Customizing the Touch Pad | Dell PP29L manual

Customizing the Touch Pad

You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings.

1Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2Click Keyboard.

3In the Mouse Properties window:

•Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad.

•Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings.

4Click OK to save the settings and close the window.

Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

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Dell PP29L owner manual Customizing the Touch Pad

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m July U739D Contents Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Contents Accessing Power Options Properties Dell Technical Update Service Connecting a Network or BroadbandRemoving a Memory Card or Blank If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen External Keyboard problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Operating System Media Restoring Your Operating System 110 109Replacing the Hard Drive 111 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 112 Automated Order-Status Service Technical Support and Customer Service Computer, Keyboard, and Display 144 144145 Definition of Third-Party Software Contents What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Finding InformationDrivers for my computer Device documentation Microsoft Windows License Label What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information System, and installs the updates Enter your Service Tag or productAppropriate for your configuration Other Dell customers How to use Windows XP See Drive Problems onHow to work with programs and files How to personalize your desktop Restore your operating system Microsoft Windows System RestoreReturns your computer to an earlier Operating state without affecting Finding Information About Your Computer Front ViewAbout Your Computer Analog microphone Headphone connectors Touch pad buttons Device status lights D I O C O N N E C T O R S Information, see the documentation that came with your card Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View USB connectors Video connector VGASecurity cable slot Hard drive Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer USB connector Right Side ViewExpressCard slot Optical drive Back View Battery Air vents Bottom View Optical drive Battery Battery release latch Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Windows Easy Transfer Transferring Information to a New Computer To copy data from the old computer To transfer data to the new computer Setting Up a Printer Printer Cable Connecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Power Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Setting Up Your Computer Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessUsing the Display Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Numeric keypad Power Management BatteryKey Combinations System Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Adjusting Keyboard SettingsDell QuickSet Key Combinations Click Start, and then click Control Panel Click Keyboard Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Battery Performance Using a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery Charge Microsoft Windows Battery Meter Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Check the Battery Health Standby Mode Power Management ModesHibernate Mode Close the display Press FnEsc Charging the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsAccessing Power Options Properties Press the power button Close the display Press FnEsc Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Using a Battery Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying Media DVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CD and DVD Media How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CD and DVD Media Helpful TipsMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Using Cards ExpressCard/34 2 ExpressCard/54 Using CardsExpressCards ExpressCard Blanks Installing an ExpressCard Memory Card Reader Removing an ExpressCard or BlankMemory Card Blanks Secure Digital SD Installing a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card or Blank Using Cards Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableSetting Up and Using Networks Wireless Local Area Network Setting Up a NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Start Button and Connect To Option Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your Computer If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Press and hold the Fn key while powering the computer onDuring the assessment, answer any questions that appear Page Dell Diagnostics Main Menu OptionFunctionOption Function Tab Function Drive Problems Problems writing to a CD-RW, or DVD+/-RW drive Optical drive problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ExpressCard Problems Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems External Keyboard problems Unexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start Computer stops responding Solid blue screen appears Other software problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Memory Problems Power Problems Network Problems Below 0C 32F, the computer will not start Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from integrated speakersNo sound from external speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse Problems If the display is blank Video and Display Problems If only part of the display is readable If the display is difficult to read Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Using Windows Device Driver RollbackClick Start→My Computer→Properties→Hardware→Device Manager Click the Drivers tab→Roll Back Driver Troubleshooting Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Restoring Your Operating System103 Starting System Restore Reinstalling Windows XP Using the Operating System MediaBefore You Begin 105 Troubleshooting Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer 109 Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive Slide the hard drive out of the computer 110Screws Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Replacing the Hard Drive111 Foam packaging Removing the Optical Drive Optical DriveReplacing the Optical Drive Optical drive Locking screw Removing the Hinge Cover Hinge Cover113 Hinge cover Keyboard Replacing the Hinge CoverRemoving the Keyboard Replacing the Keyboard Keyboard connector latch115 Screws Keyboard Keyboard tabs Memory Follow the procedures in Before You Begin onRemoving Memory Module 116 Cover 117 Securing clips Replacing Memory Module Tab 119 Wireless Mini-Cards Removing Mini-Card120 Mini-Card Adding and Replacing Parts Disconnect the antenna cables from the Mini-card121 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Replacing Mini-CardRemoving the Card Replacing the Card 123Securing screw 124 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 125 Travel Tips Traveling by Air126 Obtaining Assistance Getting Help127 Getting Help Technical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online Services128 AutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Product Information Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Before You Call130 131 Contacting Dell 133 Specifications 134 Memory Memory module connector 135 LCD interfaceTV support 136 Display Maximum resolutions1280 x 800 at 262 K colors 258 mm Reduced under certain power-intensive Information on battery life137 138 139 Ms halfsine pulse for storage Operating30G 140 Appendix Using the System Setup Program141 Appendix System Setup Screen Viewing the System Setup ScreenChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options Performing a One-Time Boot USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDD143 Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your Computer Touch Pad Cleaning an Optical MouseMouse Media Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 146 FCC Notice U.S. Only FCC Class B147 148 Macrovision Product Notice 149 Glossary 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 Module bay See media bay Glossary 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 Index 165Index 166 See also hard drive See also optical drive 167 168 169 170