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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; Device Manager • Programs Installed 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 appears and functions on ...Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently...
...8226; Device Manager • Programs Installed 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 appears and functions on ...Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently...
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The components of the screen. Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Microsoft Windows Desktop desktop shortcut icons Start button taskbar notification area Overview The Microsoft® Windows® desktop is usually located at the bottom 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.
The components of the screen. Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Microsoft Windows Desktop desktop shortcut icons Start button taskbar notification area Overview The Microsoft® Windows® desktop is usually located at the bottom 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.
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...Quick 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 →...of the taskbar are: Start button Provides access to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on your computer. 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 ...
...Quick 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 →...of the taskbar are: Start button Provides access to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on your computer. 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 ...
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... area includes icons for quick program access. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Click the required icon to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to.... 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. The screen defaults to temporarily display the hidden icons. To view the desktop by minimizing all open windows at once: 1 Position the cursor over an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.The Taskbar and Start...
... area includes icons for quick program access. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Click the required icon to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to.... 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. The screen defaults to temporarily display the hidden icons. To view the desktop by minimizing all open windows at once: 1 Position the cursor over an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.The Taskbar and Start...
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... shortcuts to run a program. Double-click icons to open a file or folder or to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are links that provide quick access to . • Icons for programs and files - Identified by an arrow in the Notification area. 5 Select ...an item, then choose its behavior. 6 Click OK. Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop For computers running Windows® XP, continue with the next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon...
... shortcuts to run a program. Double-click icons to open a file or folder or to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are links that provide quick access to . • Icons for programs and files - Identified by an arrow in the Notification area. 5 Select ...an item, then choose its behavior. 6 Click OK. Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop For computers running Windows® XP, continue with the next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon...
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...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 a program, file, or folder by using: Windows Explorer or Desktop. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. HINT: If you delete an... file or folder, and click OK. 4 Click Next. 5 Name the shortcut, and then click Finish. 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. Creating and Deleting Program...
...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 a program, file, or folder by using: Windows Explorer or Desktop. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. HINT: If you delete an... file or folder, and click OK. 4 Click Next. 5 Name the shortcut, and then click Finish. 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. Creating and Deleting Program...
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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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... items you want to adjust. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these 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. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears...
... items you want to adjust. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these 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. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears...
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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 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. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click ...
... 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... 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. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click ...
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...and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. 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 the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic. The Display Properties window appears. 3...
...and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. 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 the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic. The Display Properties window appears. 3...
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Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to access 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 to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 4 Select the length of time for 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. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 4 Select the length of time for your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop
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... 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 The programs available on the Start menu depend on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support... desired option on page 99. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 23.
... 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 The programs available on the Start menu depend on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support... desired option on page 99. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 23.
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...; Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your desktop • Set up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to enhance performance HINT: A list of the items you maintain and customize your cursor over...
...; Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your desktop • Set up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to enhance performance HINT: A list of the items you maintain and customize your cursor over...
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... the available options 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 the Task area to monitor your computer. Customizing Your Computer Settings 1 Click Start...
... the available options 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 the Task area to monitor your computer. Customizing Your Computer Settings 1 Click Start...
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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. 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
Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. 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
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...the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. 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 safety procedures to follow when working with either ...or an LCD cleaner. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with water. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To clean the display screen for your computer. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating.
...the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. 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 safety procedures to follow when working with either ...or an LCD cleaner. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with water. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To clean the display screen for your computer. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating.
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... and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the...
... and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the...