drives and Media Problems writing to room temperature before turning it stops. NOTE: Because of the drive, and then push firmly until the tray is inserted properly. R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I C S - A hot hard drive may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in all...
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... desired and click Next. 9 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer. 2 Press when you are prompted to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Under DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED, confirm that the...
... desired and click Next. 9 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to make changes. 10 Follow the Microsoft Windows procedures for your computer). 1 Turn on or restart your computer. 2 Press when you are prompted to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Under DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED, confirm that the...
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and move the mouse pointer to the arrow next to the lock 3 Click Shut Down. Windows® XP 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. 2 Click Start button. Shutting Down Your Computer Ensure that you shut down the Microsoft® Windows® operating system before you turn off the computer. Windows Vista® 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. Shutting Down Your Computer 99
and move the mouse pointer to the arrow next to the lock 3 Click Shut Down. Windows® XP 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. 2 Click Start button. Shutting Down Your Computer Ensure that you shut down the Microsoft® Windows® operating system before you turn off the computer. Windows Vista® 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. Shutting Down Your Computer 99
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HINT: If your computer properly in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click Start and then select Turn Off menu. 3 The Turn off your computer is not operating properly, restarting Windows often solves the problem. NOTE: Windows operating systems start automatically when you turn on the computer. 100 Shutting Down Your Computer FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about turning off computer dialog box appears. 4 Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.
HINT: If your computer properly in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click Start and then select Turn Off menu. 3 The Turn off your computer is not operating properly, restarting Windows often solves the problem. NOTE: Windows operating systems start automatically when you turn on the computer. 100 Shutting Down Your Computer FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about turning off computer dialog box appears. 4 Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.
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... computer for an extended time while working again. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off , so that your computer, for example, when you want to disk, a power failure while on your computer. When you will be away ... when you left it . Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which your computer shuts down only when you must turn off the power to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Hibernation is a state in memory on standby can safely...
... computer for an extended time while working again. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off , so that your computer, for example, when you want to disk, a power failure while on your computer. When you will be away ... when you left it . Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which your computer shuts down only when you must turn off the power to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Hibernation is a state in memory on standby can safely...
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... Shut down now to force all programs. If this happens, a program or process may lose data that are preventing your computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it . 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that the computer is available only on computers that...
... Shut down now to force all programs. If this happens, a program or process may lose data that are preventing your computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it . 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that the computer is available only on computers that...
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.... At this point, you will lose unsaved data. If you want to shut down . Click Cancel to return to end the program immediately, you must turn off your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Then proceed to save, save it now.
.... At this point, you will lose unsaved data. If you want to shut down . Click Cancel to return to end the program immediately, you must turn off your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Then proceed to save, save it now.
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... Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Write down with active programs will reset when the power is turned back on. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may be displayed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message. Shutting Down...
... Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Write down with active programs will reset when the power is turned back on. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may be displayed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message. Shutting Down...
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... the password or provide confirmation. 5 If a window appears asking for the specified file or folder. If password protection is turned on, the person you are sharing with must have the option of turning password protection on or off. Restricting Access to a File You can view, add, alter, or delete any shared file...
... the password or provide confirmation. 5 If a window appears asking for the specified file or folder. If password protection is turned on, the person you are sharing with must have the option of turning password protection on or off. Restricting Access to a File You can view, add, alter, or delete any shared file...
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... dampened with water. Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Cleaning the Computer To clean your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 ... Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. For a laptop computer, remove...
... dampened with water. Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Cleaning the Computer To clean your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 ... Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. For a laptop computer, remove...
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Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Then click Sleep. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help ...
Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Then click Sleep. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help ...
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...was in before entering standby. OR • Depending on how you may lose data. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand by. To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management ...Press the power button. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for...
...was in before entering standby. OR • Depending on how you may lose data. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand by. To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management ...Press the power button. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for...
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... mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following methods to exit hibernate. Power (Power Settings...set the power management options, you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. The computer may take a short time to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a ...
... mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following methods to exit hibernate. Power (Power Settings...set the power management options, you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. The computer may take a short time to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a ...