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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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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 ...
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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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. For additional safety best practices information, see the ...safety information that shipped with your computer for safety procedures to follow when working with water. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To clean the display screen for monitors. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors and Displays 47 Cleaning ...
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. For additional safety best practices information, see the ...safety information that shipped with your computer for safety procedures to follow when working with water. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To clean the display screen for monitors. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors and Displays 47 Cleaning ...
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... 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 about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on your... laptop computer only. It does not control the brightness on the front of the computer display. Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Windows Help and Support: ...
... 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 about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on your... laptop computer only. It does not control the brightness on the front of the computer display. Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Windows Help and Support: ...
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..., 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 thumb to press...
..., 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 thumb to press...
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... finger upward or downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. 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). Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your...
... finger upward or downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. 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). Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your...
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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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... printer. If you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print at home. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both locations, you want to your computer.
... printer. If you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print at home. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both locations, you want to your computer.
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...→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 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...Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power given to each device attached to the computer. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer Undocking Without Shutting...
...→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 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...Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power given to each device attached to the computer. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer Undocking Without Shutting...
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...lost. You may want to run Windows are using. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that power is off and components will be displayed. If an existing problem...as possible causes. Write down with active programs will reset when the power is turned back on. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you restart your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support → ...
...lost. You may want to run Windows are using. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that power is off and components will be displayed. If an existing problem...as possible causes. Write down with active programs will reset when the power is turned back on. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you restart your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support → ...
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...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 playback quality of your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance ... available through your computer, wipe the computer, keyboard, and plastic portion of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with water. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not allow water to clean the lens in the drive. Use this document as skipping, with the compressed-...
...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 playback quality of your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance ... available through your computer, wipe the computer, keyboard, and plastic portion of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with water. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not allow water to clean the lens in the drive. Use this document as skipping, with the compressed-...
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... services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. Adjust visual effects - Adjust power settings - system tools to manage and update system security for laptop computers. change how menus and windows appear to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. Event Viewer - provides access to optimize performance. and...
... services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. Adjust visual effects - Adjust power settings - system tools to manage and update system security for laptop computers. change how menus and windows appear to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. Event Viewer - provides access to optimize performance. and...
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... Sleep. To put your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . OR • Depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. 2 Click the option you want to...
... Sleep. To put your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . OR • Depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. 2 Click the option you want to...
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.... 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support...
.... 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support...