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... or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections 55 DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits 56 NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies 56 4 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad 57 Mouse 58 Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons. . . . 58 Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel . . . . . 59 Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse...
... or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections 55 DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits 56 NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies 56 4 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad 57 Mouse 58 Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons. . . . 58 Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel . . . . . 59 Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse...
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... the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB 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...
... the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB 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...
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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 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296...
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 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296...
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
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Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) You can use a mouse, a keyboard, a touch pad, and a pointing stick (track stick) to navigate and make selections from the features available on your computer. Also, see the documentation for your Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 57 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about these devices, see Windows Help and Support: click Start → Help and Support.
Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) You can use a mouse, a keyboard, a touch pad, and a pointing stick (track stick) to navigate and make selections from the features available on your computer. Also, see the documentation for your Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 57 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about these devices, see Windows Help and Support: click Start → Help and Support.
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... or windows on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to select the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Mouse left button right button scroll wheel A mouse typically consists of two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the left and right buttons...
... or windows on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to select the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Mouse left button right button scroll wheel A mouse typically consists of two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the left and right buttons...
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... with a cloth moistened with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select...
... with a cloth moistened with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select...
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...→ Bluetooth Devices. 3 Click the device that your computer, if one is not left on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Check the manufacturer's guide or website for instructions. 3 Install the device, using the instructions in the following : • To change the name of...
...→ Bluetooth Devices. 3 Click the device that your computer, if one is not left on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Check the manufacturer's guide or website for instructions. 3 Install the device, using the instructions in the following : • To change the name of...
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... mouse discoverable by pressing a button on the Options tab, select the Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect check box. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 61 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. 3 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Bluetooth Devices. 4 On the Devices tab, click Add. 5 Select...
... mouse discoverable by pressing a button on the Options tab, select the Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect check box. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 61 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. 3 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Bluetooth Devices. 4 On the Devices tab, click Add. 5 Select...
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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. In the ... button. • To select and move the selected object by moving your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) On the second tap, leave your finger or pen on the touch pad and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on...
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. In the ... button. • To select and move the selected object by moving your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) On the second tap, leave your finger or pen on the touch pad and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on...
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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 Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any attached devices from the computer and from the cloth to...
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 Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any attached devices from the computer and from the cloth to...
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... Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to Toolbars, and then tap Touch...
... Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to Toolbars, and then tap Touch...
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... numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 79. You may have to perform...; Numeric keypad of a Device Problem" on page 265 HINT: If you still have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for the device. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver.
... numbers grouped together like those on an adding machine (The numeric keypad on most laptop computers is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65 For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page 79. You may have to perform...; Numeric keypad of a Device Problem" on page 265 HINT: If you still have problems with the pointing device, check the software driver for the device. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver.
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...) Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Keyboard. 2 Adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. Backlit Keyboard NOTE: Your computer may not support a backlit keyboard feature. Customizing Your Keyboard You can adjust your keyboard settings to toggle between the three lighting states (in dark environments by illuminating...
...) Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Keyboard. 2 Adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. Backlit Keyboard NOTE: Your computer may not support a backlit keyboard feature. Customizing Your Keyboard You can adjust your keyboard settings to toggle between the three lighting states (in dark environments by illuminating...
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... Start → Control Panel→ Clock, Language, and Region→ Regional and Language Options. 2 Click Change keyboards or other input methods. 3 On the Keyboards and Languages tab, click Change keyboards. 4 Under Installed services, click Add. 5 Click the language you want to add, select the text services you... want to use. 8 Click the Keyboard layout button, and then select a keyboard layout. Changing the Input Language of the Regional and Language Options window, select a language and click OK. NOTE: If...
... Start → Control Panel→ Clock, Language, and Region→ Regional and Language Options. 2 Click Change keyboards or other input methods. 3 On the Keyboards and Languages tab, click Change keyboards. 4 Under Installed services, click Add. 5 Click the language you want to add, select the text services you... want to use. 8 Click the Keyboard layout button, and then select a keyboard layout. Changing the Input Language of the Regional and Language Options window, select a language and click OK. NOTE: If...
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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 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)
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...Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Searches for a file or folder. Selects all currently available display ... active program. Increases brightness on the desktop. Cuts a selected item. Undoes an action. Refreshes the active window. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Activates the menu bar in programs that ...
...Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Searches for a file or folder. Selects all currently available display ... active program. Increases brightness on the desktop. Cuts a selected item. Undoes an action. Refreshes the active window. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Activates the menu bar in programs that ...
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Windows logo key and Starts Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. and left-arrow key Moves the cursor to the beginning of the previous ...
Windows logo key and Starts Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. and left-arrow key Moves the cursor to the beginning of the previous ...
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...optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with the compressed-air product. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Tools ...and Ensure Security) Never touch the lens in the drive. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. If you notice problems, such as an overview of the options provided. Use this document as skipping, with ...
...optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with the compressed-air product. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Tools ...and Ensure Security) Never touch the lens in the drive. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. If you notice problems, such as an overview of the options provided. Use this document as skipping, with ...
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... the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to complete. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. The restore process begins and may need to select...do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the factory condition, and then click Next. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital...
... the check box to confirm that you may take five or more minutes to complete. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on the computer. The restore process begins and may need to select...do not want to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to the factory condition, and then click Next. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, digital...