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About Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 13 12 4 11 10 5 9 6 8 1 display latch 4 device status lights 7 touch pad 10 keyboard status lights 13 ambient light sensor 7 2 display 3 power button 5 speakers (2) 6 keyboard 8 touch pad/track stick buttons 9 track stick 11 volume control buttons 12 mute button 10 Quick Reference Guide
About Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 13 12 4 11 10 5 9 6 8 1 display latch 4 device status lights 7 touch pad 10 keyboard status lights 13 ambient light sensor 7 2 display 3 power button 5 speakers (2) 6 keyboard 8 touch pad/track stick buttons 9 track stick 11 volume control buttons 12 mute button 10 Quick Reference Guide
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TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A ...M E N T A T I Z A R D - Then restart your computer. A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . If you are unable...
TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A ...M E N T A T I Z A R D - Then restart your computer. A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . If you are unable...
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...User's Guide for details). b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on (or restart) your docking device for one of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to start -up, the computer boots according to a docking device (...to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to be powered down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" in your computer and try again. See the documentation that appear. • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, ...
...User's Guide for details). b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on (or restart) your docking device for one of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any key to start -up, the computer boots according to a docking device (...to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to be powered down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" in your computer and try again. See the documentation that appear. • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, ...
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Replacing the Battery 33 Storing a Battery 34 4 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 35 System Functions 35 Battery 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 36 ...
Replacing the Battery 33 Storing a Battery 34 4 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 35 System Functions 35 Battery 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 36 ...
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... 76 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 76 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 76 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 77 Drive Problems 77 CD and DVD drive problems 78 Hard drive problems 78 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 79 Error Messages 80 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 83 Keyboard Problems 83 External keyboard problems 84 Unexpected...
... 76 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 76 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 76 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 77 Drive Problems 77 CD and DVD drive problems 78 Hard drive problems 78 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 79 Error Messages 80 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 83 Keyboard Problems 83 External keyboard problems 84 Unexpected...
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... Computer 107 Before Working Inside Your Computer 107 Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 110 Media Bay 110 Removing the Device Security Screw 110 Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 111 Hinge Cover 112 Keyboard 113 Memory 115 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 119 Wireless Cards 119 Wireless Local Area...
... Computer 107 Before Working Inside Your Computer 107 Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 110 Media Bay 110 Removing the Device Security Screw 110 Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 111 Hinge Cover 112 Keyboard 113 Memory 115 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 119 Wireless Cards 119 Wireless Local Area...
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Only 147 FCC Class B 147 Glossary 149 10 Contents Automated Order-Status Service 141 Problems With Your Order 141 Product Information 141 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 141 Before You Call 142 Contacting Dell 143 18 Appendix Cleaning Your Computer 145 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 145 Touch Pad 145 Mouse 146 Floppy Drive 146 CDs and DVDs 146 Macrovision Product Notice 147 FCC Notice (U.S.
Only 147 FCC Class B 147 Glossary 149 10 Contents Automated Order-Status Service 141 Problems With Your Order 141 Product Information 141 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 141 Before You Call 142 Contacting Dell 143 18 Appendix Cleaning Your Computer 145 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 145 Touch Pad 145 Mouse 146 Floppy Drive 146 CDs and DVDs 146 Macrovision Product Notice 147 FCC Notice (U.S.
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1 display latch 4 device status lights 7 touch pad 10 keyboard status lights 13 ambient light sensor 2 display 3 power button 5 speakers (2) 6 keyboard 8 touch pad/track stick buttons 9 track stick 11 volume control buttons 12 mute button D I S P L A Y - P O W E R B U T T O N - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS 16 About Your Computer If the computer stops ...
1 display latch 4 device status lights 7 touch pad 10 keyboard status lights 13 ambient light sensor 2 display 3 power button 5 speakers (2) 6 keyboard 8 touch pad/track stick buttons 9 track stick 11 volume control buttons 12 mute button D I S P L A Y - P O W E R B U T T O N - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS 16 About Your Computer If the computer stops ...
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.... If the computer is flashing. Solid green: The battery is running on the computer and blinks when the computer is not available to authenticate your Dell™ computer secure. T O U C H P A D / T R A C K S T I O N A L ) - T R A C K S T I C K - Helps to activate and use the wireless switch... the fingerprint reader, see "Numeric Keypad" on how to keep your user identity. Turns on page 63. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Securing Your Computer" on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as the Windows logo key. ...
.... If the computer is flashing. Solid green: The battery is running on the computer and blinks when the computer is not available to authenticate your Dell™ computer secure. T O U C H P A D / T R A C K S T I O N A L ) - T R A C K S T I C K - Helps to activate and use the wireless switch... the fingerprint reader, see "Numeric Keypad" on how to keep your user identity. Turns on page 63. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Securing Your Computer" on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as the Windows logo key. ...
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... lock function is enabled. A Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. Press these buttons to turn off the speakers. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Turns on page 46. 18 About Your Computer Helps to...
... lock function is enabled. A Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. Press these buttons to turn off the speakers. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Turns on page 46. 18 About Your Computer Helps to...
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...). S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer (see the device user's guide supplied with your computer to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. 123 4 5 67 8 1 network connector (RJ-45) 4 modem connector (RJ-11) 7 AC adapter connector...
...). S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer (see the device user's guide supplied with your computer to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. 123 4 5 67 8 1 network connector (RJ-45) 4 modem connector (RJ-11) 7 AC adapter connector...
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...). About Your Computer 23 VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a mouse or handheld device. POWERED USB 2.0 CONNECTOR Connects USB 2.0 compliant devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
...). About Your Computer 23 VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a mouse or handheld device. POWERED USB 2.0 CONNECTOR Connects USB 2.0 compliant devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
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The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . Each key on the right of the keypad keys. Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Using the Keyboard 35 The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again.
The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . Each key on the right of the keypad keys. Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Using the Keyboard 35 The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again.
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You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the current environment. Dell QuickSet is required (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 129). Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. Windows ... controls brightness of the Windows logo key and key combination. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. 36 Using the Keyboard Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. The options include the integrated display, an...
You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the current environment. Dell QuickSet is required (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 129). Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. Windows ... controls brightness of the Windows logo key and key combination. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. 36 Using the Keyboard Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. The options include the integrated display, an...
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... pad 2 touch pad buttons NOTE: If you ordered the optional fingerprint reader with your computer, the reader is connected to a network). Using the Keyboard 37 To adjust keyboard operation, such as you to press the left touch-pad button. • To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on... the surface. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as the character repeat rate, click→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Keyboard.
... pad 2 touch pad buttons NOTE: If you ordered the optional fingerprint reader with your computer, the reader is connected to a network). Using the Keyboard 37 To adjust keyboard operation, such as you to press the left touch-pad button. • To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on... the surface. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as the character repeat rate, click→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→Keyboard.
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... settings and close the window. Changing the Track Stick Cap You can purchase additional caps by visiting the Dell website at www.dell.com. 1 Pull the cap off the track stick. 38 Using the Keyboard • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the display...
... settings and close the window. Changing the Track Stick Cap You can purchase additional caps by visiting the Dell website at www.dell.com. 1 Pull the cap off the track stick. 38 Using the Keyboard • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the display...
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NOTICE: The track stick can damage the display if it is not properly seated on the post. 3 Test the track stick to ensure that the cap is seated properly. Using the Keyboard 39 2 Align the new cap over the square track-stick post and gently press the cap down onto the post.
NOTICE: The track stick can damage the display if it is not properly seated on the post. 3 Test the track stick to ensure that the cap is seated properly. Using the Keyboard 39 2 Align the new cap over the square track-stick post and gently press the cap down onto the post.
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... or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear on either the computer display or the external device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear, but the brightness level... simultaneously. Press to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper on the keyboard.
... or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear on either the computer display or the external device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear, but the brightness level... simultaneously. Press to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper on the keyboard.
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...8226; If two or more information on using the system setup program, see "Memory" on page 115). • If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. For more memory modules are installed, remove the modules, then reinstall one at a time) until you can use the status of the ...Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock features. Troubleshooting 71 If the computer malfunctions the individual lights display a status of the keyboard status lights in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer, read the sequence of either On , Off , or Flashing...
...8226; If two or more information on using the system setup program, see "Memory" on page 115). • If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. For more memory modules are installed, remove the modules, then reinstall one at a time) until you can use the status of the ...Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock features. Troubleshooting 71 If the computer malfunctions the individual lights display a status of the keyboard status lights in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer, read the sequence of either On , Off , or Flashing...