Dell PP20L owner manual Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad, Numeric Keypad

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Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

Numeric Keypad

The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions. The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys. To type a number or symbol, press <Fn> and the desired key after enabling the keypad.

• To enable the keypad, press <Num Lk>. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active.

•To disable the keypad, press <Num Lk> again.

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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 Dell Inspiron 6400/E1505Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Configuring Power Management SettingsComposite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Double- Clicking the Dell Support Icon Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection What You Need to Establish a Mobile BroadbandProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network WwanEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer If only part of the display is readable Contents129 109164 131132 163Contents Support.dell.com Finding InformationThese labels are located on the bottom of your computer What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Enter your Service Tag or product modelConfiguration Click the topic that describes your problemYour operating system Microsoft Windows System Restore MicrosoftEarlier operating state without affecting data files Ship with your computerAbout Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationAbout Your Computer Front View W E R B U T T O N About Your Computer Y B O a R D a N D W I R E L E S S S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Right Side View Back View Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Bottom View Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTransferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSetting Up Your Computer Setting Display Resolution Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Switching the Video ImageUsing the Display Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Display Functions Power ManagementKey Combinations System FunctionsOpens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Adjusting Keyboard SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions QuickSet Key CombinationsCustomizing the Touch Pad Touch PadUsing a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Check the Battery Charge Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power MeterCheck the Battery Health Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Power Management ModesHibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Playing CDs or DVDs Using MultimediaUsing Multimedia Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDDVD-Writable Drives Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDsHelpful Tips CD-Writable Drives Media Type Read Write RewritableAdjusting the Volume If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode Adjusting the PictureUsing Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect If the computer is turned on or in standby modeDell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DeviceUsing Multimedia Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Video cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Pdif digital audio cable Component Video and Standard Audio Using Multimedia Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Component video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Setting Up the Cyberlink CL HeadphonesEnabling the Display Settings for a TV Using Multimedia ExpressCards Using CardsInstalling an ExpressCard Using CardsRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory CardRemoving a Media Memory Card Setting Up a Network Setting Up a NetworkPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Network Setup WizardWireless Local Area Network Wlan Checking Your Wireless Network CardSetting Up a New Wlan Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Completing the Connection to the Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device ManagerEnabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network WwanConnecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Setting Up a Network Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Security Cable LockIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking SoftwareStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Tab Function Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Accessing the Dell Support UtilityDell Support Utility Clicking the Dell Support IconProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Error Messages Characters in filenames Solving Problems Page Manufacturer ExpressCard ProblemsIeee 1394 Device Problems Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listedExternal Keyboard problems Keyboard ProblemsComputer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer does not start upSolid blue screen appears Dell MediaDirect problemsOther software problems Communication exists. Replace the network cable Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Power ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsScanner Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers If the display is blank Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsVideo and Display Problems If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers If the display is difficult to readIdentifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 101 Using the Drivers and Utilities CDSave and close any open files, and exit any open programs 102 Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesRestoring Your Operating System 103 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore104 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec105 106 Using the Operating System CDReinstalling Windows XP Before You Begin107 108 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin110 Before Working Inside Your Computer111 Optical Drive112 Hard Drive113 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory115 116 117 Modem118 Hinge Cover119 Keyboard120 121 Wireless Mini-Card122 Install the replacement Mini-Card123 Coin-Cell Battery 125 Display126 Lift the display up and away from the computer127 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology128 Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features130 131 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the ComputerTraveling by Air Travel TipsContacting Dell Contacting Dell133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 Website support.ap.dell.com 148Called from within Singapore or Malaysia only 149 150 151 152 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship153 154 155 SpecificationsMemory Ports and Connectors156 In-1 Media Memory Card ReaderAudio 157Communications VideoDisplay 158Touch Pad Battery159 KeyboardPhysical 160AC Adapter Environmental 161162 Appendix Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screen System Setup ScreenCommonly Used Options Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot 165 Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad166 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFloppy Drive CDs and DVDsFCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals168 Macrovision Product NoticeGlossary Glossary169 170 Docking device See APR 171Device driver See driver 172 173 174 NIC See network adapter 175176 System tray See notification area 177178 Video resolution See resolution179 180 Index Index181 182 See also hard drive See also optical drive183 184 185 186

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