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Question posted by scott62430 on June 15th, 2011

How Do I Enable My Numbers To Work With Alt For Special Icons

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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on June 16th, 2011 1:30 PM

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Hold down FN (function) and ALT at the same time. Type the ASCII code on the numeric keypad then let off the FN & ALT keys. The character will display.

Here is a list of ASCII and extended ASCII codes : http://www.asciitable.com/

Doing this a great way to harden your passwords but some characters perform special functions that affect things like browsers.

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Setup Guide - Page 5

... Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 12 Install the SIM Card (Optional 14 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 16 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 18 Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional 19 Connect to the Internet (Optional 20 Using Your XPS Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 26 Front View Features...

Setup Guide - Page 10

... XPS Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 8 Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works...

Setup Guide - Page 11

Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect the Network Cable (Optional) To use a wired network connection, connect the network cable. 9

Setup Guide - Page 13

...: For optimal performance of your computer available at support.dell.com. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for...

Setup Guide - Page 18

Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional) 16

Setup Guide - Page 19

... to disable all wireless radios on the keyboard. Ensure that your computer is turned on the screen. Wireless enabled Wireless disabled 3. The current status of the wireless radios appears on . 2. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop To enable or disable wireless: 1. NOTE: The wireless key allows you to quickly turn off wireless radios (Wi-Fi...

Setup Guide - Page 20

... 3. Ensure that your computer: 1. To set up wireless display on your computer is enabled (see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on computers with your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-...174; Wireless Display icon on the TV and the wireless display adapter. 5. Ensure that wireless is turned on all computers. Turn on the desktop. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up Wireless Display...

Setup Guide - Page 21

To enable wireless display: 1. To set up the TV tuner: 1. Follow the instructions on the desktop. Double-click the Intel® Wireless Display icon on the screen. 19 Turn on your wireless display adapter... Media Center→ Tasks→ Settings→ TV. 5. 7. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Set Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by region.

Setup Guide - Page 22

... cellular telephone service for setup instructions. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is enabled on your computer (see the documentation that wireless is not a part of your wired ..., follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 21. Setting Up Your XPS Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the Internet, you need to connect to your...

Setup Guide - Page 33

... drive activity. For more information on the control strip, see "Multimedia Control Keys" on page 34. 5 Function key row - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Battery status light - The light on . 3 Control strip - The dual display enable or disable key , wireless enable or disable key , battery charge status key , brightness increase and decrease keys, touch pad...

Setup Guide - Page 35

... touch pad settings, double-click the Synaptics Pointing Device icon in the notification area of a mouse to toggle the three lighting states (in dark environments by tapping the surface. NOTE: To enable or disable the touch pad, press the the keyboard. Using Your XPS Laptop 6 Keyboard/Backlit Keyboard (optional) - Provide left -click by illuminating...

Setup Guide - Page 43

...Windows Mobility Center. 6 Instant launch control - For more information on the power button light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 34. 2 Caps lock status light - Turns on your choice. 7...control - Touch to setup studio-quality audio output on if wireless is enabled. 3 Wireless status light - Using Your XPS Laptop 1 Power button and light - The light on or off when ...

Setup Guide - Page 48

...XPS Laptop Touch Screen Gestures (Optional) NOTE: Some of the active window. 46 Dwell Allows you to access additional information by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the screen. Flick also works... to reduce the view of these gestures are application-specific and may not work across applications. Move a finger quickly in the desired direction to open context...

Setup Guide - Page 53

...or natural disasters. Double-click the Dell DataSafe Online icon in the notification area of your computer using a password...connection is supported only on the screen. 51 Using Your XPS Laptop Entertainment and Multimedia You can use your computer to watch...as digital cameras and cell phones. Optional software applications enable you to DellDataSafe.com. For more information, go...

Setup Guide - Page 54

... your computer. 52 Select the settings icon and then choose the desired option. ... based on Dell Stage can also be launched from across the globe. Play touch-enabled games. • Documents - To launch Dell Stage, click Start → All... Rearrange an application shortcut - Using Your XPS Laptop Dell Stage (Optional) The Dell Stage software provides access to radio stations from the ...

Setup Guide - Page 56

... Optimus Technology Your XPS laptop is equipped with the discrete NVIDIA GPU while running graphic‑intensive applications such as 3D games. The Optimus solution is used. It enables you are connected to your computer, while minimizing the impact on only for preset applications and thus extends the battery life. The Optimus technology...

Setup Guide - Page 58

... access to frequently-used applications, files, and folders. Right-click the category or icon on the screen. Choose the desired option to the Dock or a category. Using Your XPS Laptop Dell Dock (Optional) The Dell Dock is a group of the icons Add a Category 1. Follow the instructions on the Dock and click Delete shortcut or...

Setup Guide - Page 60

... are selected. • The multi-touch feature may not be disabled. To enable them, doubleclick the Flicks icon in the notification area of the touch screen to inaccurate touch sensitivity. Turn off... the surface and sides of your finger as an input device and Enable multi-touch gestures and inking options are not working - • Certain touch and multi-touch features may be supported ...

Setup Guide - Page 66

..., Upgrades & Accessories) For more information about Dell Support Center and available support tools, go to your computer's model number, service tag, express service code, and service contact information. The home page also provides links to access: Self Help... alerts relevant to DellSupportCenter.com. 64 To launch the application, click the icon in the notification area of your desktop.

Service Manual - Page 113

...over again, click Start Over on your computer's Service Tag: a Click Enter a Tag. The file icon appears on the top right of your computer's Service Tag: a Click Select Model. If you have...your desktop. 7 Click Close if the Download Complete window appears. d Select the product model number in the Select Your Product Family list. 25 Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing ...