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... Taskbar 35 Customizing the Taskbar 35 Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area 35 Adding Icons in the Notification Area 35 Desktop Icons and Shortcuts 36 Deleting an Icon From the Desktop ... 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
... Taskbar 35 Customizing the Taskbar 35 Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area 35 Adding Icons in the Notification Area 35 Desktop Icons and Shortcuts 36 Deleting an Icon From the Desktop ... 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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... Shutting Down a Computer When it 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...
... Shutting Down a Computer When it 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...
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Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 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. The components of the screen.
Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 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. The components of the screen.
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... may not be able to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. Click the required icon to temporarily display the hidden icons. The screen defaults to view your desktop. To view the desktop by checking the desired boxes on the Taskbar tab.... Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or ...
... may not be able to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. Click the required icon to temporarily display the hidden icons. The screen defaults to view your desktop. To view the desktop by checking the desired boxes on the Taskbar tab.... Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or ...
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...the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, and ...monitor settings from the Display Properties Menu screen. Most of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. Use the tabs to select the items you want to ...
...the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, and ...monitor settings from the Display Properties Menu screen. Most of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. Use the tabs to select the items you want to ...
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... Windows Desktop 41 Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of inactive time and select a personal graphic.
... Windows Desktop 41 Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of inactive time and select a personal graphic.
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Hold your cursor over each item to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to help you can : • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • ... Panel contains programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of your computer. Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen.
Hold your cursor over each item to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to help you can : • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • ... Panel contains programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of your computer. Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen.
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...shipped with your computer for safety procedures to follow when working with water. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with any soap or solution not designed for monitors. CAUTION: Do ... display screen with either water or an LCD cleaner. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation for your computer. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell....
...shipped with your computer for safety procedures to follow when working with water. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with any soap or solution not designed for monitors. CAUTION: Do ... display screen with either water or an LCD cleaner. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation for your computer. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell....
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... defines the clarity of the current settings so you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear...
... defines the clarity of the current settings so you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear...
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.... 3 Select the Setting tab. The Personalize appearance and sounds 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...
.... 3 Select the Setting tab. The Personalize appearance and sounds 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...
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... manufacturer's documentation for your computer based on the monitor or display screen. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the drop-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays Unsupported resolution or color settings: If you choose a resolution or...an open area of your monitor and make any changes. Choosing the Best Display Settings Default display settings are set the monitor to perform at which the display performs the best. 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the slide bar to the left or right to ...
... manufacturer's documentation for your computer based on the monitor or display screen. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the drop-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays Unsupported resolution or color settings: If you choose a resolution or...an open area of your monitor and make any changes. Choosing the Best Display Settings Default display settings are set the monitor to perform at which the display performs the best. 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the slide bar to the left or right to ...
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... the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Settings tab. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the Display drop-down menu. 5 Under the Screen resolution section, move the Resolution slider bar to the left or right to.... click and drag monitor icons to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors Multiple monitors can then work on...
... the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Settings tab. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the Display drop-down menu. 5 Under the Screen resolution section, move the Resolution slider bar to the left or right to.... click and drag monitor icons to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors Multiple monitors can then work on...
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...Monitor - Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Drag the monitor icons to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor - allows you to match the ...set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this device as a primary monitor - allows you to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. allows you to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays
...Monitor - Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Drag the monitor icons to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor - allows you to match the ...set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this device as a primary monitor - allows you to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. allows you to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays
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..., Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Activates a power management mode. Searches for a file or folder. Cycles through screen elements in programs that option. Pastes a selected item. Selects all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the desktop. Closes the active window (in a window or on...
..., Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Activates a power management mode. Searches for a file or folder. Cycles through screen elements in programs that option. Pastes a selected item. Selects all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the desktop. Closes the active window (in a window or on...
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.... If not, proceed to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on a CD along with your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and...
.... If not, proceed to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities installation program starts, follow the prompts on a CD along with your media drive directory to display the media contents, and then double-click the autorcd.exe file. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and...
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... in your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. For device driver information, see...
... in your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities menu displays drivers only for the new hardware may not be displayed. If those drivers are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Resource CD has identified these components in your computer. 5 When the Welcome Dell System Owner screen appears, click Next. For device driver information, see...
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... When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your system window.... Utilities media, go to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to Reinstall a Driver 1 With...
... When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that you are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified these components in your system window.... Utilities media, go to step 5. 2 When the Drivers and Utilities media installation program starts, follow the instructions on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears, remove the Drivers and Utilities media and click Finish to Reinstall a Driver 1 With...
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... array. 9 Click Finish. NOTICE: You lose all data on page 93. 92 Drives and Media The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the status of the hard drives in a RAID 1 array fails, you can use your RAID configuration (Mirroring) in the management utility window. ...a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to select your computer while the computer is rebuilding the array. The NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard screen appears. 4 Click Next. 5 Select the hard drive you want to include in the next step. Back up any other installed hard drives. The...
... array. 9 Click Finish. NOTICE: You lose all data on page 93. 92 Drives and Media The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the status of the hard drives in a RAID 1 array fails, you can use your RAID configuration (Mirroring) in the management utility window. ...a replacement drive. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to select your computer while the computer is rebuilding the array. The NVIDIA Rebuild Array Wizard screen appears. 4 Click Next. 5 Select the hard drive you want to include in the next step. Back up any other installed hard drives. The...
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... the first hard drive you want to create the RAID volume. 8 Confirm that the correct volume configuration is displayed on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you have not yet set your RAID level 0 volume, and...
... the first hard drive you want to create the RAID volume. 8 Confirm that the correct volume configuration is displayed on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 9 Press the up - Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you have not yet set your RAID level 0 volume, and...
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... across by the 348 PC Card - PCMCIA - The ability of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. power-on a display screen. NVRAM is a local bus that uses optical technology to read or write data from 250 MB/sec to it. A modification to automatically configure devices. pixel...
... across by the 348 PC Card - PCMCIA - The ability of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. power-on a display screen. NVRAM is a local bus that uses optical technology to read or write data from 250 MB/sec to it. A modification to automatically configure devices. pixel...