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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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...the display screen for monitors. 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 either water or an LCD cleaner. Monitors and Displays 47 These solutions can... that shipped with your computer for safety procedures to follow when working with your computer. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation for a desktop...
...the display screen for monitors. 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 either water or an LCD cleaner. Monitors and Displays 47 These solutions can... that shipped with your computer for safety procedures to follow when working with your computer. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation for a desktop...
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It does not control the brightness on your laptop computer only. Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts ... 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more detailed information about accessing the Display Properties window to compensate for...
It does not control the brightness on your laptop computer only. Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts ... 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more detailed information about accessing the Display Properties window to compensate for...
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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 ... object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. On the second tap, leave your desktop. 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 thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. When circular ... object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. On the second tap, leave your desktop. Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature.
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...touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 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). Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or... any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and...
...touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 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). Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or... any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and...
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... ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of a Device Problem" on most laptop computers is the Source of keys to reinstall the driver. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard...
... ,< F2>, , and so on, for performing specific tasks • Navigation keys for the device. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of a Device Problem" on most laptop computers is the Source of keys to reinstall the driver. See "Determining Whether a Device Driver is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard...
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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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... a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer. Setting up Printers You can install both locations, you use at work and at home. 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...
... a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer. Setting up Printers You can install both locations, you use at work and at home. 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...
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..., 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 is ACPI-enabled: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and .... To determine if your computer is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the computer. If your computer 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 is ACPI-enabled: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and .... To determine if your computer is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the computer. If your computer is ACPI-enabled,...
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You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your ... corners of the display to start in Safe Mode, you may be lost. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Write down with active programs will help you troubleshoot the problem later. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message. Press...
You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your ... corners of the display to start in Safe Mode, you may be lost. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Write down with active programs will help you troubleshoot the problem later. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message. Press...
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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. Never touch ... Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the compressed-air product. If you notice problems, such as an overview of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened...
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. Never touch ... Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the compressed-air product. If you notice problems, such as an overview of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened...
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... on your computer. Open Disk Cleanup - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your computer: Component Services - provides access to manage and update system security for laptop computers. Event Viewer - Local Security Policy - advanced security tool to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information.
... on your computer. Open Disk Cleanup - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your computer: Component Services - provides access to manage and update system security for laptop computers. Event Viewer - Local Security Policy - advanced security tool to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information.
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... exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press .
... exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press .
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... Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Depending on how you set alarms 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 • Alarms - NOTE...
... Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Depending on how you set alarms 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 • Alarms - NOTE...