Dell D630 Manual

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Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions
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, access the Help and Support Center (click 
Start→ Help and Support).
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.
Windows logo key and  Minimizes all open windows.
Windows logo key and  Restores all minimized windows. This key 
combination functions as a toggle to restore 
minimized windows following the use of the 
Windows logo key and  key combination. 
Windows logo key and  Runs Windows Explorer.
Windows logo key and  Opens the Run dialog box.
Windows logo key and  Opens the Search Results dialog box.
Windows logo key and  Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if 
the computer is connected to a network).
Windows logo key and  Opens the System Properties dialog box. 
						

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• 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.
• 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.
You can also use the track stick to move the cursor. Press the track stick left, 
right, up, or down to change the direction of the cursor on the display. Use the 
track stick and track stick buttons as you would use a mouse.
Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick
You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad and track 
stick or adjust their settings. 
						

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1Open the Control Panel, and then click Mouse. For information about the 
Control Panel, 
access the Help and Support Center (click Start→ Help 
and Support).
2
In the Mouse Properties window:
•Click the 
Device Select tab to disable the touch pad and track stick. 
•Click the 
To u c h  Pa d  tab to adjust touch pad and track stick settings. 
3Click OK to save the settings and close the window.
Changing the Track Stick Cap
You can replace your track stick cap if it wears down from prolonged use or if you 
prefer a different color. You can purchase additional caps by visiting the Dell 
website at 
dell.com.
1Pull the cap off the track stick.
2Align the new cap over the square track stick post and gently press the cap 
down onto the post.
 NOTICE: The track stick can damage the display if it is not properly seated on the 
post.
3Test the track stick to ensure that the cap is seated properly. 
						

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							Using the Display55
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Using the Display
Adjusting Brightness
When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power 
by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing  
and the up- or down-arrow key on the keyboard.
 NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable 
computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to your portable computer or 
docking device. If your computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to 
change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear, but the brightness 
level on the external device does not change.
You can press the following keys to adjust display brightness:
• Press  and the up-arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated 
display only (not on an external monitor).
• Press  and the down-arrow key to decrease brightness on the 
integrated display only (not on an external monitor).
Using the Ambient Light Sensor
The ambient light sensor is located on the bottom of the computer display 
panel. The ambient light sensor detects available environmental light and 
automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to compensate for 
low-light and high-light environments. 
You can enable or disable the ambient light sensor by pressing the  and 
left-arrow key combination.
 NOTE: Do not cover the ambient light sensor with any adhesive labels. If covered 
up, the ambient light sensor automatically sets the display brightness to the 
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The ambient light sensor is disabled when your computer is shipped to you. If 
you enable the ambient light sensor and then use any of the display brightness 
key combinations, the ambient light sensor is disabled and the display 
brightness is increased or decreased accordingly. 
 NOTE: The ambient light sensor is disabled when your computer is connected to 
an electrical outlet.
Dell™ QuickSet allows you to enable or disable the ambient light sensor. You 
can also adjust maximum and minimum brightness settings that are activated 
when you enable the ambient light sensor feature. For more information about 
QuickSet, right-click the   icon in the taskbar, and click 
Help.
 NOTE: Rebooting the computer returns the ambient light sensor to the last setting 
of enabled or disabled. 
 
NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display backlighting on your portable 
computer only. It does not control the brightness on any external monitors or 
projectors. 1ambient light sensor
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Switching the Video Image
When you start the computer with an external device (such as an external 
monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear on either 
the computer display or the external device.
Press  to switch the video image between the display only, the 
external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously.
Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate
To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the 
display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be 
installed.
Before you change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default 
settings for future reference.
 NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the 
best performance with your Dell-installed operating system.
If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display 
supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values.
1Click the Start button and click Control Panel.
2Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes.
3Under Pick a task..., click the area you want to change, or under or pick a 
Control Panel icon
, click Display.
4In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab.
5Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. 
 NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen.
If the video resolution setting is higher than that supported by the display, the 
computer enters pan mode. In pan mode, the entire screen cannot be displayed 
at one time. For example, the taskbar that usually appears at the bottom of the 
desktop may no longer be visible. To view the rest of the screen, use the touch 
pad or track stick to pan up, down, left, and right.
 NOTICE: You can damage an external monitor by using an unsupported refresh 
rate. Before adjusting the refresh rate on an external monitor, see the user’s guide 
for the monitor. 
						

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Dual Independent Display Mode
You can attach an external monitor or projector to your computer and use it as 
an extension of your display (known as dual independent display or extended 
desktop mode). This mode allows you to use both screens independently and 
drag objects from one screen to the other, effectively doubling the amount of 
viewable work space.
1Connect the external monitor, TV, or projector to the computer.
2Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes.
3Under Pick a task..., click the area you want to change, or under or pick a 
Control Panel icon
, click Display.
4In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab.
 NOTE: If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display 
supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. For 
more information, see your operating system documentation.
5Click the monitor 2 icon, click the Extend my Windows desktop onto this 
monitor 
check box, and then click Apply.
6Change Screen resolution to the appropriate sizes for both displays and 
click 
Apply.
7If prompted to restart the computer, click Apply the new color setting 
without restarting
 and click OK.
8If prompted, click OK to resize your desktop. 
9If prompted, click Ye s to keep the settings.
10Click OK to close the Display Properties window.
To disable dual independent display mode:
1Click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window.
2Click the monitor 2 icon, uncheck the Extend my Windows desktop onto 
this monitor 
option, and then click Apply.
If necessary, press  to bring the screen image back to the computer 
display. 
						

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Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays
To swap your primary and secondary display designations (for example, to use 
your external monitor as your primary display after docking):
1Click the Start button and click Control Panel.
2Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes.
3Under Pick a task..., click the area you want to change, or under or pick a 
Control Panel icon
, click Display.
4Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tab. 
See the documentation that came with your video card for additional 
information. 
						

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