Dell™ Quickset Key Combinations; Adjusting Keyboard Settings; Customizing The Touch Pad - Dell Inspiron 1521 Owner's Manual

Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions
Windows logo key and <m> 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
<Shift><m> 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 Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to a network).
<Ctrl><f>
Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box.
<Pause>
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:
, and then click Control Panel.
1. Click Start
2. Click Hardware and Sound.
3. Click Keyboard.
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 touch pad 2 silk screen depicting scrolling capabilities
To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad.
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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
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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.
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Customizing the Touch Pad

You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings.