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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 In the Mouse Properties window, click the Touch tab (or the tab for the touch pad). To disable the touch pad or mouse, highlight the device and click Disable. (If your computer is docked and connected to a PS/2 mouse, the touch pad may already be disabled.) To change the touch pad or mouse settings, highlight the device, click Settings, select the desired setting(s), and then click Apply. 4 Click OK to save the settings and close the window, and then click OK again to exit the Mouse Properties window. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help to prevent damage to your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or following power interruptions. The level of protection is usually commensurate with the cost of the surge protector. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of damage. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. A device with a higher joule rating offers more protection. Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of different devices. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. When lightning occurs in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer from the electrical outlet. 44 Setting Up and Using Yo ur Computer

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer
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3
In the
Mouse Properties
window, click the
Touch
tab (or the tab for
the touch pad).
To disable the touch pad or mouse,
highlight the device and click
Disable
. (If your computer is docked and connected to a PS/2 mouse,
the touch pad may already be disabled.)
To change the touch pad or mouse settings,
highlight the device, click
Settings
, select the desired setting(s), and then click
Apply
.
4
Click
OK
to save the settings and close the window, and then click
OK
again to exit the
Mouse Properties
window.
Power Protection Devices
Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and
failures:
•
Surge protectors
•
Line conditioners
•
Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
Surge Protectors
Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help to
prevent damage to your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during
electrical storms or following power interruptions. The level of protection is
usually commensurate with the cost of the surge protector. Some surge
protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of
damage. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge
protector. A device with a higher joule rating offers more protection.
Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of different
devices.
NOTICE:
Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or
power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. When lightning occurs
in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and
disconnect your computer from the electrical outlet.