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... 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 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 3 Monitors and Displays 47 Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen 47 Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display 48 Windows Vista 49 4 Contents
... 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 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 3 Monitors and Displays 47 Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen 47 Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display 48 Windows Vista 49 4 Contents
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... Ending a Process 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 Shut Down Normally 105...
... Ending a Process 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 Shut Down Normally 105...
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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With...
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... and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. 24 Finding Information It also provides access to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features.
... and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. 24 Finding Information It also provides access to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features.
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Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 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. 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 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. The components of the screen.
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.... 3 Click Show the Desktop. Click the arrow on an open area of the taskbar near the notification area to temporarily display the hidden icons. The screen defaults to view your desktop. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. As you open the Taskbar and...
.... 3 Click Show the Desktop. Click the arrow on an open area of the taskbar near the notification area to temporarily display the hidden icons. The screen defaults to view your desktop. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. As you open the Taskbar and...
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... the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 You can personalize the appearance of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, and monitor settings from the Display Properties Menu screen. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel...
... the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 You can personalize the appearance of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, and monitor settings from the Display Properties Menu screen. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel...
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...Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is an animated graphic that appears after...left inactive for your computer. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to access your computer to ...
...Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is an animated graphic that appears after...left inactive for your computer. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to access your computer to ...
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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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... text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Hold your computer. Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen.
... text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Hold your computer. Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen.
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... Displays 47 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with any soap or solution not designed for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the...
... Displays 47 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with any soap or solution not designed for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the...
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...and Displays Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The... display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen...
...and Displays Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The... display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen...
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... window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to set resolution HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and...
... window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to set resolution HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and...
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... display resolution from the Control Panel to determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported by your monitor... read. Setting the Display Resolution for this information. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your computer based on the monitor or display screen.
... display resolution from the Control Panel to determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported by your monitor... read. Setting the Display Resolution for this information. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your computer based on the monitor or display screen.
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...the Settings tab. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the Display drop-down menu. 5 Under the Screen resolution section, move the Resolution slider bar to the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. You can be setup with your... arrangement of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 5 In the Display Settings window, move the slide bar to the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of your desktop. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the external LCD monitor. 6 ...
...the Settings tab. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the Display drop-down menu. 5 Under the Screen resolution section, move the Resolution slider bar to the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. You can be setup with your... arrangement of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 5 In the Display Settings window, move the slide bar to the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of your desktop. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the external LCD monitor. 6 ...
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...monitor icons to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this monitor - allows you to match the physical arrangement of your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays allows you to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto ...this monitor - NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. See Windows Help and Support for information on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. allows you to drag items across your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check ...
...monitor icons to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this monitor - allows you to match the physical arrangement of your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays allows you to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto ...this monitor - NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. See Windows Help and Support for information on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. allows you to drag items across your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check ...
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... and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to scroll through pages or windows on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to select the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→... scroll wheel A mouse typically consists of two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the left and right buttons to select or click items on the screen. To scroll up, roll the wheel forward (away from you ). To scroll down, roll the wheel backward (toward you ).
... and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to scroll through pages or windows on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to select the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→... scroll wheel A mouse typically consists of two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the left and right buttons to select or click items on the screen. To scroll up, roll the wheel forward (away from you ). To scroll down, roll the wheel backward (toward you ).
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...solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the underside of your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with each notch on your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (...→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the ...
...solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the underside of your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with each notch on your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (...→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the ...
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... Scrolling tab, enable or disable scrolling or circular scrolling, choose the scroll zone width and scroll speed. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. On the... touch pad or use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or select objects on the screen: • To move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. When circular scrolling is enabled...
... Scrolling tab, enable or disable scrolling or circular scrolling, choose the scroll zone width and scroll speed. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. On the... touch pad or use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or select objects on the screen: • To move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. When circular scrolling is enabled...
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To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Cleaning ... with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature.
To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Cleaning ... with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature.