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... 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
... 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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... Pen 63 Contents 5 Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista 52 Windows XP 52 Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections...
... Pen 63 Contents 5 Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista 52 Windows XP 52 Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections...
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... Windows Vista 127 Windows® XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 133 Scanning for Viruses and Spyware 133 10...
... Windows Vista 127 Windows® XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 133 Scanning for Viruses and Spyware 133 10...
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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 ... 296 Printer Problems 298 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...
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 ... 296 Printer Problems 298 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...
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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. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-...
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. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-...
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Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 4 Select the length of time for your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to access 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 remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 4 Select the length of time for your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to access your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop
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... your cursor over each item to help you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Through the Control Panel, you can: • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of the items you maintain...
... your cursor over each item to help you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Through the Control Panel, you can: • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of the items you maintain...
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...of your computer. Use options provided to free up text box. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 If you to evaluate system performance, view events, monitor the performance log, or perform computer management. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on your hard drive to make changes...XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the available options in the Task area to monitor your computer's performance and make programs run faster, and so on to enhance the performance of the options to manage and improve your...
...of your computer. Use options provided to free up text box. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 If you to evaluate system performance, view events, monitor the performance log, or perform computer management. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on your hard drive to make changes...XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the available options in the Task area to monitor your computer's performance and make programs run faster, and so on to enhance the performance of the options to manage and improve your...
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... onto the screen. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for monitors. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for your computer. Monitors and Displays 47 To clean the display screen for safety procedures to follow when working...FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Also see the safety information that shipped with your computer for a laptop computer, ...
... onto the screen. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for monitors. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for your computer. Monitors and Displays 47 To clean the display screen for safety procedures to follow when working...FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Also see the safety information that shipped with your computer for a laptop computer, ...
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NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Adjusting the Resolution of...
NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Adjusting the Resolution of...
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Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution ...
Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution ...
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... probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will be not be hard to read. See the manufacturer's documentation for External LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. Unsupported resolution or color settings: If you choose a resolution or ..., the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your monitor and make any changes. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for your computer based on the...
... probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will be not be hard to read. See the manufacturer's documentation for External LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. Unsupported resolution or color settings: If you choose a resolution or ..., the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your monitor and make any changes. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for your computer based on the...
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...the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. click and drag monitor icons to another or by stretching them across monitors. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of your desktop. 5 In the Display ... the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. You can be setup with your computer to improve productivity by moving items from one monitor to match arrangement of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors Multiple monitors can then work on more than one ...
...the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. click and drag monitor icons to another or by stretching them across monitors. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of your desktop. 5 In the Display ... the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. You can be setup with your computer to improve productivity by moving items from one monitor to match arrangement of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors Multiple monitors can then work on more than one ...
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...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 NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the following check ... check boxes depending on the requirements for setting up multiple monitors. See Windows Help and Support for information on your need : • Use this monitor - allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the desktop. 2 Click...
...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 NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the following check ... check boxes depending on the requirements for setting up multiple monitors. See Windows Help and Support for information on your need : • Use this monitor - allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the desktop. 2 Click...
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...: click Start or → Help and Support. The sensor detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to configure multiple monitors, see "Windows Basic" in Bright or LowLight Environments: NOTE: Your laptop computer may not have an ambient light sensor. It does not control...To learn more detailed information about accessing the Display Properties window to compensate for low-light and high-light environments. 1 1 Ambient Light Sensor Monitors and Displays 53 For more about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on external...
...: click Start or → Help and Support. The sensor detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to configure multiple monitors, see "Windows Basic" in Bright or LowLight Environments: NOTE: Your laptop computer may not have an ambient light sensor. It does not control...To learn more detailed information about accessing the Display Properties window to compensate for low-light and high-light environments. 1 1 Ambient Light Sensor Monitors and Displays 53 For more about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on external...
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... ambient light sensor with any adhesive labels. NOTE: Rebooting the computer returns the ambient light sensor to it's prior setting (either enabled or disabled). 54 Monitors and Displays You can enable or disable the ambient light sensor feature by pressing the and left-arrow key combination.
... ambient light sensor with any adhesive labels. NOTE: Rebooting the computer returns the ambient light sensor to it's prior setting (either enabled or disabled). 54 Monitors and Displays You can enable or disable the ambient light sensor feature by pressing the and left-arrow key combination.
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... data. Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to Analog No Monitor or Projector Digital No Monitor or Projector Analog... system Analog No • Home entertainment system • Monitor • Projector Digital Yes • Home entertainment system • Monitor • Projector Digital Yes • Home entertainment system • Monitor • Projector For pin assignments of the above ports,...
... data. Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to Analog No Monitor or Projector Digital No Monitor or Projector Analog... system Analog No • Home entertainment system • Monitor • Projector Digital Yes • Home entertainment system • Monitor • Projector Digital Yes • Home entertainment system • Monitor • Projector For pin assignments of the above ports,...
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...Link Interface) or ATI Crossfire technologies. For more identical graphics cards can be found on the NVIDIA and ATI websites respectively. 56 Monitors and Displays DisplayPort is also suitable for connectivity between high definition content applications such as WQXGA (2048x1536 pixels). •Variable color ...•HDCP v1.3 support for viewing Blu-ray disc content. •Support for cables up to end users. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for delivering flat panel display technology to 15m long. •A single interface...
...Link Interface) or ATI Crossfire technologies. For more identical graphics cards can be found on the NVIDIA and ATI websites respectively. 56 Monitors and Displays DisplayPort is also suitable for connectivity between high definition content applications such as WQXGA (2048x1536 pixels). •Variable color ...•HDCP v1.3 support for viewing Blu-ray disc content. •Support for cables up to end users. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for delivering flat panel display technology to 15m long. •A single interface...
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... folder. Displays the Address bar list in a document or window. Selects all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on an external monitor). General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Cycles through screen...
... folder. Displays the Address bar list in a document or window. Selects all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on an external monitor). General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Cycles through screen...
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... as skipping, with the compressed-air product. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not use compressed air to...
... as skipping, with the compressed-air product. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not use compressed air to...