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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. Start .... The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located 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 Windows appears and functions on your computer. Start .... The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23
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Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 The components 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. Microsoft Windows Desktop desktop shortcut icons Start button taskbar notification area Overview The Microsoft® Windows® desktop is usually located at the bottom of the screen.
Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 The components 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. Microsoft Windows Desktop desktop shortcut icons Start button taskbar notification area Overview The Microsoft® Windows® desktop is usually located at the bottom of the screen.
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... 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 open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and icons associated with it . If you can relocate it .... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar taskbar button notification area Overview The Windows taskbar is usually ...
... 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 open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and icons associated with it . If you can relocate it .... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar taskbar button notification area Overview The Windows taskbar is usually ...
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...Click Properties.The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the taskbar by choosing the icons it again. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Click the required icon to temporarily.... 2 Click Properties. The screen defaults to open area of other windows. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by checking the desired boxes on the Taskbar tab. As you ...
...Click Properties.The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the taskbar by choosing the icons it again. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Click the required icon to temporarily.... 2 Click Properties. The screen defaults to open area of other windows. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by checking the desired boxes on the Taskbar tab. As you ...
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...8226; Icons for shortcuts - 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. Identified by an arrow in the Notification area. 5 Select an item, then choose its behavior. 6 Click OK. ...shortcut without affecting the item it 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 Icons for programs and files - Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links to . •...
...8226; Icons for shortcuts - 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. Identified by an arrow in the Notification area. 5 Select an item, then choose its behavior. 6 Click OK. ...shortcut without affecting the item it 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 Icons for programs and files - Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links to . •...
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... deleting the file or folder, not just a link to a program, file, or folder by using: Windows Explorer or Desktop. 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 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support....
... deleting the file or folder, not just a link to a program, file, or folder by using: Windows Explorer or Desktop. 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 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support....
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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. Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item.
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...Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and ...Display Properties Menu screen. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. You can personalize the appearance of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided...
...Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and ...Display Properties Menu screen. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. You can personalize the appearance of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided...
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... 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support...
... 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support...
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... Click OK. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the ...appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to access your computer is an animated graphic that appears after your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. You can set the length of the...
... Click OK. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the ...appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to access your computer is an animated graphic that appears after your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. You can set the length of the...
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NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor 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 access your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 4 Select the length of time for your computer.
NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor 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 access your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 4 Select the length of time for your computer.
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... the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, folder, or file onto the Start button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 99. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. The programs available on the Start menu depend...
... the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, folder, or file onto the Start button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 99. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. The programs available on the Start menu depend...
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... or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of the items you maintain and customize your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows...
... or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of the items you maintain and customize your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows...
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... of your computer's performance. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to evaluate system performance, view events, monitor the performance log, or perform computer management. Microsoft Windows... Desktop 45 Use the Device Manager to manage devices that are not sure which category contains the necessary tool, hold your computer's...
... of your computer's performance. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to evaluate system performance, view events, monitor the performance log, or perform computer management. Microsoft Windows... Desktop 45 Use the Device Manager to manage devices that are not sure which category contains the necessary tool, hold your computer's...
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Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop HINT: Typically, to access the Device Manager: Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop HINT: Typically, to access the Device Manager: Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
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... documentation for monitors. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Monitors and Displays 47 Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with any soap or solution not designed for your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see...
... documentation for monitors. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Monitors and Displays 47 Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with any soap or solution not designed for your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see...
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... be installed. Monitors and Displays 49 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the...
... be installed. Monitors and Displays 49 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the...