Dell Latitude X300: Using the Keyboard and Touchpad

Using the Keyboard and Touchpad : Dell Latitude X300

Using the Keyboard and Touchpad

Numeric Keypad

Keyboard Shortcuts

Touch Pad

Numeric Keypad

The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. Each key on the keypad has multiple functions.

l To enable the Num Lk keypad, hold down <Fn> and press <F4>. The light indicates that the <Num Lk> is active.

l To disable the keypad, press <Fn><F4> again.

Keyboard Shortcuts

System Functions

Battery

CD or DVD Tray

Opens the Task Manager window

Enables and disables the numeric keypad

Enables and disables the scroll lock

Displays the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter (if QuickSet is installed)

Display Functions

Radios(IncludingWirelessNetworkingandBluetooth™)

Power Management

Speaker Functions

Microsoft®Windows®Logo Key Functions

Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed).

Switches the video image to the next display option. The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays

simultaneously.

Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor).

Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor).

Enables and disables radios, including wireless networking and Bluetooth

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.

Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached

Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached

Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached

Minimizes all open windows

Maximizes all windows

Runs 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)

To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate:

l In Windows XP, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Keyboard.

l In Windows 2000, open the Control Panel and double-click the Keyboard icon.

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.

l To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad.

l 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.

l 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 over the surface.

l 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 their settings.

1. In Windows XP, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse.

In Windows 2000, open the Control Panel and double-click the Mouse icon.

2. In the Mouse Properties window:

l Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad.

l Click the Pointer tab to adjust the touch pad.

3. Click OK to save the settings and close the window.

Opens the System Properties dialog box