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...Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista 52 Windows XP 52 Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections 55 DisplayPort™ - Features and... Benefits 56 NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies 56 4 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad 57 Mouse 58 Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons. . . . 58 Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel . . . . ...
...Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista 52 Windows XP 52 Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections 55 DisplayPort™ - Features and... Benefits 56 NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies 56 4 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad 57 Mouse 58 Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons. . . . 58 Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel . . . . ...
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...Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB 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® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting...
...Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB 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® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting...
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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 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296...
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 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems for External Keyboards . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296...
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
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Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 57 Also, see the documentation for your Microsoft® Windows® desktop. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about these devices, see Windows Help and Support: click Start → Help and Support. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) You can use a mouse, a keyboard, a touch pad, and a pointing stick (track stick) to navigate and make selections from the features available on your computer.
Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 57 Also, see the documentation for your Microsoft® Windows® desktop. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about these devices, see Windows Help and Support: click Start → Help and Support. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) You can use a mouse, a keyboard, a touch pad, and a pointing stick (track stick) to navigate and make selections from the features available on your computer.
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... backward (toward you ). Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Buttons tab of the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed that feels right for you. 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Controlling the Speed...
... backward (toward you ). Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Buttons tab of the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed that feels right for you. 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Controlling the Speed...
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Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select the number of lines to scroll .... 3 Wipe the ball with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean...
Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select the number of lines to scroll .... 3 Wipe the ball with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean...
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... click OK. • To enable a service, select the check box next to the service on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)
... click OK. • To enable a service, select the check box next to the service on the Services tab, and click OK. 60 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)
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...mouse for more about adding and configuring devices, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows® XP 1 Attach or turn on your Bluetooth-enabled adapter. 2 Make your mouse discoverable by pressing a button on the Options tab, select ...for any passkey instructions. 8 Follow the remaining instructions in the Bluetooth Devices dialog box on the bottom of the mouse. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 61 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. 3 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Bluetooth Devices. 4 On the Devices...
...mouse for more about adding and configuring devices, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows® XP 1 Attach or turn on your Bluetooth-enabled adapter. 2 Make your mouse discoverable by pressing a button on the Options tab, select ...for any passkey instructions. 8 Follow the remaining instructions in the Bluetooth Devices dialog box on the bottom of the mouse. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 61 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. 3 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Bluetooth Devices. 4 On the Devices...
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...-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet...
...-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet...
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Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your ... installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 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). Do not allow...
Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your ... installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 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). Do not allow...
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.... Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. You then need to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer...
.... Also, see the pointing device's manufacturer's guide for your mouse when the mouse is connected to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. You then need to Toolbars, and then tap Touch Pointer...
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Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page ... documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of a Device Problem" on most laptop computers is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65
Keyboard Your keyboard provides different sets of keys to reinstall the driver. For more information on System Restore see "Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore" on page ... documents or windows: , , , , , , and arrow keys • Numeric keypad of a Device Problem" on most laptop computers is integrated into the alphabetic keys.) Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 65
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...states are: 66 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Keyboard. 2 Adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→...; Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard. 2 On the Keyboard Properties window, adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. Keyboard/ Touch Pad brightness settings - Customizing Your Keyboard You can adjust your keyboard settings...
...states are: 66 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Keyboard. 2 Adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→...; Printers and Other Hardware→ Keyboard. 2 On the Keyboard Properties window, adjust the keyboard settings you want to change and click OK. Keyboard/ Touch Pad brightness settings - Customizing Your Keyboard You can adjust your keyboard settings...
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...XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options→ Regional and Language Options. 2 On the Regional Options tab of Your Keyboard Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Clock, Language, and Region→ Regional and Language Options. 2 Click Change keyboards or other input methods. 3 On the Keyboards... Options window, select a language and click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 67 1 full keyboard/touch pad brightness. 2 half keyboard/touch pad brightness. 3 no lighting. NOTE: If the Language bar is...
...XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options→ Regional and Language Options. 2 On the Regional Options tab of Your Keyboard Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Clock, Language, and Region→ Regional and Language Options. 2 Click Change keyboards or other input methods. 3 On the Keyboards... Options window, select a language and click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 67 1 full keyboard/touch pad brightness. 2 half keyboard/touch pad brightness. 3 no lighting. NOTE: If the Language bar is...
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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 . The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 68 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer numeric keypad Your laptop computer may have a numeric keypad integrated into the keyboard.
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 . The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active. • To disable the numeric keypad, press again. 68 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 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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... the display to that allow you to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Cycles through screen elements in the active program. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Displays icons ...options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the desktop. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Activates the menu bar in a window or on ). Displays the Address bar list in a document or ...
... the display to that allow you to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Cycles through screen elements in the active program. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Displays icons ...options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the desktop. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Activates the menu bar in a window or on ). Displays the Address bar list in a document or ...
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... within a document. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) and right-arrow key Moves the cursor to a network). Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer...
... within a document. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. 70 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) and right-arrow key Moves the cursor to a network). Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer...
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Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Tools are available through your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. Do not allow water to manage and improve its performance. Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media ...about cleaning the individual components of your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Do not use compressed air to clean ...
Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Tools are available through your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. Do not allow water to manage and improve its performance. Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media ...about cleaning the individual components of your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Do not use compressed air to clean ...
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... to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on . The restore process begins and may need to complete. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail... messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. A message appears when the operating system and factory...
... to continue reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on . The restore process begins and may need to complete. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail... messages, digital photos, music files, and so on the computer. The System Recovery Options window appears. 3 Select a keyboard layout and click Next. 4 To access the recovery options, log on as a local user. A message appears when the operating system and factory...