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Charging the Battery 33 Replacing the Battery 33 Storing a Battery 34 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 35 System Functions 35 Battery 36 Optical Drive Tray 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Speaker ...; Logo Key Functions 37 Touch Pad 37 Fingerprint Reader (optional 39 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick 39 Changing the Track Stick Cap 39 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness 41 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display to a Projector. . . . 41 Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper on...
Charging the Battery 33 Replacing the Battery 33 Storing a Battery 34 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 35 System Functions 35 Battery 36 Optical Drive Tray 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Speaker ...; Logo Key Functions 37 Touch Pad 37 Fingerprint Reader (optional 39 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick 39 Changing the Track Stick Cap 39 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness 41 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display to a Projector. . . . 41 Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper on...
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... or Stolen 66 10 Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Display 69 Touch Pad 69 Floppy Drive 69 Optical Disks 70 11 Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service 71 Dell Diagnostics 71 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 71 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 71 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities media...
... or Stolen 66 10 Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Display 69 Touch Pad 69 Floppy Drive 69 Optical Disks 70 11 Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update Service 71 Dell Diagnostics 71 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 71 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 71 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities media...
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... orange: The battery charge is flashing. T O U C H P A D - 1 display latch 2 display 4 touch pad 5 touch pad buttons 7 track stick 8 keyboard 10 keyboard and network status 11 ambient light sensor lights 3 device status lights 6 track stick buttons 9 speakers D I S P L A Y - Turns on steadily or blinks to an...closed. D I S P L A Y L A T C H - See "Touch Pad" on page 37 for more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is almost fully charged. light operates as follows: • Off: The battery...
... orange: The battery charge is flashing. T O U C H P A D - 1 display latch 2 display 4 touch pad 5 touch pad buttons 7 track stick 8 keyboard 10 keyboard and network status 11 ambient light sensor lights 3 device status lights 6 track stick buttons 9 speakers D I S P L A Y - Turns on steadily or blinks to an...closed. D I S P L A Y L A T C H - See "Touch Pad" on page 37 for more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is almost fully charged. light operates as follows: • Off: The battery...
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... also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with electrical outlets worldwide. POWERED USB CONNECTOR Connect a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR Connects an AC adapter to ... AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable. USB CONNECTORS Connect a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. For more information, see "Using the Display" on using the optional floppy drive cable. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital...
... also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with electrical outlets worldwide. POWERED USB CONNECTOR Connect a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR Connects an AC adapter to ... AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable. USB CONNECTORS Connect a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. For more information, see "Using the Display" on using the optional floppy drive cable. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital...
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Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . Each key on the right of the keypad keys. 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the keypad has multiple functions. Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. To type a number or symbol, hold down and press the desired key. • To enable the keypad, press . Each key on the right of the keypad keys. 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard.
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...the integrated display only (not on page 121). Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 121). Dell QuickSet is installed (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on an external monitor). Battery Optical Drive Tray Display Functions and left-arrow key and up-arrow... controls brightness of the drive if Dell QuickSet is required (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on an external monitor). Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option...
...the integrated display only (not on page 121). Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 121). Dell QuickSet is installed (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on an external monitor). Battery Optical Drive Tray Display Functions and left-arrow key and up-arrow... controls brightness of the drive if Dell QuickSet is required (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on an external monitor). Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option...
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... connected to move the cursor on page 13. For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the display. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box....Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you to a network). Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer.
... connected to move the cursor on page 13. For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the display. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box....Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you to a network). Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer.
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... move the cursor. Provides the functionality of a mouse. Provide the functionality of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button. • To select and move the cursor,... the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice. T O U C H P A D B U T T O ... on the object and tap twice on the display. You can also use a mouse. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Provide the functionality of a mouse. 1 2 3 1 track stick buttons 2 touch pad...
... move the cursor. Provides the functionality of a mouse. Provide the functionality of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button. • To select and move the cursor,... the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice. T O U C H P A D B U T T O ... on the object and tap twice on the display. You can also use a mouse. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Provide the functionality of a mouse. 1 2 3 1 track stick buttons 2 touch pad...
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...1 Open the Control Panel, and then click Mouse. Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick You can use . Changing the Track Stick Cap You can purchase additional caps by visiting the Dell website at dell.com. You can replace your computer. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Windows Help ... and may not be installed on your track stick cap if it wears down from prolonged use the Mouse Properties window to save the settings and close the window. For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 64. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 39
...1 Open the Control Panel, and then click Mouse. Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick You can use . Changing the Track Stick Cap You can purchase additional caps by visiting the Dell website at dell.com. You can replace your computer. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Windows Help ... and may not be installed on your track stick cap if it wears down from prolonged use the Mouse Properties window to save the settings and close the window. For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 64. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 39
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1 Pull the cap off the track stick. 2 Align the new cap over the square track-stick post and gently press the cap down onto the post. NOTICE: The track stick can damage the display if it is not properly seated on the post. 3 Test the track stick to ensure that the cap is seated properly. 40 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
1 Pull the cap off the track stick. 2 Align the new cap over the square track-stick post and gently press the cap down onto the post. NOTICE: The track stick can damage the display if it is not properly seated on the post. 3 Test the track stick to ensure that the cap is seated properly. 40 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
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...key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display to the lowest comfortable setting by your computer is running on battery power, you can press... the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to switch the video image between the display only, the external...
...key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display to the lowest comfortable setting by your computer is running on battery power, you can press... the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to switch the video image between the display only, the external...
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... the instructions that accumulate during normal operation. Do not allow water from the cloth to clean drive heads with water and wipe the computer and keyboard. Only use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which prevents the drive from between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. 10 Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before...
... the instructions that accumulate during normal operation. Do not allow water from the cloth to clean drive heads with water and wipe the computer and keyboard. Only use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which prevents the drive from between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. 10 Cleaning Your Computer CAUTION: Before...
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... device is running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. The keyboard controller may be loose. If you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running out of ...device. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE CONNECTOR Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. the Dell Diagnostics (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 129) as you perform the various checks. U N E X P E C T E D I N...
... device is running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. The keyboard controller may be loose. If you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. NOTE: Use the integrated keyboard when running out of ...device. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE CONNECTOR Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. the Dell Diagnostics (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 129) as you perform the various checks. U N E X P E C T E D I N...
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... have a defective external keyboard. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Product Information Guide. 82 Troubleshooting If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it and connect the keyboard directly to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it...
... have a defective external keyboard. C H E C K T H E K E Y B O A R D C A B L E - Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Product Information Guide. 82 Troubleshooting If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Disconnect the keyboard cable and check it and connect the keyboard directly to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are using a keyboard extension cable, disconnect it...
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... like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is the source of specialized commands that use the device. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you with your computer. You may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing..., click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. All devices require a driver program. Ensure that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that you experience a problem with any other programs...
... like a translator between the device and any device, identify whether the driver is the source of specialized commands that use the device. Dell ships your computer to install drivers if you with your computer. You may contain drivers for operating systems that are installing..., click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. All devices require a driver program. Ensure that controls a device such as the keyboard driver, come with required drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is a program that you experience a problem with any other programs...
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...→ General. • In the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button, right-click Computer→ Properties. , and Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer). 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 103. 2 Remove the hinge cover (... updates the system configuration information. As the computer boots, it . NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 112). 4 Replace the cover.
...→ General. • In the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button, right-click Computer→ Properties. , and Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer). 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 103. 2 Remove the hinge cover (... updates the system configuration information. As the computer boots, it . NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on page 112). 4 Replace the cover.
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...Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 103. 2 Remove the keyboard (see "Mini-Cards" on page 113). 3 Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw from the card holder and lay the holder aside.... your computer, it is already installed. 1 Follow the procedures in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer. If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless...
...Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 103. 2 Remove the keyboard (see "Mini-Cards" on page 113). 3 Remove the M2 x 3-mm screw from the card holder and lay the holder aside.... your computer, it is already installed. 1 Follow the procedures in your Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching a connector on the back panel of the computer. If you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless...
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... the display. • Remove any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to Dell. • Create a file on . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive ...from hazards such as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • ...
... the display. • Remove any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to Dell. • Create a file on . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive ...from hazards such as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • ...
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...- A type of battery-powered CMOS memory to CD-R discs only once. device - Celsius - carnet - clock speed - A special module that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed to over (rewritten). A circuit board with memory chips that conforms to as display ...six-pin connector that connects to the processor or incorporated into foreign countries. A byte is installed in or connected to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. The cache enhances the efficiency of water. L2 cache - CD-R - You can write to CD-RW discs...
...- A type of battery-powered CMOS memory to CD-R discs only once. device - Celsius - carnet - clock speed - A special module that uses a 4-bit prefetch and other architectural changes to boost memory speed to over (rewritten). A circuit board with memory chips that conforms to as display ...six-pin connector that connects to the processor or incorporated into foreign countries. A byte is installed in or connected to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. The cache enhances the efficiency of water. L2 cache - CD-R - You can write to CD-RW discs...
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integrated device electronics - Institute of memory integrated circuits. Keyboards and printers are fabricated for use in computer, audio, and video equipment. An electronic pathway assigned to a specific device so that provides a fast throughput ... terminal - M Mb - megabytes per second - IRQ - A measurement of memory chip capacity that supports devices such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. MB/sec - media bay - A temporary data storage area inside your files Glossary 143 IEEE 1394 - input/output - An address in memory ...
integrated device electronics - Institute of memory integrated circuits. Keyboards and printers are fabricated for use in computer, audio, and video equipment. An electronic pathway assigned to a specific device so that provides a fast throughput ... terminal - M Mb - megabytes per second - IRQ - A measurement of memory chip capacity that supports devices such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. MB/sec - media bay - A temporary data storage area inside your files Glossary 143 IEEE 1394 - input/output - An address in memory ...