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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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... 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 36 Creating 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...
... 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 36 Creating 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...
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... Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages...
... Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages...
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Finding Information Start Button From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the Start button to access resources, programs, and specialized tools for managing the way Windows appears and functions on the left ... Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on your...
Finding Information Start Button From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the Start button to access resources, programs, and specialized tools for managing the way Windows appears and functions on the left ... Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on your...
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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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... your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your computer. If you can relocate it .... is usually located at the bottom of the taskbar are: Start button Provides access to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or →...
... your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your computer. If you can relocate it .... is usually located at the bottom of the taskbar are: Start button Provides access to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or →...
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... of the taskbar near the notification area to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on an open area of other windows. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open applications and files, you open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to display a ...shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Click the required icon to temporarily display the hidden icons. As you may not be able to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows...
... of the taskbar near the notification area to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on an open area of other windows. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open applications and files, you open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to display a ...shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Click the required icon to temporarily display the hidden icons. As you may not be able to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows...
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... other icons are direct links. • Icons for program files, documents, or folders do not include an arrow graphic. Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop. Double-click icons to open a file or folder or to . • Icons for programs and files - Icons for... area. 5 Select an item, then choose its behavior. 6 Click OK. Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to files and folders rather than placing them on...
... other icons are direct links. • Icons for program files, documents, or folders do not include an arrow graphic. Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop. Double-click icons to open a file or folder or to . • Icons for programs and files - Icons for... area. 5 Select an item, then choose its behavior. 6 Click OK. Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to files and folders rather than placing them on...
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... If you delete an icon without an arrow, you are simply deleting the shortcut link. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item..., highlight Send to, and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 HINT: If you delete an icon with an arrow, you are deleting the file or folder, not just a link to ...
... If you delete an icon without an arrow, you are simply deleting the shortcut link. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item..., highlight Send to, and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 HINT: If you delete an icon with an arrow, you are deleting the file or folder, not just a link to ...
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Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item. 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 These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders.
Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item. 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 These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders.
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... Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various 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 ... Most of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. You can personalize the appearance of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided.
... Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various 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 ... Most of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. You can personalize the appearance of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided.
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...window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows... Desktop Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click ...
...window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows... Desktop Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click ...
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... personal graphic. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver 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. You can set the length... may need to log-in again to access your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 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 ...
... personal graphic. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver 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. You can set the length... may need to log-in again to access your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 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 ...
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4 Select the length of time for 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: • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer to access your computer. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK.
4 Select the length of time for 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: • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer to access your computer. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK.
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... the Start menu depend on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open area of...MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 23. The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a...
... the Start menu depend on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open area of...MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 23. The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a...
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Through the Control Panel, you maintain and customize your computer. Hold your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of the items you can : • Add and monitor hardware • ...
Through the Control Panel, you maintain and customize your computer. Hold your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of the items you can : • Add and monitor hardware • ...
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... that are not sure which category contains the necessary tool, hold your cursor over the category to your computer's performance. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 If you to evaluate system performance, view events, monitor the performance log, or perform computer management. Windows Vista 1 Click Start...The Control Panel provides tools for related information. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Use options provided to free ...
... that are not sure which category contains the necessary tool, hold your cursor over the category to your computer's performance. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 If you to evaluate system performance, view events, monitor the performance log, or perform computer management. Windows Vista 1 Click Start...The Control Panel provides tools for related information. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Use options provided to free ...
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OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop HINT: Typically, to access the Device Manager: Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop HINT: Typically, to access the Device Manager: Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
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...To clean the display screen for monitors. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with any soap or solution not designed for a laptop computer, wipe ...-glare coating. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for your computer.
...To clean the display screen for monitors. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with any soap or solution not designed for a laptop computer, wipe ...-glare coating. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for your computer.
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Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ...
Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ...