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Using the Keyboard: Dell Latitude D530 User's Guide

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Using the Keyboard

Dell™ Latitude™ D530 User's Guide

  Numeric Keypad

  Key Combinations

  Touch Pad



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 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 (see Dell™ QuickSet).

CD or DVD Tray

<Fn><F10>

Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed; see Dell™ QuickSet).

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).

Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Function

<Fn><F2>

Enables and disables 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.

<Fn><F1>

Puts the computer into hibernate mode. Dell QuickSet is required.

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® XP Logo Key Functions

Windows logo key and <m>

Minimizes all open windows

Windows logo key and <Shift><m>

Restores all minimized windows. This key combination functions as a toggle to restore minimized windows following the use of the Windows logo key and <m> key combination.

Windows logo key and <e>

Runs 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 <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.

Microsoft® Windows Vista® Logo Key Functions

Windows logo key and <TAB>

Cycle through programs on the Windows Notification area by using Windows Flip 3-D (only if using the Aero™ interface).

Ctrl+Windows logo key and <TAB>

Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the Windows Notification area by using Windows Flip 3-D (only if using the Aero interface).

Windows logo key and <SPACEBAR>

Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar (if using Windows Sidebar).

Windows logo key and <g>

Cycles through Windows Sidebar gadgets (if using Windows Sidebar).

Windows logo key and <u>

Opens the Ease of Access Center.

Windows logo key and <x>

Opens the Windows Mobility Center.

Windows logo key and any number key

Opens the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that corresponds to the number. For example, use the Windows logo key and <1> to launch the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu.

Windows logo key and <m>

Minimizes all open windows.

Windows logo key and <Shift><m>

Restores all minimized windows. This key combination functions as a toggle to restore minimized windows following the use of the Windows logo key and <m> key combination.

Windows logo key and <e>

Runs 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 <Ctrl><f>

Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the Tablet-PC is connected to a network).

Windows logo key and <Fn><F12>

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 Windows Help and Support. To access Help and Support, see Windows Help and Support.


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

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touch pad buttons

  • 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 its settings.

  1. Click Start® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Mouse. See the Windows Help and Support for information about the Control Panel,. To access Windows Help and Support, see Windows Help and Support.

  2. In the Mouse Properties window:

    • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad and track stick.

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

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


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