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Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

Dell™ Latitude™ D600 Systems User's Guide

Numeric Keypad

Keyboard Shortcuts

Touch Pad

Track Stick

Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick

Numeric Keypad

NOTE: When you connect an external keyboard or keypad to the computer, the keypad is disabled.

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, enable the keypad, hold down <Fn> and press the desired key.

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

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

Keyboard Shortcuts

System Functions

<Ctrl><Shift><Esc>	Opens the Windows Task Manager window

<Num Lk>	Enables and disables the numeric keypad (on an external keyboard only)

<Fn><Num Lk>	Enables and disables the scroll lock

Battery

<Fn><F3> Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter.

CD or DVD Tray

<Fn><F10> Ejects the tray out of the drive.

Display Functions

<Fn><F8>

Switches the video image to the next display in the following sequence: the integrated display only, the integrated display and an external CRT monitor simultaneously, an external CRT monitor only, the integrated display and an external DVI monitor simultaneously, and an

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Dell D600 specifications Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad, Numeric Keypad, Keyboard Shortcuts

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Dell Latitude D600 Systems Users Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms About Your Computer Front ViewDevice status lights Page Left View Keyboard status lights Audio connectors Right View USB connectors Back View Network connector RJ-45 Video TV-out connectorModem connector RJ-11 optional Parallel connector Bottom View Back to Contents FCC Notices U.S. Only AppendixMacrovision Product Notice Class a Class B Warranty and Return Policy Alert Standard Format ASF Alert Description Checking the Battery Charge Using a BatteryBattery Performance Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Low-Battery Warning Charging the BatteryMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge Gauge Removing a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Using the Module Bay Checking the Charge on the Second BatteryAbout the Module Bay If the Device Screw Is Not Installed If the Device Screw Is Installed Microsoft Windows XP Windows Windows XP Windows Using CDs or DVDs Using the CD or DVD Tray Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureVolume Meter Windows Cleaning Your Computer Back to Contents Features of the Dell Diagnostics Using the Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics Option Function Tab Function Switching the Video Image Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Setting Display Resolution Windows Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Click Properties Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using the Windows XP Device Driver RollbackManually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows Click Roll Back Driver Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Windows XP Click the Performance and Maintenance Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Click the System Restore tab Reinstalling Windows XP Undoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows Enabling Hibernate Mode Finding Information Find It 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Back to Contents Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric KeypadKeyboard Shortcuts Speaker Functions Radios Including Wireless Networking and BluetoothPower Management Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Track Stick Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick Cap Using a Primary Password PasswordsAbout Passwords Using an Administrator Password Assigning an Asset Tag Using a Hard Drive PasswordViewing Existing Asset Tag and Service Tag Assigning an Asset Tag Deleting an Owner Tag Deleting an Asset TagAssigning an Owner Tag Asset Tag OptionsPage PC Card Types Using PC CardsInstalling a PC Card PC Card Blanks Removing a PC Card or Blank Power Management Wizard Power ManagementPower Management Tips Setting Sleep Modes Setting Battery Alarms and Actions Power Management ModesSelecting a Power Scheme Completing the Power Management Wizard Power Options Properties Disable audio notification when performance changes Hibernate TabIntel SpeedStep Technology Tab Error Messages Solving ProblemsPower Problems Adjust the power properties See Power ManagementPage Operating system not found Contact Dell Click Add or Remove Programs Video and Display Problems If the display is blankClick Change or Remove Programs If the display is difficult to read Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers If only part of the display is readable Reinstall the sound audio driver See Reinstalling Software Printer ProblemsIf you have a problem with external speakers Click Device Manager Double-clickDVD/CD-ROM drives Check the printer cable Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsReinstall the printer driver See Reinstalling Software Verify that Windows recognizes the printer Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Check the touch pad settingsVerify that the modem is communicating with Windows Reinstall the touch pad driver See Reinstalling Software External Keyboard ProblemsDrive Problems Unexpected Characters If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive Reinstall the driveCheck the drive for errors If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW If you have problems with a hard drive PC Card ProblemsSmart Card Problems If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Program crashes Network ProblemsGeneral Program Problems Program stops responding Error messages appear If Your Dell Computer Gets Wet Resolving Other Technical Problems If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Dell QuickSet FeaturesClicking the QuickSet Icon Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory Adding a Mini PCI Card Page Replacing the Hard Drive Captive screw Connecting a Television to the Computer Removing and Replacing the Hinge Cover and KeyboardVideo Connection Page Composite Video Connection Enabling the Display Settings for a Television ATI Video Controller Safety Instructions System Setup Screens Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens Overview Changing Printer Modes Changing COM PortsEnabling the Infrared Sensor Back to Contents Using Smart Cards Installing a Smart CardAbout Smart Cards Smart card Specifications Audio CommunicationsVideo Display Touch Pad BatteryKeyboard Track Stick Physical Environmental Dell Latitude D600 Systems Users Guide Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Travel Tips If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPDetermining Your Network Type Back to Contents About Microsoft Windows XP Switching to Classic ViewDesktop Cleanup Wizard Help and Support Center Special Considerations With Fast User Switching Files and Settings Transfer WizardUser Accounts and Fast User Switching Program Compatibility Wizard Internet Connection Firewall