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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 Files 110 Selecting and...
... 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 110 Selecting and...
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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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... 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 It also provides...
... 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 It also provides...
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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 screen. The components of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that appears after the Windows operating system starts up. 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 screen. The components of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that appears after the Windows operating system starts up. Microsoft Windows Desktop 33
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.... 2 Click Properties to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. The screen defaults to temporarily display the hidden icons. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Microsoft Windows...
.... 2 Click Properties to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. The screen defaults to temporarily display the hidden icons. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Microsoft Windows...
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... available options and follow the instructions provided. 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...
... available options and follow the instructions provided. 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...
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...The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. 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 Properties. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of inactive ...time and select a personal graphic. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to ...
...The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. 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 Properties. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of inactive ...time and select a personal graphic. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to ...
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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. 4 Select the length of time for your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer. 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
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. 4 Select the length of time for your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer. 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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Hold your computer. Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help you can : • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change ...
Hold your computer. Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help you can : • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change ...
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...screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen... with a soft cloth dampened with water. Monitors and Displays 47 Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Also ...Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the safety information that shipped with your computer for safety procedures...
...screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen... with a soft cloth dampened with water. Monitors and Displays 47 Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Also ...Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the safety information that shipped with your computer for safety procedures...
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...Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of... Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To...
...Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of... Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To...
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Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 use slide ... 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. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 use slide ... 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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...® 1 Right-click an open area of your monitor and make any changes. 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 check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported by your..., the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. See the manufacturer's documentation for your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Choosing the Best Display Settings Default display settings are set the monitor to perform at which the display performs the best.
...® 1 Right-click an open area of your monitor and make any changes. 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 check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported by your..., the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. See the manufacturer's documentation for your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Choosing the Best Display Settings Default display settings are set the monitor to perform at which the display performs the best.
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... 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 select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. click and drag ...desktop. 2 Click Properties. 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 monitor. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of monitors Monitors and Displays 51
... 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 select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. click and drag ...desktop. 2 Click Properties. 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 monitor. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of monitors Monitors and Displays 51
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...- allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check boxes depending on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays allows you to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto... of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check boxes depending on the requirements for information on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. ...
...- allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check boxes depending on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays allows you to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto... of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check boxes depending on the requirements for information on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. ...
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Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Buttons tab of the Mouse Properties window, use the ... 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. To scroll up, roll the wheel forward (... A mouse typically consists of two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the left and right buttons to select or click items on the screen.
Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Buttons tab of the Mouse Properties window, use the ... 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. To scroll up, roll the wheel forward (... A mouse typically consists of two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the left and right buttons to select or click items on the screen.
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... before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the outside casing of lines to scroll with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. Navigation ...Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select the number of...
... before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the outside casing of lines to scroll with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. Navigation ...Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling, select the number of...
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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 press the left touch pad button twice. When circular ... enabled, you can use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or select objects on the screen: • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger or pen over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the...
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 press the left touch pad button twice. When circular ... enabled, you can use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or select objects on the screen: • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger or pen over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the...
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...area of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Do not allow ... computer 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. Single...pad. 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).
...area of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Do not allow ... computer 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. Single...pad. 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).