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... or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections 55 DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits 56 NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies 56 4 Navigation 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...
... or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections 55 DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits 56 NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies 56 4 Navigation 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...
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... the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB 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...
... the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB 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...
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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 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296...
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 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296...
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
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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. 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.
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... consists of the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed that feels right for you. 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the...
... consists of the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed that feels right for you. 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the...
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... scroll with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select...
... scroll with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select...
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...→ Bluetooth Devices. 3 Click the device that your computer, if one is not left on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)
...→ Bluetooth Devices. 3 Click the device that your computer, if one is not left on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)
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...→ Bluetooth Devices. 4 On the Devices tab, click Add. 5 Select the My device is set up and ready to connect check box. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 61 Windows® XP 1 Attach or turn on your Bluetooth-enabled adapter. 2 Make your mouse discoverable by pressing a button on the bottom of...
...→ Bluetooth Devices. 4 On the Devices tab, click Add. 5 Select the My device is set up and ready to connect check box. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 61 Windows® XP 1 Attach or turn on your Bluetooth-enabled adapter. 2 Make your mouse discoverable by pressing a button on the bottom of...
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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. When circular.... • To select and move the selected object by moving your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. Touch Pad You can scroll up or down by sliding...
...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. When circular.... • To select and move the selected object by moving your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. Touch Pad You can scroll up or down by sliding...
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... across the surface 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). Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Do...
... across the surface 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). Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Do...
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.... Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. NOTE: Certain mice may need to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch...
.... Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. NOTE: Certain mice may need to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch...
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See "Determining Whether a Device Driver 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 ... documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on page 79. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of a Device Problem" on most laptop computers is the Source of keys to reinstall the driver.
See "Determining Whether a Device Driver 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 ... documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on page 79. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of a Device Problem" on most laptop computers is the Source of keys to reinstall the driver.
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...→ Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Keyboard. 2 Adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. 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...• Customize key sequences for input languages. Keyboard/ Touch Pad brightness settings - The three lighting states are: 66 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Customizing Your Keyboard You can adjust your keyboard settings to toggle between the three lighting states ...
...→ Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Keyboard. 2 Adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. 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...• Customize key sequences for input languages. Keyboard/ Touch Pad brightness settings - The three lighting states are: 66 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Customizing Your Keyboard You can adjust your keyboard settings to toggle between the three lighting states ...
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...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. NOTE: If the Language bar is not visible, right-click the ...→ Control Panel→ Clock, Language, and Region→ Regional and Language Options. 2 Click Change keyboards or other input methods. 3 On the Keyboards and Languages tab, click Change keyboards. 4 Under Installed services, click Add. 5 Click the language you want to add, select the text ...
...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. NOTE: If the Language bar is not visible, right-click the ...→ Control Panel→ Clock, Language, and Region→ Regional and Language Options. 2 Click Change keyboards or other input methods. 3 On the Keyboards and Languages tab, click Change keyboards. 4 Under Installed services, click Add. 5 Click the language you want to add, select the text ...
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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) 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 . Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer numeric keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard.
The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 68 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 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 . 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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...switch the display to that allow you to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Refreshes the active window. Increases brightness on an external monitor). ... brightness on the integrated display only (not on an integrated display. Cycles through screen elements in a document or window. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Displays icons representing all items in a window ...
...switch the display to that allow you to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Refreshes the active window. Increases brightness on an external monitor). ... brightness on the integrated display only (not on an integrated display. Cycles through screen elements in a document or window. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Displays icons representing all items in a window ...
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... in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) and up-arrow key Moves the cursor to the beginning of the next word. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer...
... in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) and up-arrow key Moves the cursor to the beginning of the next word. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer...
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Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Cleaning the Computer To clean your computer, wipe the computer, keyboard, and plastic portion of your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure ...drive. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Tools are available through your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about cleaning the individual components of the options provided. If you notice problems, such as an...
Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Cleaning the Computer To clean your computer, wipe the computer, keyboard, and plastic portion of your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure ...drive. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Tools are available through your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about cleaning the individual components of the options provided. If you notice problems, such as an...
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... state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on .... Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on as a local user. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the ...
... state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on .... Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital photos, music files, and so on as a local user. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the ...