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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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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 on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 Start button From the Start button...
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 on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 Start button From the Start button...
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The components of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that appears after the Windows operating system starts up. 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 screen.
The components of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that appears after the Windows operating system starts up. 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 screen.
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...Launch toolbar Contains icons for quick access to programs. taskbar button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for open minimized windows on the desktop, or to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or ... programs, files, or utilities 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 change computer settings. Use the Start menu...
...Launch toolbar Contains icons for quick access to programs. taskbar button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for open minimized windows on the desktop, or to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or ... programs, files, or utilities 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 change computer settings. Use the Start menu...
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... tab, select Keep the taskbar on the right side of other windows. The screen defaults to view your desktop. 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 ...-click to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on the Taskbar tab. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Click the required icon to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. To view the desktop by checking the desired boxes on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.
... tab, select Keep the taskbar on the right side of other windows. The screen defaults to view your desktop. 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 ...-click to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on the Taskbar tab. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Click the required icon to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. To view the desktop by checking the desired boxes on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.
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...- You can safely delete a shortcut without affecting the item it links to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are links that provide quick access to run a program. Double-click icons to open a file or folder or to programs, documents, and folders.... Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop. For computers running Windows® XP, continue with the next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, ...
...- You can safely delete a shortcut without affecting the item it links to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are links that provide quick access to run a program. Double-click icons to open a file or folder or to programs, documents, and folders.... Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop. For computers running Windows® XP, continue with the next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, ...
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... 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 the file. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to . 3 Highlight the file or folder, and...deleting the shortcut link. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. HINT: If you delete an icon with an...
... 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 the file. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to . 3 Highlight the file or folder, and...deleting the shortcut link. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. HINT: If you delete an icon with an...
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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. 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
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... components are accessible through the Display Properties window. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears...
... components are accessible through the Display Properties window. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears...
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...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 Desktop 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. The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow ...
...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 Desktop 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. The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow ...
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...a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area 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 the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Setting up a Screen...
...a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area 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 the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Setting up a Screen...
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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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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 23. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on the Start ...: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 23. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on the Start ...: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43
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... you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows...
... you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows...
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... you are installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to enhance performance. Use options provided to free up text box...
... you are installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to enhance performance. Use options provided to free up text box...
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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. HINT: Typically, to access the Device Manager: Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
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...cloth dampened with water. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Monitors and Displays 47 To clean the display screen for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. Also see the safety information that ... procedures to follow when working with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about...
...cloth dampened with water. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Monitors and Displays 47 To clean the display screen for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. Also see the safety information that ... procedures to follow when working with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about...
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The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. 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 ... 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. Monitors and Displays 49
The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. 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 ... 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. Monitors and Displays 49