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... information that helps you how to hardware or loss of Dell Inc.; represents Windows XP Start button. Information in this document may vary depending on the version of operating system installed on your computer. Some of your computer. is a trademark owned by Dell Inc. Intel and iAMT are registered trademarks of Blu-ray Disc...
... information that helps you how to hardware or loss of Dell Inc.; represents Windows XP Start button. Information in this document may vary depending on the version of operating system installed on your computer. Some of your computer. is a trademark owned by Dell Inc. Intel and iAMT are registered trademarks of Blu-ray Disc...
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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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... 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 41 Windows Vista 41 Windows XP 41 Start Button (Menu 42 Overview 42 Customizing the Start Menu 43 Control Panel 44 ...
... 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 41 Windows Vista 41 Windows XP 41 Start Button (Menu 42 Overview 42 Customizing the Start Menu 43 Control Panel 44 ...
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... That 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 Opening Files...
... That 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 Opening Files...
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... Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) . . . . 125 Performing Maintenance Tasks to Increase Computer Speed and Ensure Security 125 Cleaning Your Computer 126 Before You Start 126 Cleaning the Computer 126 Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media 126 Managing Your Computer Performance 127 Windows Vista 127 Windows® XP 128...
... Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) . . . . 125 Performing Maintenance Tasks to Increase Computer Speed and Ensure Security 125 Cleaning Your Computer 126 Before You Start 126 Cleaning the Computer 126 Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media 126 Managing Your Computer Performance 127 Windows Vista 127 Windows® XP 128...
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...Desktop Client Software 262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell... Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System...
...Desktop Client Software 262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell... Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System...
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... version of Windows, but it is consistently located on your computer. 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...Windows taskbar. Start button From the Start button menu, you can access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website ...
... version of Windows, but it is consistently located on your computer. 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...Windows taskbar. Start button From the Start button menu, you can access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website ...
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..., and then press or click the arrow or the magnifying glass. 4 Click the topic that describes your computer. To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. It...
..., and then press or click the arrow or the magnifying glass. 4 Click the topic that describes your computer. To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. It...
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... user's guides available on your computer through the Control Panel (see "Control Panel" on page 26). Finding Information 25 Basic Information Click Start → Help and Support→ Tools (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information and to view your computer ...information. Windows Vista® Basic Computer Information Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System to diagnose problems. You can also view more details about your computer, click...
... user's guides available on your computer through the Control Panel (see "Control Panel" on page 26). Finding Information 25 Basic Information Click Start → Help and Support→ Tools (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information and to view your computer ...information. Windows Vista® Basic Computer Information Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System to diagnose problems. You can also view more details about your computer, click...
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Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel. FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Information About Installed Hardware Device Manager Use the Device Manager to view a list of all devices installed on your computer and to learn more about how a specific device is configured. 26 Finding Information
Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel. FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Information About Installed Hardware Device Manager Use the Device Manager to view a list of all devices installed on your computer and to learn more about how a specific device is configured. 26 Finding Information
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...Double click Components to expand the Components category. 3 Click the device category to expand the Components category. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn... hardware components, see the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Exporting System Information as a Text File 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 On...
...Double click Components to expand the Components category. 3 Click the device category to expand the Components category. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn... hardware components, see the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Exporting System Information as a Text File 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 On...
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... network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card ... device guide provides helpful information about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . Programs Installed on Your...
... network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for the specific wireless card ... device guide provides helpful information about connecting to a wireless network, as well as managing a wireless network connection. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in the Search field. 3 Press . Programs Installed on Your...
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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 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. The components of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that appears after the Windows operating system starts up.
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...or utilities on your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your computer. If you can relocate it . Use the Start menu to start software applications and to open application... 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 → Help and Support. The taskbar provides quick access to...
...or utilities on your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your computer. If you can relocate it . Use the Start menu to start software applications and to open application... 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 → Help and Support. The taskbar provides quick access to...
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... screen defaults to temporarily display the hidden icons. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To view the desktop by choosing the icons it again. Click the arrow on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. Displaying the Taskbar ...open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 3 On the Taskbar tab, select Keep the taskbar on top of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to open applications and files, you may not be able to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Displaying Hidden Icons ...
... screen defaults to temporarily display the hidden icons. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To view the desktop by choosing the icons it again. Click the arrow on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. Displaying the Taskbar ...open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 3 On the Taskbar tab, select Keep the taskbar on top of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to open applications and files, you may not be able to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Displaying Hidden Icons ...
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...Name the shortcut, and then click Finish. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 HINT: If you delete an icon with an arrow, you are deleting the file or ...folder, not just a link to a program, file, or folder by using: Windows Explorer or Desktop. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. If you delete an icon without an arrow, you are simply deleting the shortcut link.
...Name the shortcut, and then click Finish. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 HINT: If you delete an icon with an arrow, you are deleting the file or ...folder, not just a link to a program, file, or folder by using: Windows Explorer or Desktop. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. If you delete an icon without an arrow, you are simply deleting the shortcut link.
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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. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these ... 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. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and...
... 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 ... 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. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and...
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... provided. 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 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The Appearance...
... provided. 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 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The Appearance...
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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 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.
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...FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 99. The programs available on the Start menu depend on the Start menu tab. The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, ...folder, or file onto the Start button. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click ...
...FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 99. The programs available on the Start menu depend on the Start menu tab. The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, ...folder, or file onto the Start button. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click ...