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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) 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. 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.
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... click items on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to select the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)
... click items on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to select the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)
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..., and then remove the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with each notch on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the outside casing of the mouse with a cloth moistened with...
..., and then remove the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with each notch on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the outside casing of the mouse with a cloth moistened with...
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.... 4 Do any of the following section that fluff from the swab is not left on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Cleaning an Optical Mouse Clean the outside casing of compressed air, to the operating system installed in your computer can of the mouse...
.... 4 Do any of the following section that fluff from the swab is not left on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Cleaning an Optical Mouse Clean the outside casing of compressed air, to the operating system installed in your computer can of the mouse...
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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 Options tab...
...→ 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 Options tab...
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... drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, 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...
... drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, 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...
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...® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. 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). Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn.... 2 Disconnect any attached devices from the computer and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature.
...® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. 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). Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn.... 2 Disconnect any attached devices from the computer and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature.
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... the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may...
... the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may...
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... is the Source of a Device Problem" on page 79. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore...
... is the Source of a Device Problem" on page 79. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore...
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...input languages. The three lighting states are: 66 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Backlit Keyboard NOTE: Your computer may not support a backlit keyboard feature. Customizing Your Keyboard You can adjust your keyboard settings to toggle between the three lighting states (in dark environments by...on the keys. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard. 2 On the Keyboard Properties window, adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ ...
...input languages. The three lighting states are: 66 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Backlit Keyboard NOTE: Your computer may not support a backlit keyboard feature. Customizing Your Keyboard You can adjust your keyboard settings to toggle between the three lighting states (in dark environments by...on the keys. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard. 2 On the Keyboard Properties window, adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ ...
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...Input language button on the language bar. 7 Select the input language you want to add, and then click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 67 Changing the Input Language of the Regional and Language Options window, select a language and click OK. Windows XP 1 ...Start → 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 services ...
...Input language button on the language bar. 7 Select the input language you want to add, and then click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 67 Changing the Input Language of the Regional and Language Options window, select a language and click OK. Windows XP 1 ...Start → 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 services ...
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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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... a document or window. Pastes a selected item. Displays icons representing all items in a window or on ). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Activates the menu bar in Windows Explorer. Undoes an action. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only.... Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Closes the active window (in the Power Options...
... a document or window. Pastes a selected item. Displays icons representing all items in a window or on ). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Activates the menu bar in Windows Explorer. Undoes an action. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only.... Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Closes the active window (in the Power Options...
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... minimized windows. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Windows logo key and Starts Windows Explorer. Deletes a selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin. and right-arrow key Moves the...
... minimized windows. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Windows logo key and Starts Windows Explorer. Deletes a selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin. and right-arrow key Moves the...
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... in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with the compressed-air product. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security... dampened with the playback quality of your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray...
... in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with the compressed-air product. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security... dampened with the playback quality of your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray...
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... System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on . The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. These options restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTICE: If you...
... System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on . The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears. These options restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTICE: If you...