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... 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 59 Cleaning an Optical Mouse 60 Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse . . 60 Touch Pad 62 Circular... Scrolling 62 Single Finger Zoom 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 63 Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen 63 ...
... 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 59 Cleaning an Optical Mouse 60 Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse . . 60 Touch Pad 62 Circular... Scrolling 62 Single Finger Zoom 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 63 Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen 63 ...
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... Network Problems 296 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...
... Network Problems 296 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...
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These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders. Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item. To access the shortcut menus, position the cursor over the item and rightclick (click the right mouse button or the right touch-pad button). 38 Microsoft Windows Desktop
These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders. Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item. To access the shortcut menus, position the cursor over the item and rightclick (click the right mouse button or the right touch-pad button). 38 Microsoft Windows Desktop
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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 Also, see the documentation for your Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 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.
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 Also, see the documentation for your Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 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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... Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in the Mouse Properties window, use the slide .... Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Buttons tab of two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the left...To scroll down, roll the wheel backward (toward you ). Mouse left button right button scroll wheel A mouse typically consists of the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed ...
... Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in the Mouse Properties window, use the slide .... Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Buttons tab of two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the left...To scroll down, roll the wheel backward (toward you ). Mouse left button right button scroll wheel A mouse typically consists of the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed ...
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Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on the wheel, or click... One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the outside casing of your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and ...
Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on the wheel, or click... One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the outside casing of your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and ...
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...and Sound→ Bluetooth Devices. 3 Click the device that corresponds to the service on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Ensure that your computer can find (or discover) it clicks into the ball cage, or use a can of compressed air, to dislodge ...in the following section that you want to change, and then click Properties. 4 Do any of the following: • To change the name of the mouse with a cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 6 Recenter the rollers in to your computer. 2 Set up a Bluetooth-enabled device, you set up the ...
...and Sound→ Bluetooth Devices. 3 Click the device that corresponds to the service on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Ensure that your computer can find (or discover) it clicks into the ball cage, or use a can of compressed air, to dislodge ...in the following section that you want to change, and then click Properties. 4 Do any of the following: • To change the name of the mouse with a cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 6 Recenter the rollers in to your computer. 2 Set up a Bluetooth-enabled device, you set up the ...
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... more about adding and configuring devices, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 61 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. 3 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Bluetooth Devices. 4 On the Devices tab, click Add. 5 ... find this computer check box. • To be found check 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. Windows® XP 1 Attach or turn on your Bluetooth-enabled adapter. 2 Make your...
... more about adding and configuring devices, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 61 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. 3 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Bluetooth Devices. 4 On the Devices tab, click Add. 5 ... find this computer check box. • To be found check 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. Windows® XP 1 Attach or turn on your Bluetooth-enabled adapter. 2 Make your...
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...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 finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or ...or pen over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) In the Scrolling tab, enable or disable scrolling or circular scrolling, choose the scroll zone width and scroll speed.
...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 finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or ...or pen over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) In the Scrolling tab, enable or disable scrolling or circular scrolling, choose the scroll zone width and scroll speed.
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.... 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®...2 Disconnect any attached devices from 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). Cleaning the...
.... 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®...2 Disconnect any attached devices from 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). Cleaning the...
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... INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of the following..., see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your...
... INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of the following..., see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your...
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... documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of a Device Problem" on most laptop computers is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to...
... documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of a Device Problem" on most laptop computers is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 265 HINT: If you still have to...
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Keyboard/ Touch Pad brightness settings - Backlit Keyboard NOTE: Your computer may not support a backlit keyboard feature. The backlit keyboard provides visibility in the given order). Windows XP 1 Click .... 2 On the Keyboard Properties window, adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. The three lighting states are: 66 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Keyboard. 2 Adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK...
Keyboard/ Touch Pad brightness settings - Backlit Keyboard NOTE: Your computer may not support a backlit keyboard feature. The backlit keyboard provides visibility in the given order). Windows XP 1 Click .... 2 On the Keyboard Properties window, adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. The three lighting states are: 66 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Keyboard. 2 Adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK...
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Changing the Input Language of the Regional and Language Options window, select a language and click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 67 1 full keyboard/touch pad brightness. 2 half keyboard/touch pad brightness. 3 no lighting. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options→ Regional and Language Options. 2 On...
Changing the Input Language of the Regional and Language Options window, select a language and click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 67 1 full keyboard/touch pad brightness. 2 half keyboard/touch pad brightness. 3 no lighting. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options→ Regional and Language Options. 2 On...
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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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... on an integrated display. Searches for a file or folder. Undoes an action. Uses the arrow keys to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Activates a power management mode. Displays the Address bar list in a window or on ). Copies a selected item. Increases brightness on an external monitor). Renames...
... on an integrated display. Searches for a file or folder. Undoes an action. Uses the arrow keys to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Activates a power management mode. Displays the Address bar list in a window or on ). Copies a selected item. Increases brightness on an external monitor). Renames...
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... a toggle to the beginning of the Windows logo key and combination. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Windows logo key and Starts Windows Explorer. Switches between open windows. and left-arrow key Moves the cursor to restore minimized windows following the...
... a toggle to the beginning of the Windows logo key and combination. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Windows logo key and Starts Windows Explorer. Switches between open windows. and left-arrow key Moves the cursor to restore minimized windows following the...
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... computer. Use this document as skipping, with water. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Cleaning the Computer To clean your computer, wipe the... computer, keyboard, and plastic portion of your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. Never touch the lens in the Dell...
... computer. Use this document as skipping, with water. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Cleaning the Computer To clean your computer, wipe the... computer, keyboard, and plastic portion of your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. Never touch the lens in the Dell...
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...pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "System Setup" on page 281). C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E - TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD... - 1 Shut down the computer. Troubleshooting 301 If you are using the system setup program, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 307. C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R -...
...pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "System Setup" on page 281). C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E - TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD... - 1 Shut down the computer. Troubleshooting 301 If you are using the system setup program, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 307. C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R -...
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...modify operating system and hardware settings, such as a combo drive, that has no memory chips and is typically used to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. CRIMM - cursor - D DDR SDRAM - A type of data between the processor and memory or between the processor and devices. ... is installed in MHz, that indicates how fast computer components that controls the transfer of SDRAM that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. double-data-rate SDRAM - device - A circuit board with memory chips that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other ...
...modify operating system and hardware settings, such as a combo drive, that has no memory chips and is typically used to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. CRIMM - cursor - D DDR SDRAM - A type of data between the processor and memory or between the processor and devices. ... is installed in MHz, that indicates how fast computer components that controls the transfer of SDRAM that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. double-data-rate SDRAM - device - A circuit board with memory chips that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other ...