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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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... button may differ in appearance depending on the version of the Windows taskbar. 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 your computer. Start... Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on the left side of Windows, but it is consistently located on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23
... button may differ in appearance depending on the version of the Windows taskbar. 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 your computer. Start... Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on the left side of Windows, but it is consistently located on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23
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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 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. Microsoft Windows Desktop 33
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... click Start or → Help and Support. The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop Use the 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. Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar taskbar button...
... click Start or → Help and Support. The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop Use the 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. Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar taskbar button...
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...or hides. 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. The screen defaults to view your 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. Displaying...temporarily display the hidden icons. As you open area of the taskbar near the notification area to open area of other windows. To view the desktop by minimizing all open windows at once: 1 Position the cursor over an open applications and files, you may not be able to the ...
...or hides. 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. The screen defaults to view your 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. Displaying...temporarily display the hidden icons. As you open area of the taskbar near the notification area to open area of other windows. To view the desktop by minimizing all open windows at once: 1 Position the cursor over an open applications and files, you may not be able to the ...
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...-click icons to open a file or folder or to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are direct links. • Icons for program files, documents, or folders do not include an arrow graphic. 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 programs, files, or folders. Some icons are shortcuts and...
...-click icons to open a file or folder or to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are direct links. • Icons for program files, documents, or folders do not include an arrow graphic. 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 programs, files, or folders. Some icons are shortcuts and...
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... Browse and navigate to the location of the item you are simply deleting the shortcut link. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Navigate to the folder or file to which you are... deleting the file or folder, not just a link to the file. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 HINT: If you delete an icon with an arrow, you want the shortcut to link to. 3 Highlight the file or folder, and click OK...
... Browse and navigate to the location of the item you are simply deleting the shortcut link. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Navigate to the folder or file to which you are... deleting the file or folder, not just a link to the file. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 HINT: If you delete an icon with an arrow, you want the shortcut to link to. 3 Highlight the file or folder, and click OK...
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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 Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 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. You can personalize the appearance of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, ...
... From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 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. You can personalize the appearance of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, ...
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... "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance ... sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions 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...
... "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance ... sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions 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...
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... and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of...
... and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of...
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NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor 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 access your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 4 Select the length of time for your computer.
NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor 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 access your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 4 Select the length of time for your computer.
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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. See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on page 23. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...
... 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. See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on page 23. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...
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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 Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains...
... 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 Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains...
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... drive to make changes to enhance performance. Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related information. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 If you to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your computer's performance. ... and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of...
... drive to make changes to enhance performance. Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related information. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 If you to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your computer's performance. ... and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of...
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Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop 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.
Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop 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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For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for your computer. Also see the safety information that shipped with your computer for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To ... dampened with your computer. 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.
For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for your computer. Also see the safety information that shipped with your computer for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To ... dampened with your computer. 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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The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide... 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. Monitors and Displays 49 use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat...
The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide... 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. Monitors and Displays 49 use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat...