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... Steps pertaining to Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows® XP refer to all Dell systems. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. and other than its own. August 2008 Rev. is a trademark owned by Dell Inc. represents Windows Vista Start button. Information in this document to refer to change without the written permission of...
... Steps pertaining to Microsoft® Windows Vista® and Windows® XP refer to all Dell systems. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. and other than its own. August 2008 Rev. is a trademark owned by Dell Inc. represents Windows Vista Start button. Information in this document to refer to change without the written permission of...
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Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
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... 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...
... 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...
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... and Benefits 56 NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies 56 4 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad 57 Mouse 58 Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons. . . . 58 Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel . . . . . 59 Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse 59 Cleaning an Optical Mouse 60 Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse...
... and Benefits 56 NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies 56 4 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad 57 Mouse 58 Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons. . . . 58 Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel . . . . . 59 Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse 59 Cleaning an Optical Mouse 60 Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse...
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... Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu 243 Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control...
... Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu 243 Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control...
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...and specialized tools for managing the way Windows appears and functions on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 Start button From the Start button menu, you can access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About... Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on your computer. The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on the left side of the Windows taskbar....
...and specialized tools for managing the way Windows appears and functions on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 Start button From the Start button menu, you can access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About... Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on your computer. The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on the left side of the Windows taskbar....
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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. Microsoft Windows Desktop 33
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... or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for quick access to programs. taskbar button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for open minimized windows on the desktop, or to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system ...utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar taskbar button notification area Overview The Windows taskbar is usually located at the bottom of the taskbar are: Start...
... or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for quick access to programs. taskbar button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for open minimized windows on the desktop, or to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system ...utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar taskbar button notification area Overview The Windows taskbar is usually located at the bottom of the taskbar are: Start...
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... program files, documents, or folders do not include an arrow graphic. For computers running Windows® XP, continue with the next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are links to programs, files, or folders. Double-click icons to open a file or folder or to run a program.
... program files, documents, or folders do not include an arrow graphic. For computers running Windows® XP, continue with the next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are links to programs, files, or folders. Double-click icons to open a file or folder or to run a program.
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If you delete an icon without an arrow, you are simply deleting the shortcut link. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. Navigate to the folder or file to which you want to create a shortcut. 2 Right-click on the Desktop You can create a shortcut to a ...
If you delete an icon without an arrow, you are simply deleting the shortcut link. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. Navigate to the folder or file to which you want to create a shortcut. 2 Right-click on the Desktop You can create a shortcut to a ...
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Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item. These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders. To access the shortcut menus, position the cursor over the item and rightclick (click the right mouse button or the right touch-pad button). 38 Microsoft Windows Desktop
Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item. These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders. To access the shortcut menus, position the cursor over the item and rightclick (click the right mouse button or the right touch-pad button). 38 Microsoft Windows Desktop
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... open area of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 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, resolution...
... open area of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 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, resolution...
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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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... Help and Support. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. ...1 Right-click an open area of the taskbar. 2 Select Properties. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 99. The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, folder, ...
... Help and Support. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. ...1 Right-click an open area of the taskbar. 2 Select Properties. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 99. The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, folder, ...
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... the wheel backward (toward you ). Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Buttons tab of the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed that feels right for you. 3 Click OK. Controlling the Speed of... use the slide bar to scroll through pages or windows on the screen. Mouse left button right button scroll wheel A mouse typically consists 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 ...
... the wheel backward (toward you ). Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Buttons tab of the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed that feels right for you. 3 Click OK. Controlling the Speed of... use the slide bar to scroll through pages or windows on the screen. Mouse left button right button scroll wheel A mouse typically consists 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 ...
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...; Next. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 61 Windows® XP 1 Attach or turn on your Bluetooth-enabled adapter. 2 Make your mouse discoverable by pressing a button on the bottom of the mouse. See your mouse documentation for any passkey instructions. 8 Follow the remaining instructions in the wizard. Check the documentation for...
...; Next. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 61 Windows® XP 1 Attach or turn on your Bluetooth-enabled adapter. 2 Make your mouse discoverable by pressing a button on the bottom of the mouse. See your mouse documentation for any passkey instructions. 8 Follow the remaining instructions in the wizard. Check the documentation for...
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... object, lightly tap once on the surface of your thumb to press the left touch-pad button. • To select and move the selected object by moving your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. When circular... twice on the touch pad or use your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise 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 desktop. On the second tap, leave your finger or pen on...
... object, lightly tap once on the surface of your thumb to press the left touch-pad button. • To select and move the selected object by moving your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. When circular... twice on the touch pad or use your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise 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 desktop. On the second tap, leave your finger or pen on...
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... (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on...
... (Mouse) Your computer usually auto-detects and installs the drivers for more information. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on...
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...NOTE: If the Language bar is not visible, right-click the taskbar, point to Toolbars, and then click Language bar. 6 Click the Input language button on the language bar. 7 Select the input language you want to add, and then click OK. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control ...4 Under Installed services, click Add. 5 Click the language you want to add, select the text services you want to use. 8 Click the Keyboard layout button, and then select a keyboard layout. 1 full keyboard/touch pad brightness. 2 half keyboard/touch pad brightness. 3 no lighting. Changing the Input Language of ...
...NOTE: If the Language bar is not visible, right-click the taskbar, point to Toolbars, and then click Language bar. 6 Click the Input language button on the language bar. 7 Select the input language you want to add, and then click OK. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control ...4 Under Installed services, click Add. 5 Click the language you want to add, select the text services you want to use. 8 Click the Keyboard layout button, and then select a keyboard layout. 1 full keyboard/touch pad brightness. 2 half keyboard/touch pad brightness. 3 no lighting. Changing the Input Language of ...
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From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your printer(s) through the Start button. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your computer. See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information.
From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your printer(s) through the Start button. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your computer. See your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information.
