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... 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® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver...
... 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® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver...
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... Printing Files 113 Deleting Files 113 8 Contents 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...
... Printing Files 113 Deleting Files 113 8 Contents 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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...Options 135 Windows Vista 135 Windows® 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...
...Options 135 Windows Vista 135 Windows® 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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... E-mail Messages 197 Sending E-mail 197 Windows Vista 197 Windows XP 198 Creating a Contact Group (Mailing List 198 Windows Vista 198 Windows XP 199 Backing Up E-mail Messages 200 Windows Vista 200 Windows XP 200 15 Multimedia (CDs/DVDs, 5.1 Audio, MP3s, TVs,... Digital Cameras, and Projectors 203 Overview 203 CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ Media 204 Playing a CD, DVD, or Blu-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...
... E-mail Messages 197 Sending E-mail 197 Windows Vista 197 Windows XP 198 Creating a Contact Group (Mailing List 198 Windows Vista 198 Windows XP 199 Backing Up E-mail Messages 200 Windows Vista 200 Windows XP 200 15 Multimedia (CDs/DVDs, 5.1 Audio, MP3s, TVs,... Digital Cameras, and Projectors 203 Overview 203 CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ Media 204 Playing a CD, DVD, or Blu-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...
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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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... 269 Reinstalling Windows XP 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...
... 269 Reinstalling Windows XP 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...
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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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Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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. To clean the display screen for monitors. Do not spray...
Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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. To clean the display screen for monitors. Do not spray...
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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. Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support... for low-light and high-light environments. 1 1 Ambient Light Sensor Monitors and Displays 53 For more about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on your laptop computer only.
... 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. Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support... for low-light and high-light environments. 1 1 Ambient Light Sensor Monitors and Displays 53 For more about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on your laptop computer only.
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... touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) 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 thumb to press the left touch-pad button. • To select... the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad. Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. On the second tap, leave your finger or pen on the touch pad and move the selected...
... touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) 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 thumb to press the left touch-pad button. • To select... the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad. Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. On the second tap, leave your finger or pen on the touch pad and move the selected...
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.... 3 Remove 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. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Windows®...; XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the...
.... 3 Remove 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. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Windows®...; XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the...
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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 functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain actions: , , , and the...
... 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 functions: • Alphanumeric keys for typing letters, numbers, punctuation, and symbols • Control keys for performing certain actions: , , , and the...
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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 . 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)
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...home. Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer.... Setting up Printers You can install both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both locations, you want to your computer.
...home. Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer.... Setting up Printers You can install both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both locations, you want to your computer.
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Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→ Computer Management→ Device Manager. If your docking station. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer ... a form of power given to each device attached to the computer. If your computer is Running- Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer OR Click System...
Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→ Computer Management→ Device Manager. If your docking station. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer ... a form of power given to each device attached to the computer. If your computer is Running- Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer OR Click System...
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You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to start in Safe Mode if you are ... power button for Windows that power is off and components will be displayed. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com.
You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to start in Safe Mode if you are ... power button for Windows that power is off and components will be displayed. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com.
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... cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. Never touch the lens in the drive. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of the options provided. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices...
... cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. Never touch the lens in the drive. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of the options provided. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices...
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... Performance and Ensure Security) delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your computer: Component Services - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of the available options to perform maintenance and improve performance on... check for on your computer. Adjust power settings - advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update system security for laptop computers. Adjust visual effects -
... Performance and Ensure Security) delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your computer: Component Services - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of the available options to perform maintenance and improve performance on... check for on your computer. Adjust power settings - advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update system security for laptop computers. Adjust visual effects -
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...; Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 2 Click the option you want to start again. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. To put your computer to quickly resume full...
...; Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 2 Click the option you want to start again. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. To put your computer to quickly resume full...
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... options, you may also use one of the following information to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the ...Power Options Properties window, you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Then click Hibernate. The computer may not operate correctly after the...
... options, you may also use one of the following information to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the ...Power Options Properties window, you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Then click Hibernate. The computer may not operate correctly after the...