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... 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® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver...
... 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® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver...
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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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...Options 135 Windows Vista 135 Windows® 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...
...Options 135 Windows Vista 135 Windows® 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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... E-mail Messages 197 Sending E-mail 197 Windows Vista 197 Windows XP 198 Creating a Contact Group (Mailing List 198 Windows Vista 198 Windows XP 199 Backing Up E-mail Messages 200 Windows Vista 200 Windows XP 200 15 Multimedia (CDs/DVDs, 5.1 Audio, MP3s, TVs,... Digital Cameras, and Projectors 203 Overview 203 CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ Media 204 Playing a CD, DVD, or Blu-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...
... E-mail Messages 197 Sending E-mail 197 Windows Vista 197 Windows XP 198 Creating a Contact Group (Mailing List 198 Windows Vista 198 Windows XP 199 Backing Up E-mail Messages 200 Windows Vista 200 Windows XP 200 15 Multimedia (CDs/DVDs, 5.1 Audio, MP3s, TVs,... Digital Cameras, and Projectors 203 Overview 203 CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ Media 204 Playing a CD, DVD, or Blu-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...
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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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... 269 Reinstalling Windows XP 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...
... 269 Reinstalling Windows XP 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...
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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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Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. For additional safety best practices information, ..., wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with any soap or solution not designed for your computer. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with water. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors and Displays FOR...
Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. For additional safety best practices information, ..., wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with any soap or solution not designed for your computer. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with water. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors and Displays FOR...
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... 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. For more about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on page 44. It does ...not control the brightness on your laptop computer only. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more detailed information about accessing the Display Properties window to compensate for low-light and high...
... 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. For more about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on page 44. It does ...not control the brightness on your laptop computer only. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more detailed information about accessing the Display Properties window to compensate for low-light and high...
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Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. Touch Pad You can scroll up or down by sliding your finger or pen over the touch ... twice on the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. 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 move the cursor or select objects on the screen...
Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. Touch Pad You can scroll up or down by sliding your finger or pen over the touch ... twice on the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. 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 move the cursor or select objects on the screen...
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... the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. 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... (zoom in and out moving the finger upward or downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 ...
... the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. 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... (zoom in and out moving the finger upward or downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 ...
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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.
... 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.
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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 . 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.
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Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print at both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→...
Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print at both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→...
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Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→ Computer Management→ Device Manager. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (... is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. 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 management, that...
Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→ Computer Management→ Device Manager. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (... is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. 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 management, that...
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... shutting down with active programs will help you are started. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. The... down any error messages that may want to start in Safe Mode, you may be lost. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that starts your computer in a limited state. Also, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible...
... shutting down with active programs will help you are started. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. The... down any error messages that may want to start in Safe Mode, you may be lost. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that starts your computer in a limited state. Also, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible...
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For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Tools are ... the individual components of the options provided. Never touch the lens in the drive. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with water.
For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Tools are ... the individual components of the options provided. Never touch the lens in the drive. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with water.
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...Viewer and System Information. advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update system security for laptop computers. change power-related settings so that your computer. disable some of system services, event viewer, and other storage, ...Adjust visual effects - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of the available options to optimize ...
...Viewer and System Information. advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update system security for laptop computers. change power-related settings so that your computer. disable some of system services, event viewer, and other storage, ...Adjust visual effects - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of the available options to optimize ...
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... entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 2 Click the option you may also use . OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . OR • Depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves...
... entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 2 Click the option you may also use . OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . OR • Depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves...
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... may take a short time to the arrow icon by the Lock button. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you set alarms...
... may take a short time to the arrow icon by the Lock button. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you set alarms...