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... Circular Scrolling 62 Single Finger Zoom 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 63 Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen 63 Contents 5 Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51...
... Circular Scrolling 62 Single Finger Zoom 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 63 Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen 63 Contents 5 Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51...
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... System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 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...
... System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 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...
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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 ... 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 Setup Program 308 Working...
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 ... 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 Setup Program 308 Working...
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...on your laptop computer only. The ambient light sensor is located on external monitors or projectors. Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. The sensor detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display ...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 the front of the computer display. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more detailed ...
...on your laptop computer only. The ambient light sensor is located on external monitors or projectors. Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. The sensor detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display ...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 the front of the computer display. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more detailed ...
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... brightness key combinations disables the ambient light sensor and the display brightness increases or decreases accordingly. You can enable or disable the ambient light sensor feature by pressing the and left-arrow key combination. NOTE: Do not cover the ambient light sensor with any adhesive labels. NOTE...: Rebooting the computer returns the ambient light sensor to the minimum level. If covered, the sensor-when enabled-automatically sets the display brightness ...
... brightness key combinations disables the ambient light sensor and the display brightness increases or decreases accordingly. You can enable or disable the ambient light sensor feature by pressing the and left-arrow key combination. NOTE: Do not cover the ambient light sensor with any adhesive labels. NOTE...: Rebooting the computer returns the ambient light sensor to the minimum level. If covered, the sensor-when enabled-automatically sets the display brightness ...
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...'s guide or website for instructions. 3 Install the device, using the instructions in their channels if they are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with a mild cleaning solution. Cleaning an Optical Mouse Clean the outside casing of the mouse with a cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 6 Recenter the rollers in...
...'s guide or website for instructions. 3 Install the device, using the instructions in their channels if they are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with a mild cleaning solution. Cleaning an Optical Mouse Clean the outside casing of the mouse with a cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 6 Recenter the rollers in...
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... down by sliding your finger or pen over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of your thumb to press the left touch-pad button. • To... 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 thumb to press the ...speed. On the second tap, leave your finger or pen on the touch pad and move the cursor, lightly slide your finger or pen over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor...
... down by sliding your finger or pen over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of your thumb to press the left touch-pad button. • To... 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 thumb to press the ...speed. On the second tap, leave your finger or pen on the touch pad and move the cursor, lightly slide your finger or pen over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor...
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... Your Keyboard You can adjust your keyboard settings to toggle between the three lighting states (in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the keys. Keyboard/ Touch Pad brightness settings - Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→...; Keyboard. 2 On the Keyboard Properties window, adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. The three lighting states are: 66 Navigation Devices (...
... Your Keyboard You can adjust your keyboard settings to toggle between the three lighting states (in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the keys. Keyboard/ Touch Pad brightness settings - Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→...; Keyboard. 2 On the Keyboard Properties window, adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. The three lighting states are: 66 Navigation Devices (...
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... Input Language of the Regional and Language Options window, select a language and click OK. 1 full keyboard/touch pad brightness. 2 half keyboard/touch pad brightness. 3 no lighting. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options→ Regional and Language Options. 2 On the Regional Options tab of Your...
... Input Language of the Regional and Language Options window, select a language and click OK. 1 full keyboard/touch pad brightness. 2 half keyboard/touch pad brightness. 3 no lighting. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options→ Regional and Language Options. 2 On the Regional Options tab of Your...
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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 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)
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Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Checking the Health of the lights are on. If no charge. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. To check the amount ..., press and release the status button on the number of a battery depends on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, three of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, ...
Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Checking the Health of the lights are on. If no charge. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. To check the amount ..., press and release the status button on the number of a battery depends on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, three of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, ...
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... a Battery Remove the battery when you like. HINT: To disable battery charging, you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in Dell ControlPoint. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can operate your computer while the battery is useful, for example on airplanes, where charging of batteries... AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange (light colors may vary depending on your battery). Disconnect the computer from overcharging. Then connect the computer to an electrical ...
... a Battery Remove the battery when you like. HINT: To disable battery charging, you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in Dell ControlPoint. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can operate your computer while the battery is useful, for example on airplanes, where charging of batteries... AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange (light colors may vary depending on your battery). Disconnect the computer from overcharging. Then connect the computer to an electrical ...
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...your computer is turned on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the...computer is shipped to you, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Scanning for a Wireless Network ...control Wi-Fi network connections. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program ...for using the wireless switch or button. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in...
...your computer is turned on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use the...computer is shipped to you, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Scanning for a Wireless Network ...control Wi-Fi network connections. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program ...for using the wireless switch or button. The wireless switch uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator to scan specifically for wireless networks in...
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... status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about diagnostic and status lights. Write down the information displayed on the screen and look for the message in...
... status and any problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about diagnostic and status lights. Write down the information displayed on the screen and look for the message in...
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..., or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is in this support utility for your computer. Troubleshooting 273 Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment. ...and the electrical outlet. - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that...
..., or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is in this support utility for your computer. Troubleshooting 273 Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment. ...and the electrical outlet. - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that...
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... then turn off. If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your computer). • If the power light is working by testing it with similar products in known working condition to match the AC power at your computer). &#...8226; If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is set to verify that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Replace power protection ...
... then turn off. If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to the same electrical outlet Diagnostic Lights for your computer). • If the power light is working by testing it with similar products in known working condition to match the AC power at your computer). &#...8226; If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is set to verify that the main power cable and front panel cable are : - Replace power protection ...
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...INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Diagnostic Lights for assistance). ALERT! See the documentation shipped with your computer or... Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you can use the status of the lights to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your ...
...INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Diagnostic Lights for assistance). ALERT! See the documentation shipped with your computer or... Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you can use the status of the lights to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your ...
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... so that is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for at least 8 to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs...
... so that is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for at least 8 to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs...
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... U T E R - Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 275), no network communication is occurring. Replace the network cable. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . For additional safety best practices information, see the... Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R U N T H E H A R D W A R ...computer or see "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting ...
... U T E R - Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into the network connector on page 275), no network communication is occurring. Replace the network cable. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Adjust the settings as needed . For additional safety best practices information, see the... Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. R U N T H E H A R D W A R ...computer or see "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting ...
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... Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are turned on page 275. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is in standby mode. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Some possible causes of ... computer). E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is set to match the AC power at your location (if applicable). • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the documentation shipped...
... Service Manual for your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are turned on page 275. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is in standby mode. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Some possible causes of ... computer). E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is set to match the AC power at your location (if applicable). • Ensure that any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see the documentation shipped...
