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Dell PP22L, RT722 owner manual Using the Keyboard and Touchpad, Numeric Keypad

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Using the Keyboard and Touchpad

Numeric Keypad

numeric keypad

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

• To enable the keypad, press <Num Lk>. The 9 light indicates that the keypad is active.

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

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Dell PP22L, RT722 owner manual Using the Keyboard and Touchpad, Numeric Keypad

Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m September RT722 Contents Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Microsoft Windows Battery Meter Using the Memory Card Reader Securing Your Computer External Keyboard problems 141 Adding and Replacing PartsDell QuickSet Features Traveling With Your Computer 173 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only GlossaryDrivers and Utilities Media Finding InformationSetup Diagram Go to support.dell.com, select your Dell Support Utility Operating System Media Finding Information About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationFront View M E R a I N D I C a T O R selections you made camera V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Flashing green Searching for networks Right Side View USB connectorsBack View I D E O TV- O U T C O N N E C T O R Bottom View Left speaker About Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a PrinterWindows Easy Transfer Use one of the following methods for transferring dataPrinter Cable Connecting a USB PrinterSurge Protectors Power Protection DevicesLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesSetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using the Display Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and TouchpadPower Management BatteryKey Combinations System FunctionsTouch Pad Adjusting Keyboard SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Dell QuickSet Key CombinationsSilk screen depicting scrolling capabilities Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Battery Performance Using a BatteryBattery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge Gauge Microsoft Windows Battery MeterConfiguring Power Management Settings Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning To exit Sleep state, press the power button Charging the BatteryUsing the Sleep Power State To remove the battery Replacing the BatteryStoring a Battery Using a Battery Playing Media Using MultimediaDVD player includes the following basic buttons CD player includes the following basic buttonsTo play media using Dell Travel Remote Playing Media Using Dell Travel RemoteCopying CD and DVD Media Using Blank CD and DVD Media How to Copy a CD or DVDDVD-Writable Drives Helpful TipsAdjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeUsing Dell MediaDirect Click Open Volume MixerConnecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Video connector Using Multimedia Connector Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Standard audio cable Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Composite video adapter Component Video and Standard Audio Component video cable Component video adapter Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Standard audio cable Component video cable Click Advanced Click S/PDIF Interface Enabling the Display Settings for a TVEnabling S/PDIF Digital Audio ExpressCard Blanks Using ExpressCardsInstalling an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using ExpressCards Memory Card Blanks Using the Memory Card ReaderInstalling a Memory Card To install a memory card Removing a Memory Card or Blank Using the Memory Card Reader Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksWireless Local Area Network Setting Up a NetworkBefore you can set up a WLAN, you need What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionClick Properties Order Confirmation for Your Computer Checking Your Wireless Network CardDevice Manager Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Click Connect to a network under Tasks To connect to the networkTo set up a Mobile Broadband network connection, you need Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area NetworkChecking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband NetworkEnabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Click Start → All Programs→ Dell WirelessDell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer When using passwords, observe the following guidelines If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 100 Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics 101102 103 104 105 106 Dell Support CenterDell Support 107 Dell PC Tune-UpDell PC CheckUp To access Dell Network AssistantDell Network Assistant DellConnectOptical drive problems Drive ProblemsHardware Problems in the Windows Vista Operating System on To begin a live session with a Dell associateProblems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive Hard drive problemsOr DVD creation software Drive tray cannot eject Drive makes an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundCannot open your e-mail attachments Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsClick Hardware and Sound Click Phone and Modem Options 111112 Error Messages113 Do not use these characters in filenames114 115 116 Under Programs, click Uninstall a ProgramDrive and try again ExpressCard ProblemsContact the ExpressCard manufacturer 117External Keyboard problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsKeyboard Problems 119 Unexpected charactersComputer does not start Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyMenu to access Dell MediaDirect Help Dell MediaDirect problemsSolid blue screen appears 121122 Other software problemsNetwork Problems Memory ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on 123124 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan125 Power Problems126 Printer ProblemsClick Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers No sound from integrated speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from external speakers Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse129 Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank Glare, which can cause poor picture quality If the display is difficult to readDrivers What Is a Driver?If only part of the display is readable 131Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesClick Properties→ Device Manager Properties133 Using the Drivers and Utilities MediaAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Manually Reinstalling Drivers 135 Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating SystemFor more information Click Start → Help and Support Using Windows Vista System Restore137 Click Next→ FinishClick Undo my last restoration, and then click Next 138 139 Using the Operating System Media140 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer142 Before Working Inside Your Computer143 Hard Drive144 Removing the Hard Drive145 Replacing the Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell 146 Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical Drive Hinge CoverRemoving the Hinge Cover 147Replacing the Hinge Cover Keyboard149 Removing the KeyboardReplacing the Keyboard MemoryRemoving the Dimm a Memory Module Dimm a memory module is located under the keyboard151 152 Replacing the Dimm a Memory Module153 Removing the Dimm B Memory Module154 Replacing the Dimm B Memory Module155 156 Subscriber Identity Module157 Wireless Mini CardsRemoving a Wlan Card 158 159 Replacing a Wlan Card160 Removing a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card161 162 163 Replacing a Wwan Card164 Removing a Wpan CardReplacing a Wpan Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyRemoving the Card 165166 Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Card 167 Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery 168 169 Dell QuickSet Features170 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 171Travel Tips Wireless switch onTraveling by Air 172173 Getting HelpObtaining Assistance DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer ServiceAutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationReturning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 177 Before You Call178 179 Contacting Dell180 181 Specifications182 USB 183Wxga 184185 186 187 188 You can use system setup as follows Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix 189System Setup Screen Viewing the System Setup ScreenCommonly Used Options Diskette Drive Internal HDD 190191 USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDDComputer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerTouch Pad 192193 MouseMedia 194 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B196 Macrovision Product Notice197 Glossary198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 IndexAdjusting brightness, 39 adjusting the size of icons 217 Index 219 Safely Remove Hardware, 117 wireless activity indicator 221 222