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, press <Fn> and the desired key after enabling the keypad.
To enable the keypad, press <Num Lk>. The
light indicates that the keypad is active.
To disable the keypad, press <Num Lk> again.
Key Combinations
System Functions
<Ctrl><Shift><Esc>
Opens the Task Manager window.
Battery
<Fn><F3>
Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. This feature is not supported in Dell MediaDirect. For more information, see Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter.
CD or DVD Tray
<Fn><F10>
Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed). This feature is not supported in Dell MediaDirect. For more information on QuickSet, see Dell™ QuickSet Features.
Display Functions
<Fn><F8>
Switches the video image to the next display option. The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously.
<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).
Radios (Including Wireless Networking and an Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology)
<Fn><F2>
Enables and disables radios, including wireless networking and Bluetooth wireless technology.
Power Management
<Fn><Esc>
Activates a 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.
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.
Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions
Windows logo key and <m>
Minimizes all open windows.
Windows logo key and <Shift><m>
Maximizes all windows.
Windows logo key and <e>
Runs Windows Explorer. This opens the same window as double-clicking "My Computer" on your desktop.
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 <Ctrl><f>
Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to a network).
Windows logo key and <Pause>
Opens the System Properties dialog box.
To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. For information about the Control Panel, see the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center, see page 13.
Touch Pad
The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the display. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use a mouse.
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touch pad
To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad.
To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button.
To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. On the second tap, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your finger over the surface.
To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice.
Customizing the Touch Pad
You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust their settings.
Open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse. For information
about the Control Panel, see the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support
Center, see page 13.
In the Mouse Properties window, click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings.
Click OK to save the settings and close the window.
light indicates that the keypad is active.