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...Text Look Bigger or Sharper . . . 40 Microsoft® Windows® XP 40 Windows Vista 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 41 Microsoft Windows XP 42 Windows Vista 42 4 Using the Keyboard 43 Numeric Keypad 43 Keyboard Illumination... 43 Key Combinations 43 Keyboard Illumination 43 System Functions 43 Battery 44 Power Management 44 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 44 Touch Pad 45 5 Using a Battery 47 Battery Performance 47 Checking the Battery Charge 48 Dell...
...Text Look Bigger or Sharper . . . 40 Microsoft® Windows® XP 40 Windows Vista 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 41 Microsoft Windows XP 42 Windows Vista 42 4 Using the Keyboard 43 Numeric Keypad 43 Keyboard Illumination... 43 Key Combinations 43 Keyboard Illumination 43 System Functions 43 Battery 44 Power Management 44 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 44 Touch Pad 45 5 Using a Battery 47 Battery Performance 47 Checking the Battery Charge 48 Dell...
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... CD, DVD or BD 63 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 63 Helpful Tips 64 Adjusting the Volume 65 Adjusting the Picture 66 Using Dell MediaDirect 67 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device . . 68 S-Video and Standard Audio 70 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 72 ... . . . 76 Component Video and Standard Audio 78 Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 80 DVI to HDMI and Standard Audio 82 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 83 9 Using Cards 85 ExpressCards 85 ExpressCard Blanks 86 Installing an ExpressCard 86 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 87 Memory Card Reader...
... CD, DVD or BD 63 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 63 Helpful Tips 64 Adjusting the Volume 65 Adjusting the Picture 66 Using Dell MediaDirect 67 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device . . 68 S-Video and Standard Audio 70 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 72 ... . . . 76 Component Video and Standard Audio 78 Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 80 DVI to HDMI and Standard Audio 82 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 83 9 Using Cards 85 ExpressCards 85 ExpressCard Blanks 86 Installing an ExpressCard 86 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 87 Memory Card Reader...
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10 Setting Up and Using Networks 91 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable . . 91 Setting Up a Network 92 Windows XP 92 Windows Vista 93 Wireless Local Area Network 93 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection . 93 Checking Your Wireless Network Card...) . 98 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 99 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 99 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 100 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 100 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 101 11 Securing Your Computer 103 Security Cable Lock ...
10 Setting Up and Using Networks 91 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable . . 91 Setting Up a Network 92 Windows XP 92 Windows Vista 93 Wireless Local Area Network 93 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection . 93 Checking Your Wireless Network Card...) . 98 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 99 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 99 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network . . . 100 Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card 100 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 101 11 Securing Your Computer 103 Security Cable Lock ...
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... No sound from headphones 132 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 132 Video and Display Problems 133 If the display is blank 133 If the display is difficult to read 134 If only part of the display is readable 135 Drivers 135 What Is a Driver 135 Identifying Drivers 136 ... Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating Systems 139 Restoring Your Operating System 140 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 141 Starting System Restore 141 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 143 Using the Operating System Media...
... No sound from headphones 132 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 132 Video and Display Problems 133 If the display is blank 133 If the display is difficult to read 134 If only part of the display is readable 135 Drivers 135 What Is a Driver 135 Identifying Drivers 136 ... Hardware Problems in the Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating Systems 139 Restoring Your Operating System 140 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore . . . . 141 Starting System Restore 141 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 143 Using the Operating System Media...
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... 1 camera 3 power button 5 device status lights 7 infrared sensor 9 touch pad 11 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 13 digital array microphones (2) 15 camera indicator 2 display 4 GamePanel 6 right speaker 8 media control buttons 10 left speaker 12 keyboard status lights 14 display latch C A M E R A - A small secondary LCD for video capture, conferencing,... and chat. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using the Display" on page 50). GA M E P A N E L - For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft...
... 1 camera 3 power button 5 device status lights 7 infrared sensor 9 touch pad 11 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 13 digital array microphones (2) 15 camera indicator 2 display 4 GamePanel 6 right speaker 8 media control buttons 10 left speaker 12 keyboard status lights 14 display latch C A M E R A - A small secondary LCD for video capture, conferencing,... and chat. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using the Display" on page 50). GA M E P A N E L - For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft...
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Digital directional microphones for conferencing and chat. A Turns on when the Caps Lock function is not. 24 About Your Computer The indicator shows solid blue light when the camera is active and off when the camera is enabled. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Keeps the display closed. C A M E R A I N D I S P L A Y L A T C H - D I C A T O R - D I G I T A L M I C R O P H O N E S - KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.
Digital directional microphones for conferencing and chat. A Turns on when the Caps Lock function is not. 24 About Your Computer The indicator shows solid blue light when the camera is active and off when the camera is enabled. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Keeps the display closed. C A M E R A I N D I S P L A Y L A T C H - D I C A T O R - D I G I T A L M I C R O P H O N E S - KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.
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Used for connecting a DVI or VGA display (through dongle). USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as some digital video cameras. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a mouse, ...
Used for connecting a DVI or VGA display (through dongle). USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as some digital video cameras. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a mouse, ...
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...Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . If your computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - Press to increase brightness on the integrated display...8226; Press and the down -arrow key on an external monitor). Using a Projector When you attach to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on the keyboard. or down -arrow key to your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you start the computer ...
...Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . If your computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - Press to increase brightness on the integrated display...8226; Press and the down -arrow key on an external monitor). Using a Projector When you attach to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on the keyboard. or down -arrow key to your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you start the computer ...
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... at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to read if you change the resolution to . Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance ...enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of the current settings so you can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for Color quality and Screen resolution. Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper NOTE...
... at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to read if you change the resolution to . Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance ...enhance the legibility of text and change the appearance of the current settings so you can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for Color quality and Screen resolution. Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper NOTE...
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... the steps in the following section that is using. As you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may appear blurry or text may be installed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision ...impairments. If you choose a resolution or color palette that corresponds to the operating system your computer is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to...
... the steps in the following section that is using. As you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may appear blurry or text may be installed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with vision ...impairments. If you choose a resolution or color palette that corresponds to the operating system your computer is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to...
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... Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click...
... Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click...
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Opens the Run dialog box. Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). Opens the Search Results dialog box. To adjust keyboard operation, such as a toggle to activate a different power management mode using ... the Windows logo key and key combination. For information about the Control Panel, see the Windows Help and Support Center. 44 Using the Keyboard Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. Power Management Activates a power management mode. Opens the System Properties dialog box.
Opens the Run dialog box. Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). Opens the Search Results dialog box. To adjust keyboard operation, such as a toggle to activate a different power management mode using ... the Windows logo key and key combination. For information about the Control Panel, see the Windows Help and Support Center. 44 Using the Keyboard Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. Power Management Activates a power management mode. Opens the System Properties dialog box.
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Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you to move the cursor on the display. Using the Keyboard 45 On the second tap, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your finger over ...
Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you to move the cursor on the display. Using the Keyboard 45 On the second tap, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your finger over ...
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... the computer in maximum performance mode. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is fully charged. Using a Battery 47 Battery operating time varies depending on page 52). See "Configuring ... drives. • Using wireless communications devices, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in Power Options Properties (see the Product Information Guide...
... the computer in maximum performance mode. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is fully charged. Using a Battery 47 Battery operating time varies depending on page 52). See "Configuring ... drives. • Using wireless communications devices, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in Power Options Properties (see the Product Information Guide...
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... increase the risk of batteries with your computer. CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire or chemical burn. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is designed to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. You can also set power management options to alert you insert the battery into ...the computer. The battery is installed, press to work with household waste. Keep the battery away from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on the battery charge. To ...
... increase the risk of batteries with your computer. CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire or chemical burn. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is designed to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. You can also set power management options to alert you insert the battery into ...the computer. The battery is installed, press to work with household waste. Keep the battery away from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on the battery charge. To ...
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...times the battery is used and recharged. • Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you press the power button, close the display, or press . Power Management Modes Standby and Sleep Mode Standby mode (sleep mode in Microsoft Windows Vista™) conserves power by . 50 Using ... to select options to the same operating state it returns to optimize your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows XP, click Start→Turn off computer→ Stand by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out).
...times the battery is used and recharged. • Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you press the power button, close the display, or press . Power Management Modes Standby and Sleep Mode Standby mode (sleep mode in Microsoft Windows Vista™) conserves power by . 50 Using ... to select options to the same operating state it returns to optimize your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows XP, click Start→Turn off computer→ Stand by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out).
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To enter hibernate mode in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. To enter ...computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to enter hibernate mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode...system data to a reserved area on how you may also use one of the following methods: • Close the display. • Press . Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and...
To enter hibernate mode in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. To enter ...computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to enter hibernate mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode...system data to a reserved area on how you may also use one of the following methods: • Close the display. • Press . Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and...
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... 3 1 camera 2 camera indicator 3 digital microphones (2) Accessing the Camera's Help File To access the camera's Video Software Help file, right-click the icon in the computer display. The blue camera light appears when the camera is turned on page 171. Using the Camera 55 Using the Camera The camera is integrated in...
... 3 1 camera 2 camera indicator 3 digital microphones (2) Accessing the Camera's Help File To access the camera's Video Software Help file, right-click the icon in the computer display. The blue camera light appears when the camera is turned on page 171. Using the Camera 55 Using the Camera The camera is integrated in...
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... graphical information located at the top right hand corner of the dashboard. It can modify the GamePanel settings through the LCD Manager. You can also display non-gaming information such as frames per second, health and so on . To access the LCD Manager, click Start →All Programs →Logitech →... button 3 GamePanel control buttons Using GamePanel 57 This shows important gaming information such as memory utilization, CPU utilization, and so on , without cluttering the main display.
... graphical information located at the top right hand corner of the dashboard. It can modify the GamePanel settings through the LCD Manager. You can also display non-gaming information such as frames per second, health and so on . To access the LCD Manager, click Start →All Programs →Logitech →... button 3 GamePanel control buttons Using GamePanel 57 This shows important gaming information such as memory utilization, CPU utilization, and so on , without cluttering the main display.
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... of new/unread email. 58 Using GamePanel GamePanel Applications The GamePanel has the following applications: • A clock with integrated counter for unread mail • A multimedia display which shows the track/artist/URL of currently playing multimedia for Windows Media Player, iTunes and Winamp. • A countdown application, which offers stopwatch and egg...
... of new/unread email. 58 Using GamePanel GamePanel Applications The GamePanel has the following applications: • A clock with integrated counter for unread mail • A multimedia display which shows the track/artist/URL of currently playing multimedia for Windows Media Player, iTunes and Winamp. • A countdown application, which offers stopwatch and egg...