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Dell PP26L owner manual Dell QuickSet Key Combinations, Adjusting Keyboard Settings

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

Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations

If Dell QuickSet is installed, you can use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help.

Adjusting Keyboard Settings

To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate:

1Click Start , and then click Control Panel.

2Click Hardware and Sound.

3Click Keyboard.

Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

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Dell PP26L Dell QuickSet Key Combinations, Adjusting Keyboard Settings, Click Hardware and Sound Click Keyboard

Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m September WY106 Contents Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Optional Camera Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Using the Memory Card Reader Securing Your Computer Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 125 Sound and Speaker Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Dell QuickSet Features Traveling With Your Computer Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Glossary Drivers and Utilities Media Finding InformationDell Product Information Guide Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Site Dell Support Center Dell QuickSet Help Operating System Media Finding Information About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationFront View Device status lights D I O C O N N E C T O R S Flashing green Searching for networks About Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View USB connectors ExpressCard slotRight Side View Video connector VGABack View D E M C O N N E C T O R RJ Compartment Bottom ViewModule About Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Windows XPIf you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows XPWindows Vista To prepare a new computer for the file transfer Next Next Microsoft Windows Vista Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB PrinterPower Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsClick Start→ Printers and Faxes Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesUsing the Display Adjusting BrightnessSetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Windows Vista Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadKey Combinations Adjusting Keyboard Settings Dell QuickSet Key CombinationsClick Hardware and Sound Click Keyboard Touch Pad Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Mouse Customizing the Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Battery Performance Using a BatteryDell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCheck the Battery Charge Check the Battery HealthCharge Gauge Microsoft Windows Vista Battery Meter Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Microsoft Windows XP Battery MeterPower Management Modes Standby and Sleep ModeHibernate Mode Accessing Power Options Properties Configuring Power Management SettingsReplacing the Battery Charging the BatteryStoring a Battery Accessing the Camera’s Help File Using the Optional CameraManually Adjusting the Camera Settings Creating a Picture or a VideoWebcam Console window Using the Optional Camera Using the Optional Camera Playing Media Using MultimediaDVD player includes the following basic buttons Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control OK/Enter/Select Arrow Right Arrow Down Play/Pause Forward Copying CD and DVD Media How to Copy a CD or DVDHelpful Tips Using Blank CD and DVD MediaAdjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirectMicrosoft Windows Vista Operating System If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode If the computer is turned on or in standby or sleep modeDell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio DeviceConnector Video and Standard Audio Using Multimedia Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Video cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite video adapter Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Component Video and Standard Audio Component video adapter Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Standard audio cable Click Advanced Click S/PDIF Interface Enabling S/PDIF Digital AudioMicrosoft Windows Vista Enabling the Display Settings for a TVMicrosoft Windows XP Click AdvancedUsing Multimedia ExpressCard Blanks Using ExpressCardsInstalling an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using ExpressCards Using the Memory Card Reader Installing a Memory CardMemory Card Blanks Removing a Memory Card or Blank Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using Networks100 Select an option under Choose a connection optionStart Button and Connect To Option Wireless Local Area NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionRight-clickWireless Network Connection Click Properties Order Confirmation for Your Computer102 103 Connecting to a WlanDetermining the Wireless Network Device Manager Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Network Connections104 105 Completing the Connection to the Wlan106 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area NetworkConnecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card107 108 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorClick Start→ All Programs→ Dell Wireless Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card109 110 111 PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Security Cable Lock112 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen113 114 Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics 116 117 118 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu119 Dell Support Center Dell Support120 121 Dell PC Tune-UpClick Self Help→ Network /Internet→ Network Management Dell PC CheckupDell Network Assistant DellConnect123 Drive ProblemsHard drive problems Optical drive problemsMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now125 126 Windows XP Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper127 Error Messages128 129 130 131 Click Uninstall132 ExpressCard Problems133 Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems External Keyboard problems134 Unexpected charactersProgram stops responding or crashes repeatedly Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start Computer stops respondingDell MediaDirect problems Solid blue screen appears136 137 Other software problems138 Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan139 140 Power Problems141 Printer ProblemsScanner Problems Click Properties and click PortsWindows XP 142 143 Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakersRemote Control Problems No sound from headphones144 145 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems146 Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to read147 What Is a Driver?Drivers If only part of the display is readable148 Identifying DriversWindows XP Click Start→ Control Panel Click Properties→ Device Manager149 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows Device Driver Rollback Properties Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back DriverUsing the Drivers and Utilities Media At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next150 151 Manually Reinstalling Drivers152 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware ProblemsFix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter Windows XP Click Start→ Help and SupportUsing Windows Vista System Restore Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System153 154 Creating a Restore PointClick Start → Help and Support Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State155 Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory ConfigurationClick Next→ Finish Click Undo my last restoration, and then click NextBefore You Begin Using the Operating System Media157 Reinstalling Windows VistaUsing Microsoft Windows System Restore Starting System RestoreRestoring Your Microsoft Windows XP Operating System 159 Using Dell PC Restore160 161 162 163 Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer164 165 Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive166 167 Replacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell168 Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive169 Central Control Cover Replacing the Optical Drive170 Removing the Central Control Cover Replacing the Central Control Cover171 Keyboard Removing the Keyboard172 173 Replacing the KeyboardMemory Removing the Memory Module174 175 176 Replacing the Memory Module177 Modem178 Wireless Mini-Cards Subscriber Identity Module179 180 Removing a Wlan Card181 Replacing a Wlan Card182 Internal Card with Bluetooth Wireless Technology183 184 Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card185 Replacing a Wwan CardFlash Cache Module Removing the FCM186 187 Replacing the FCMCoin-Cell Battery Removing the Coin-Cell Battery188 189 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery190 191 Dell QuickSet Features192 193 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the ComputerTravel Tips Traveling by Air194 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance195 Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services196 197 Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Automated Order-Status Service198 199 Before You Call200 201 Contacting Dell202 203 SpecificationsSdio 204USB 205Lvds 206Wxga 207208 209 210 211 212 Using the System Setup Program Appendix213 Commonly Used Options Viewing the System Setup ScreenSystem Setup Screen Changing the Boot Sequence215 Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and Display216 Mouse Cleaning a Non-Optical MouseCleaning an Optical Mouse Touch PadDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Media218 FCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsPP26L 220221 Macrovision Product Notice222 223 Glossary224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 IndexSee also hard drive See also optical drive 242 243 244 245 246 SIM. See Subscriber Identity Module247 See also Mobile Broadband 248