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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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... Down Normally 105 Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it 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 After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109...
... Down Normally 105 Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it 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 After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109...
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...; 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™...
...; 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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... 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 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...
... 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 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 Windows Audio Driver 211 Setting up the Cyberlink (CL) ...
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 Windows Audio Driver 211 Setting up the Cyberlink (CL) ...
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... System Media 269 Before you Begin 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 19
... System Media 269 Before you Begin 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 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 ... 296 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 ... 296 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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... CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with any soap or solution not designed for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the ...best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Also see the safety information that shipped with your computer for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating...
... CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with any soap or solution not designed for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the ...best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Also see the safety information that shipped with your computer for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating...
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... 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. For more about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on external monitors or projectors. ...The ambient light sensor is located on your laptop computer only. Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: The ambient ...
... 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. For more about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on external monitors or projectors. ...The ambient light sensor is located on your laptop computer only. Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: The ambient ...
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...When circular scrolling is enabled, you can use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or select objects on the screen: • To move the cursor, lightly slide your ... 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 ...or pen on the touch pad and move the selected object by moving your desktop. Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature.
...When circular scrolling is enabled, you can use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or select objects on the screen: • To move the cursor, lightly slide your ... 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 ...or pen on the touch pad and move the selected object by moving your desktop. Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature.
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...Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any attached devices from the computer... and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop...the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 ...
...Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any attached devices from the computer... and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop...the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 ...
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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 a Device Problem" on page 79. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page...
... 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 a Device Problem" on page 79. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page...
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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 . Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer numeric keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard.
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If you want to your computer. 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 .... Setting up Printers You can install both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print at both locations, you use at work and at home. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73
If you want to your computer. 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 .... Setting up Printers You can install both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print at both locations, you use at work and at home. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73
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...will appear next to the device name. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each... device attached to the computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→ Computer Management→ Device Manager. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is ACPI-enabled: Windows Vista ...
...will appear next to the device name. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each... device attached to the computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→ Computer Management→ Device Manager. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is ACPI-enabled: Windows Vista ...
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...click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Only the basic files and drivers necessary to identify which Windows mode you are started. HINT: If an error message is a ... 8 seconds. Also, you may be displayed after you restart your computer. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to start in Safe Mode, you can eliminate the default settings and...
...click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Only the basic files and drivers necessary to identify which Windows mode you are started. HINT: If an error message is a ... 8 seconds. Also, you may be displayed after you restart your computer. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to start in Safe Mode, you can eliminate the default settings and...
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For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. 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 your computer's operating system to manage and improve its performance. ... outlet. Do not use compressed air to drip inside the computer or keyboard. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the drive. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of ...
For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. 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 your computer's operating system to manage and improve its performance. ... outlet. Do not use compressed air to drip inside the computer or keyboard. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the drive. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of ...
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... tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; Computer Management - advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to check for laptop computers. 2 Click System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 3 Use the following options in...
... tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; Computer Management - advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to check for laptop computers. 2 Click System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 3 Use the following options in...
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...use one of the following methods to put your computer to sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to the arrow icon by the Lock button. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . To wake your computer, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning... off the computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click ...
...use one of the following methods to put your computer to sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to the arrow icon by the Lock button. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . To wake your computer, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning... off the computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click ...
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... following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, .... NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer • Alarms - Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes ...
... following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, .... NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer • Alarms - Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes ...