Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions | Dell E1505, 6400 specification

Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions

Windows logo key and	Minimizes all open windows.
<m>

Windows logo key and	Restores all minimized windows. This command
<Shift><m>	functions as a toggle to restore (maximize) all
	windows previously minimized with the use of the
	Windows logo key and <m> key combination.

Windows logo key and <e>	Runs Windows Explorer.

Windows logo key and <r>	Opens the Run dialog box.

Windows logo key and <f>	Opens the Search Results dialog box.

Windows logo key and	Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box
<Ctrl><f>	(if the computer is connected to a network).

Windows logo key and	Opens the System Properties dialog box.
<Pause>

QuickSet Key Combinations

If QuickSet is installed, you can use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. For more information about QuickSet key combinations, right-

click the icon in the taskbar, and click Help.

Adjusting Keyboard Settings

To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. For information about the Control Panel, see the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 13.

Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

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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/E1505 Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Configuring Power Management Settings Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkWhat You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Double- Clicking the Dell Support Icon Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network WwanIf only part of the display is readable Contents Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 100 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 104 132 131163 164 Glossary Index Finding Information Warranty informationSupport.dell.com Setup Diagram Configuration Enter your Service Tag or product modelSoftware upgrades and troubleshooting hints How to use Windows XP With your computer Microsoft Windows System Restore MicrosoftEarlier operating state without affecting data files Ship with your computer About 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 Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Surge Protectors Power Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Setting Up Your Computer Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution Using the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Power ManagementSystem Functions Display Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Adjusting Keyboard SettingsQuickSet Key Combinations Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery Charge Low-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Check the Battery Health Hibernate Mode Replacing the Battery Charging the BatteryConfiguring Power Management Settings Storing a Battery Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying CDs or DVDs Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Helpful Tips Using Blank CDs and DVDsMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Adjusting the Volume Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect Adjusting the PictureIf the computer is turned on or in standby mode If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Using 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 Headphones Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Using Multimedia Installing an ExpressCard Using CardsUsing Cards ExpressCards Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up a NetworkSetting Up a Network Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Network Setup WizardChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a New Wlan Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Completing the Connection to the Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Setting Up a Network Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your Computer If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking Software Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Option Function Tab Function Dell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon CD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Error Messages Characters in filenames Solving Problems Solving Problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems ExpressCard ProblemsWindows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed Manufacturer External Keyboard problems Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Other software problems Dell MediaDirect problems Network Problems Memory ProblemsMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Communication exists. Replace the network cable Power Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from headphones Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakers Video and Display Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsIf the display is blank Drivers What Is a Driver?If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesIdentifying Drivers Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs Using the Drivers and Utilities CD101 Restoring Your Operating System Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities102 103 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 104 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 105 Reinstalling Windows XP Using the Operating System CDBefore You Begin 106 107 108 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer 110 Before Working Inside Your Computer 111 Optical Drive 112 Hard Drive 113 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory 115 116 117 Modem 118 Hinge Cover 119 Keyboard 120 121 Wireless Mini-Card 122 Install the replacement Mini-Card 123 Coin-Cell Battery 125 Display 126 Lift the display up and away from the computer 127 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 128 Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features129 130 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 131 Traveling by Air Travel Tips 133 Contacting DellContacting Dell 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 Called from within Singapore or Malaysia only 148Website support.ap.dell.com 149 150 151 152 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship 153 154 155 Specifications 156 Ports and ConnectorsIn-1 Media Memory Card Reader Memory Communications 157Video Audio Display 158 159 BatteryKeyboard Touch Pad AC Adapter 160Physical Environmental 161 162 Viewing the System Setup Screen Using the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screen Appendix Performing a One-Time Boot Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerTouch Pad 165 Floppy Drive Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyCDs and DVDs 166 FCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B 168 Macrovision Product Notice 169 GlossaryGlossary 170 Device driver See driver 171Docking device See APR 172 173 174 NIC See network adapter 175 176 System tray See notification area 177 178 Video resolution See resolution 179 180 181 IndexIndex 182 See also hard drive See also optical drive 183 184 Problems drives 185 186