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Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad: Dell Precision Mobile Workstation M50 User's Guide

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Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad

Dell Precision™ Mobile Workstation M50 User's Guide

Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button

Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button

Press this button to launch a frequently used program, such as your default Internet browser.

To change the reprogrammable button settings, or to find information on using the button:

In Microsoft® Windows® XP

Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
Under Pick a category, click Printers and Other Hardware, click Keyboard, and then click the AccessDirect tab.
Click Help, and follow the instructions.

In Windows 2000

Open the Control Panel, and then double-click the Keyboard icon.
Click the AccessDirect tab in the Keyboard Properties window.
Click Help, and follow the instructions.

Numeric Keypad

NOTE: When you connect an external PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 keypad to the computer, the integrated keypad is disabled.

The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the right of the keypad keys.

To enable the keypad, press . The light indicates that the keypad is active.
To disable the keypad, press again.

NOTE: If you experience problems using a password, ensure that the numeric keypad is disabled.

To temporarily disable the keypad so that you can use the other function of a dual-function key, press and the desired key.

You can also press and the desired uppercase letter or shift function of the key.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Speaker Functions

If no sound comes from the speakers, press and adjust the volume.

Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions

Minimizes all open windows

Maximizes all windows

Runs Microsoft® Windows Explorer

Opens the Run dialog box

Opens the Search Results dialog box

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

Opens the System Properties dialog box

To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, double-click the Keyboard icon in the Control Panel.

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.

To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the smooth sensor area.
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 down-up-down on the touch pad. On the second down motion, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your finger across the surface.
To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and then tap twice on the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice.

Track Stick

The track stick detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you to move the cursor on the display. Use the track stick and track stick buttons as you would use a mouse.

To move the cursor, press the track stick. Press up or down to move the cursor to the top or bottom of the display screen. Press left or right to move the cursor to the left or right of the display screen.
To select an object, tap once on the track stick or use your thumb to press the left track stick button.
To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object. Then press and hold the left track stick button. Leave your thumb on the button and move the object by pressing the track stick in the desired direction.
To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the track stick or use your thumb to press the left track stick button twice.

Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick

You can disable the touch pad and track stick or adjust their settings using the Mouse Properties window.

Open the Control Panel and double-click the Mouse icon.
Click the tab for the touch pad or track stick on the Mouse Properties window.
Select the desired settings and click Apply. Depending on your computer configuration, you might need to adjust speed and acceleration on the Motions tab.
Click OK to save the settings and close the window.

Your computer came with an additional track stick cap. You can purchase additional caps by visiting the Dell website at www.dell.com. You may need to change the track stick cap if it wears down from prolonged use.

Pull the cap off the track stick.
Align the new cap over the square track stick post and gently press the cap down onto the post.
Test the track stick to ensure that the cap is seated properly.

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