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If the battery is not charging 46 If battery life is short 46 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button 48 Reprogramming the Button 48 Numeric Keypad 48 Keyboard Shortcuts 49 System Functions 49 Display Functions 49 Power Management 50 Speaker Functions 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions...
If the battery is not charging 46 If battery life is short 46 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button 48 Reprogramming the Button 48 Numeric Keypad 48 Keyboard Shortcuts 49 System Functions 49 Display Functions 49 Power Management 50 Speaker Functions 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions...
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...Keyboard 108 9 Appendix Specifications 114 Using the System Setup Program 121 Overview 121 Viewing the System Setup Screens 121 System Setup Screens 121 Commonly Used Options 122 System and Battery Performance Optimization 123 System Performance Overview 123 Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time . . . 124 Variable Speed Fan 124 Dell... Terms for the Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only 125 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals . . . . . 125 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 126 Contacting Dell 126 Regulatory Notices ...
...Keyboard 108 9 Appendix Specifications 114 Using the System Setup Program 121 Overview 121 Viewing the System Setup Screens 121 System Setup Screens 121 Commonly Used Options 122 System and Battery Performance Optimization 123 System Performance Overview 123 Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time . . . 124 Variable Speed Fan 124 Dell... Terms for the Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only 125 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals . . . . . 125 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 126 Contacting Dell 126 Regulatory Notices ...
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...8226; If your computer. If, after turning off the computer before disconnecting a device or removing a memory module, Mini PCI card, modem, keyboard, or CD or DVD drive to help prevent possible damage to the system board. 1 Shut down your computer and turn off any telephone or..., perform the following these procedures, you confirm that you are installing memory modules, a Mini PCI card, a modem, a keyboard, or a CD or DVD drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Ergonomic Computing Habits...
...8226; If your computer. If, after turning off the computer before disconnecting a device or removing a memory module, Mini PCI card, modem, keyboard, or CD or DVD drive to help prevent possible damage to the system board. 1 Shut down your computer and turn off any telephone or..., perform the following these procedures, you confirm that you are installing memory modules, a Mini PCI card, a modem, a keyboard, or a CD or DVD drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Ergonomic Computing Habits...
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Keeps the display closed. D IS P LA Y - To access the help file. For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. 20 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View Dell™ AccessDirect™ button power button touch pad touch pad buttons display latch display keyboard status lights keyboard speaker speaker device status lights D I S P L A Y L A T C H -
Keeps the display closed. D IS P LA Y - To access the help file. For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. 20 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View Dell™ AccessDirect™ button power button touch pad touch pad buttons display latch display keyboard status lights keyboard speaker speaker device status lights D I S P L A Y L A T C H -
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... is enabled. Turns on when Caps Lock is enabled. To adjust the volume of Yo ur Comput e r 21 For more information, see SP E A KE R S - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key page 49. . A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled...
... is enabled. Turns on when Caps Lock is enabled. To adjust the volume of Yo ur Comput e r 21 For more information, see SP E A KE R S - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key page 49. . A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled...
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... improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. For more information, see "Using the Display" in a ventilated area, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. Do not cover the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. NOTE: Use only the 90-watt AC...
... improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. For more information, see "Using the Display" in a ventilated area, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. Do not cover the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. NOTE: Use only the 90-watt AC...
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SECTION 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button Numeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters 4
SECTION 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button Numeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems External Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters 4
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... | support.dell.com Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button Press this button to find information on using the button: 1 Click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard icon. 2 Click the AccessDirect tab. 3 Click the Help button and follow the instructions on the ...keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the right of the keypad keys. • To ...
... | support.dell.com Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button Press this button to find information on using the button: 1 Click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard icon. 2 Click the AccessDirect tab. 3 Click the Help button and follow the instructions on the ...keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on an external keyboard. Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the right of the keypad keys. • To ...
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...). The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously. Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock Display Functions Switches the video...
...). The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously. Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Keyboard Shortcuts System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock Display Functions Switches the video...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Management Activates a power management mode. Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Decreases the volume of ... Advanced tab in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. See "Power Management" in the Power Options Properties window. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network) Opens the System Properties dialog box 50 Using the Ke yboard and To uch Pa d To access the help file for more...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Management Activates a power management mode. Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached Decreases the volume of ... Advanced tab in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. See "Power Management" in the Power Options Properties window. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network) Opens the System Properties dialog box 50 Using the Ke yboard and To uch Pa d To access the help file for more...
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... the touch pad and touch pad buttons as the character repeat rate, click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard. On the second down on the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button. • To select and move (or... finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. To adjust keyboard operation, such as you to move the selected object by sliding your finger on the touch pad and move the cursor on the screen. Touch...
... the touch pad and touch pad buttons as the character repeat rate, click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard. On the second down on the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button. • To select and move (or... finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. To adjust keyboard operation, such as you to move the selected object by sliding your finger on the touch pad and move the cursor on the screen. Touch...
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..., you are displayed instead of letters. Press to Accessories, and click Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the display. If you may have a defective external keyboard. TO V E R I F Y T H A T T H E P R O BL E M I S W I C K E Y P A D - Contact Dell (see page 40). Firmly reconnect the cable. Unexpected Characters D I S A B L E T H E N U M E R I T H T H E EX T E R N AL K E Y B O A RD , CHECK THE INTEGRATED...
..., you are displayed instead of letters. Press to Accessories, and click Notepad. 4 Type some characters on the external keyboard and verify that they appear on the display. If you may have a defective external keyboard. TO V E R I F Y T H A T T H E P R O BL E M I S W I C K E Y P A D - Contact Dell (see page 40). Firmly reconnect the cable. Unexpected Characters D I S A B L E T H E N U M E R I T H T H E EX T E R N AL K E Y B O A RD , CHECK THE INTEGRATED...
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... Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any PC Cards you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 126). If the computer does not start , or if you removed. 15 Replace the battery. 16 Turn on the computer. A...sources and then from the computer. 4 Remove and reinstall the battery. 5 Turn on the computer and verify that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Each device has its driver recognizes. 88 So l vi n g Pro b l em s A driver is a program that it is working properly. All devices ...
... Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any PC Cards you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 126). If the computer does not start , or if you removed. 15 Replace the battery. 16 Turn on the computer. A...sources and then from the computer. 4 Remove and reinstall the battery. 5 Turn on the computer and verify that controls a device such as a printer, mouse, or keyboard. Each device has its driver recognizes. 88 So l vi n g Pro b l em s A driver is a program that it is working properly. All devices ...
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...such as the keyboard driver come with the previously installed version. If you experience a problem with a [!]) on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and... driver is next to the device name, you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you may need to replace the driver with your operating system. • You connect or install a new device...
...such as the keyboard driver come with the previously installed version. If you experience a problem with a [!]) on your computer after you install or update a driver, use Windows XP Device Driver Rollback to reinstall the driver or install a new driver. Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and... driver is next to the device name, you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities CD provide approved drivers for Dell™ computers. If you may need to replace the driver with your operating system. • You connect or install a new device...
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8 SECTION 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace Parts Memory Modem Hard Drive CD or DVD Drive Keyboard
8 SECTION 8 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace Parts Memory Modem Hard Drive CD or DVD Drive Keyboard
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Pull the drive out of the hinge cover, and pry the cover loose from the hinges and bottom case. 4 Remove the four keyboard screws. 108 Adding and Replacing Pa rts hinge cover 3 Lift the hinge cover up and away from the hinges and bottom case. Keyboard 1 Complete the instructions...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Pull the drive out of the hinge cover, and pry the cover loose from the hinges and bottom case. 4 Remove the four keyboard screws. 108 Adding and Replacing Pa rts hinge cover 3 Lift the hinge cover up and away from the hinges and bottom case. Keyboard 1 Complete the instructions...
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screws (4) keyboard NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to disconnect it on the display hinges so that the keyboard connector is exposed. 6 Pull up on the system board. Adding and Re placing Parts 109 Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 5 Lift the keyboard out of the bottom case, and rest it from the interface connector on the keyboard connector to replace.
screws (4) keyboard NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and timeconsuming to disconnect it on the display hinges so that the keyboard connector is exposed. 6 Pull up on the system board. Adding and Re placing Parts 109 Be careful when removing and handling the keyboard. 5 Lift the keyboard out of the bottom case, and rest it from the interface connector on the keyboard connector to replace.
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NOTICE: To avoid damage to the connector pins, press the keyboard connector evenly into the interface connector on the system board, and do not reverse the keyboard connector. 8 Connect the keyboard connector of the replacement keyboard to the interface connector on the system board. 110 Adding and Replacing Pa rts www.dell.com | support.dell.com keyboard connector interface connector 7 Remove the keyboard from the bottom case.
NOTICE: To avoid damage to the connector pins, press the keyboard connector evenly into the interface connector on the system board, and do not reverse the keyboard connector. 8 Connect the keyboard connector of the replacement keyboard to the interface connector on the system board. 110 Adding and Replacing Pa rts www.dell.com | support.dell.com keyboard connector interface connector 7 Remove the keyboard from the bottom case.
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Ensure that all four securing tabs are engaged before trying to completely seat the keyboard. 10 Replace the four keyboard screws. 11 Replace the hinge cover. Adding and Re placing Parts 111 screws (4) keyboard connector interface connector securing tabs (4) 9 Insert the four securing tabs on the keyboard into their respective slots in the palm rest, and lower the keyboard into the bottom case.
Ensure that all four securing tabs are engaged before trying to completely seat the keyboard. 10 Replace the four keyboard screws. 11 Replace the hinge cover. Adding and Re placing Parts 111 screws (4) keyboard connector interface connector securing tabs (4) 9 Insert the four securing tabs on the keyboard into their respective slots in the palm rest, and lower the keyboard into the bottom case.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video Video type Host interface Video controller Video memory LCD interface Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker ... 18-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-toanalog) PCI bus /AC 97 microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector two 4-ohm speakers 1.0-W channel into 4 ohms keyboard shortcuts, program menus 116 Appendix
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video Video type Host interface Video controller Video memory LCD interface Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker ... 18-bit (analog-to-digital and digital-toanalog) PCI bus /AC 97 microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/speakers connector two 4-ohm speakers 1.0-W channel into 4 ohms keyboard shortcuts, program menus 116 Appendix