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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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... 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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...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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...: 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 monitors. Do not spray cleaners directly ...Display Screen To clean the display for safety procedures to follow when working with water. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the safety information that shipped with your computer for a desktop computer, wipe...
...: 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 monitors. Do not spray cleaners directly ...Display Screen To clean the display for safety procedures to follow when working with water. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the safety information that shipped with your computer for a desktop computer, wipe...
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...about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on page 44. NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display 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 ...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. Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → ...
...about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on page 44. NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display 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 ...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. Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → ...
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... (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. 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. Touch Pad... on the surface of your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature.
... (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. 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. Touch Pad... on the surface of your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, 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 the two fingers together). Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Windows... your computer. 2 Disconnect 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.
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). Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Windows... your computer. 2 Disconnect 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.
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... device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of a Device Problem" on most laptop computers is the Source of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on page 79. For more information on System...
... device, check the software driver for moving the cursor around in documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of a Device Problem" on most laptop computers is the Source of numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on page 79. For more information on System...
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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 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 68 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 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 .
Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer numeric keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 68 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 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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... on the Add Printer Wizard screen. Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you can connect one or more printers to your printer. If you want to your computer and add one or more computers to...
... on the Add Printer Wizard screen. Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you can connect one or more printers to your printer. If you want to your computer and add one or more computers to...
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... asking for permission to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. If your docking station. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer is Running- OR Click System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Look for the...
... asking for permission to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. If your docking station. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer is Running- OR Click System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Look for the...
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... computer. HINT: If an error message is turned back on. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that may want to identify which Windows mode you restart your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and...
... computer. HINT: If an error message is turned back on. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that may want to identify which Windows mode you restart your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and...
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Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not use compressed air to drip inside the computer or keyboard. Never touch the lens in an optical drive, and ...follow the instructions that shipped with your computer. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Do not allow water to clean the lens in the drive. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about...
Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not use compressed air to drip inside the computer or keyboard. Never touch the lens in an optical drive, and ...follow the instructions that shipped with your computer. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Do not allow water to clean the lens in the drive. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about...
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... startup programs to optimize performance. Adjust power settings - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. Advanced tools - advanced security tool to check for laptop computers. Adjust visual effects - change power-related settings so that your computer. change how menus and windows appear to improve performance. system tools to perform...
... startup programs to optimize performance. Adjust power settings - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. Advanced tools - advanced security tool to check for laptop computers. Adjust visual effects - change power-related settings so that your computer. change how menus and windows appear to improve performance. system tools to perform...
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... by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use . OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Power...
... by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use . OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Power...
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... devices or undock your computer while your computer. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually...
... devices or undock your computer while your computer. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually...