Dell 1000 owner manual Customizing the Touch Pad

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To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard.

Touch Pad

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.

•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 over the surface.

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

Customizing the Touch Pad

You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust its settings.

1Open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse.

2In the Mouse Properties window:

•Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad.

•Click the Pointer tab to adjust touch pad settings.

3Click OK to save the settings and close the window.

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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 InspironAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Using the Keyboard and Touch PadMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Before Working Inside Your ComputerIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore If only part of the display is readableResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Contents Contents Tips on using Microsoft Windows What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationHow to play CDs and DVDs How to use standby mode and hibernate modeComputer when you Use the Service Tag toOrder status, warranty, and repair information UpdatesClick the topic that describes your problem Click the arrow iconFollow the instructions on the screen Finding Information Front View About Your ComputerDisplay latch release About Your ComputerDevice Status Lights Hard Drive and Keyboard Status Lights Left Side View Audio connectorsBattery Right Side ViewBack View USB Connectors Video Connector Bottom View Cover BatteryMemory module FanConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Power Protection Devices USB connector on computerSurge Protectors Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesUsing a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Charging the Battery Checking the Battery ChargeRecalibrating a Battery Low-Battery WarningUsing a Battery Removing a Battery Installing a BatteryStoring a Battery Using CDs and DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaHow to Copy a CD Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaHelpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Numeric keypadSystem Functions Key CombinationsDisplay Functions Speaker FunctionsCustomizing the Touch Pad Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Installing a PC Card Using PC CardsUsing PC Cards PC Card TypesPC Card Removing a PC CardSetting Up a Network Connecting to a Network AdapterSetting Up a Network Network Setup Wizard Before You Begin Removing the Hard DriveTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerHard Drive Cover Hard drive Hard driveRemoving the Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function CD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsIf you there is no audio Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsSolving Problems Error Messages External Keyboard Problems Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected Characters Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingProgram crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating systemSolid blue screen appears Other software problems Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems PC Card ProblemsPower Problems Solving Problems Scanner Problems Printer ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to read Drivers What Is a Driver?If only part of the display is readable Identifying DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackManually Reinstalling Drivers Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating SystemUndoing the Last System Restore Enabling System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Removing PC Restore Solving Problems Appendix SpecificationsProcessor System InformationMemory Ports and ConnectorsCommunications TypeInternal AudioExternal DisplayDepth KeyboardOperating StorageLithium-ion battery With 15-inch display NiMH battery With 14.1-inch displayNiMH battery With 15-inch display Lithium-ion battery AppendixUsing the System Setup Program OverviewEnvironmental System Setup Screens Viewing the System Setup ScreensChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used OptionsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Performing a One-Time BootDefinition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Contacting DellDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 300-655-533 0820 240 5300660 02 713 15 02 481 9202 481 91 0800 90980-9-15-3978 592 8187023 225373287 01-899-753-0777W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 00800-44 14 00 00800-44 14 952108129810 2108129811W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 81-44-520-1435 81-44-556-4162Toll-free0120-198-433 81-44-556-3894Or 512 5123420808075 Toll-free 080050-81-8800 001-877-384-8979001-800-882-1519 020 674 4523162298 671001-800-507-0962 0800-50-66902 5441 Toll-free 1800 394420 22537 011 709W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Toll-free 1800 0060 Toll-free 1800 0600Toll-free 1800 006 01344 860 01344 3738001-3605 Toll-free 1-877-DellnetMacrovision Product Notice FCC Notices U.S. OnlyClass a Class B FCC Identification Information Appendix Index See hard driveIndex Index Index Index

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