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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. 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 Start button From the Start button menu, you can access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel •...
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, but it is consistently located on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 Start button From the Start button menu, you can access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel •...
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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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...taskbar is usually located at the bottom of the taskbar are: Start button Provides access to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → ...open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and icons associated with it . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. The taskbar provides quick access to change computer settings. If you can relocate it .
...taskbar is usually located at the bottom of the taskbar are: Start button Provides access to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → ...open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and icons associated with it . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. The taskbar provides quick access to change computer settings. If you can relocate it .
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... Click the required icon to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. To view the desktop by minimizing all open windows at once: 1 Position the cursor over an open area of the taskbar near the notification area to display a... the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. 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 top of other windows. Displaying the Taskbar 1...
... Click the required icon to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. To view the desktop by minimizing all open windows at once: 1 Position the cursor over an open area of the taskbar near the notification area to display a... the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. 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 top of other windows. Displaying the Taskbar 1...
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... links to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are links that provide quick access to run a program. Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links to programs, files... Notification area. 5 Select an item, then choose its behavior. 6 Click OK. 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...
... links to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are links that provide quick access to run a program. Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links to programs, files... Notification area. 5 Select an item, then choose its behavior. 6 Click OK. 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...
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... folder, not just a link to the file. Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to, and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 If you delete an icon without an arrow, you are simply deleting the shortcut link. Navigate to the folder or file to... which you want to create a shortcut. 2 Right-click on the Desktop You can create a shortcut to . 3 Highlight the file or folder, and click OK. 4 Click Next. 5 Name the shortcut, and then click Finish. FOR...
... folder, not just a link to the file. Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to, and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 If you delete an icon without an arrow, you are simply deleting the shortcut link. Navigate to the folder or file to... which you want to create a shortcut. 2 Right-click on the Desktop You can create a shortcut to . 3 Highlight the file or folder, and click OK. 4 Click Next. 5 Name the shortcut, and then click Finish. FOR...
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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 Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item.
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...from the Display Properties Menu screen. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You... can manage your desktop by changing various components. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these components are...
...from the Display Properties Menu screen. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You... can manage your desktop by changing various components. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these components are...
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Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. From the Start menu: 1 Click ... instructions provided. The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions 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...
Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. From the Start menu: 1 Click ... instructions provided. The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions 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...
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... need to log-in again to access your computer to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. The Display Properties window appears...
... need to log-in again to access your computer to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. The Display Properties window appears...
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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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See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on page 23. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 99. The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, folder, ... Start menu by selecting the desired option on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 The programs available on the Start menu depend on the Start menu tab. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer...
See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on page 23. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 99. The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, folder, ... Start menu by selecting the desired option on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 The programs available on the Start menu depend on the Start menu tab. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer...
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Hold your cursor over each item to help you maintain and customize your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to enhance performance HINT: A ...
Hold your cursor over each item to help you maintain and customize your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to enhance performance HINT: A ...
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...and so on page 125 for you are installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 If you to manage and improve your computer. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Performance... and make changes to enhance performance. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to your computer's performance. Customizing Your Computer Settings 1 Click Start or → Control Panel. 2 Select...
...and so on page 125 for you are installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 If you to manage and improve your computer. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Performance... and make changes to enhance performance. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to your computer's performance. Customizing Your Computer Settings 1 Click Start or → Control Panel. 2 Select...
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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 Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties.
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...wipe the computer's display screen with either water or an LCD cleaner. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. For ...additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Also see the safety information that shipped with your computer. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more ...
...wipe the computer's display screen with either water or an LCD cleaner. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. For ...additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Also see the safety information that shipped with your computer. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more ...
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... the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step...
... the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step...
