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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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... 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 and...
... 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 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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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 In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, and then press or ...
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 In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, and then press or ...
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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 usually located at the bottom of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that is the display screen area 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 usually located at the bottom of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that is the display screen area that appears after the Windows operating system starts up.
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... open applications and files, you may not be able to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. The screen defaults to view your desktop. Click the required icon to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on the right side of other windows. As...
... open applications and files, you may not be able to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. The screen defaults to view your desktop. Click the required icon to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on the right side of other windows. As...
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... provided. 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...
... provided. 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...
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...need to log-in again to access your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of time for a... appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is an animated graphic that appears after...
...need to log-in again to access your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of time for a... appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is an animated graphic that appears after...
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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. 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 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: • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor 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 to access your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop
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... • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your computer. Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen.
... • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your computer. Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen.
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... safety information that shipped with your computer. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner.
... safety information that shipped with your computer. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner.
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...48 Monitors and Displays Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on page 246. NOTE: Use only ...the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Adjusting the Resolution of Your...
...48 Monitors and Displays Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on page 246. NOTE: Use only ...the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Adjusting the Resolution of Your...
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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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... Settings. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the drop-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays 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 their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. Access the Display Properties window... changes. Setting the Display Resolution for this information. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your computer based on the monitor or display screen.
... Settings. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the drop-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays 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 their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. Access the Display Properties window... changes. Setting the Display Resolution for this information. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your computer based on the monitor or display screen.
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... with your desktop. 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 another or by moving items from one monitor to select... a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of your computer to match arrangement of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an...
... with your desktop. 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 another or by moving items from one monitor to select... a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of your computer to match arrangement of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an...
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allows you to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor - allows you to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the...desktop. 2 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 allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of...
allows you to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor - allows you to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the...desktop. 2 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 allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of...
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... and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to scroll through pages or windows on the screen. Controlling the Speed 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) Windows® ...
... and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to scroll through pages or windows on the screen. Controlling the Speed 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) Windows® ...
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Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the outside casing ... Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select the number of lines to scroll with each notch on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK.
Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the outside casing ... Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select the number of lines to scroll with each notch on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK.
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... enabled, you can use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) 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... twice on the touch pad or use your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the 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 press the left touch-pad button. • To select...
... enabled, you can use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) 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... twice on the touch pad or use your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the 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 press the left touch-pad button. • To select...
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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. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch ...notification area of the touch pad. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. 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). Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control...
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. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch ...notification area of the touch pad. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. 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). Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control...