Dell Latitude D530: Using the Keyboard

Key Combinations

System Functions

<Ctrl><Shift><Esc> Opens the Task Manager window.

Battery

<Fn><F3> Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery

Meter (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on

page 139).

CD or DVD Tray

<Fn><F10> Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell

QuickSet is installed; see "Dell™

QuickSet" on page 139).

Display Functions

<Fn><F8> Switches the video image to the next

display option. The options include the

integrated display, an external monitor,

and both displays simultaneously.

<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).

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Wireless Networking and Bluetooth

Wireless Technology Function

<Fn><F2> Enables and disables wireless networking

and Bluetooth wireless technology.

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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.

<Fn><F1> Puts the computer into hibernate mode.

Dell QuickSet is required.

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.

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Microsoft

Windows

XP Logo Key Functions

Windows logo key and <m> Minimizes all open windows

Windows logo key and <Shift><m> 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>

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.

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Microsoft

Windows Vista

Logo Key Functions

Windows logo key and <TAB> Cycle through programs on the Windows

Notification area by using Windows Flip 3-D (only

if using the Aero™ interface).

Ctrl+Windows logo key and

Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on

<TAB>

the Windows Notification area by using Windows

Flip 3-D (only if using the Aero interface).

Windows logo key and

Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows

<SPACEBAR>

Sidebar (if using Windows Sidebar).

Windows logo key and <g> Cycles through Windows Sidebar gadgets (if using

Windows Sidebar).

Windows logo key and <u> Opens the Ease of Access Center.

Windows logo key and <x> Opens the Windows Mobility Center.

Windows logo key and any

Opens the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the

number key

position that corresponds to the number. For

example, use the Windows logo key and <1> to

launch the first shortcut in the Quick Launch

menu.

Windows logo key and <m> Minimizes all open windows.

Windows logo key and

Restores all minimized windows. This key

<Shift><m>

combination functions as a toggle to restore

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

Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if

<Ctrl><f>

the Tablet-PC is connected to a network).

Windows logo key and

Opens the System Properties dialog box.

<Fn><F12>

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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 Windows Help and Support. To

access Help and Support, see "Windows Help and Support" on page 18.

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.

1

2

1 touch pad 2 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.

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• 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

its settings.

1

Click

Start

→

Control Panel

→

Printers and Other Hardware

→

Mouse

.

See the Windows Help and Support for information about the Control

Panel,. To access Windows Help and Support, see "Windows Help and

Support" on page 18.

2

In the

Mouse Properties

window:

•Click the

Device Select

tab to disable the touch pad and track stick.

•Click the

Touch Pad

tab to adjust touch pad and track stick settings.

3

Click

OK

to save the settings and close the window.

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