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.
Display Functions
<Fn><F8>
Displays icons representing all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, etc). Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that option.
<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).
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> combination.
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 <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.
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:
Click Start, and then click ControlPanel.
Click Hardware and Sound.
Click Keyboard.
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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silk screen depicting scrolling capabilities
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 the touch pad settings. Perform the steps in the following section that corresponds to the operating system your computer is using.
Windows Vista
Click Start, and then click ControlPanel.
Click Hardware and Sound.
Click Keyboard.
In the Mouse Properties window:
Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad.
Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings.
Click OK to save the settings and close the window.
Windows XP
Click Start®Control Panel® Mouse.
In the Mouse Properties window:
Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad.
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.
