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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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... a Computer When it 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...
... a Computer When it 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 It also provides access to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. Microsoft Windows Help and Support This...
... 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. Microsoft Windows Help and Support This...
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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 on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. The screen defaults to view your desktop. As you open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 3 On the Taskbar tab, select Keep the taskbar on an...
...-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. The screen defaults to view your desktop. As you open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 3 On the Taskbar tab, select Keep the taskbar on an...
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.... From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 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...
.... From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 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...
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... The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again ...to access your computer to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. 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 ...
... The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again ...to access your computer to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. 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 ...
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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. 4 Select the length of time for your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer. 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
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. 4 Select the length of time for your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer. 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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... • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your computer. Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen.
... • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your computer. Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen.
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...computer. To clean the display screen for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened 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. CAUTION: Do ...not wipe the computer's display screen with either water or an LCD cleaner. Monitors and Displays 47 Monitors and Displays FOR ...
...computer. To clean the display screen for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened 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. CAUTION: Do ...not wipe the computer's display screen with either water or an LCD cleaner. Monitors and Displays 47 Monitors and Displays FOR ...
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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 increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. As you can 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. Before you change back ...
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 increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. As you can 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. Before you change back ...
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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 Best Display Settings Default display settings are set the monitor to the closest supported values. 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 read. Unsupported resolution or color settings: If you change the display resolution from... is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your computer based on the monitor or display screen.
... the Best Display Settings Default display settings are set the monitor to the closest supported values. 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 read. Unsupported resolution or color settings: If you change the display resolution from... is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. 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 external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. 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 then work...
... 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 external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. 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 then work...
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... the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this monitor - NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. 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...
... the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this monitor - NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. 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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... from you ). 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 scroll through pages or windows on the...
... from you ). 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 scroll through pages or windows on the...
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...→ 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. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the outside... the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select the number 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.
...→ 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. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the outside... the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select the number 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.
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... 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... (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation...
... 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... (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation...
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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). In the Gestures tab, enable or ...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. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any attached devices from...
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). In the Gestures tab, enable or ...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. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any attached devices from...
