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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; Programs Installed on the left side of Windows, but it is consistently located on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of the Windows taskbar. 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 ...
...8226; Programs Installed on the left side of Windows, but it is consistently located on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of the Windows taskbar. 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 ...
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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. Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 The components of the screen.
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... you move or resize your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop If you can relocate it . The taskbar provides quick access to open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and icons associated with it...minimized windows on your computer. Use the Start menu to start software applications and to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to change computer settings. Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar taskbar button notification area Overview The Windows taskbar is usually located at the...
... you move or resize your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop If you can relocate it . The taskbar provides quick access to open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and icons associated with it...minimized windows on your computer. Use the Start menu to start software applications and to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to change computer settings. Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar taskbar button notification area Overview The Windows taskbar is usually located at the...
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... Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Click the arrow on the Taskbar tab. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to open area of the taskbar. 2 Click... the taskbar by checking the desired boxes on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open the Taskbar...
... Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Click the arrow on the Taskbar tab. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to open area of the taskbar. 2 Click... the taskbar by checking the desired boxes on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open the Taskbar...
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HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are links that provide quick access to programs, files, or folders. Double-click icons to open a file or folder or to . • Icons ...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 Icons for shortcuts - Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links to programs, documents, and folders. You can...
HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are links that provide quick access to programs, files, or folders. Double-click icons to open a file or folder or to . • Icons ...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 Icons for shortcuts - Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links to programs, documents, and folders. You can...
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...: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to, and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Using the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop, highlight New, then click Shortcut. 2 In the Create Shortcut ...to the location of the item 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. HINT: If you delete an icon with an arrow, you are deleting the file or folder...
...: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to, and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Using the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop, highlight New, then click Shortcut. 2 In the Create Shortcut ...to the location of the item 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. HINT: If you delete an icon with an arrow, you are deleting the file or folder...
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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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... settings from the Display Properties Menu screen. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. 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. ...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. From the ...
... settings from the Display Properties Menu screen. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. 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. ...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. From the ...
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...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 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. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance...
...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 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. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance...
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... an open area of time for your computer to access your computer is left inactive for a specified time. You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5... animated graphic that appears after your computer. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the...
... an open area of time for your computer to access your computer is left inactive for a specified time. You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5... animated graphic that appears after your computer. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust 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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... open area of the taskbar. 2 Select Properties. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on the Start menu tab. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows... desktop, see "Start Button" on page 23. HINT: You can use the Start menu to the Start menu by selecting the desired option on page 99. ...
... open area of the taskbar. 2 Select Properties. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on the Start menu tab. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows... desktop, see "Start Button" on page 23. HINT: You can use the Start menu to the Start menu by selecting the desired option on page 99. ...
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Hold your desktop • Set up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to enhance performance HINT: A list of your cursor over each item to help you can ... your computer. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to display the pop-up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop
Hold your desktop • Set up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to enhance performance HINT: A list of your cursor over each item to help you can ... your computer. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to display the pop-up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop
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... Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to your cursor over the category to manage devices that are not sure which category contains the necessary tool, ...
... Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to your cursor over the category to manage devices that are not sure which category contains the necessary tool, ...
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Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop 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. OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties.
Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop 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. OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties.
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... spray cleaners directly onto the screen. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. 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 monitors. To clean the display screen for a laptop computer... for your computer for safety procedures to follow when working with either water or an LCD cleaner. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Monitors and Displays 47
... spray cleaners directly onto the screen. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. 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 monitors. To clean the display screen for a laptop computer... for your computer for safety procedures to follow when working with either water or an LCD cleaner. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Monitors and Displays 47
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Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the ... bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Monitors and Displays 49
Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the ... bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Monitors and Displays 49