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Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Power Management
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Logo Key Functions
Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations
If Dell QuickSet is installed, you can use other shortcut keys for functions
such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. For more
information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet
icon in the notification area, and then click
Help
.
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate:
1
Click
Start
, and then click
Control
Panel
.
2
Click
Hardware and Sound
.
3
Click
Keyboard.
<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 "Configuring Power
Management Settings" on page 49).
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> combination.
Windows logo key and <e>
Starts 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.
Summary of Contents for Inspiron 1721
Page 1: ...w w w d e l l c o m s u p p o r t d e l l c o m Dell Inspiron 1721 Owner s Manual Model PP22X ...
Page 20: ...20 About Your Computer Front View 4 5 13 3 6 12 11 9 8 7 14 2 1 10 ...
Page 52: ...52 Using a Battery ...
Page 76: ...76 Using Multimedia ...
Page 80: ...80 Using ExpressCards ...
Page 96: ...96 Securing Your Computer ...
Page 166: ...166 Dell QuickSet Features ...
Page 176: ...176 Getting Help ...
Page 194: ...194 Appendix ...
Page 212: ...212 Glossary ...
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