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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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...8226; Device Manager • Programs Installed on your computer. 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 ...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...
...8226; Device Manager • Programs Installed on your computer. 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 ...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...
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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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...taskbar 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 → ...Help and Support. The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop If you can relocate it . Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for quick access to ...
...taskbar 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 → ...Help and Support. The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop If you can relocate it . Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for quick access to ...
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... Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by choosing the icons it again. Click the required icon to temporarily ...you open area of the taskbar near the notification area to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on the Taskbar tab. To view the desktop by minimizing all open windows at once: 1 Position the cursor over an open applications and files, you may not be able to display a ...
... Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by choosing the icons it again. Click the required icon to temporarily ...you open area of the taskbar near the notification area to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on the Taskbar tab. To view the desktop by minimizing all open windows at once: 1 Position the cursor over an open applications and files, you may not be able to display a ...
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... next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are links to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are direct links. • Icons for shortcuts - HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to programs, files, or folders.... Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links that provide quick access to programs, documents, and...
... next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are links to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are direct links. • Icons for shortcuts - HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to programs, files, or folders.... Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links that provide quick access to programs, documents, and...
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... 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 , and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to a program, file, or folder by using:... Windows Explorer or Desktop. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 If you delete an icon without an arrow, you are deleting the file or folder, not just a link to . 3 Highlight...
... 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 , and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to a program, file, or folder by using:... Windows Explorer or Desktop. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 If you delete an icon without an arrow, you are deleting the file or folder, not just a link to . 3 Highlight...
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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 Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item.
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...-click an open area of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. 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.
...-click an open area of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. 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.
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... Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop 1 Click Start → Control 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 Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the...
... Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop 1 Click Start → Control 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 Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the...
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.... NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 You can set the length of time for a specified time. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen...
.... NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 You can set the length of time for a specified time. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen...
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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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... 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 the Start menu tab. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your... computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, folder, or file ...
... 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 the Start menu tab. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your... computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, folder, or file ...
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... The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help you maintain and customize your cursor over each item to enhance performance HINT: A list of your desktop • Set up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to display the pop-up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows...
... The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help you maintain and customize your cursor over each item to enhance performance HINT: A list of your desktop • Set up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to display the pop-up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows...
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... on your hard drive or rearrange items on your computer's performance. Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related information. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows...
... on your hard drive or rearrange items on your computer's performance. Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related information. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows...
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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. OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
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. OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
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... the documentation for safety procedures to follow when working with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water.
... the documentation for safety procedures to follow when working with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water.
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... appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution...
... appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution...