Dell 600m owner manual Touch pad Touch pad buttons

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The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the display. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse.

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touch pad buttons

•To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad.

•To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button.

•To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap down-up-down on the touch pad. On the second down motion, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your finger across the surface.

•To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and then tap twice on the touch pad, or use your thumb to press the left touch- pad button twice.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsSetting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Uninterruptible Power SuppliesMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Radios Including Wireless Networking and BluetoothConnecting to a Network Adapter Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW DiscsConnecting a Television to the Computer Enabling the Display Settings for a Television105 Reinstalling Drivers and Software 115 Contents102 104123 Viewing the System Setup Screens 135118 120Index Contents General Power Battery EMC Instructions Air TravelCalifornia Residents When Using Your Computer When Using Your ComputerErgonomic Computing Habits When Working Inside Your ComputerProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery DisposalWhen Using Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Tour of Your Computer Front ViewKeyboard status lights Mute button Touch pad buttons SpeakerLight is flashing Keyboard Status Lights Left Side View Audio Connectors Device latch release Right Side ViewBack View Video TV-out connector Serial connector USB connectors Parallel connectorRJ-45 Connects a parallel device, such as a printer Serial Connector Bottom View Tour of Your Computer W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Computer Modem and Internet Connection Problems Close the Phone and Modems Options window Mail ProblemsTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Connecting a Parallel PrinterScrews Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches USB printer On printer Cable Printer ProblemsConnecting a USB Printer USB connector on computerPower Protection Devices Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a NetworkClick Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power SuppliesLine Conditioners Turning Off Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Battery Performance Using a BatteryFollowing icons appear in the Battery Meter screen Checking the Battery ChargeUsing Batteries and Module Bay Devices Removing a Battery Charging the BatteryInstalling a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Storing a Battery Power ProblemsAbout the Module Bay Checking the Charge on the Second Battery Device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices If the Device Screw Is Not InstalledIf the Device Screw Is Installed Device latch release If the Device Screw Is Not Installed Device latch release If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadCD or DVD Tray Radios Including Wireless Networking and BluetoothKeyboard Shortcuts System FunctionsOpens the System Properties dialog box Power ManagementSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch pad Touch pad buttons External Keyboard Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsCustomizing the Touch Pad Unexpected Characters Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia If you cannot play a CD or DVD Using CDs and DVDsCD and DVD Problems Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers If you have a problem with external speakersMusicCD allows you to burn custom music CDs Copying CDsUsing Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs Using Easy CD Creator BasicHelpful Tips How to Copy a CD Connecting a Television to the Computer Video cable Audio cable Video ConnectionUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video Connection Video TV-out connector Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Setting Up a Home and Office Network Network cable Connecting to a Network AdapterNetwork Setup Wizard Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkRestart the Computer Try to log on to the network again Network ProblemsDetermining your Network Type Connecting to Wireless Local Area NetworksConnecting to a Network in Windows XP Click Add Setting Up a Home and Office Network Finalizing your Network Connection Security Settings From the Network Authentication drop-down menu, select Open Setting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Solving Problems Finding SolutionsSee Error Messages Accessing HelpIf the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs If the display is difficult to read 100 Solving ProblemsClick Appearance and Themes Scanner ProblemsSolving Problems 101 If only part of the display is readableBack of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected Drive Problems102 Solving Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy driveSolving Problems 103 PC Card ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click StartProgram stops responding General Program ProblemsError messages appear Program crashesIf Your Computer Gets Wet Solving Problems 105106 Solving Problems Resolving Other Technical ProblemsIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Solving Problems 107 Drivers108 Solving Problems Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesManually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point 110 Solving ProblemsSolving Problems 111 Undoing the Last System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 112 Solving ProblemsBefore You Reinstall Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPReinstalling Windows XP 114 Solving Problems Solving Problems 115 Reinstalling Drivers and SoftwareSolving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory 118 Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts 119 Adding a Mini PCI Card 120 Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts 121 122 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 123 Antenna connectors on card Antenna cablesReplacing the Hard Drive M2.5 x 5-mm screw 124 Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts 125 Adding and Replacing Parts P e n d i Specifications To composite video adapter cable Two 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectorsFast IR and IrDA Standard 1.0 Slow IR Video TV-out4X AGP 1400 x 1050 at 16.8 million colors SXGA+ Key spacing Information on battery life Approximately 2 to 3 hours 4-cell batteryOperating Storage Altitude maximum Grms 122 G 163 G Operating Storage134 Appendix Appendix 135 Standard SettingsViewing the System Setup Screens System Setup Screens136 Appendix Commonly Used OptionsAppendix 137 Enter the system setup program a Turn on your computerDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Appendix 139 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals140 Appendix Appendix 141 142 Appendix Appendix 143 144 Appendix Appendix 145 146 Appendix Appendix 147 148 Appendix Appendix 149 150 Appendix Appendix 151 152 Appendix Appendix 153 154 Appendix Appendix 155 156 Appendix Appendix 157 Regulatory Notices158 Appendix NOM Information Mexico OnlyAppendix 159 Limited Warranties and Return Policy160 Appendix How long does this limited warranty last?Appendix 161 What do I do if I need warranty service?162 Appendix What if I purchased a service contract?Appendix 163 Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only164 Appendix Appendix 165 166 Appendix Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyAppendix 167 168 Appendix Dell-Branded Peripheral ProductsAppendix 169 Making a Claim170 Appendix Intel’s Three Year Limited WarrantyWhat are Errata? Appendix 171Appendix Index 173 Device latch release description, 26, 30 system view, 26Display description, 20 system view Description, 22 system viewPC Card slot description, 23 system view Power button description, 20 system view174 Index Speakers description, 22 system view Serial connector description, 29 system viewResponding, 104 scanner problems, 101 System Restore Smart card slot description, 24 system view176 Index

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