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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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 55 DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits 56 NVIDIA SLI...
... 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 55 DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits 56 NVIDIA SLI...
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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 Files...
... 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 Files...
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.... . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® 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...
.... . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® 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...
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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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... 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 Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP ...246 Using the Wizards 247 Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings 247 Contents 17
... 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 Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP ...246 Using the Wizards 247 Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings 247 Contents 17
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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 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. Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 The components of the screen.
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..., select Keep the taskbar on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start ... Basics" in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by choosing the icons it again. The screen defaults to temporarily display the hidden icons. Click the required icon to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.The Taskbar and Start...
..., select Keep the taskbar on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start ... Basics" in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by choosing the icons it again. The screen defaults to temporarily display the hidden icons. Click the required icon to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.The Taskbar and Start...
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... or folders. HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to programs, documents, and folders. Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the Windows desktop are links that provide quick access to files and folders rather than placing them on the desktop. Icons for 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 direct links. • Icons for shortcuts -
... or folders. HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to programs, documents, and folders. Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the Windows desktop are links that provide quick access to files and folders rather than placing them on the desktop. Icons for 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 direct links. • Icons for shortcuts -
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...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. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. ...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 the desktop. 2 Click Personalize...
...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. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. ...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 the desktop. 2 Click Personalize...
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...appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows ...and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review...
...appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows ...and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review...
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... and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in... inactivity time setting A screen saver is an animated graphic that appears after your computer is left inactive for your computer to access your computer. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic.
... and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in... inactivity time setting A screen saver is an animated graphic that appears after your computer is left inactive for your computer to access your computer. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic.
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... hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of the items you maintain and customize your cursor over each item to display the pop-up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel...
... hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of the items you maintain and customize your cursor over each item to display the pop-up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel...
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... Windows Desktop 45 Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related information. Use options provided to free up text box. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the available options in the Task area to monitor your... cursor over the category to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your hard drive to make changes to enhance performance. Use the...
... Windows Desktop 45 Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related information. Use options provided to free up text box. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the available options in the Task area to monitor your... cursor over the category to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your hard drive to make changes to enhance performance. Use the...
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...for your computer. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To clean the display screen for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. Monitors and Displays 47 These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. ... information that shipped with your computer for monitors. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with any soap or solution not designed for safety...
...for your computer. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To clean the display screen for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. Monitors and Displays 47 These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. ... information that shipped with your computer for monitors. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with any soap or solution not designed for safety...
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... appear larger. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. As you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support...
... appear larger. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. As you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support...
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...; XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. The Display Properties... window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. 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...
...; XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. The Display Properties... window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. 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...
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...you choose a resolution or color palette that is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. See the manufacturer's documentation for your computer and display, the image may appear blurry or text may be as good. Although your computer, the settings adjust automatically to perform at which the... display performs the best. Unsupported resolution or color settings: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for this information. 4 Under the Screen ...
...you choose a resolution or color palette that is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. See the manufacturer's documentation for your computer and display, the image may appear blurry or text may be as good. Although your computer, the settings adjust automatically to perform at which the... display performs the best. Unsupported resolution or color settings: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for this information. 4 Under the Screen ...
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...to another or by expanding the size of your computer to improve productivity by stretching them across monitors. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 click and drag monitor icons to match arrangement of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. You can be setup ...with your desktop. 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...
...to another or by expanding the size of your computer to improve productivity by stretching them across monitors. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 click and drag monitor icons to match arrangement of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. You can be setup ...with your desktop. 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...