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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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... a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen 63 Contents 5 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...
... a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen 63 Contents 5 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...
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... 105 Shutting Down 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...
... 105 Shutting Down 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...
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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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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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...Customize the taskbar by checking the desired boxes 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. To view the desktop by choosing the icons it again. Microsoft Windows Desktop... 35 Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. ...
...Customize the taskbar by checking the desired boxes 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. To view the desktop by choosing the icons it again. Microsoft Windows Desktop... 35 Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. ...
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Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop. Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Identified by an ...
Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop. Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Identified by an ...
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... Desktop 39 Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. Use the tabs to select the items you want...
... Desktop 39 Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. Use the tabs to select the items you want...
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... Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics...
... Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics...
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... set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in...
... set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in...
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... your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop 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 the items you maintain and customize your cursor over...
... your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop 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 the items you maintain and customize your cursor over...
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... up text box. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the available options in the Task area to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your computer. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and...
... up text box. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the available options in the Task area to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your computer. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and...
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...display screen for a desktop ...Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a laptop ...computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with your computer. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors and Displays... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display...
...display screen for a desktop ...Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a laptop ...computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with your computer. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors and Displays... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display...
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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 can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on page 246. As ... click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. Before you change back to offer the best ...
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 can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on page 246. As ... click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. Before you change back to offer the best ...
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...if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. The Personalize appearance and sounds 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 the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows® XP 1 Right-click ...
...if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. The Personalize appearance and sounds 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 the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows® XP 1 Right-click ...
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... the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to perform at which the display performs the best. Unsupported resolution or color settings: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for External LCD Monitors Set external... LCD monitors to determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Setting the Display Resolution for your monitor can probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will be not be hard to the closest supported values. See the manufacturer's documentation for this ...
... the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to perform at which the display performs the best. Unsupported resolution or color settings: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for External LCD Monitors Set external... LCD monitors to determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Setting the Display Resolution for your monitor can probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will be not be hard to the closest supported values. See the manufacturer's documentation for this ...
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...move the slide bar to the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 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 ...click and drag monitor icons to match arrangement 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...
...move the slide bar to the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 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 ...click and drag monitor icons to match arrangement 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...