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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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... on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located 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 the left side... Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23
... on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located 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 the left side... Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23
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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 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.
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...or utilities on your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop The taskbar provides quick access to open minimized windows on the desktop, or to programs. taskbar button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for open application programs. notification... area Includes a clock and icons associated with it . The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your computer. Use the Start menu to start software applications and to the Start menu, which...
...or utilities on your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop The taskbar provides quick access to open minimized windows on the desktop, or to programs. taskbar button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for open application programs. notification... area Includes a clock and icons associated with it . The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your computer. Use the Start menu to start software applications and to the Start menu, which...
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...taskbar on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to open applications and files, you may not be able to view your desktop. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about ...open windows at once: 1 Position the cursor over an open area of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize ...
...taskbar on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to open applications and files, you may not be able to view your desktop. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about ...open windows at once: 1 Position the cursor over an open area of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize ...
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... click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Icons for programs and files - Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links that provide quick access to programs, documents, and folders. For computers running Windows® XP, continue with the next step. 4 Click the Customize... button in the icon, shortcuts are links to run a program. Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the...
... click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Icons for programs and files - Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links that provide quick access to programs, documents, and folders. For computers running Windows® XP, continue with the next step. 4 Click the Customize... button in the icon, shortcuts are links to run a program. Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the...
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...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 Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, 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...
...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 Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, 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...
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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. 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
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... from the Display Properties Menu screen. 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 components are... accessible through the Display Properties window. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust....
... from the Display Properties Menu screen. 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 components are... accessible through the Display Properties window. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust....
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... provided. 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and...
... provided. 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and...
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...you may need to log-in again to access your computer to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click ...appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 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. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen ...
...you may need to log-in again to access your computer to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click ...appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 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. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen ...
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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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...and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, folder, or file onto the Start button. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows... desktop, see "Start Button" on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Customizing the Start Menu Customize ...
...and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, folder, or file onto the Start button. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows... desktop, see "Start Button" on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Customizing the Start Menu Customize ...
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... to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to help you maintain and customize your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of the items you can...
... to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to help you maintain and customize your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of the items you can...
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...your hard drive to enhance performance. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to evaluate system performance, view events, monitor the performance log, or perform computer... management. If you to monitor your computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the options to your computer's performance. Windows Vista...
...your hard drive to enhance performance. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to evaluate system performance, view events, monitor the performance log, or perform computer... management. If you to monitor your computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the options to your computer's performance. Windows Vista...
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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 OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
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 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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... with water. Monitors and Displays 47 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 any soap or solution not designed for a laptop computer, wipe...
... with water. Monitors and Displays 47 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 any soap or solution not designed for a laptop computer, wipe...
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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, move the slide bar to the ... necessary video drivers must be installed. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. 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. Monitors and Displays 49
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, move the slide bar to the ... necessary video drivers must be installed. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. 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. Monitors and Displays 49