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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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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-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections ...
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-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections ...
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... not Responding . . . . 101 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...
... not Responding . . . . 101 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...
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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 The components of the screen. 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.
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 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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...the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the taskbar by choosing the icons it again. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Click the arrow on the Taskbar tab. As you... open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. The screen defaults to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE...
...the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the taskbar by choosing the icons it again. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Click the arrow on the Taskbar tab. As you... open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. The screen defaults to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE...
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... an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop. For computers running Windows® XP, continue with the next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are links that...
... an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop. For computers running Windows® XP, continue with the next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are links that...
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Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. 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. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and ...
Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. 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. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and ...
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... more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow...
... more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow...
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... computer is left inactive for your computer to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows XP...
... computer is left inactive for your computer to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows XP...
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Hold your cursor over each item to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to help you can : • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • ...
Hold your cursor over each item to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to help you can : • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • ...
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... on page 125 for you are installed in the Task area to monitor your computer's performance and make programs run faster, and so on to display its pop-up the space on your computer's performance. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select...
... on page 125 for you are installed in the Task area to monitor your computer's performance and make programs run faster, and so on to display its pop-up the space on your computer's performance. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select...
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... with either water or an LCD cleaner. 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 safety procedures to follow when ...with your computer for monitors. 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. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Monitors and Displays 47 Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for your computer. These solutions can...
... with either water or an LCD cleaner. 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 safety procedures to follow when ...with your computer for monitors. 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. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Monitors and Displays 47 Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for your computer. These solutions can...
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... → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current...
... → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current...
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...Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 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. use slide bar to ...
...Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 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. use slide bar to ...
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... computer, the settings adjust automatically to check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported by your monitor and make any changes. Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to determine the resolution of the desktop...computer based on the monitor or display screen. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the drop-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays Choosing the Best Display Settings Default display settings are set the monitor to...
... computer, the settings adjust automatically to check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported by your monitor and make any changes. Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to determine the resolution of the desktop...computer based on the monitor or display screen. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the drop-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays Choosing the Best Display Settings Default display settings are set the monitor to...
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... 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 on more than one task at a time by moving items from one monitor to another or by... expanding the size of your computer to improve productivity by stretching them across monitors. 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 ...
... 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 on more than one task at a time by moving items from one monitor to another or by... expanding the size of your computer to improve productivity by stretching them across monitors. 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 ...
