Adjusting the Display Panel, Adjusting Brightness | Dell PP03X

Adjusting the Display Panel

The display on your computer is adjustable, so you can find a viewing angle that is comfortable for you.

NOTICE: Do not position the display so that it blocks the DVD drive from opening completely.

Adjusting Brightness

When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing <Fn> and the up- or down-arrow key on the keyboard.

NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to your portable computer or docking device. If your computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear, but the brightness level on the external device does not change.

You can press the following keys to adjust display brightness:

•Press <Fn> and the up-arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor).

•Press <Fn> and the down-arrow key to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor).

Switching the Video Image

When you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear on either the computer display or the external device.

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Dell PP03X, M2010 owner manual Adjusting the Display Panel, Adjusting Brightness, Switching the Video Image

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Dell XPS M2010 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 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Taking a Picture or Recording a Video Configuring Power Management SettingsSwapping Primary and Secondary Displays Transferring Information to a New Computer What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemInstalling a Media Memory Card or ExpressCard Contents If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 100 Media Memory Card or ExpressCard Problems 102Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 103 101 115 112113 117 146 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 147145 147 Finding Information Setup Diagram Notification system installed on your computer. This Segment, and enter your Service TagDell Support Utility is an automated upgrade Information. Access the Dell Support Utility from After you reinstall your How to reinstall my operating systemTo reinstall your operating system, use your Operating Reinstall drivers for About Your Computer About Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S D I a C O N T R O L B U T T O N S Control playback of media V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Left View Telephony program ConnectorConnects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Rsmmc Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Pro Duo Back View Air vents Connects the following devices Bottom View Page About Your Computer Using the Keyboard and Mouse Using the Keyboard and MousePairing the Keyboard Wireless connection button on keyboard Keyboard Pairing FailedWireless connection button on computer base Batteries Pairing the MouseMouse Pairing With the Wizard Mouse Pairing Failed System Functions Numeric KeypadKey Combinations Numeric keypad Display Switch BatteryDisplay Functions Wireless Networking Technology Function Power Management Touch 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Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Ieee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems Lockups and Software Problems Dell MediaDirect problems Solid blue screen appears Memory Problems Other software problems Mobile Broadband Network Network ProblemsGeneral 101 Media Memory Card or ExpressCard Problems Power Problems 103 Printer ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 104 Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakers Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from external speakers 106 Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank 107 If the display is difficult to readIf only part of the display is readable 108 System Setup Program System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens Overview Changing the Boot Sequence System Setup ScreensCommonly Used Settings Modular bay HDD Internal HDD CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Performing a One-Time Boot About Your RAID ConfigurationRAID Level 0 Configuration 111 Segment Hard drive RAID Level 1 Configuration112 Configuring Your Computer for RAID 113 System Setup Program Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager 115 System Setup Program Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 117 Travel Tips Traveling by Air Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareWhat Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities Disc Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback 121 Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 122 123 Before You Begin Using the Operating System Installation MediaEnabling System Restore 125 126 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Battery access door 128 Memory 129 Captive screw 131 Securing clips 2 per 132 Mini CardWlan Cards Antenna cables 133 Mini card Coin-Cell Battery Coin-cell battery Dell QuickSet Dell QuickSet135 136 Specifications SpecificationsFour 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors 137 DVI with Hdcp 138TV support Ntsc and PAL s-video, composite, or Display Base 5 W total Total system power139 140 141 142 143 144 145 Online ServicesObtaining Assistance Obtaining Assistance Support Service AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service 146 Problems With Your Order 147 Before You Call 148 149 Contacting Dell 150 151 Online Support Support.ap.dell.com Online Support La-techsupport@dell.com 152Online Support Support.euro.dell.com 153 Online Support International Access CodeTechnical Support, Customer Service, Sales Toll-free 154 Online Order Status 155 156 Calling from Guayaquil 157 Fisupport@dell.com 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 Transaction Sales Toll-free 1 800 888 Corporate Sales 165 166 Fax 21 424 01 167 Sales Penang, Malaysia Technical Support, Customer Service, 604 633168 Technical Support Fax 08 590 05 Sales 08 587 705 169020 140 14 170 Corporate/Public Sector Sales 01344 860 Country Code Customer Service Online City Code171 Home and Small Business Fax 0870 907 Leases and Loans Toll-free Dell Preferred Accounts DPA 172Or Speech-Impaired Country Code Fax Toll-free Dell Outlet Store Toll-free Software and Peripherals Sales 173 174 175 Cleaning Your ComputerAppendix Appendix Touch Pad Macrovision Product NoticeComputer, Keyboard, and Display CD, DVD, and BD Media 177 FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B 178 ALS ambient light sensor Glossary179 Glossary 180 181 Docking device See APR 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 Index Index189 DVI 190 191 See Wlan card 192 See also Drivers and Utilities 193 194