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About Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 13 12 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 6 1 display latch 2 display 4 device status lights 5 keyboard 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 8 touch-pad/track-stick buttons/ 10 keyboard status lights 11 volume control buttons 13 mute button 3 power button 6 touch pad 9 track stick 12 ambient light sensor (ALS) 10 Quick Reference Guide
About Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 13 12 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 6 1 display latch 2 display 4 device status lights 5 keyboard 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 8 touch-pad/track-stick buttons/ 10 keyboard status lights 11 volume control buttons 13 mute button 3 power button 6 touch pad 9 track stick 12 ambient light sensor (ALS) 10 Quick Reference Guide
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... Power Management Settings 46 Accessing Power Options Properties 46 Charging the Battery 47 Replacing the Battery 47 Storing a Battery 48 Battery Errors 48 5 Using the Keyboard 49 Numeric Keypad 49 Key Combinations 50 System Functions 50 Battery 50 Display Functions 50 Power Management 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions... 51 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick 52 Changing the Track Stick Cap 53 6 Using the Display 55 Adjusting Brightness 55 Using the Ambient Light Sensor 55 4
... Power Management Settings 46 Accessing Power Options Properties 46 Charging the Battery 47 Replacing the Battery 47 Storing a Battery 48 Battery Errors 48 5 Using the Keyboard 49 Numeric Keypad 49 Key Combinations 50 System Functions 50 Battery 50 Display Functions 50 Power Management 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions... 51 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick 52 Changing the Track Stick Cap 53 6 Using the Display 55 Adjusting Brightness 55 Using the Ambient Light Sensor 55 4
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... Cleaning Your Computer 95 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 95 Touch Pad 96 Mouse 96 Floppy Drive 97 CDs and DVDs 97 11 Troubleshooting 99 Diagnostic Lights 99 Diagnostic Light Codes During POST 99 Dell™ Technical Update Service 101 Dell Diagnostics 101 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive...
... Cleaning Your Computer 95 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 95 Touch Pad 96 Mouse 96 Floppy Drive 97 CDs and DVDs 97 11 Troubleshooting 99 Diagnostic Lights 99 Diagnostic Light Codes During POST 99 Dell™ Technical Update Service 101 Dell Diagnostics 101 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive...
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1 display latch 3 power button 5 keyboard 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 9 track stick 11 volume control buttons 13 mute button DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS 2 display 4 device status lights 6 touch pad 8 touch pad buttons/track stick buttons 10 keyboard status lights 12 ambient light sensor 22 About Your Computer
1 display latch 3 power button 5 keyboard 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 9 track stick 11 volume control buttons 13 mute button DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS 2 display 4 device status lights 6 touch pad 8 touch pad buttons/track stick buttons 10 keyboard status lights 12 ambient light sensor 22 About Your Computer
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...: The battery charge is low. - For more information. D I S P L A Y L A T C H B U T T O N - About Your Computer 23 Flashing green: The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - If the computer is almost fully charged. - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer...
...: The battery charge is low. - For more information. D I S P L A Y L A T C H B U T T O N - About Your Computer 23 Flashing green: The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - If the computer is almost fully charged. - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer...
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... display backlighting to enter or exit a power management mode. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, shut down your Dell™ computer secure. Press the power button to turn on the computer or to compensate for low-light and high- 24 About Your Computer F I N G E R P R I N T R E A D E R ( O P T I G H T S E N S O R - For information on how to ...software that controls the fingerprint reader, see "Security Management Software" on page 92. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. A ...
... display backlighting to enter or exit a power management mode. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, shut down your Dell™ computer secure. Press the power button to turn on the computer or to compensate for low-light and high- 24 About Your Computer F I N G E R P R I N T R E A D E R ( O P T I G H T S E N S O R - For information on how to ...software that controls the fingerprint reader, see "Security Management Software" on page 92. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. A ...
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The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Each key on the right of the keypad keys. Using the Keyboard 49 To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. 5 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Each key on the right of the keypad keys. Using the Keyboard 49 To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. 5 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
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...Battery Meter" on page 177). 50 Using the Keyboard Activates the ambient light sensor, which controls brightness of the display based on light level in the Power Options Properties window (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 42). Dell QuickSet is required (see "Accessing Power Options Properties"...in the current environment. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option. Activates a power management mode. Key Combinations System Functions Battery Display Functions and left-...
...Battery Meter" on page 177). 50 Using the Keyboard Activates the ambient light sensor, which controls brightness of the display based on light level in the Power Options Properties window (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 42). Dell QuickSet is required (see "Accessing Power Options Properties"...in the current environment. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option. Activates a power management mode. Key Combinations System Functions Battery Display Functions and left-...
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...the selected object by sliding your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the cursor on the display. Use the track stick and track ...or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice. • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on ...Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad and track stick or adjust their settings. 52 Using the Keyboard Press the track stick left, right, up, or down to move the cursor. Customizing the Touch Pad...
...the selected object by sliding your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the cursor on the display. Use the track stick and track ...or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice. • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on ...Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad and track stick or adjust their settings. 52 Using the Keyboard Press the track stick left, right, up, or down to move the cursor. Customizing the Touch Pad...
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The ambient light sensor detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing the and left-arrow key combination. If covered up - 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is located on ...and you can enable or disable the ambient light sensor by pressing and the up , the ambient light sensor automatically sets the display brightness to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on the keyboard. You can conserve power by setting the brightness...
The ambient light sensor detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing the and left-arrow key combination. If covered up - 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is located on ...and you can enable or disable the ambient light sensor by pressing and the up , the ambient light sensor automatically sets the display brightness to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on the keyboard. You can conserve power by setting the brightness...
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... rest. • To clean your computer, disconnect the computer from between the keys on the keyboard. You can of the procedures in the Product Information Guide. 11 Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer or display...
... rest. • To clean your computer, disconnect the computer from between the keys on the keyboard. You can of the procedures in the Product Information Guide. 11 Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before you clean your monitor screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer or display...
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... instructions that shipped with your BIOS settings. During normal operation, the keyboard status lights display the current status (on or off . 12 Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you can use the status of the lights to right (Num Lock, Caps Lock, and then Scroll Lock).... NOTE: After the computer completes POST, the Num Lock light may remain on, depending on page 135. Your computer has three keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. If the computer malfunctions the individual lights display a status of the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll ...
... instructions that shipped with your BIOS settings. During normal operation, the keyboard status lights display the current status (on or off . 12 Troubleshooting Diagnostic Lights CAUTION: Before you can use the status of the lights to right (Num Lock, Caps Lock, and then Scroll Lock).... NOTE: After the computer completes POST, the Num Lock light may remain on, depending on page 135. Your computer has three keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. If the computer malfunctions the individual lights display a status of the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll ...
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... the problem persists, contact contact Dell Support. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible graphics • Reseat any of software and hardware updates for the Dell Technical Update service, go to http://support.dell.com/technicalupdate. on page 198)... Manual). • If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. To enroll for your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Dell Diagnostics Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Keyboard" failure has occurred. Troubleshooting 101 card into your failure...
... the problem persists, contact contact Dell Support. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution A possible graphics • Reseat any of software and hardware updates for the Dell Technical Update service, go to http://support.dell.com/technicalupdate. on page 198)... Manual). • If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. To enroll for your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. Dell Diagnostics Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Keyboard" failure has occurred. Troubleshooting 101 card into your failure...
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...keyboard, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the display. If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard... blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to the computer. Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Obtaining Assistance" on...
...keyboard, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the display. If you cannot verify these steps, you may have a defective external keyboard. CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the keyboard... blink during the boot routine. 3 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to the computer. Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Obtaining Assistance" on...
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...in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD. Lockups and Software Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on your keyboard or moving your computer. TURN TH E CO MPUTER OF F - A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation ... until the computer turns off. END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Task Manager. 3 Click the program that the numbers lock light is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. If you complete these checks. Verify that is not lit. Then restart your mouse, press ...
...in its documentation or on a floppy disk or CD. Lockups and Software Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on your keyboard or moving your computer. TURN TH E CO MPUTER OF F - A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation ... until the computer turns off. END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Task Manager. 3 Click the program that the numbers lock light is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. If you complete these checks. Verify that is not lit. Then restart your mouse, press ...
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...; Remove any spare batteries that you plan to carry with you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display. • Remove any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the ...computer or carrying case. Remove any cables attached to installed PC Cards, and remove any extended PC Cards. • To make the computer as light as your...
...; Remove any spare batteries that you plan to carry with you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display. • Remove any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the ...computer or carrying case. Remove any cables attached to installed PC Cards, and remove any extended PC Cards. • To make the computer as light as your...
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...directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to be deleted or written to the operation of 10 kHz to as infrared and light. read -only - Sometimes the processor is generated at the lower end of an image produced by the computer. pre-boot execution... and are recharged (sometimes also referred to 100,000 MHz. A type of independent disks - PXE - A WfM (Wired for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. R RAID - The primary temporary storage area for program instructions and data. A text file included with a software package or hardware...
...directory and the system administrator has assigned rights only to be deleted or written to the operation of 10 kHz to as infrared and light. read -only - Sometimes the processor is generated at the lower end of an image produced by the computer. pre-boot execution... and are recharged (sometimes also referred to 100,000 MHz. A type of independent disks - PXE - A WfM (Wired for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. R RAID - The primary temporary storage area for program instructions and data. A text file included with a software package or hardware...