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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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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 ...
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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...174; 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™...
...174; 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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...-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...
...-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 ...
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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... 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
... 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 ... 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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...directly onto the screen. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation 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 your ... any soap or solution not designed for safety procedures to follow when working with water. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth...
...directly onto the screen. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation 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 your ... any soap or solution not designed for safety procedures to follow when working with water. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth...
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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. For more about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on your...
... 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. For more about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on your...
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... or clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. 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...
... or clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. 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...
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...; Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together...
...; Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together...
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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 265 HINT: If you still have to reinstall the driver. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets...
... 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 265 HINT: If you still have to reinstall the driver. Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets...
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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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... 73 If you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print at home. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen.
... 73 If you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print at home. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you use at work and at both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen.
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...that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the device name. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer FOR MORE INFORMATION: ...To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the computer. If your docking station....
...that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the device name. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer FOR MORE INFORMATION: ...To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the computer. If your docking station....
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... Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you troubleshoot the problem later. Shutting Down Your Computer 107
... Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you troubleshoot the problem later. Shutting Down Your Computer 107
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... to clean the lens in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with water. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of the options provided. Cleaning the Computer To clean your computer, wipe the...document as skipping, with the compressed-air product. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the drive. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Tools are available through your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support...
... to clean the lens in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with water. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of the options provided. Cleaning the Computer To clean your computer, wipe the...document as skipping, with the compressed-air product. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the drive. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Tools are available through your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support...
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... for errors or problem areas. Open Disk Cleanup - advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update system security for laptop computers. Adjust indexing options - and adjust battery usage for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance...
... for errors or problem areas. Open Disk Cleanup - advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update system security for laptop computers. Adjust indexing options - and adjust battery usage for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance...
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... same operating state it returns to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press .
... same operating state it returns to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press .
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... options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Then click Hibernate. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode...
... options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Then click Hibernate. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode...