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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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... click the arrow or the magnifying glass. 4 Click the topic that describes your question. 5 Follow the instructions on your computer and devices installed on the screen. 24 Finding Information To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform...
... click the arrow or the magnifying glass. 4 Click the topic that describes your question. 5 Follow the instructions on your computer and devices installed on the screen. 24 Finding Information To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform...
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Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 The components of the screen. 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.
Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 The components of the screen. 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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... the required icon to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to view your desktop. The screen defaults to temporarily display the hidden icons. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Click the...
... the required icon to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to view your desktop. The screen defaults to temporarily display the hidden icons. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Click the...
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... components. 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. You can personalize the appearance of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review...
... components. 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. You can personalize the appearance of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review...
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...to log-in again to access your computer to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 You can set the length of ...XP 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic. ...
...to log-in again to access your computer to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 You can set the length of ...XP 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic. ...
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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 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.
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Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help you can : • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change ...
Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help you can : • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change ...
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... soap or solution not designed for your computer. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. For additional safety best...
... soap or solution not designed for your computer. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. For additional safety best...
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...best performance with your display. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support:... 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. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the...
...best performance with your display. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support:... 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. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the...
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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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... section, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported by your computer and display, the image may appear blurry... See the manufacturer's documentation for External LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to one not supported by your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Access the Display Properties window from the current settings to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. Choosing the Best Display Settings Default...
... section, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported by your computer and display, the image may appear blurry... See the manufacturer's documentation for External LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to one not supported by your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Access the Display Properties window from the current settings to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. Choosing the Best Display Settings Default...
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... Properties. 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 or right to improve productivity by expanding the size of your computer to select... a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. You can be setup with your desktop. click and ...
... Properties. 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 or right to improve productivity by expanding the size of your computer to select... a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. You can be setup with your desktop. click and ...
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... the desktop. 2 Click Properties, and the Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Settings tab. 4 Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. allows you to drag items across your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check boxes depending on the... Windows desktop onto this device as a primary monitor - NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. See Windows Help and Support for information on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays
... the desktop. 2 Click Properties, and the Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Settings tab. 4 Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. allows you to drag items across your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check boxes depending on the... Windows desktop onto this device as a primary monitor - NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. See Windows Help and Support for information on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays
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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. • Use the scroll wheel to select the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Controlling the... 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. To scroll down, roll the wheel backward (toward you ).
... 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. • Use the scroll wheel to select the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Controlling the... 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. To scroll down, roll the wheel backward (toward you ).
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Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before ... Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select the number of lines to scroll with each notch on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK.
Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before ... Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select the number of lines to scroll with each notch on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK.
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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... anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad and move the selected object by moving your desktop. 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. In 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... anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad and move the selected object by moving your desktop. 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. In the...
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..., 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. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Navigation... 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). Do not allow water from their electrical outlets...
..., 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. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Navigation... 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). Do not allow water from their electrical outlets...
