Key Combinations, System Functions, Display Functions | Dell PP23LA

Key Combinations

System Functions

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

<Fn><F2>	Enable/Disable wireless networking.

Display Functions

<Fn><F8>	Displays icons representing all currently available display
	options (for example, display only, external monitor or
	projector only, both display and projector, and so on).
	Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that
	option.

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

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

Power Management

<Fn><Esc>	Activates the "Stand by" power management mode. You
	can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a
	different power management mode using the Advanced
	tab in the Power Options Properties window. See "Power
	Management Modes" on page 41.

<Fn><F1>	Activates the "Hibernate" power management mode,
	when Dell QuickSet is installed. You can reprogram this
	keyboard shortcut to activate a different power
	management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power
	Options Properties window. See "Power Management
	Modes" on page 41.

Speaker Functions

<Fn><Page Up>	Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and
	external speakers, if attached.

<Fn><Page Dn>	Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and
	external speakers, if attached.

<Fn><End>	Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external
	speakers, if attached.

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Dell PP23LA owner manual Key Combinations, System Functions, Display Functions, Power Management, Speaker Functions

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Dell Inspiron 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 Configuring Power Management Settings Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore If only part of the display is readableResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 101 104 105109 110 Glossary Index Contents Warranty information Finding InformationSupport.dell.com Setup Diagram Click the topic that describes your problem What Are You Looking For? Find It HereClick the arrow icon Follow the instructions on the screen Microsoft Windows System Restore Microsoft Restore your operating systemService call status and support history Top technical issues for my computer Determining Your Computer’s Configuration About Your ComputerAbout Your Computer Front View Light operates as follows 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 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting 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 Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Power Protection Devices Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power Supplies Line Conditioners Setting Up Your Computer Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution Using the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Power Management Key CombinationsSystem Functions Display Functions Adjusting Keyboard Settings Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge Gauge Conserving Battery Power Low-Battery WarningPower Management Modes Check the Battery HealthPage Charging the Battery Replacing the BatteryConfiguring Power Management Settings Storing a Battery Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture How to Copy a CD or DVDCopying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips Using Multimedia Using Cards Installing an ExpressCardUsing Cards ExpressCards Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Installing a Media Memory Card Media Memory Cards Removing a Media Memory Card Setting Up a Network Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband ModemSetting Up a Network Network Setup Wizard Wireless Local Area Network WlanChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a New Wlan Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Completing the Connection to the Wlan Setting Up a Network Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your Computer Computer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Solving Problems Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving Problems Option Function Tab Function Drive Problems CD and DVD drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Management Modes on page 41 for information on standby mode Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Error Messages Solving Problems Solving Problems Solving Problems ExpressCard Problems Keyboard ProblemsManufacturer Lockups and Software Problems External Keyboard problemsUnexpected characters Other software problems Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Memory Problems Network Problems Power Problems Communication exists. Replace the network cable Printer Problems Scanner ProblemsEnsuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Video and Display ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the display is blank If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readablePicture quality What Is a Driver? Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesDrivers Identifying Drivers Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore You can restore your operating system in the following waysRestoring Your Operating System Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Solving Problems Using the Operating System CD Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Optical Drive Hard Drive Screws Hard drive Memory Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory module Securing clips 2 per connector Modem Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover Keyboard 100 Wireless Mini-Card 101 Install the replacement Mini-Card 102 103 Coin-Cell Battery Display 105 Adding and Replacing Parts Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features107 108 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 109 Travel Tips Traveling by Air Contacting Dell 111Contacting Dell 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 Should be called from within Singapore orMalaysia only 128 129 130 131 132 Specifications 133 Ports and Connectors 134Memory Communications 135 VideoAudio 136 Display Battery 137Keyboard Touch Pad 138 AC AdapterPhysical 139 Environmental 140 Using the System Setup Program Entering System SetupAppendix 141 Commonly Used Options Cleaning Your Computer 143 Computer, Keyboard, and Display Touch PadFloppy Drive CDs and DVDs Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 145 FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B146 Macrovision Product Notice 147 148 Glossary 149Glossary 150 151 Device driver See driverDocking device See APR 152 153 154 155 NIC See network adapter 156 157 System tray See notification area Video resolution See resolution 158 159 160 Boot sequence Brightness adjusting Index161 Index See also display problems Power management conserving battery power163 Compatibility, 74 restore computer to previous System setup program commonly used options 165 166