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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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...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 41 ...Windows Vista 41 Windows XP 41 Start Button (Menu 42 Overview ...
...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 41 ...Windows Vista 41 Windows XP 41 Start Button (Menu 42 Overview ...
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... 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory 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...
... 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory 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...
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... About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 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...
... About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 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...
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Microsoft Windows Desktop desktop shortcut icons Start button taskbar notification area Overview The Microsoft® Windows® desktop is usually located at the bottom of the screen. The components 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
Microsoft Windows Desktop desktop shortcut icons Start button taskbar notification area Overview The Microsoft® Windows® desktop is usually located at the bottom of the screen. The components 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
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...Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If you can relocate it . The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your computer. Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for open minimized windows on your taskbar, the Start button ...Start menu to start software applications and to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to change computer settings. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. The taskbar provides quick access to open application programs...
...Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If you can relocate it . The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your computer. Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for open minimized windows on your taskbar, the Start button ...Start menu to start software applications and to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to change computer settings. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. The taskbar provides quick access to open application programs...
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...click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by checking the desired boxes on the Taskbar tab.... over an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. The screen defaults to temporarily display the hidden icons. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Click the required icon to view ...
...click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by checking the desired boxes on the Taskbar tab.... over an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. The screen defaults to temporarily display the hidden icons. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Click the required icon to view ...
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..., files, or folders. Double-click icons to open a file or folder or to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are links that provide quick access to programs, documents, and folders. HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to run a program.... For computers running Windows® XP, continue with the next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are links to . • Icons for programs and files -...
..., files, or folders. Double-click icons to open a file or folder or to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are links that provide quick access to programs, documents, and folders. HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to run a program.... For computers running Windows® XP, continue with the next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are links to . • Icons for programs and files -...
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... and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to a program, file, or folder by using: Windows Explorer or Desktop. Using the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop, highlight New, then click Shortcut. 2 In the Create Shortcut window, click Browse and navigate to the location of the item... you want the shortcut to link to the file. 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 the file...
... and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to a program, file, or folder by using: Windows Explorer or Desktop. Using the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop, highlight New, then click Shortcut. 2 In the Create Shortcut window, click Browse and navigate to the location of the item... you want the shortcut to link to the file. 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 the file...
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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. 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
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... items you want to adjust. 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. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these ... accessible through the Display Properties window. 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 your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance...
... items you want to adjust. 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. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these ... accessible through the Display Properties window. 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 your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance...
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...→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The Appearance and Themes window 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. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...
...→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The Appearance and Themes window 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. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...
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... 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. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic.
... 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. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic.
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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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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 onto...and Start 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. See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start...
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 onto...and Start 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. See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start...
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... to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to help you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Hold your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows...
... to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to help you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Hold your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows...
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If you to manage and improve your computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of your computer's performance. Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools..., view events, monitor the performance log, or perform computer management. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to free up text box. Customizing Your Computer Settings 1 Click Start or → Control Panel. 2 Select a category. Use...
If you to manage and improve your computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of your computer's performance. Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools..., view events, monitor the performance log, or perform computer management. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to free up text box. Customizing Your Computer Settings 1 Click Start or → Control Panel. 2 Select a category. Use...
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Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. HINT: Typically, to access the Device Manager: Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. HINT: Typically, to access the Device Manager: Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
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... computer for safety procedures to follow when working with either water or an LCD cleaner. 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 monitors. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn... clean the display screen for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... computer for safety procedures to follow when working with either water or an LCD cleaner. 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 monitors. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn... clean the display screen for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. 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 Click OK. Windows Vista...
... resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. 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 Click OK. Windows Vista...