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... Taskbar 35 Customizing the Taskbar 35 Displaying 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 ... 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...
... Taskbar 35 Customizing the Taskbar 35 Displaying 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 ... 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...
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Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista 52 Windows XP 52 Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections ...
Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista 52 Windows XP 52 Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections ...
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... not Responding . . . . 101 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 Files...
... not Responding . . . . 101 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 Files...
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...® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176 Saving Space by Setting the way the Browser Logs Viewing History 177 Increasing Computer Speed by Limiting the Number of Open Internet...
...® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176 Saving Space by Setting the way the Browser Logs Viewing History 177 Increasing Computer Speed by Limiting the Number of Open Internet...
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Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ... the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones 211 Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card 215 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 215 Determining What you Have...
Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ... the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones 211 Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card 215 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 215 Determining What you Have...
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... TV Menu 226 TV Menu Example 227 What to do If the TV Does not Recognize a Signal 228 Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations . . . 229 Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV 239 Verify the Connection to the TV 239 Verify the Input Signal for the TV 239 Set up...
... TV Menu 226 TV Menu Example 227 What to do If the TV Does not Recognize a Signal 228 Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations . . . 229 Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV 239 Verify the Connection to the TV 239 Verify the Input Signal for the TV 239 Set up...
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... 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and ...
... 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and ...
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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. Microsoft Windows Desktop 33
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...3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. The screen defaults to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to temporarily display the hidden icons. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows..." in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by checking the desired boxes on an open area of the taskbar near the notification area 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 ...
...3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. The screen defaults to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to temporarily display the hidden icons. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows..." in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by checking the desired boxes on an open area of the taskbar near the notification area 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 ...
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... programs, documents, and folders. You can safely delete a shortcut without affecting the item it links to run a program. Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop. HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to programs, files, or folders. Identified by an arrow in the Notification area...
... programs, documents, and folders. You can safely delete a shortcut without affecting the item it links to run a program. Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop. HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to programs, files, or folders. Identified by an arrow in the Notification area...
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...to adjust. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance...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. You can personalize the appearance of your computer's desktop theme...
...to adjust. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance...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. You can personalize the appearance of your computer's desktop theme...
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... Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The Appearance and Themes window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. The Display Properties window appears. 4 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or ...
... Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The Appearance and Themes window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. The Display Properties window appears. 4 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or ...
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... select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click...
... select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click...
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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 list of your desktop • Set up text box that explains ...
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 list of your desktop • Set up text box that explains ...
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Use the Device Manager to manage devices that are not sure which category contains the necessary tool, hold your cursor over the category to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your hard drive to make changes to free up text box. Use ...
Use the Device Manager to manage devices that are not sure which category contains the necessary tool, hold your cursor over the category to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your hard drive to make changes to free up text box. Use ...
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..., see the documentation for your computer. To clean the display screen for monitors. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors and Displays 47 Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for safety procedures to follow when working with water...
..., see the documentation for your computer. To clean the display screen for monitors. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors and Displays 47 Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for safety procedures to follow when working with water...
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... → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays 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. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them ...if needed. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on page 246. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller...
... → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays 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. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them ...if needed. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on page 246. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller...
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...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 the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows® XP 1 Right-click... an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click...
...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 the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows® XP 1 Right-click... an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click...
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... OK. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your computer, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. Access the Display Properties window from the current settings to one not supported by your monitor and make any changes. If you change 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 computer and display, the image may appear blurry or text may be as good. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution,...
... OK. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your computer, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. Access the Display Properties window from the current settings to one not supported by your monitor and make any changes. If you change 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 computer and display, the image may appear blurry or text may be as good. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution,...
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... resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors Multiple monitors can then work on more than one task at a time by moving items from one monitor to another or by... expanding the size of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select 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...
... resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors Multiple monitors can then work on more than one task at a time by moving items from one monitor to another or by... expanding the size of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select 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...