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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...
... 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...
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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 Shut Down Normally 105...
... 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 Down Normally 105...
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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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... and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to use the search option. In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, and then press or 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 Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how...
... and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to use the search option. In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, and then press or 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 Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how...
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Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 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. The components of the screen.
Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 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. The components of the screen.
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... icons for quick program access. Click the required icon to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. The screen defaults to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on an open applications and files, you open area of other windows. Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right...
... icons for quick program access. Click the required icon to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. The screen defaults to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on an open applications and files, you open area of other windows. Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right...
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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. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. Windows Vista® From the ...
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. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. Windows Vista® From the ...
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...and select a personal graphic. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is an animated graphic that appears after your computer. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to access your computer is left inactive... to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open ...
...and select a personal graphic. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is an animated graphic that appears after your computer. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to access your computer is left inactive... to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open ...
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4 Select the length of time for your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer. 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. 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
4 Select the length of time for your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer. 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. 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
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...; Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your cursor over each item to help you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to display the pop-up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop
...; Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your cursor over each item to help you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to display the pop-up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop
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...shipped with your computer for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for monitors. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with any soap or solution not designed for a desktop... wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. 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....
...shipped with your computer for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for monitors. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with any soap or solution not designed for a desktop... wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. 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....
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... video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller 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. 48...can change back to offer the best performance with your display. As you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. Before you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger...
... video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller 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. 48...can change back to offer the best performance with your display. As you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. Before you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger...
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Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 ... 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...
Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 ... 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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... perform at which the display performs the best. Although your computer based on the monitor or display screen. 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to read. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set...
... perform at which the display performs the best. Although your computer based on the monitor or display screen. 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to read. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set...
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...by stretching them across monitors. You can be setup with your desktop. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. click and drag monitor icons to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. ...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 match arrangement of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 5 In the Display ...
...by stretching them across monitors. You can be setup with your desktop. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. click and drag monitor icons to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. ...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 match arrangement of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 5 In the Display ...
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... need : • Use this device as a primary monitor - Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the following check boxes depending on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays allows you to match the physical arrangement of your need : • This is my main ...sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Drag the monitor icons to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this monitor - Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the following check boxes depending on the requirements for setting up multiple monitors.
... need : • Use this device as a primary monitor - Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the following check boxes depending on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays allows you to match the physical arrangement of your need : • This is my main ...sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Drag the monitor icons to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this monitor - Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the following check boxes depending on the requirements for setting up multiple monitors.
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... and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in 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)... Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Buttons tab of the Mouse Properties window, use the slide...
... and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in 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)... Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Buttons tab of the Mouse Properties window, use the slide...
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...8594; Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before...cloth moistened with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the underside of lines to scroll with a clean, lint-free cloth. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select the number of your ...
...8594; Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before...cloth moistened with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the underside of lines to scroll with a clean, lint-free cloth. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select the number of your ...
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... your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 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 move the cursor or select objects on the... screen: • To move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop ...
... your finger anti-clockwise or clockwise on the touch pad. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 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 move the cursor or select objects on the... screen: • To move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop ...
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...electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the...and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices... Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 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...
...electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the...and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices... Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 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...
