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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
... 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
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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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.... Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. Click the required icon to temporarily display the hidden icons. The screen defaults to view your desktop. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 To view the desktop by minimizing all open windows at once: 1 Position the cursor over an...
.... Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. Click the required icon to temporarily display the hidden icons. The screen defaults to view your desktop. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 To view the desktop by minimizing all open windows at once: 1 Position the cursor over an...
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... available options and follow the instructions provided. 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. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various...
... available options and follow the instructions provided. 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. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various...
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...the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is an animated graphic that appears after your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an ...open area of time for your computer is left inactive for a specified time. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to access your computer. You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize...
...the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is an animated graphic that appears after your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an ...open area of time for your computer is left inactive for a specified time. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to access your computer. You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize...
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4 Select the length of time for your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor 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's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop
4 Select the length of time for your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor 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's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop
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... the pop-up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen.
... the pop-up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen.
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... LCD cleaner. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with any soap or solution not designed for monitors. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors...
... LCD cleaner. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with any soap or solution not designed for monitors. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors...
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...about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you can change back to offer the best performance with your display. Adjusting...the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on page 246. As you decrease resolution, text and images ...
...about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you can change back to offer the best performance with your display. Adjusting...the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on page 246. As you decrease resolution, text and images ...
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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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Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to perform at which the display performs the best. Choosing the Best Display... by your computer and display, the image may appear blurry or text may be as good. 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 determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If ...
Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to perform at which the display performs the best. Choosing the Best Display... by your computer and display, the image may appear blurry or text may be as good. 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 determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If ...
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... 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 right to improve productivity by expanding the size of your computer to select...Display for Multiple Monitors Multiple monitors can then work on more than one task at a time by moving items from one monitor to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. click and drag monitor icons to match arrangement of the desktop...
... 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 right to improve productivity by expanding the size of your computer to select...Display for Multiple Monitors Multiple monitors can then work on more than one task at a time by moving items from one monitor to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. click and drag monitor icons to match arrangement of the desktop...
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... up multiple monitors. allows you to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor - allows you to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays allows you to drag items across your...
... up multiple monitors. allows you to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor - allows you to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays allows you to drag items across your...
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... backward (toward you ). To scroll up, roll the wheel forward (away from you ). Mouse left and right buttons to select or click items on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to scroll through pages or windows on the...
... backward (toward you ). To scroll up, roll the wheel forward (away from you ). Mouse left and right buttons to select or click items on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to scroll through pages or windows on the...
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... from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the outside casing of lines to scroll with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring 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.... 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select the number of the mouse with a cloth moistened with each notch on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK.
... from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the outside casing of lines to scroll with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring 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.... 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select the number of the mouse with a cloth moistened with each notch on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK.
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Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. 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. When circular ... 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...
Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. 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. When circular ... 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. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows... Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 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. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows... Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 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).
