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... 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 Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing the Boot Sequence 309 Performing...
... 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 Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing the Boot Sequence 309 Performing...
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.... • Use the left and right buttons to select or click items on the screen. Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to scroll through pages or windows on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to select the speed that feels right for you .... 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers ...
.... • Use the left and right buttons to select or click items on the screen. Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to scroll through pages or windows on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to select the speed that feels right for you .... 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers ...
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Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and ... the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the underside of your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel Windows Vista®...Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the...
Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and ... the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the underside of your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel Windows Vista®...Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the...
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... object by moving your desktop. 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 finger or pen over the surface. ... 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 the left touch pad button twice. In the Scrolling tab, enable or disable scrolling or circular scrolling, choose...
... object by moving your desktop. 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 finger or pen over the surface. ... 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 the left touch pad button twice. In the Scrolling tab, enable or disable scrolling or circular scrolling, choose...
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...-finger zoom (zoom in and out moving the finger upward or downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other ... electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. 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). Navigation Devices (Mouse...
...-finger zoom (zoom in and out moving the finger upward or downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other ... electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. 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). Navigation Devices (Mouse...
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... move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. System Restore can be auto...
... move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer. 3 To turn the touch pointer on or off, tap the Touch Pointer icon on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. System Restore can be auto...
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... icon to switch the display to that allow you to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the active program. Cycles through screen elements in Windows Explorer. Activates the menu bar in the Power Options Properties window. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key... (not on an integrated display. Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Cuts a selected item.
... icon to switch the display to that allow you to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the active program. Cycles through screen elements in Windows Explorer. Activates the menu bar in the Power Options Properties window. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key... (not on an integrated display. Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Cuts a selected item.
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... Before adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab of the Display Properties window allows you to access a variety of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click ...the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. This action takes you can change the screen resolution. HINT: The capacities of the desktop may not be visible. Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting...
... Before adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab of the Display Properties window allows you to access a variety of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to resolve specific display problems. Accessing the Video Card Control Features For additional features and settings, click ...the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. This action takes you can change the screen resolution. HINT: The capacities of the desktop may not be visible. Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems For information about setting...
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... up and that the headphone cable is not muted. If you are using the system setup program, see the documentation shipped with your screen. Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for Media Drives" on page 307. Click or double-click the speaker icon... or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it for Laptop Computers CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2...
... up and that the headphone cable is not muted. If you are using the system setup program, see the documentation shipped with your screen. Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for Media Drives" on page 307. Click or double-click the speaker icon... or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it for Laptop Computers CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2...
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... in MHz, that indicates how fast computer components that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. device driver - DIN connector - The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on a display or screen that are connected to modify operating system and hardware settings, such as display settings. dual...
... in MHz, that indicates how fast computer components that shows where the next keyboard, touch pad, or mouse action will occur. device driver - DIN connector - The Windows alpha-numeric code located on a sticker on a display or screen that are connected to modify operating system and hardware settings, such as display settings. dual...
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...Studio Laptop 20 Right Side Features 20 Left Side Features 24 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 28 Touch Pad Gestures 30 Multimedia Controls 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell... Dock 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Solving Problems 46 Touch Screen Problems 46 Touch Screen Calibration 47 Beep Codes 48 Network ...
...Studio Laptop 20 Right Side Features 20 Left Side Features 24 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 28 Touch Pad Gestures 30 Multimedia Controls 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell... Dock 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Solving Problems 46 Touch Screen Problems 46 Touch Screen Calibration 47 Beep Codes 48 Network ...
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... pace to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. Tap on the touch pad to zoom-in or zoom-out by default. Allows you to stop auto scrolling. Using Your Studio Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: Some of the touch pad gestures may be disabled by moving two fingers ...apart or bringing them closer together on the touch pad. Auto Scroll Horizontal - Tap on the touch pad to scroll through content. The scroll ...
... pace to increase or decrease the magnification of the screen content. Tap on the touch pad to zoom-in or zoom-out by default. Allows you to stop auto scrolling. Using Your Studio Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: Some of the touch pad gestures may be disabled by moving two fingers ...apart or bringing them closer together on the touch pad. Auto Scroll Horizontal - Tap on the touch pad to scroll through content. The scroll ...
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... to the Internet. • Notes Creator - These notes will appear on the bulletin board the next time you access Dell Touch Zone. • Drum Zone - Using Your Studio Laptop Using the Touch Screen (Optional) The touch screen feature on your laptop converts your music files by album, artist, or song title. 36 Capture home videos with the...
... to the Internet. • Notes Creator - These notes will appear on the bulletin board the next time you access Dell Touch Zone. • Drum Zone - Using Your Studio Laptop Using the Touch Screen (Optional) The touch screen feature on your laptop converts your music files by album, artist, or song title. 36 Capture home videos with the...
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Use the Help feature for more information on how to follow or download. • Help - Touch a link you want to use the touch screen. Browse the Internet using multi-touch technology. A video highlighting the features of the touch screen launches the first time your computer starts up. • Internet Explorer - Using Your Studio Laptop 37
Use the Help feature for more information on how to follow or download. • Help - Touch a link you want to use the touch screen. Browse the Internet using multi-touch technology. A video highlighting the features of the touch screen launches the first time your computer starts up. • Internet Explorer - Using Your Studio Laptop 37
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... pages in the desired direction to reduce the view of the active window. Pinch - Allows you to zoom-in a playlist. 38 Using Your Studio Laptop Touch Screen Gestures (Optional) NOTE: Some of the screen content. Dwell Allows you to access additional information by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the...
... pages in the desired direction to reduce the view of the active window. Pinch - Allows you to zoom-in a playlist. 38 Using Your Studio Laptop Touch Screen Gestures (Optional) NOTE: Some of the screen content. Dwell Allows you to access additional information by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the...
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.... For additional safety best practice information, see "Using Support Tools" on page 55 or "Contacting Dell" on page 77. Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are not working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your problem using ...the following guidelines, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals for your computer. See the Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To enable the touch screen features, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Pen...
.... For additional safety best practice information, see "Using Support Tools" on page 55 or "Contacting Dell" on page 77. Touch Screen Problems Some or all multi-touch features are not working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your problem using ...the following guidelines, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at support.dell.com/manuals for your computer. See the Service Manual at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To enable the touch screen features, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Pen...
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... sides of the touch screen to wipe the touch screen. Touch Screen Calibration NOTE: It is complete. 3. To calibrate the touch screen: 1. CAUTION: Do not use water or a cleaning liquid to remove any dirt or fingerprints. Solving Problems If the touch screen starts losing its sensitivity - • Calibrate the touch screen (see "Touch Screen Calibration" on page 47) • The touch screen may have touch screen problems or...
... sides of the touch screen to wipe the touch screen. Touch Screen Calibration NOTE: It is complete. 3. To calibrate the touch screen: 1. CAUTION: Do not use water or a cleaning liquid to remove any dirt or fingerprints. Solving Problems If the touch screen starts losing its sensitivity - • Calibrate the touch screen (see "Touch Screen Calibration" on page 47) • The touch screen may have touch screen problems or...
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Index G gestures touch pad 30 touch screen 38 H hardware problems diagnosing 58 Hardware Troubleshooter 58 help getting assistance and support 71 I Internet connection 16 ISP Internet Service Provider 16 96 M memory problems solving 52 N network connection fixing 49 P power problems, solving 50 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 46 products information and purchasing 74 R resources, finding more 78 restoring factory image 68
Index G gestures touch pad 30 touch screen 38 H hardware problems diagnosing 58 Hardware Troubleshooter 58 help getting assistance and support 71 I Internet connection 16 ISP Internet Service Provider 16 96 M memory problems solving 52 N network connection fixing 49 P power problems, solving 50 power strips, using 6 problems, solving 46 products information and purchasing 74 R resources, finding more 78 restoring factory image 68