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... 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 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows...
... 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 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows...
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Ending a Program That is not Responding . . . . 101 Ending a Process That is not Responding . . . . 103 Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer. . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer ...
Ending a Program That is not Responding . . . . 101 Ending a Process That is not Responding . . . . 103 Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer. . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer ...
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...174; XP 137 Power Protection Devices 140 Surge Protector 140 Power Line Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery... Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™...
...174; XP 137 Power Protection Devices 140 Surge Protector 140 Power Line Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery... Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™...
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...-ray Disc Media . . . . . 204 Copying CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media . . . . . 205 5.1 Audio 207 Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections 207 Laptop Media Devices (MP3 Players 208 Connecting a Laptop Media Device (MP3 Player) to Your Computer 208 Setting up the Laptop Media Device to Sync in Windows Media Player 208 Setting up the...
...-ray Disc Media . . . . . 204 Copying CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media . . . . . 205 5.1 Audio 207 Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections 207 Laptop Media Devices (MP3 Players 208 Connecting a Laptop Media Device (MP3 Player) to Your Computer 208 Setting up the Laptop Media Device to Sync in Windows Media Player 208 Setting up the...
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Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ...
Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ...
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... or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
... or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
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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 ... Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System...
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 ... Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System...
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...or an LCD cleaner. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer...'s display screen, see the documentation for monitors. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the...
...or an LCD cleaner. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer...'s display screen, see the documentation for monitors. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the...
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... display. The ambient light sensor is located on external monitors or projectors. For more about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on your laptop computer only. Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To... automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to configure multiple monitors, see "Windows Basic" in Bright or LowLight Environments: NOTE: Your laptop computer may not have an ambient light sensor. NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display brightness on page 44.
... display. The ambient light sensor is located on external monitors or projectors. For more about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on your laptop computer only. Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To... automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to configure multiple monitors, see "Windows Basic" in Bright or LowLight Environments: NOTE: Your laptop computer may not have an ambient light sensor. NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display brightness on page 44.
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... (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. 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. Touch Pad... finger or pen over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of your desktop. Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature.
... (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. 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. Touch Pad... finger or pen over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of your desktop. Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature.
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.... 3 Click OK. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. Windows® XP 1 Click 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).
.... 3 Click OK. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. Windows® XP 1 Click 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).
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... in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore...
... in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore...
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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) Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer numeric keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard. 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 .
The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 68 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer numeric keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard. 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 .
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If you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print at home. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both locations, you want to your computer. For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers ...
If you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print at home. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both locations, you want to your computer. For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers ...
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...is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the device name. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the ... Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→ Computer Management→ Device Manager. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer Undocking Without Shutting Down 1...
...is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the device name. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the ... Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→ Computer Management→ Device Manager. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer Undocking Without Shutting Down 1...
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... your computer. The error reporting dialog box will help you are started. Write down the message. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to start in the corners of the display to run Windows are using. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system... administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to identify which Windows mode you troubleshoot ...
... your computer. The error reporting dialog box will help you are started. Write down the message. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to start in the corners of the display to run Windows are using. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system... administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to identify which Windows mode you troubleshoot ...
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Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not allow water to manage and improve its performance. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about cleaning the individual components ...of your computer. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the compressed-air product. If you notice problems, such as an overview of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened...
Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not allow water to manage and improve its performance. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about cleaning the individual components ...of your computer. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the compressed-air product. If you notice problems, such as an overview of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened...
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.... advanced security tool to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. Adjust indexing options - provides access to manage and update system security for laptop computers. and adjust battery usage for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure...
.... advanced security tool to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. Adjust indexing options - provides access to manage and update system security for laptop computers. and adjust battery usage for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure...
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... INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries...
... INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries...
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... Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support...
... Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support...