Microsoft Windows Vista Logo Key Functions | Dell D530 manual

Microsoft® Windows Vista® Logo Key Functions

Windows logo key and <TAB>	Cycle through programs on the Windows
	Notification area by using Windows Flip 3-D (only
	if using the Aero™ interface).
Ctrl+Windows logo key and	Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on
<TAB>	the Windows Notification area by using Windows
	Flip 3-D (only if using the Aero interface).
Windows logo key and	Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows
<SPACEBAR>	Sidebar (if using Windows Sidebar).
Windows logo key and <g>	Cycles through Windows Sidebar gadgets (if using
	Windows Sidebar).
Windows logo key and <u>	Opens the Ease of Access Center.
Windows logo key and <x>	Opens the Windows Mobility Center.
Windows logo key and any	Opens the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the
number key	position that corresponds to the number. For
	example, use the Windows logo key and <1> to
	launch the first shortcut in the Quick Launch
	menu.
Windows logo key and <m>	Minimizes all open windows.
Windows logo key and	Restores all minimized windows. This key
<Shift><m>	combination functions as a toggle to restore
	minimized windows following 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-Computerdialog box (if
<Ctrl><f>	the Tablet-PC is connected to a network).
Windows logo key and	Opens the System Properties dialog box.
<Fn><F12>

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Contents

Dell Latitude D530 User’s Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m March JU373 Contents Microsoft Windows XP Logo Key Functions Accessing Power Options PropertiesCustomizing the Touch Pad Contents Using a Monitor as Your Primary Display CD or DVD player if available Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard Contents Enabling the Display Settings for a TVConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 102 101Computer, Keyboard, and Display 101 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell Technical Update ServiceWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Accessing the Dell Support Utility 123 Viewing the System Setup Screens 124Changing the Boot Sequence 124 126 Macrovision Product Notice Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Contents Contents Drivers for my computer Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Finding Information Quick Reference Guide What Are You Looking For? Microsoft Windows Product Key Find It Here Community Online discussion with other Dell customers Select Drivers & Downloads and click Go Finding Information Dell Support Utility Problem How to use Microsoft Windows VistaDescribes your problem Power Management Wizard, hotkeys Operating system is already installed Finding Information About Your Computer About Your ComputerFront View Power button About Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Security cable slot Ieee 1394 ConnectorAudio connectors Hard drive D I O C O N N E C T O R S Back View Media bay Device latch release USB connectorsRight Side View Network connector RJ-45 Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device About Your Computer Memory Cover Battery charge Gauge/health gaugeBottom View Module/modem/WLAN About Your Computer Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Microsoft Windows Vista Turning Off Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power Meter Charge Gauge Conserving Battery Power Low-Battery Warning Hibernate Mode Power Management ModesStandby and Sleep Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Accessing Power Options Properties To remove the battery Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Numeric Keypad Using the KeyboardUsing the Keyboard System Functions BatteryKey Combinations CD or DVD Tray Speaker Functions Power ManagementPower Options Properties window Microsoft Windows XP Logo Key Functions Opens the Windows Mobility Center Opens the Ease of Access CenterMicrosoft Windows Vista Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using a Projector Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using the Display Windows Vista Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display Using a Monitor as Your Primary Display Windows Vista Using the Display Playing CDs or DVDs Using MultimediaUsing Multimedia DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Volume Volume icon Volume Meter Mute icon Adjusting the Picture Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Pdif digital audio Video TV-out connectorConnector Video connector Using Multimedia Connector Output connector Standard S-video cable Audio connectorVideo and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Pdif digital audio cable Audio input connector Composite Video and Standard Audio Standard audio cable Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Component Video and Standard Audio Component video adapter Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Component video adapter Connectors Component video cable Setting Up the Cyberlink CL Headphones Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Wireless Local Area Network Wlan What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Checking Your Wireless Network Card Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Setting Up and Using Networks Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Microsoft Windows Firewall Setting Up and Using Networks Using Cards Card Types Extended Cards Installing a PC Card or ExpressCardCard Blanks Using Cards Removing a Card or Blank Securing Your Computer PasswordsAbout Passwords Security Cable Lock Using a Primary or System Password Using an Administrator Password Using a Hard Drive Password Trusted Platform Module TPM Enabling the TPM Feature Security Management Software Computer Tracking Software Using the Security Management SoftwareEnable the TPM feature see Enabling the TPM Feature on Activating the Security Management Software If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 100 Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerCleaning Your Computer Floppy Drive CDs and DVDs Dell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Shut down the computer During the assessment, answer any questions that appear Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main Menu105 Option Function Dell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support UtilityAccess the Dell Support Utility from Clicking the Dell Support Icon Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer Solving ProblemsDrive Problems Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Hard drive problems Optical drive problemsProblems writing to an optical drive 109 Windows Vista Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems110 Error Messages 111 112 Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsSee the program documentation for installation instructions Select the program you want to remove Lockups and Software Problems Follow the instructions on the screen Windows Vista Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system114 115 Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Power Problems 116 117 Printer ProblemsAdjust the settings, as needed If the printer is listed, right-click the printer icon 118 Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from speakers If the scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner 119 Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones Display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank 120 121 If the display is difficult to readIf only part of the display is readable 122 Overview System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Program 123 Changing the Boot Sequence Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens Commonly Used Options Modular bay HDD Internal HDD Optical Drive 125 Changing COM Ports Enabling the Infrared Sensor Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareWhat Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Insert the Drivers and Utilities media 129 Reinstalling Software 131 You can restore your operating system in the following waysRestoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 133 Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 135 Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System Media 137 Reinstalling Software Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet139 140 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 141 142 Travel TipsTraveling by Air 143 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service 145 Before You Call 146 147 148 Contacting Dell 149 150 Specifications 151 GL 960 supports 533 MHz DDR2 Four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors152 Infrared sensor 153 Lvds 297 mm 0.012 Power consumption panel with Backlight typical154 217 mm 0.008 155 156 Battery Operating timeCertain power-intensive conditions Can be significantly reduced under 157 158 FCC Class B AppendixFCC Notice U.S. Only 159 Macrovision Product Notice Glossary 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176