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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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... 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 on the left side... Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23
... 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 on the left side... Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23
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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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...: click Start or → Help and Support. The basic sections 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 frequently-used programs, files..., or utilities on the desktop, or to change computer settings. If you can relocate it . Taskbar Start ...
...: click Start or → Help and Support. The basic sections 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 frequently-used programs, files..., or utilities on the desktop, or to change computer settings. If you can relocate it . Taskbar Start ...
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... the desired boxes on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to view your desktop. As you may not be able to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. To view the desktop by minimizing all open windows at once: 1 Position the cursor over an open area of ...in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on top of other windows. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. ...
... the desired boxes on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to view your desktop. As you may not be able to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. To view the desktop by minimizing all open windows at once: 1 Position the cursor over an open area of ...in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on top of other windows. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. ...
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...-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 are links to programs, files, or ... choose its behavior. 6 Click OK. Double-click icons to open a file or folder or to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are direct links. • Icons for shortcuts - You can safely delete a shortcut without affecting the item it links to programs, documents, and folders. Icons for...
...-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 are links to programs, files, or ... choose its behavior. 6 Click OK. Double-click icons to open a file or folder or to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are direct links. • Icons for shortcuts - You can safely delete a shortcut without affecting the item it links to programs, documents, and folders. Icons for...
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..., and click OK. 4 Click Next. 5 Name the shortcut, and then click Finish. 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 Shortcuts on the item..., highlight Send to, and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. Using the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop, highlight New, then click Shortcut. 2 In the Create Shortcut window, click...
..., and click OK. 4 Click Next. 5 Name the shortcut, and then click Finish. 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 Shortcuts on the item..., highlight Send to, and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. Using the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop, highlight New, then click Shortcut. 2 In the Create Shortcut window, click...
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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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... 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 your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, and monitor settings ...from the Display Properties Menu screen. 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...
... 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 your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, and monitor settings ...from the Display Properties Menu screen. 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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... "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. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 ...
... "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. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 ...
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.... 3 Click Screen Saver to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is an animated...
.... 3 Click Screen Saver to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is an animated...
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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: • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer to access your computer. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in 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: • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer to access your computer. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK.
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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. HINT: You can use the Start menu to the Start menu by selecting the desired option on the software ... learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open area of the taskbar...
See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on page 23. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 99. HINT: You can use the Start menu to the Start menu by selecting the desired option on the software ... learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open area of the taskbar...
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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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...Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related information. 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's performance and make programs run faster, and so on page 125... to enhance the performance of your computer. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on to your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 If you to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your hard drive to make changes...
...Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related information. 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's performance and make programs run faster, and so on page 125... to enhance the performance of your computer. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on to your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 If you to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your hard drive to make changes...
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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. 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.
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To clean the display screen for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. Monitors and Displays 47 Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To ... monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for monitors.
To clean the display screen for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. Monitors and Displays 47 Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To ... monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for monitors.
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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. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an...
... 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. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an...