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... 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 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows...
... 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 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows...
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... Printing Files 113 Deleting Files 113 8 Contents Ending a Program That is not Responding . . . . 101 Ending a Process That is not Responding . . . . 103 Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer. . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer...
... Printing Files 113 Deleting Files 113 8 Contents Ending a Program That is not Responding . . . . 101 Ending a Process That is not Responding . . . . 103 Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer. . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer...
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...174; XP 137 Power Protection Devices 140 Surge Protector 140 Power Line Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery... Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™...
...174; XP 137 Power Protection Devices 140 Surge Protector 140 Power Line Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery... Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™...
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...-ray Disc Media . . . . . 204 Copying CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media . . . . . 205 5.1 Audio 207 Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections 207 Laptop Media Devices (MP3 Players 208 Connecting a Laptop Media Device (MP3 Player) to Your Computer 208 Setting up the Laptop Media Device to Sync in Windows Media Player 208 Setting up the...
...-ray Disc Media . . . . . 204 Copying CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media . . . . . 205 5.1 Audio 207 Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections 207 Laptop Media Devices (MP3 Players 208 Connecting a Laptop Media Device (MP3 Player) to Your Computer 208 Setting up the Laptop Media Device to Sync in Windows Media Player 208 Setting up the...
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Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ...
Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ...
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... or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
... or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
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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 ... Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System...
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 ... Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System...
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...not wipe the computer's display screen with water. For additional safety best practices information, see the safety information that shipped with your computer for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. To clean the display screen for safety procedures to follow when working with ...either water or an LCD cleaner. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Monitors and Displays 47 Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen.
...not wipe the computer's display screen with water. For additional safety best practices information, see the safety information that shipped with your computer for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. To clean the display screen for safety procedures to follow when working with ...either water or an LCD cleaner. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Monitors and Displays 47 Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen.
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... The ambient light sensor adjusts the display brightness on external monitors or projectors. It does not control the brightness on your laptop computer only. The sensor detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to configure multiple monitors, see... "Windows Basic" in Bright or LowLight Environments: NOTE: Your laptop computer may not have an ambient light sensor. Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Windows Help and Support: click Start or...
... The ambient light sensor adjusts the display brightness on external monitors or projectors. It does not control the brightness on your laptop computer only. The sensor detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to configure multiple monitors, see... "Windows Basic" in Bright or LowLight Environments: NOTE: Your laptop computer may not have an ambient light sensor. Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Windows Help and Support: click Start or...
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... the surface of your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your finger anti-clockwise...
... the surface of your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your finger anti-clockwise...
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...installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. 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... attached devices from the computer and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the ...
...installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. 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... attached devices from the computer and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the ...
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... in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. For more information on System Restore see...
... in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is the Source of a Device Problem" on , for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. For more information on System Restore see...
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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) Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer numeric keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard. 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 .
The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 68 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer numeric keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard. 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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... and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer. If you can connect one or more printers to your printer. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both locations, you want to your computer and add one or more computers to print at home...
... and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer. If you can connect one or more printers to your printer. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both locations, you want to your computer and add one or more computers to print at home...
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Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power ... (listed under Tasks). 2 If a window appears asking for the System devices. If your computer is Running- FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to...
Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power ... (listed under Tasks). 2 If a window appears asking for the System devices. If your computer is Running- FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to...
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...Security)" on page 143. Also, you troubleshoot the problem later. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode, you have shut down the... message. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. Press and hold the power button for Windows that power is off and components will reset when the ...
...Security)" on page 143. Also, you troubleshoot the problem later. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode, you have shut down the... message. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. Press and hold the power button for Windows that power is off and components will reset when the ...
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... cleaners. If you notice problems, such as an overview of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with the compressed-air product. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not allow water to manage and improve its performance. Never touch the lens in an optical drive, and follow...computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the drive. Tools are available ...
... cleaners. If you notice problems, such as an overview of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with the compressed-air product. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not allow water to manage and improve its performance. Never touch the lens in an optical drive, and follow...computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the drive. Tools are available ...
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... system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. Computer Management - Event Viewer - advanced security tool to manage and update system security for laptop computers. delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your startup programs to improve performance. provides access to...
... system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. Computer Management - Event Viewer - advanced security tool to manage and update system security for laptop computers. delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your startup programs to improve performance. provides access to...
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... INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press .
... INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press .
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... to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode...
... to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode...