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... 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 59 Cleaning an Optical Mouse 60 Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse . . 60 Touch Pad 62 Circular Scrolling 62 Single Finger...
... 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 59 Cleaning an Optical Mouse 60 Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse . . 60 Touch Pad 62 Circular Scrolling 62 Single Finger...
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Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item. These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders. To access the shortcut menus, position the cursor over the item and rightclick (click the right mouse button or the right touch-pad button). 38 Microsoft Windows Desktop
Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item. These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders. To access the shortcut menus, position the cursor over the item and rightclick (click the right mouse button or the right touch-pad button). 38 Microsoft Windows Desktop
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...the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Controlling the Speed of two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the left and right buttons to select or click items on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel... down, roll the wheel backward (toward you ). Mouse left button right button scroll wheel A mouse typically consists of the Mouse Buttons Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the...
...the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Controlling the Speed of two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the left and right buttons to select or click items on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel... down, roll the wheel backward (toward you ). Mouse left button right button scroll wheel A mouse typically consists of the Mouse Buttons Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the...
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..., see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. See your mouse documentation for any passkey instructions. 8 Follow the remaining instructions in the Bluetooth Devices dialog box ...check box, and click Next. 6 Click the icon that represents the Bluetooth-enabled mouse, and click Next. 7 Click Don't use a passkey→ Next. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 61 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. 3 Click... notified when a Bluetooth-enabled device wants to connect to your mouse discoverable by pressing a button on the bottom of the...
..., see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. See your mouse documentation for any passkey instructions. 8 Follow the remaining instructions in the Bluetooth Devices dialog box ...check box, and click Next. 6 Click the icon that represents the Bluetooth-enabled mouse, and click Next. 7 Click Don't use a passkey→ Next. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 61 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. 3 Click... notified when a Bluetooth-enabled device wants to connect to your mouse discoverable by pressing a button on the bottom of the...
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... choose the scroll zone width and scroll speed. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your finger for touch ...object and tap twice on the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button. • To select and move the selected object by moving your finger or pen on the...object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature....
... choose the scroll zone width and scroll speed. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your finger for touch ...object and tap twice on the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button. • To select and move the selected object by moving your finger or pen on the...object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature....
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Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of the following problems occur: • The pointer moves erratically. • The ... manually. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. NOTE...
Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes of the following problems occur: • The pointer moves erratically. • The ... manually. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on the taskbar. Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. You then need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. NOTE...
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...: If the Language bar is not visible, right-click the taskbar, point to Toolbars, and then click Language bar. 6 Click the Input language button on the language bar. 7 Select the input language you want to add, and then click OK. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control ...Under Installed services, click Add. 5 Click the language you want to add, select the text services you want to use. 8 Click the Keyboard layout button, and then select a keyboard layout. Changing the Input Language of the Regional and Language Options window, select a language and click OK. 1 full keyboard/...
...: If the Language bar is not visible, right-click the taskbar, point to Toolbars, and then click Language bar. 6 Click the Input language button on the language bar. 7 Select the input language you want to add, and then click OK. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control ...Under Installed services, click Add. 5 Click the language you want to add, select the text services you want to use. 8 Click the Keyboard layout button, and then select a keyboard layout. Changing the Input Language of the Regional and Language Options window, select a language and click OK. 1 full keyboard/...
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Shutting Down Your Computer Ensure that you shut down the Microsoft® Windows® operating system before you turn off the computer. Windows® XP 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. 2 Click Start button. and move the mouse pointer to the arrow next to the lock 3 Click Shut Down. Windows Vista® 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. Shutting Down Your Computer 99
Shutting Down Your Computer Ensure that you shut down the Microsoft® Windows® operating system before you turn off the computer. Windows® XP 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. 2 Click Start button. and move the mouse pointer to the arrow next to the lock 3 Click Shut Down. Windows Vista® 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. Shutting Down Your Computer 99
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... either turned off or is turned on the back of the procedures in standby mode. power button The power button light located on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is ... resume normal operation. Troubleshooting 273 Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not receiving power. - Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment. If the computer is plugged into a power strip,...
... either turned off or is turned on the back of the procedures in standby mode. power button The power button light located on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is ... resume normal operation. Troubleshooting 273 Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not receiving power. - Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment. If the computer is plugged into a power strip,...
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... older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to select the program that it runs in its documentation or on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for an Earlier...
... older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to select the program that it runs in its documentation or on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for an Earlier...
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...Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. •... Ensure that your computer. See the software documentation for at least 8 to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For...
...Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you are not using to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer. •... Ensure that your computer. See the software documentation for at least 8 to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For...
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...memory modules (see the documentation shipped with similar in the power connector on the back of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip Troubleshooting 297 Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet... securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). E L I M I N A T E I N G B L U E - Computers" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R -
...memory modules (see the documentation shipped with similar in the power connector on the back of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the same power strip Troubleshooting 297 Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet... securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer). E L I M I N A T E I N G B L U E - Computers" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R -
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...N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of your computer). Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "System Setup" on page... 79. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it . If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse...
...N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of your computer). Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-right corner of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "System Setup" on page... 79. Disconnect the mouse cable, check it . If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse...
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... is defective. • Check the connectors for bent or broken pins (it with another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse to support.dell.com. The Screen is required for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins). TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - however, the card is Blank...If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; NOTICE: If your computer came...
... is defective. • Check the connectors for bent or broken pins (it with another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse to support.dell.com. The Screen is required for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins). TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - however, the card is Blank...If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; NOTICE: If your computer came...
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... practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on properly. - If the computer is plugged into both the power connector on page 337). Contact Dell (see "Power Lights for your computer. Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical outlet. - defective. Reseat the power... cable into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is turned on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
... practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on properly. - If the computer is plugged into both the power connector on page 337). Contact Dell (see "Power Lights for your computer. Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical outlet. - defective. Reseat the power... cable into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is turned on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
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...the surface. The multimedia control keys are also located on it. The optional backlit keyboard provides visibility in the notification area of a mouse to toggle the three lighting states (in the given order): a. Press the key to move the cursor, drag or move selected...keyboard icon on the keyboard. full keyboard brightness c. no lighting For more information about the keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Touch pad buttons - half keyboard brightness b. Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) - Backlit keyboard brightness settings -
...the surface. The multimedia control keys are also located on it. The optional backlit keyboard provides visibility in the notification area of a mouse to toggle the three lighting states (in the given order): a. Press the key to move the cursor, drag or move selected...keyboard icon on the keyboard. full keyboard brightness c. no lighting For more information about the keyboard, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Touch pad buttons - half keyboard brightness b. Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) - Backlit keyboard brightness settings -
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... If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). The computer is in standby state or the display may not be responding. • Press a key on the keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to resume normal operation. •... If the display is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on...
... If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). The computer is in standby state or the display may not be responding. • Press a key on the keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to resume normal operation. •... If the display is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on...
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... get a response by pressing a key on the CD. Click the program that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If a program stops responding - If you are unable to an earlier version of Microsoft...
... get a response by pressing a key on the CD. Click the program that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If a program stops responding - If you are unable to an earlier version of Microsoft...