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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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... the monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors and Displays 47 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... Your Computer's 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.
... the monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors and Displays 47 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... Your Computer's 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.
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...ambient light sensor adjusts the display brightness on the front of the computer display. The ambient light sensor is located on your laptop computer only. The sensor detects 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. It does not control the brightness on page 44. For more about the Control...
...ambient light sensor adjusts the display brightness on the front of the computer display. The ambient light sensor is located on your laptop computer only. The sensor detects 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. It does not control the brightness on page 44. For more about the Control...
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... by moving 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. In the Scrolling tab, enable or disable scrolling or circular scrolling, choose the scroll zone width and... scrolling is enabled, you can use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your finger or pen over the surface. • To double-click...
... by moving 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. In the Scrolling tab, enable or disable scrolling or circular scrolling, choose the scroll zone width and... scrolling is enabled, you can use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your finger or pen over the surface. • To double-click...
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... cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. 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...
... cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. 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...
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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 keys to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on...
... 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 keys to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on...
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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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... 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. Setting up Printers You can install both the printers on...
... 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. Setting up Printers You can install both the printers on...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer is Running- Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click ... System and Maintenance→ System→Device Manager (listed under Tasks). 2 If a window appears asking for permission 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 Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power...
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer is Running- Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click ... System and Maintenance→ System→Device Manager (listed under Tasks). 2 If a window appears asking for permission 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 Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power...
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See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down any error messages that power is off and components will ... mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to ensure that may want to start in Safe Mode if you have shut down your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click...
See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down any error messages that power is off and components will ... mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to ensure that may want to start in Safe Mode if you have shut down your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click...
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... more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)...product. Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about cleaning the individual components of your computer. Tools are available ...
... more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)...product. Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about cleaning the individual components of your computer. Tools are available ...
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.... 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Computer Management - change how menus and windows appear to help you find what you are looking for laptop computers. advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update system security for errors or problem areas. 2 Click System and...
.... 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Computer Management - change how menus and windows appear to help you find what you are looking for laptop computers. advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update system security for errors or problem areas. 2 Click System and...
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... programs, and allowing your computer, depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries...
... programs, and allowing your computer, depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries...
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... power button. The computer may take a short time to the arrow icon by the Lock 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.
... power button. The computer may take a short time to the arrow icon by the Lock 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.
