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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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...your computer. To clean the display screen for monitors. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Monitors and Displays 47 These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer...'s display screen with any soap or solution not designed for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Monitors and Displays FOR...
...your computer. To clean the display screen for monitors. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Monitors and Displays 47 These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer...'s display screen with any soap or solution not designed for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Monitors and Displays FOR...
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... 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. It does not control the brightness on your laptop computer only. The ambient light sensor is located on the front of the computer display. Using the...
... 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. It does not control the brightness on your laptop computer only. The ambient light sensor is located on the front of the computer display. Using the...
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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 pad button twice. When circular ...; To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. In the Scrolling tab, enable or disable scrolling or circular scrolling, choose the scroll zone width and...
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 pad button twice. When circular ...; To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. In the Scrolling tab, enable or disable scrolling or circular scrolling, choose the scroll zone width and...
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Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From ...® 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). In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the...
Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From ...® 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). 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 keys to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on...
... 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 keys to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on...
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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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... Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you want to your computer.
... Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you want to your computer.
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...Panel→ Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→ Computer Management→ Device Manager. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer and the documentation that came with your computer is a form of power management, that enables... and Power Interface (ACPI) is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the device name. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer
...Panel→ Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→ Computer Management→ Device Manager. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer and the documentation that came with your computer is a form of power management, that enables... and Power Interface (ACPI) is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the device name. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer
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... least 8 seconds. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that may be displayed.
... least 8 seconds. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that may be displayed.
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...in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with the playback quality of your computer. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse,... Touch Pad)" on page 57. Tools are available through your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not allow water to manage and improve its performance. Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always...
...in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with the playback quality of your computer. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse,... Touch Pad)" on page 57. Tools are available through your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not allow water to manage and improve its performance. Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always...
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.... 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update system security for laptop computers. disable some of the available options to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Event Viewer -
.... 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update system security for laptop computers. disable some of the available options to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Event Viewer -
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OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . To put your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. OR • Depending on ...
OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . To put your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. OR • Depending on ...
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... Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in hibernate...
... Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in hibernate...