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Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
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... 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 36 Creating 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...
... 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 36 Creating 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...
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... Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages...
... Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages...
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...8226; Programs Installed on the left side of Windows, but it is consistently located on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of the Windows taskbar. Finding Information Start... Button From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the Start button to access resources, programs, and specialized tools for managing the way Windows appears and functions ...
...8226; Programs Installed on the left side of Windows, but it is consistently located on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of the Windows taskbar. Finding Information Start... Button From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the Start button to access resources, programs, and specialized tools for managing the way Windows appears and functions ...
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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. Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 The components of the screen.
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... taskbar button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for open minimized windows on your computer. The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows... Desktop The taskbar provides quick access to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and icons associated with it . ...
... taskbar button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for open minimized windows on your computer. The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows... Desktop The taskbar provides quick access to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and icons associated with it . ...
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...Properties window. 3 On the Taskbar tab, select Keep the taskbar on the right side of other windows. Click the required icon to view your desktop. As you may not be able to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties...area to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by choosing the icons it again. Displaying the Taskbar...
...Properties window. 3 On the Taskbar tab, select Keep the taskbar on the right side of other windows. Click the required icon to view your desktop. As you may not be able to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties...area to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by choosing the icons it again. Displaying the Taskbar...
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...-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Identified by an arrow in the Notification area. 5 Select an item, then choose its behavior. 6 Click OK. Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are ... to programs, documents, and folders. Double-click icons to open a file or folder or to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are links to . • Icons for shortcuts - HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to run a program...
...-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Identified by an arrow in the Notification area. 5 Select an item, then choose its behavior. 6 Click OK. Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are ... to programs, documents, and folders. Double-click icons to open a file or folder or to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are links to . • Icons for shortcuts - HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to run a program...
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Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to, and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Using the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop, highlight New, then click Shortcut. 2 In the Create Shortcut window, click Browse and navigate to the location of the ...item you want to create a shortcut. 2 Right-click on the Desktop You can create a shortcut to a program, file, or folder by using: Windows Explorer or Desktop. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. Navigate to...
Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to, and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Using the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop, highlight New, then click Shortcut. 2 In the Create Shortcut window, click Browse and navigate to the location of the ...item you want to create a shortcut. 2 Right-click on the Desktop You can create a shortcut to a program, file, or folder by using: Windows Explorer or Desktop. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. Navigate to...
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These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders. To access the shortcut menus, position the cursor over the item and rightclick (click the right mouse button or the right touch-pad button). 38 Microsoft Windows Desktop Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item.
These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders. To access the shortcut menus, position the cursor over the item and rightclick (click the right mouse button or the right touch-pad button). 38 Microsoft Windows Desktop Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item.
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...Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. 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. Windows Vista® From ...the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can ...
...Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. 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. Windows Vista® From ...the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can ...
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...The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and ...Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows...
...The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and ...Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows...
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... Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to access your computer to select a new screen saver. ...4 Adjust the length of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Setting up...
... Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to access your computer to select a new screen saver. ...4 Adjust the length of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Setting up...
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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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... "Shutting Down Your Computer" on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 The programs available on the Start menu depend on page 99. HINT: You can use the Start menu to the Start menu by...and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open area of the taskbar. 2 Select Properties. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on the Start menu tab. The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon ...
... "Shutting Down Your Computer" on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 The programs available on the Start menu depend on page 99. HINT: You can use the Start menu to the Start menu by...and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open area of the taskbar. 2 Select Properties. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on the Start menu tab. The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon ...
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Through the Control Panel, you maintain and customize your computer. Hold your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of the items you can : • Add and monitor hardware • ...
Through the Control Panel, you maintain and customize your computer. Hold your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of the items you can : • Add and monitor hardware • ...
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... in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If you to manage and improve your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 2 Select one of ...log, or perform computer management. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to your computer's performance. Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related ...
... in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If you to manage and improve your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 2 Select one of ...log, or perform computer management. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to your computer's performance. Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related ...
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HINT: Typically, to access the Device Manager: Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
HINT: Typically, to access the Device Manager: Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
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To clean the display screen for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Cleaning ... the documentation for monitors. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Also see the safety information that shipped with your computer for safety procedures to follow...
To clean the display screen for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Cleaning ... the documentation for monitors. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Also see the safety information that shipped with your computer for safety procedures to follow...
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Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 ... bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties.
Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 ... bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties.