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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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... Shutting Down a Computer When it is Running- 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...
... Shutting Down a Computer When it is Running- 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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... and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation for your computer. To clean the display screen for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with any soap or solution not designed for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened... Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for monitors. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation for your computer. To clean the display screen for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with any soap or solution not designed for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened... Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for monitors. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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...ambient light sensor adjusts the display brightness on the front of the computer display. The ambient light sensor is located 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...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 external monitors or ...
...ambient light sensor adjusts the display brightness on the front of the computer display. The ambient light sensor is located 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...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 external monitors or ...
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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 desktop. In the Scrolling tab, enable or disable scrolling or 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.
To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your desktop. In the Scrolling tab, enable or disable scrolling or 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.
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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 ... 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. In the Gestures tab,...) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. 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...
To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing ... 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. In the Gestures tab,...) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. 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...
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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 functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain actions: , , , and the...
... 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 functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain actions: , , , and the...
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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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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 ...→ Printers. If you want to your computer. Setting up Printers You can install both locations, you use at work and at home. For Windows XP Click 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 can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print at both the printers on ...→ Printers. If you want to your computer. Setting up Printers You can install both locations, you use at work and at home. For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer...
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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 Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→ Computer Management→ Device Manager... your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the computer. 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 ...
Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→ Computer Management→ Device Manager... your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the computer. 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 ...
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...Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in Safe Mode if you are started. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To... with a frozen blue screen. See "Replacing a Battery" on . Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you have shut down any error messages that starts your computer. The error reporting dialog box will be displayed...
...Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in Safe Mode if you are started. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To... with a frozen blue screen. See "Replacing a Battery" on . Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you have shut down any error messages that starts your computer. The error reporting dialog box will be displayed...
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... of your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Use this document as skipping, with your computer's operating system to manage and improve its performance.... Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the drive.
... of your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Use this document as skipping, with your computer's operating system to manage and improve its performance.... Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the drive.
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...find what you are looking for on your computer. disable some of the available options to improve performance. Adjust power settings - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your startup programs to perform maintenance... system utilities. change power-related settings so that your computer. change how menus and windows appear to check for laptop computers. advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to optimize performance. Adjust visual effects -
...find what you are looking for on your computer. disable some of the available options to improve performance. Adjust power settings - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your startup programs to perform maintenance... system utilities. change power-related settings so that your computer. change how menus and windows appear to check for laptop computers. advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to optimize performance. Adjust visual effects -
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.... To put your computer, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Then click Sleep. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by the Lock button.
.... To put your computer, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Then click Sleep. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by the Lock button.
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.... NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Then click Hibernate. OR • Depending on how you ...: • Power Schemes - Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options...
.... NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Then click Hibernate. OR • Depending on how you ...: • Power Schemes - Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options...