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Using the display brightness key combinations disables the ambient light sensor and the display brightness increases or decreases accordingly. NOTE: The ambient light sensor is disabled when your computer is ... setting (either enabled or disabled). 54 Monitors and Displays You can enable or disable the ambient light sensor feature by pressing the and left-arrow key combination. NOTE: Rebooting the computer returns the ambient light sensor to an electrical outlet. If covered, the sensor-when enabled-automatically sets the display brightness...
Using the display brightness key combinations disables the ambient light sensor and the display brightness increases or decreases accordingly. NOTE: The ambient light sensor is disabled when your computer is ... setting (either enabled or disabled). 54 Monitors and Displays You can enable or disable the ambient light sensor feature by pressing the and left-arrow key combination. NOTE: Rebooting the computer returns the ambient light sensor to an electrical outlet. If covered, the sensor-when enabled-automatically sets the display brightness...
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..., check the software driver for moving the cursor around in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of keys to reinstall the driver. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The ... of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain actions: , , , and the Windows logo key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. For more ...
..., check the software driver for moving the cursor around in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of keys to reinstall the driver. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The ... of functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain actions: , , , and the Windows logo key • Function keys, labeled ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. For more ...
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...delay before keyboard characters repeat. • Change the speed at which keyboard characters repeat. • Change the cursor blink rate. • Customize key sequences for input languages. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard. 2 On the Keyboard...Keyboard You can adjust your keyboard settings to toggle between the three lighting states (in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the keys. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Keyboard. 2 Adjust the keyboard settings you...
...delay before keyboard characters repeat. • Change the speed at which keyboard characters repeat. • Change the cursor blink rate. • Customize key sequences for input languages. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard. 2 On the Keyboard...Keyboard You can adjust your keyboard settings to toggle between the three lighting states (in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the keys. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Keyboard. 2 Adjust the keyboard settings you...
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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. 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 .
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...Searches for a file or folder. Displays the Address bar list in the active program. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an integrated display. Renames the selected... display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the desktop. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. Cycles through screen elements in a document or ...
...Searches for a file or folder. Displays the Address bar list in the active program. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an integrated display. Renames the selected... display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the desktop. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. Cycles through screen elements in a document or ...
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... item in which they were opened. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Switches between open windows. This key combination functions as a toggle to the beginning of the Windows logo key and combination. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. Deletes... selected item without moving it to the beginning of text. and left-arrow key Moves the cursor to the Recycle Bin. with an arrow key Selects a block of the previous word. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard,...
... item in which they were opened. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Switches between open windows. This key combination functions as a toggle to the beginning of the Windows logo key and combination. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. Deletes... selected item without moving it to the beginning of text. and left-arrow key Moves the cursor to the Recycle Bin. with an arrow key Selects a block of the previous word. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard,...
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.... 1 Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on which to highlight Drives, and then press . 3 Press the up - and down -arrow keys to store data. If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to highlight the applicable hard drive, and then press . Also, because... level 1 drives collectively have a maximum of 360-GB on page 308). 2 Press the up - RAID Level 5 Configuration RAID level 5 uses data parity. and down -arrow keys to the other surviving drives. Drives and Media 87
.... 1 Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on which to highlight Drives, and then press . 3 Press the up - and down -arrow keys to store data. If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to highlight the applicable hard drive, and then press . Also, because... level 1 drives collectively have a maximum of 360-GB on page 308). 2 Press the up - RAID Level 5 Configuration RAID level 5 uses data parity. and down -arrow keys to the other surviving drives. Drives and Media 87
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... to keep before or after the operating system is installed. Back up any data you want to create and manage RAID arrays. and right-arrow keys to highlight Save/Exit, and then press to Another RAID Configuration" on page 91. • "Rebuilding a RAID Configuration (RAID 1 only)" on page 87).... 88 Drives and Media and right-arrow keys to highlight RAID On, and then press . 5 Repeat the process, as needed, for RAID, even if you will use either the NVIDIA (see "Using ...
... to keep before or after the operating system is installed. Back up any data you want to create and manage RAID arrays. and right-arrow keys to highlight Save/Exit, and then press to Another RAID Configuration" on page 91. • "Rebuilding a RAID Configuration (RAID 1 only)" on page 87).... 88 Drives and Media and right-arrow keys to highlight RAID On, and then press . 5 Repeat the process, as needed, for RAID, even if you will use either the NVIDIA (see "Using ...
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...to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: The number of the array that you set up, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up any data...Press to clear all data on what computer you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the Array Detail window and press . The Define a New Array... window appears. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. Drives and Media 89 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to select Striping...
...to exit the RAID BIOS. NOTE: The number of the array that you set up, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to the Free Disks field. 6 Use the up any data...Press to clear all data on what computer you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, and then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the Array Detail window and press . The Define a New Array... window appears. NOTE: To delete an array, use the arrow keys to enter the RAID BIOS. Drives and Media 89 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to select Striping...
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... change the stripe size and press . Drives and Media 93 and down -arrow keys to select RAID0 (Stripe). NOTE: Select the stripe size closest to the size of the average file that you create a RAID configuration using the following ...: Use the following procedure. Configuring a RAID 0 or RAID 1 Array Before Installing the Operating System NOTICE: You lose any data on page 97. and down-arrow keys to highlight Create RAID Volume, and press . 4 Enter a RAID volume name or accept the default, and press . • "Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating...
... change the stripe size and press . Drives and Media 93 and down -arrow keys to select RAID0 (Stripe). NOTE: Select the stripe size closest to the size of the average file that you create a RAID configuration using the following ...: Use the following procedure. Configuring a RAID 0 or RAID 1 Array Before Installing the Operating System NOTICE: You lose any data on page 97. and down-arrow keys to highlight Create RAID Volume, and press . 4 Enter a RAID volume name or accept the default, and press . • "Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating...
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... arrow. 5 Select a second hard drive to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 265). NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see an Actions menu option, you have not yet set your computer to RAID-enabled... for the volume and press . The default value is displayed on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - and down -arrow keys to make changes. 94 Drives and Media Click Next. The selected hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow...
... arrow. 5 Select a second hard drive to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 265). NOTE: To add a third hard drive in the Selected window. and down -arrow keys to select Exit and press . 10 Install the operating system (see an Actions menu option, you have not yet set your computer to RAID-enabled... for the volume and press . The default value is displayed on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - and down -arrow keys to make changes. 94 Drives and Media Click Next. The selected hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow...
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... or accept the default. 6 From the drop-down box, select RAID 0 as the RAID level. 7 Select the appropriate stripe size from the drop-down -arrow keys to the operating system and begins rebuilding the RAID volume automatically. Your computer boots to select Exit, and then press . NOTE: If you do not...
... or accept the default. 6 From the drop-down box, select RAID 0 as the RAID level. 7 Select the appropriate stripe size from the drop-down -arrow keys to the operating system and begins rebuilding the RAID volume automatically. Your computer boots to select Exit, and then press . NOTE: If you do not...
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..., a message may ask you to choose a version of the document to shut the program down properly. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer. You may tell you had an application or program open, a message may need to save. • If you that the program did...
..., a message may ask you to choose a version of the document to shut the program down properly. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer. You may tell you had an application or program open, a message may need to save. • If you that the program did...
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... the group are highlighted. Files and Folders 111 Selecting and Opening Files To open the file, doubleclick the selected filename. Press and hold down the key as you first need to include in the group. To select a file, click the filename one time. Selecting a Group of Files SHIFT Click the first... file you click each file. Press and hold down the key as you want to select. Selecting Several Random Files CTRL Click a file you selected are highlighted.
... the group are highlighted. Files and Folders 111 Selecting and Opening Files To open the file, doubleclick the selected filename. Press and hold down the key as you first need to include in the group. To select a file, click the filename one time. Selecting a Group of Files SHIFT Click the first... file you click each file. Press and hold down the key as you want to select. Selecting Several Random Files CTRL Click a file you selected are highlighted.
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... Click the file you want to rename. 2 Click Rename from the drop-down menu. 3 Type a new name for the file and press the key. The Confirm File Delete dialog box appears. 3 The selected file is deleted. Files and Folders 113 Renaming Files You should not rename files that the ...operating system or other programs require to operate. 1 Right-click the file you want to delete. 2 Press the Delete key. Printing Files 1 Open the file you want to search for a picture: 1 Click Start → All Programs →Windows Photo Gallery. 3 Type the ...
... Click the file you want to rename. 2 Click Rename from the drop-down menu. 3 Type a new name for the file and press the key. The Confirm File Delete dialog box appears. 3 The selected file is deleted. Files and Folders 113 Renaming Files You should not rename files that the ...operating system or other programs require to operate. 1 Right-click the file you want to delete. 2 Press the Delete key. Printing Files 1 Open the file you want to search for a picture: 1 Click Start → All Programs →Windows Photo Gallery. 3 Type the ...
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... of your startup programs to monitor the status of the available options to help you find what you are looking for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Adjust visual effects - system tools to improve performance. Local Security...
... of your startup programs to monitor the status of the available options to help you find what you are looking for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Adjust visual effects - system tools to improve performance. Local Security...
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... characteristics to monitor, graph, and log. • Set reporting intervals and performance thresholds. • Configure and log user defined events. • Customize application key strokes. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk Cleanup calculates how much space ...
... characteristics to monitor, graph, and log. • Set reporting intervals and performance thresholds. • Configure and log user defined events. • Customize application key strokes. Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. 2 Disk Cleanup calculates how much space ...
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NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you ...
NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you ...
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... want to connect to a public wireless network, follow the procedure described in "Connecting to it and connect to a WLAN" on any encryption keys if the network is configured. Connecting to your lists of your may have made to the network. Add this information from your network and is... that you selected, the same pop-up Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (Using WEP or WPA Keys) If you select a secure network, you must enter the network's WEP or WPA key when prompted. Whenever you log on to your computer within range of available networks and enter any configuration...
... want to connect to a public wireless network, follow the procedure described in "Connecting to it and connect to a WLAN" on any encryption keys if the network is configured. Connecting to your lists of your may have made to the network. Add this information from your network and is... that you selected, the same pop-up Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network (Using WEP or WPA Keys) If you select a secure network, you must enter the network's WEP or WPA key when prompted. Whenever you log on to your computer within range of available networks and enter any configuration...
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... wireless router uses an administrator password and wireless network name (Service Set Identifier [SSID]), which are more secure than a password-based system because the encryption key changes dynamically.
... wireless router uses an administrator password and wireless network name (Service Set Identifier [SSID]), which are more secure than a password-based system because the encryption key changes dynamically.