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Dell 1000 owner manual Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

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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 <Fn><Num Lk>. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active.

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

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Dell 1000 owner manual Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

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 Customizing the Touch Pad Contents Uninterruptible Power SuppliesUsing Blank CDs and DVDs Power Management Modes Configuring Power Management SettingsChecking Your Wireless Network Card Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or BlankInstalling a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card Physically Connecting to a Network or BroadbandWindows operating system Solid blue screen appears CD and DVD drive problemsMail, Modem, and Internet Problems External Keyboard problemsUsing Dell PC Restore by Symantec Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System117 111114 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 116Computer, Keyboard, and Display Using the System Setup ProgramMy device documentation Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Drivers for my computerAt support.dell.com Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationSupport Use the Service Tag to identify yourComputer when you use Microsoft Windows License LabelAppropriate support site How to use the Windows operatingHow to personalize my desktop ProblemReturns your computer to an earlier Microsoft Windows System RestoreDell PC Restore Dell PC Restore Restore your operating systemFinding Information Determining Your Computer’s Configuration About Your ComputerAbout Your Computer Display latches Power button Device status lights Front ViewSpeakers Touch pad buttons V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S 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 Optical-drive-tray eject button Left Side ViewAir vent Optical drive bayCard reader USB connectors About Your ComputerRight Side View Hard drive ExpressCard slotUSB C O N N E C T O R S AC adapter connector Network connector RJ-45 RJ-11 USB connectors Video connectorBack View Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Module cover Battery Hard driveBottom View ReleaseAbout Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Printer CablePower Protection Devices Uninterruptible Power Supplies Surge ProtectorsLine Conditioners Setting Display Resolution Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Switching the Video ImageUsing the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Adjusting Keyboard SettingsSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch pad Touch PadCustomizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge Gauge Low-Battery WarningCheck the Battery Charge Check the Battery HealthConserving Battery Power Power Management ModesStandby Mode Hibernate Mode Charging the Battery Replacing the BatteryConfiguring Power Management Settings Battery-bay latch release To remove the batteryStoring a Battery Using Multimedia CD/DVD tray Using MultimediaPlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeCopying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDUsing Blank CDs and DVDs To copy the CD or DVDMedia Type Read Write Rewritable DVD-Writable Drives Helpful TipsUsing Multimedia ExpressCards Using CardsInstalling an ExpressCard Using CardsExpressCard Release latch Removing an ExpressCard or BlankMedia Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory CardMedia memory card slot Removing a Media Memory CardUsing Cards Setting Up a Network Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemSetting Up a Network Network Setup Wizard Wireless Local Area Network WlanWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Checking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up a New WlanConnecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem Setting Up a Network Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkCompleting the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Setting Up a Network Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Security Cable LockIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking SoftwareSecuring Your Computer Securing Your Computer Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Press and hold the Fn key while powering the system onOption Function Express Test Tracing the problem quicklySymptom Tree Problem you are havingEncountered ErrorsProblem description ConfigurationOr DVD creation software Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW driveHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsE a D I F F E R E N T T E L E P H O N E L I N E Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames Solving Problems Solving Problems See Contacting Dell on Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer ExpressCard ProblemsKeyboard Problems External Keyboard problemsUnexpected characters Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingSolid blue screen appears Other software problemsMemory Problems Network ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Power Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsScanner Problems No sound from external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsDisable mute or reenable the integrated speakers No sound from integrated speakersTouch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the display is blank If the display is difficult to readGlare, which can cause poor picture quality Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers If only part of the display is readableReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback101 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs Using theDrivers and Utilities MediaManually Reinstalling Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities103 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring Your Operating System104 105 106 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec107 Using the Operating System Media Before You Begin108 Reinstalling Windows XP Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press Enter109 Solving Problems Turning Off Your Computer Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer 113 Press the power button to ground the system boardOptical drive Device security screw Optical DriveHard Drive 114Hard drive screws 115Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 116Foam packaging 117 MemoryPer connector Memory moduleClips Notch 119120 Modem121 Hinge Cover Keyboard 123Hinge cover Keyboard cable Plastic bar on Keyboard connector 124Keyboard Wireless Mini-Card 125Mini-Card Metal securing tab Mini-Card 127 Coin-Cell Battery ConnectorSystem board Antenna cables 129 DisplayLift the display away from the computer 130 Screws Display cableBoard 131 132 Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features133 134 135 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the Computer136 Travel Tips137 Traveling by Air138 Contacting Dell 139Contacting Dell 140 141 Specifications142 ATI R485M 143144 145 146 Reduced under certain power-intensiveConditions. See Power Problems on Information on battery life147 Environmental Altitude maximum Operating 148Appendix Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix 149Entering System Setup 151 Commonly Used Options152 Changing the Boot Sequence153 Cleaning Your ComputerPerforming a One-Time Boot Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayMouse Touch PadFloppy Drive CDs and DVDs155 FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B156 157 Macrovision Product Notice158 159 Glossary160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 Video resolution See resolution175 176 Index 177Index 178 See also hard drive See also optical drive179 180 181 182 183 184