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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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... left side of Windows, but it is consistently located 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...
... left side of Windows, but it is consistently located 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 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 desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that is the display screen area 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 usually located at the bottom 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. The components of the screen.
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...Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for quick access to programs. taskbar button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for open minimized windows on the desktop, or to open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and icons associated with it . If you can relocate it . FOR ...MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft...
...Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for quick access to programs. taskbar button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for open minimized windows on the desktop, or to open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and icons associated with it . If you can relocate it . FOR ...MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft...
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... by minimizing all open windows at once: 1 Position the cursor over an open applications and files, you may not be able to view your desktop. Click the required icon to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on an open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 3 On...of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. To view the desktop by checking the desired boxes on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to open area of other windows. Adding Icons in Windows...
... by minimizing all open windows at once: 1 Position the cursor over an open applications and files, you may not be able to view your desktop. Click the required icon to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on an open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 3 On...of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. To view the desktop by checking the desired boxes on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to open area of other windows. Adding Icons in Windows...
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... icons are direct links. • Icons for programs and files - Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to files and folders rather than placing them... on the Windows desktop are links 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 ...
... icons are direct links. • Icons for programs and files - Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to files and folders rather than placing them... on the Windows desktop are links 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 ...
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...Start or → Help and Support. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. 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...Name the shortcut, and then click Finish. Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to, and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 HINT: If you delete an icon with an arrow, you are simply deleting the shortcut link. If you delete an ...
...Start or → Help and Support. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. 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...Name the shortcut, and then click Finish. Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to, and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 HINT: If you delete an icon with an arrow, you are simply deleting the shortcut link. If you delete an ...
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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 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.
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...components are accessible through the Display Properties window. Use the tabs to select the 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.... From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 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...
...components are accessible through the Display Properties window. Use the tabs to select the 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.... From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 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...
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... "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The ... available options and follow the instructions provided. The Personalize appearance and sounds 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...
... "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The ... available options and follow the instructions provided. The Personalize appearance and sounds 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...
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... to log-in again to access your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and... preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is an animated graphic that appears after your computer is left inactive for your computer. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic.
... to log-in again to access your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and... preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is an animated graphic that appears after your computer is left inactive for your computer. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic.
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Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access 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 remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 4 Select the length of time for your computer 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: • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 4 Select the length of time for your computer to access your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop
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See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on page 23. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 99. The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, folder, ...
See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on page 23. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 99. The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, folder, ...
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... or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Hold your computer. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help you maintain and customize your...
... or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Hold your computer. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help you maintain and customize your...
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...Select one of the options to enhance performance. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Task area to monitor your computer's performance and make programs run faster, and so on to... hard drive to make changes to evaluate system performance, view events, monitor the performance log, or perform computer management. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the available options in Windows Help and Support...
...Select one of the options to enhance performance. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Task area to monitor your computer's performance and make programs run faster, and so on to... hard drive to make changes to evaluate system performance, view events, monitor the performance log, or perform computer management. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the available options in Windows Help and Support...
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OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop HINT: Typically, to access the Device Manager: Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop HINT: Typically, to access the Device Manager: Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
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... coating. 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. To clean the display screen for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. Do... screen. Also see the safety information that shipped with your computer. 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 procedures to follow when working...
... coating. 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. To clean the display screen for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. Do... screen. Also see the safety information that shipped with your computer. 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 procedures to follow when working...
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... card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is...
... card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is...