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... Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your ...
... Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your ...
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... Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253 Smart Cards 254 Fingerprint Readers 254 Facial Recognition Software 255 Using a Firewall to Secure Your Computer 255 Turning On Windows Firewall 255 Encrypting Files and Folders 256 Using Antivirus Software 256 Maintaining Security When Using a Public Wireless Network 256 Reducing the Risk of...
... Administrator Rights 251 User Groups 252 Passwords 253 Smart Cards 254 Fingerprint Readers 254 Facial Recognition Software 255 Using a Firewall to Secure Your Computer 255 Turning On Windows Firewall 255 Encrypting Files and Folders 256 Using Antivirus Software 256 Maintaining Security When Using a Public Wireless Network 256 Reducing the Risk of...
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NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the outside casing of the mouse with a cloth moistened with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel Windows Vista...
NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the outside casing of the mouse with a cloth moistened with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel Windows Vista...
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... Sound→ Bluetooth Devices. 3 Click the device that your computer, if one is not left on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it . 4 Blow carefully into place.
... Sound→ Bluetooth Devices. 3 Click the device that your computer, if one is not left on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it . 4 Blow carefully into place.
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... computer check box. • To be notified when a Bluetooth-enabled device wants to connect to your computer, in the wizard. Windows® XP 1 Attach or turn on your Bluetooth-enabled adapter. 2 Make your mouse discoverable by pressing a button on the bottom of the mouse. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information...
... computer check box. • To be notified when a Bluetooth-enabled device wants to connect to your computer, in the wizard. Windows® XP 1 Attach or turn on your Bluetooth-enabled adapter. 2 Make your mouse discoverable by pressing a button on the bottom of the mouse. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information...
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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). Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows Vista® 1 Click ...zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Do not...
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). Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows Vista® 1 Click ...zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Do not...
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... and Support. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. You then need to install the appropriate drivers manually. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to the USB port. Also, see... for your computer. System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the screen check box. 3 Click OK.
... and Support. NOTE: Certain mice may need to reactivate a USB pointing device if any of use. You then need to install the appropriate drivers manually. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to the USB port. Also, see... for your computer. System Restore can be auto-detected by your mouse when the mouse is connected to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the screen check box. 3 Click OK.
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... the media. NOTE: Because of the drive, and then push firmly until the tray is inserted properly. Problems writing to room temperature before turning it stops. Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is normal and may prevent the operating system from starting. The drive tray...insert one end into the eject hole at the front of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD drives. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . See the help files for drives that are not slot-loading) 1 Ensure that the disc is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull...
... the media. NOTE: Because of the drive, and then push firmly until the tray is inserted properly. Problems writing to room temperature before turning it stops. Optical Drive Problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is normal and may prevent the operating system from starting. The drive tray...insert one end into the eject hole at the front of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD drives. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . See the help files for drives that are not slot-loading) 1 Ensure that the disc is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull...
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... menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-enabled mode (see the appropriate "Drives" section for your computer). 1 Turn on the new RAID volume. Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you perform this operation, all data on the RAID...
... menu option, you have replaced the failed hard drive (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-enabled mode (see the appropriate "Drives" section for your computer). 1 Turn on the new RAID volume. Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you perform this operation, all data on the RAID...
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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. and move the mouse pointer to the arrow next to the lock 3 Click Shut Down. Windows® XP 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. 2 Click Start button.
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. and move the mouse pointer to the arrow next to the lock 3 Click Shut Down. Windows® XP 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. 2 Click Start button.
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NOTE: Windows operating systems start automatically when you turn on the computer. 100 Shutting Down Your Computer FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about turning off computer dialog box appears. 4 Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. HINT: If your computer properly in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click Start and then select Turn Off menu. 3 The Turn off your computer is not operating properly, restarting Windows often solves the problem.
NOTE: Windows operating systems start automatically when you turn on the computer. 100 Shutting Down Your Computer FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about turning off computer dialog box appears. 4 Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. HINT: If your computer properly in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click Start and then select Turn Off menu. 3 The Turn off your computer is not operating properly, restarting Windows often solves the problem.
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...(typically within several days. Hibernation is restored exactly as you restart the computer, your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. When you left it . When you left it . Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored ...exactly as you want to use the computer for several seconds) when you must turn off the power to your desktop state to disk, a power failure while on your computer, for an extended time while working again....
...(typically within several days. Hibernation is restored exactly as you restart the computer, your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the computer power. When you left it . When you left it . Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored ...exactly as you want to use the computer for several seconds) when you must turn off the power to your desktop state to disk, a power failure while on your computer, for an extended time while working again....
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... Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that the computer is ready to be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to Shut Down Normally You may...
... Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that the computer is ready to be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to Shut Down Normally You may...
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... end the program immediately, you attempt to save, save it now. If any of the programs that are preventing shutdown have data that you must turn off your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. solid blue solid blue screen screen 106 Shutting Down Your...
... end the program immediately, you attempt to save, save it now. If any of the programs that are preventing shutdown have data that you must turn off your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. solid blue solid blue screen screen 106 Shutting Down Your...
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... reset when the power is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is turned back on. You may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. The error reporting dialog box will be... Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that may be displayed. Write down with active programs will be displayed after...
... reset when the power is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is turned back on. You may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. The error reporting dialog box will be... Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that may be displayed. Write down with active programs will be displayed after...
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... folder that your folder is shared, send a link to the shared files to the people you are sharing them with must have the option of turning password protection on or off. Sharing Files With Password Protection. If password protection is part of a shared file or folder, send a link to the ...new location to Shared Documents in order to access the files and folders you have a user account and password on your computer is turned on the Shared Documents Properties window. Then click on the sharing and security link on , the person you are sharing. If your computer in the...
... folder that your folder is shared, send a link to the shared files to the people you are sharing them with must have the option of turning password protection on or off. Sharing Files With Password Protection. If password protection is part of a shared file or folder, send a link to the ...new location to Shared Documents in order to access the files and folders you have a user account and password on your computer is turned on the Shared Documents Properties window. Then click on the sharing and security link on , the person you are sharing. If your computer in the...
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...your computer's operating system to manage and improve its performance. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Tools are available through your computer, see ... computer, wipe the computer, keyboard, and plastic portion of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with the compressed-air product. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Do not use compressed air to drip inside the computer or keyboard. Cleaning ...
...your computer's operating system to manage and improve its performance. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Tools are available through your computer, see ... computer, wipe the computer, keyboard, and plastic portion of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with the compressed-air product. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Do not use compressed air to drip inside the computer or keyboard. Cleaning ...
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... a reserved area on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help...
... a reserved area on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help...
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...power button. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand by. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it was in Windows, see Windows ... settings in before entering standby. To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the...
...power button. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand by. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it was in Windows, see Windows ... settings in before entering standby. To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the...
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... enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following methods to enter...
... enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following methods to enter...