Dell Inspiron 2600 User manual

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Dell™ Inspiron™ 2600 and 2650
Owner’s Manual
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Hints, Notices, and Cautions
HINT: A HINT indicates important information that helps you make better
use of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of
data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage,
personal injury, or death.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the Glossary in the
Te l l M e H o w help file. To access the help file, see page 50.
____________________
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2002 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer
Corporation is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, DellNet, AccessDirect, TrueMobile, DellPlus,
Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, and Latitude are trademarks of Dell Computer
Corporation; Intel, Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation; Microsoft
and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; EMC is a registered trademark
of EMC Corporation; ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency. As an ENERGY STARPartner, Dell Computer Corporation has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming
the marks and names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest
in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Model PP04L
November 2002 P/N 1H066 Rev. A02
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Contents
CAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Air Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
EMC Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
When Using Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Ergonomic Computing Habits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
When Working Inside Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Battery Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1Setting Up and Using Your Computer
A Tour of Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Left Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Right Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Setting Up a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Printer Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Connecting a Parallel Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Connecting a USB Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Setting Up a Home and Office Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Setting Up Your Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Copying CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using Easy CD Creator Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using Blank CD-R Discs or Blank CD-RW Discs . . . . . . . . 35
Helpful Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
How to Copy a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Turning On Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Turning Off Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Logging Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Fast User Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using the Keyboard and Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Dell™ AccessDirect™ Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Keyboard Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Touch Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Power Protection Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Surge Protectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Line Conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Uninterruptible Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
2Solving Problems
Finding Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Accessing Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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Video and Display Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
If the display is blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
If the display is difficult to read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
If only part of the display is readable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Sound and Speaker Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
If you have a problem with integrated speakers . . . . . . . . . 54
If you have a problem with external speakers . . . . . . . . . . 55
Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Modem and Internet Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Scanner Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
PC Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
External Keyboard Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Unexpected Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . . . 60
If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray . . . . . 62
If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound . . . . . . 62
If the CD-RW drive stops writing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
If you have problems with a hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
General Program Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
A program crashes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
A program stops responding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
A solid blue screen appears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Error messages appear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
E-Mail Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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If Your Computer Gets Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
If You Drop or Damage Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Resolving Other Technical Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Reinstalling the Modem and Network Drivers . . . . . . . . . 69
Using the Device Driver Rollback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities . . . . . . . 70
Using System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Creating a Restore Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State . . . . . 72
Undoing the Last System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Reinstalling Microsoft®Windows®XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Before You Reinstall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Reinstalling Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Reinstalling Drivers and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
3Adding and Replacing Parts
Removing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Installing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Adding Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Adding a Modem Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Replacing the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
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4Appendix
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Standard Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Viewing the System Setup Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
System Setup Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Commonly Used Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals . . . . . . 99
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals . . . . . . . 99
Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . . . . . 100
Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
NOM Information (Mexico Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Limited Warranties and Return Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Limited Warranty for the U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only) . . . . . . . . . 122
Limited Warranty Terms for Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
"Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only) . . . . . . . . 126
Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only) . . . . . . . . . 127
One-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee
(Latin America and the Caribbean Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Intel®Warranty Statement for Pentium®and
Celeron®Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . . . . 129
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect
your computer and working environment from potential damage.
General
• Do not attempt to service the computer yourself unless you are a trained service
technician. Always follow installation instructions closely.
• If you use an extension power cable with your AC adapter, ensure that the total ampere
rating of the products plugged in to the extension power cable does not exceed the
ampere rating of the extension cable.
• Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your computer. Doing so can cause fire
or electric shock by shorting out interior components.
• Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a carrying case or a
closed briefcase, while the computer is turned on. Restricting airflow can damage the
computer or cause a fire.
• Keep your computer away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling
vents. Avoid placing loose papers underneath your computer; do not place your computer
in a closed-in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug.
• Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the floor, when you use
it to run the computer or to charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers
or other items that will reduce cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter inside a carrying
case.
• The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation of your computer. Use care
when handling the adapter during or immediately after operation.
• Do not allow your portable computer to operate with the base resting directly on exposed
skin for extended periods of time. The surface temperature of the base will rise during
normal operation (particularly when AC power is present). Allowing sustained contact
with exposed skin can cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn.
• Do not use your computer in a wet environment, for example, near a bath tub, sink, or
swimming pool or in a wet basement
• If your computer includes an integrated or optional (PC Card) modem, disconnect the
modem cable if an electrical storm is approaching to avoid the remote risk of electric
shock from lightning via the telephone line.
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• To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any
cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm. Do not use your computer during an electrical storm unless all cables have been
disconnected and the computer is operating on battery power.
• If your computer includes a modem, the cable used with the modem should be
manufactured with a minimum wire size of 26 American wire gauge (AWG) and an FCC-
compliant RJ-11 modular plug.
• Before you open the memory module/Mini PCI card/modem cover on the bottom of your
computer, disconnect all cables from their electrical outlets and disconnect the telephone
cable.
• If your computer has a modem RJ-11 connector and a network RJ-45 connector, insert the
telephone cable into the RJ-11 connector, not the R-45 connector.
•PCCardsmaybecomeverywarmduring normal operation. Use care when removing PC
Cards after their continuous operation.
• Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet.
Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners, which may contain flammable substances.
Power
• Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with this computer. Use of
another AC adapter may cause a fire or explosion.
• Before you connect the computer to an electrical outlet, check the AC adapter voltage
rating to ensure that the required voltage and frequency match the available power
source.
• To remove the computer from all power sources, turn the computer off, remove the
battery pack, and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet.
• To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into properly
grounded power sources. These power cables may be equipped with 3-prong plugs to
provide an earth grounding connection. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the
grounding prong from the power cable plug. If you use a power extension cable, use the
appropriate type, 2-prong or 3-prong, to mate with the AC adapter power cable.
• Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter’s power cable and that the cable is not
located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.
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• If you are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use caution when plugging the AC
adapter’s power cable into the power strip. Some power strips may allow you to insert the
plug incorrectly. Incorrect insertion of the power plug could result in permanent damage
to your computer, as well as risk of electric shock and/or fire. Ensure that the ground
prong of the power plug is inserted into the mating ground contact of the power strip.
Battery
• Use only Dell™ battery modules that are approved for use with this computer. Use of
other types may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
• Do not carry a battery pack in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal objects
(such as car keys or paper clips) could short-circuit the battery terminals. The resulting
excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in damage
to the battery pack or cause fire or burns.
• The battery poses a burn hazard if you handle it improperly. Do not disassemble it.
Handle a damaged or leaking battery pack with extreme care. If the battery is damaged,
electrolyte may leak from the cells and may cause personal injury.
• Keep the battery away from children.
• Do not store or leave your computer or battery pack near a heat source such as a radiator,
fireplace, stove, electric heater, or other heat-generating appliance or otherwise expose it
to temperatures in excess of 60ºC (140ºF). When heated to excessive temperatures,
battery cells could explode or vent, posing a risk of fire.
• Do not dispose of your computer’s battery in a fire or with normal household waste.
Battery cells may explode. Discard a used battery according to the manufacturer’s
instructions or contact your local waste disposal agency for disposal instructions. Dispose
of a spent or damaged battery promptly.
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Air Travel
• Certain Federal Aviation Administration regulations and/or airline-specific restrictions
may apply to the operation of your Dell computer while you are on board an aircraft. For
example, such regulations/restrictions may prohibit the use of any personal electronic
device (PED) that has the capacity for intentional transmission of radio frequency or
other electromagnetic signals while on an aircraft.
– In order to best comply with all such restrictions, if your Dell portable computer is
equipped with Dell TrueMobile™ or some other wireless communication device,
please disable this device before you board the aircraft and follow all instructions
provided by airline personnel with regard to such device.
– Additionally, the use of any PED, such as a portable computer, may be prohibited in
aircraft during certain critical phases of flight, for example, takeoff and landing. Some
airlines may further define the critical flight phase as any time the aircraft is below
3050 m (10,000 ft). Please follow the airline’s specific instructions as to when the use
of a PED is allowed.
EMC Instructions
Use shielded signal cables to ensure that you maintain the appropriate EMC classification for
the intended environment. For parallel printers, a cable is available from Dell. If you prefer, you
can order a cable from Dell at its worldwide website at www.dell.com.
Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your computer. To prevent static
damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’s
electronic components, such as a memory module. You can do so by touching an unpainted
metal surface on the computer’s input/output panel.
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When Using Your Computer
Observe the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to your computer:
• When setting up the computer for work, place it on a level surface.
• When traveling, do not check the computer as baggage. You can put your computer
through an X-ray security machine, but never put your computer through a metal
detector. If you have the computer checked by hand, be sure to have a charged battery
available in case you are asked to turn on the computer.
• When traveling with the hard drive removed from the computer, wrap the drive in a
nonconducting material, such as cloth or paper. If you have the drive checked by hand, be
ready to install the drive in the computer. You can put the hard drive through an X-ray
security machine, but never put the drive through a metal detector.
• When traveling, do not place the computer in overhead storage compartments where it
could slide around. Do not drop your computer or subject it to other mechanical shocks.
• Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards such as dirt,
dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight.
• When you move your computer between environments with very different temperature
and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the computer. To avoid
damaging the computer, allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using
the computer.
NOTICE: When taking the computer from low-temperature conditions into a warmer environment
or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow the computer to acclimate to
room temperature before turning on power.
• When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the
cable itself. As you pull out the connector, keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any
connector pins. Also, before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly
oriented and aligned.
• Handle components with care. Hold a component such as a memory module by its edges,
not its pins.
• When preparing to remove a memory module from the system board or disconnect a
device from the computer, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter cable, and
then wait 5 seconds before proceeding to help avoid possible damage to the system board.
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• Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Apply the water to the cloth; then
stroke the cloth across the display in one direction, moving from the top of the display to
the bottom. Remove moisture from the display quickly and keep the display dry. Long-
term exposure to moisture can damage the display. Do not use a commercial window
cleaner to clean your display.
• If your computer gets wet or is damaged, follow the procedures described in "If Your
Computer Gets Wet" on page 65. If, after following these procedures, you confirm that
your computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see page 100 for the appropriate
contact information).
Ergonomic Computing Habits
CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use may result in injury.
CAUTION: Viewing the display or external monitor screen for extended periods of
time may result in eye strain.
For comfort and efficiency, observe the ergonomic guidelines in the Tell Me How help file when
setting up and using your computer. To access the Tell Me How, see page 50.
This portable computer is not designed for continuous operation as office equipment. For
extended use in an office, Dell recommends that you connect an external monitor and an
external keyboard.
When Working Inside Your Computer
Before removing or installing memory modules, Mini PCI cards, or modems, perform the
following steps in the sequence indicated.
NOTICE: The only time you should ever access the inside of your computer is when you are
installing memory modules, a Mini PCI card, or a modem.
NOTICE: Wait 5 seconds after turning off the computer before disconnecting a device or removing
a memory module, Mini PCI card, or modem to help prevent possible damage to the system board.
1Shut down your computer and turn off any attached devices.
2Disconnect your computer and devices from electrical outlets to reduce the potential for
personal injury or shock. Also, disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from
the computer.
3Remove the main battery from the battery bay and, if necessary, the secondary battery
from the module bay.
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4Ground yourself by touching the unpainted metal surface of the I/O panel on the back of
the computer.
While you work, periodically touch the I/O panel to dissipate any static electricity that
might harm internal components.
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your computer. To prevent static
damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your computer’s
electronic components, such as a memory module. You can do so by touching an unpainted
metal surface on the computer’s I/O panel.
As you continue to work inside the computer, periodically touch an I/O connector to remove
any static charge your body may have accumulated.
You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD):
• When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, do not remove
the component from the antistatic packing material until you are ready to install the
component. Just before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be sure to discharge static
electricity from your body.
• When transporting a sensitive component, first place it in an antistatic container or
packaging.
• Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor pads
and workbench pads.
Battery Disposal
Your computer uses an lithium-ion battery and a coin cell battery. For instructions about
replacing the lithium-ion battery in your computer, refer to the section about replacing the
battery in your Dell computer documentation. The coin-cell battery is a long-life battery, and it
is very possible that you will never need to replace it. However, should you need to replace it,
the procedure must be performed by an authorized service technician.
Do not dispose of the battery along with household waste. Contact your local waste disposal
agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site.
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SECTION 1
Setting Up and Using
Your Computer
A Tour of Your Computer
Setting Up a Printer
Transferring Information to a New Computer
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to the Internet
Copying CDs
Turning On Your Computer
Turning Off Your Computer
Logging Off
Using a Keyboard and Touchpad
Power Protection Devices
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A Tour of Your Computer
Front View
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DISPLAY LATCH —Keeps the display closed.
DISPLAY —For more information on using your color display, see the Te l l M e H o w
help file. To access the help file, see page 50.
DELL ACCESSDIRECT BUTTON —Press this button to launch support and
educational resources that Dell has installed on your computer.
1display latch 7device status lights
2display 8hard drive
3Dell™
AccessDirect™
button
9speaker
4keyboard status lights 10 keyboard
5touch pad 11 power button
6touch pad buttons
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KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS —The green lights located above the keyboard
indicate the following:
TOUCH PAD —Touch pad and touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a
mouse. See page 43 for more information.
TOUCH PAD BUTTONS —Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a
mouse. See page 42 for more information.
Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled
Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled
Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled
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