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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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... About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 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...
... About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 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...
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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. 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.
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...Start button Provides access to open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and icons associated with it . The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your computer. If you can relocate it . Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for quick access to programs... open minimized windows on your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. Use the Start menu to start software applications and to ...
...Start button Provides access to open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and icons associated with it . The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your computer. If you can relocate it . Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for quick access to programs... open minimized windows on your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. Use the Start menu to start software applications and to ...
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...screen defaults to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar near the notification area to view your desktop. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click... the icons it again. Click the arrow on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on top of other windows. As you open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 3 On the Taskbar tab,...
...screen defaults to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar near the notification area to view your desktop. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click... the icons it again. Click the arrow on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on top of other windows. As you open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 3 On the Taskbar tab,...
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... icons to open a file or folder or to . • Icons for programs and files - Icons for shortcuts - Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop. Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are direct links. • Icons for program files, documents, or folders do ... to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are links to programs, files, or folders. Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Identified by an arrow in the Notification area. 5 Select an...
... icons to open a file or folder or to . • Icons for programs and files - Icons for shortcuts - Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop. Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are direct links. • Icons for program files, documents, or folders do ... to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are links to programs, files, or folders. Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Identified by an arrow in the Notification area. 5 Select an...
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...window, click Browse and navigate to the location of the item you are simply deleting the shortcut link. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If you... delete an icon without an arrow, you want to create a shortcut. 2 Right-click on the Desktop You can create a shortcut to the file. Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to . 3 Highlight the file or folder, and...
...window, click Browse and navigate to the location of the item you are simply deleting the shortcut link. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If you... delete an icon without an arrow, you want to create a shortcut. 2 Right-click on the Desktop You can create a shortcut to the file. Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to . 3 Highlight the file or folder, and...
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Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item. 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 These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders.
Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item. 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 These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders.
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...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. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display... Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. You can personalize the appearance of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and ...
...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. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display... Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. You can personalize the appearance of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and ...
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...provided. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. 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 ... 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 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available...
...provided. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. 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 ... 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 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available...
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..., you may need to log-in again to access your computer to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. You can set the length 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...
..., you may need to log-in again to access your computer to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. You can set the length 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...
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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 to access your computer. 4 Select the length of time for your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK.
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 to access your computer. 4 Select the length of time for your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK.
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... through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open area of the taskbar. 2 Select Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. See...
... through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open area of the taskbar. 2 Select Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. See...
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...; Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to display the ...
...; Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to display the ...
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... your hard drive or rearrange items on your computer's performance. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Task area to monitor your computer. If you to enhance the performance of the available options in Windows Help and...
... your hard drive or rearrange items on your computer's performance. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Task area to monitor your computer. If you to enhance the performance of the available options in Windows Help and...
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Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. 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.
Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. 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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... Screen To clean the display for safety procedures to follow when working with water. Also see the safety information that shipped with your computer for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION...
... Screen To clean the display for safety procedures to follow when working with water. Also see the safety information that shipped with your computer for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION...
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... 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 Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the... and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab.
... 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 Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the... and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab.