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... the United States and/or other countries.; Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Some of your computer...
... the United States and/or other countries.; Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you how to avoid the problem. Some of your computer...
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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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... 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 Accessing and Using the Control Panel 45 Customizing Your Computer Settings 45 Managing Your Computer Performance 45...
... 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 Accessing and Using the Control Panel 45 Customizing Your Computer Settings 45 Managing Your Computer Performance 45...
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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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... 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 Media 269 Before you Begin... . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
... 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 Media 269 Before you Begin... . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
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...; 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 Windows appears and functions on your computer. The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows...
...; 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 Windows appears and functions on your computer. The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows...
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... → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, and then press or click the arrow or the magnifying...
... → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, and then press or click the arrow or the magnifying...
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...and Support→ Tools (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information and to view your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Topic options). Finding Information 25 Windows® XP User's Guides To view ...the user's guides available on page 26). Windows Vista® Basic Computer Information Click Start → Control Panel→ System and ...
...and Support→ Tools (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information and to view your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Topic options). Finding Information 25 Windows® XP User's Guides To view ...the user's guides available on page 26). Windows Vista® Basic Computer Information Click Start → Control Panel→ System and ...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel. 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
FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel. 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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... to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. Windows Vista® Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). Finding Information 27 Windows® ...XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To ...
... to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. Windows Vista® Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). Finding Information 27 Windows® ...XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To ...
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...information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. 28 Finding Information 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... in basic networking. The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs...
...information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. 28 Finding Information 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... in basic networking. The device guide provides helpful information about connecting to search for a specific program: Windows Vista® 1 Click Start →Search. 2 Enter the name of the program and click Search. Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs...
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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 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.
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 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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...of the desktop, although you move or resize your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop Use the Start menu to start software applications and to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help... and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar taskbar button ...
...of the desktop, although you move or resize your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop Use the Start menu to start software applications and to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help... and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar taskbar button ...
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...The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. The screen defaults to view your desktop. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open applications and files, you may not be able to... the Notification Area tab. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Click the arrow on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the taskbar by checking the desired boxes on an open area of other windows. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To...
...The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. The screen defaults to view your desktop. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open applications and files, you may not be able to... the Notification Area tab. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Click the arrow on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the taskbar by checking the desired boxes on an open area of other windows. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To...
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..., 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. Navigate to the folder or file to which you want to create a shortcut. 2 Right-click on the Desktop You can ...
..., 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. Navigate to the folder or file to which you want to create a shortcut. 2 Right-click on the Desktop You can ...
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... of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, and monitor settings from the Display Properties Menu screen. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available ... 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.
... of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, and monitor settings from the Display Properties Menu screen. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available ... 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.
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.... 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 From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The Appearance and Themes window appears. 3 Review the available options and...
.... 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 From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The Appearance and Themes window appears. 3 Review the available options and...
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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. 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
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...program, folder, or file onto the Start button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on the Start menu tab. You can add shortcuts... to restart or shut down your computer. Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open area ...
...program, folder, or file onto the Start button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on the Start menu tab. You can add shortcuts... to restart or shut down your computer. Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open area ...