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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 Files 110 Selecting and...
... 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 110 Selecting and...
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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 In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, and then press or...
... 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 In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, and then press or...
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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 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.
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... be able to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. As you open area of other windows. The screen defaults to view your desktop.
... be able to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. As you open area of other windows. The screen defaults to view your desktop.
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... adjust. 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. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Most of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window.
... adjust. 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. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Most of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window.
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... The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to access your computer 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 select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. ...2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of time for a...
... The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to access your computer 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 select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. ...2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of time for a...
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NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to access your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop 4 Select the length of time for your computer. Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK.
NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to access your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop 4 Select the length of time for your computer. Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK.
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Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Hold your cursor over each item to enhance performance HINT: A list of your computer. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help ...
Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Hold your cursor over each item to enhance performance HINT: A list of your computer. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help ...
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... for your computer. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with water. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. For additional safety best practices information, see the safety information that... shipped with your computer for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with ...
... for your computer. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with water. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. For additional safety best practices information, see the safety information that... shipped with your computer for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with ...
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...display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see ...offer the best performance with your display. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on...
...display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see ...offer the best performance with your display. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on...
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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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... the drop-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Unsupported resolution or color settings: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for your monitor and make any changes. If you choose a resolution or... color palette that is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the...
... the drop-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Unsupported resolution or color settings: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for your monitor and make any changes. If you choose a resolution or... color palette that is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the...
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... by stretching them across monitors. 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 the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors Multiple monitors can ... your desktop. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 click and drag monitor icons to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Settings tab....
... by stretching them across monitors. 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 the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors Multiple monitors can ... your desktop. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 click and drag monitor icons to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Settings tab....
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... 2 Click Properties, and the Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Settings tab. 4 Drag the monitor icons to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize,... and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Drag the monitor icons to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following...
... 2 Click Properties, and the Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Settings tab. 4 Drag the monitor icons to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize,... and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Drag the monitor icons to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following...
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... Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Buttons tab of the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to scroll through pages or windows on the screen. Controlling the Speed of two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the left and right buttons to select or click items on the... screen. • Use the scroll wheel to select the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) To scroll ...
... Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Buttons tab of the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to scroll through pages or windows on the screen. Controlling the Speed of two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the left and right buttons to select or click items on the... screen. • Use the scroll wheel to select the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) To scroll ...
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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. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse...→ 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.
... 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. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse...→ 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.
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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 ... enabled, you can 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 the cursor, lightly slide your finger or pen over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the...
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 ... enabled, you can 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 the cursor, lightly slide your finger or pen over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the...
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...; Pen and Input Devices. Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove 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. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and... turn off your desktop. 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).
...; Pen and Input Devices. Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove 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. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and... turn off your desktop. 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).