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... and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the Desktop 37 Shortcut Menus 38 Changing the Desktop Appearance 39 Windows Vista 39 Windows® XP 40 Setting up a Screen Saver 41 Windows Vista 41 Windows XP 41 Start Button (Menu 42 Overview 42 Customizing the Start Menu 43 Control Panel 44 Accessing and Using... the Control Panel 45 Customizing Your Computer Settings 45 Managing Your Computer Performance 45 3 Monitors and Displays 47 Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen 47 Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display 48 Windows Vista 49 4 Contents
... and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the Desktop 37 Shortcut Menus 38 Changing the Desktop Appearance 39 Windows Vista 39 Windows® XP 40 Setting up a Screen Saver 41 Windows Vista 41 Windows XP 41 Start Button (Menu 42 Overview 42 Customizing the Start Menu 43 Control Panel 44 Accessing and Using... the Control Panel 45 Customizing Your Computer Settings 45 Managing Your Computer Performance 45 3 Monitors and Displays 47 Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen 47 Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display 48 Windows Vista 49 4 Contents
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... Ending a Process That is not Responding . . . . 103 Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer. . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Files 110 Selecting and...
... Ending a Process That is not Responding . . . . 103 Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer. . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Files 110 Selecting and...
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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With...
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... to use the search option. It also provides access to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. 24 Finding Information
... to use the search option. It also provides access to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. 24 Finding Information
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Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 The components of the screen. Microsoft Windows Desktop desktop shortcut icons Start button taskbar notification area Overview The Microsoft® Windows® desktop is the display screen area that is usually located at the bottom of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that appears after the Windows operating system starts up.
Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 The components of the screen. Microsoft Windows Desktop desktop shortcut icons Start button taskbar notification area Overview The Microsoft® Windows® desktop is the display screen area that is usually located at the bottom of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that appears after the Windows operating system starts up.
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... the arrow on an open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 3 On the Taskbar tab, select Keep the taskbar on the Taskbar tab. The screen defaults to view your desktop. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To view the desktop by checking...
... the arrow on an open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 3 On the Taskbar tab, select Keep the taskbar on the Taskbar tab. The screen defaults to view your desktop. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To view the desktop by checking...
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You can personalize the appearance of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, and monitor settings from the Display Properties Menu screen. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available ...
You can personalize the appearance of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, and monitor settings from the Display Properties Menu screen. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available ...
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.... 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. Microsoft... 41 Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is an animated graphic that appears after your computer is left inactive for your computer.
.... 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. Microsoft... 41 Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is an animated graphic that appears after your computer is left inactive for your computer.
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4 Select the length of time for your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to: • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer to access your computer. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK.
4 Select the length of time for your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to: • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer to access your computer. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK.
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... performance HINT: A list of the items you maintain and customize your cursor over each item to help you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to display the pop-up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop
... performance HINT: A list of the items you maintain and customize your cursor over each item to help you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to display the pop-up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop
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... safety procedures to follow when working with any soap or solution not designed for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. Monitors and Displays 47 CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's... the screen. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/...
... safety procedures to follow when working with any soap or solution not designed for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. Monitors and Displays 47 CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's... the screen. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/...
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...of the current settings so you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. As you decrease resolution..., text and images appear larger. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on..., see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen.
...of the current settings so you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. As you decrease resolution..., text and images appear larger. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on..., see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen.
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... window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to set resolution HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and...
... window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to set resolution HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and...
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... palette that is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. See the manufacturer's documentation for your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Although your monitor can probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will be not be hard to read. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an... open area of your monitor and make any changes. 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported by your...
... palette that is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. See the manufacturer's documentation for your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Although your monitor can probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will be not be hard to read. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an... open area of your monitor and make any changes. 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported by your...
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... by stretching them across monitors. 5 In the Display Settings window, move the slide bar to the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors Multiple monitors can then work ...by moving items from one monitor to another or by expanding the size of your desktop. click and drag monitor icons to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Settings tab. 4 Select...
... by stretching them across monitors. 5 In the Display Settings window, move the slide bar to the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors Multiple monitors can then work ...by moving items from one monitor to another or by expanding the size of your desktop. click and drag monitor icons to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Settings tab. 4 Select...
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... Click Properties, and the Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Settings tab. 4 Drag the monitor icons to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays See Windows Help and Support for setting up multiple monitors. NOTE: Your video... Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Drag the monitor icons to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the following check boxes depending on your need : •...
... Click Properties, and the Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Settings tab. 4 Drag the monitor icons to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays See Windows Help and Support for setting up multiple monitors. NOTE: Your video... Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Drag the monitor icons to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the following check boxes depending on your need : •...
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... Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Buttons tab of the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to scroll through pages or windows on the screen. To scroll down, roll the wheel backward (toward you ). Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control ...wheel A mouse typically consists of two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the left and right buttons to select or click items on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to select the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad...
... Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Buttons tab of the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to scroll through pages or windows on the screen. To scroll down, roll the wheel backward (toward you ). Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control ...wheel A mouse typically consists of two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the left and right buttons to select or click items on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to select the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad...
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... your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse...→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse.
... your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse...→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse.
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... your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your thumb to move the cursor or select objects on the... screen: • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger or pen over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the ...
... your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your thumb to move the cursor or select objects on the... screen: • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger or pen over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the ...
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... the surrounding palm rest. Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows..., and wipe it gently across the surface of your desktop. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together).
... the surrounding palm rest. Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows..., and wipe it gently across the surface of your desktop. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together).