Your Dell™ XPS™ computer supports a special wireless (non-Bluetooth) keyboard and mouse which are optimized for use with your computer.
NOTE: The optional keyboard and mouse have special features which may not be available on other devices that could be used with your computer.
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optimized wireless keyboard
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optimized wireless mouse
Media Control Keys
NOTE: The media control keys are capacitive buttons, and as such, may feel different from other buttons when pressed.
The optional wireless keyboard has media control keys to aid you in quick control of volume and playback functions on your computer. These buttons light up when you press them.
In addition to the basic media control keys shown in Using Multimedia, the optional keyboard also incorporates the following keys.
Press to rewind within the current track/chapter.
Press once to go back to the start of the current playing track/chapter. Press multiple times to skip back to previous track/chapters.
Press to fast-forward within the current track/chapter.
Press once to skip forward one track/chapter. Press multiple times to skip forward multiple tracks/chapters.
Press to start or stop recording.
Press to change channels (increasing).
Press to change channels (decreasing).
Using the 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 or the alternate left touch-pad button to the left of the keyboard.
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alternate 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 alternate left touch-pad button to the left of the keyboard can also be used).
Customizing the Touch Pad
You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust its settings.
If your computer is running Microsoft Windows Vista™ Operating System:
Click the Windows Vista Start button ,click Control Panel, and then click Mouse Properties.
Re-Syncing Your Optional Wireless Mouse or
Keyboard with Your Computer
If for any reason, you need to re-sync your optional (non-Bluetooth) wireless keyboard or mouse with your computer, follow these instructions:
Turn the computer on.
Turn on the keyboard or mouse.
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computer sync button
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keyboard sync button
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keyboard power switch
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mouse power button
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mouse sync button
Press the sync button to the rear of your computer's left speaker.
Press the sync button on the mouse or keyboard.
The mouse or keyboard should now be paired with your computer. If you
experience any problems, see Troubleshooting.
Key Combinations
<Fn> and up-arrow key
Increases brightness on the integrated display.
<Fn> and down-arrow key
Decreases brightness on the integrated display.
<Fn> and right-arrow key
Toggles the display on and off without changing the overall operating state.
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.
