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. For more information about the Battery Meter, see Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter.
CD or DVD Tray
<Fn><F10>
Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed). For more information about Dell QuickSet, see Dell™ QuickSet Features.
Display Functions
<Fn><F8>
Displays a list of icons representing all currently available display options (for example, display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on). Highlight the icon that represents the desired state to switch 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).
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. See Power Management Modes.
<Fn><F1>
Puts the system into hibernate mode (if Dell QuickSet is installed). For more information, see Dell™ QuickSet Features.
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>
Restores all minimized windows. This command functions as a toggle to restore all 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.
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 Windows Help and Support Center.
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 touch pad.
To select an object, position the cursor on the object and 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.
The touch pad has silk screening on the right side and the bottom to indicate scrolling abilities. Scrolling is enabled by default. To disable this feature, modify the mouse properties within the Control Panel.
NOTE: The scroll zones may not work with all applications. For the scroll zones to function properly, the
application being used must take advantage of the touch pad scroll feature.
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 Windows Help and Support Center.
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.
