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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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... Printing Files 113 Deleting Files 113 8 Contents 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...
... Printing Files 113 Deleting Files 113 8 Contents 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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.... Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To clean the display screen for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with any soap or solution not designed for safety procedures to follow when...
.... Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To clean the display screen for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with any soap or solution not designed for safety procedures to follow when...
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It does not control the brightness on your laptop computer only. NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display brightness on external monitors or projectors. For more about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" ... available environmental light and 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more detailed information about accessing the Display Properties window to compensate for...
It does not control the brightness on your laptop computer only. NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display brightness on external monitors or projectors. For more about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" ... available environmental light and 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more detailed information about accessing the Display Properties window to compensate for...
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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 desktop. Touch Pad You can scroll up or down by sliding ...
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 desktop. Touch Pad You can scroll up or down by sliding ...
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Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth ... finger upward or downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. 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). Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC...
Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth ... finger upward or downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. 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). Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC...
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... device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in 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 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the...
... device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in 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 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the...
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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 . 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.
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EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print at home. Adding a Printer Windows ...
EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print at home. Adding a Printer Windows ...
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...; Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→ Computer Management→ Device Manager. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your docking station. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of...System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Look for permission to the computer. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer If your ...
...; Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→ Computer Management→ Device Manager. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your docking station. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of...System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Look for permission to the computer. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer If your ...
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...and basic device drivers as possible causes. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you restart your computer in Safe Mode, you troubleshoot the problem later. Write down with active... and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. Also, you may be ...
...and basic device drivers as possible causes. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you restart your computer in Safe Mode, you troubleshoot the problem later. Write down with active... and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. Also, you may be ...
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...use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with the compressed-air product. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the drive. Do...: To learn more about cleaning the individual components of your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not allow water to drip inside the computer or keyboard.
...use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with the compressed-air product. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the drive. Do...: To learn more about cleaning the individual components of your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not allow water to drip inside the computer or keyboard.
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...-saving settings more efficiently; Adjust power settings - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. Open Disk Cleanup - advanced security tool to check for laptop computers. change power-related settings so that your computer. Computer Management - Event Viewer - 2 Click System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 3 Use the following...
...-saving settings more efficiently; Adjust power settings - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. Open Disk Cleanup - advanced security tool to check for laptop computers. change power-related settings so that your computer. Computer Management - Event Viewer - 2 Click System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 3 Use the following...
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... to start again. To put your computer, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press .
... to start again. To put your computer, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press .
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.... The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to sleep: • Press...
.... The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to sleep: • Press...