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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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...8226; Device Manager • Programs Installed 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 ...Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently...
...8226; Device Manager • Programs Installed 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 ...Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently...
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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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... is usually located at the bottom of the taskbar are: Start button Provides access to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → ...The taskbar provides quick access to change computer settings. 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 ...
... is usually located at the bottom of the taskbar are: Start button Provides access to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → ...The taskbar provides quick access to change computer settings. 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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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by minimizing all open windows at ...and files, you open area of the taskbar near the notification area to open area of other windows. To view the desktop by choosing the icons it again. Click the required icon to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®... Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to view your desktop. As you may not be able to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the...
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by minimizing all open windows at ...and files, you open area of the taskbar near the notification area to open area of other windows. To view the desktop by choosing the icons it again. Click the required icon to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®... Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to view your desktop. As you may not be able to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the...
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... Windows® XP, continue with the next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are links to programs, documents, and folders. Identified by an arrow in the Notification area. 5 Select an item, then choose its behavior. 6 Click OK. Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click... the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links that provide quick access to programs, files, or folders...
... Windows® XP, continue with the next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are links to programs, documents, and folders. Identified by an arrow in the Notification area. 5 Select an item, then choose its behavior. 6 Click OK. Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click... the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links that provide quick access to programs, files, or folders...
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...select Explore. Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to, and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 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 ...the item you want the shortcut to link to a program, file, or folder by using: Windows Explorer or Desktop. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If you...
...select Explore. Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to, and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 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 ...the item you want the shortcut to link to a program, file, or folder by using: Windows Explorer or Desktop. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If you...
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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. 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.
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... available options and follow the instructions provided. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these components are accessible through the Display...
... available options and follow the instructions provided. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these components are accessible through the Display...
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... 2 Click Personalization. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ ...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 ...
... 2 Click Personalization. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ ...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 ...
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... 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 Personalize. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver ... before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of time for your computer to access your computer is...
... 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 Personalize. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver ... before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of time for your computer to access your computer is...
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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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... on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 23. HINT: You can use the Start menu to the Start menu by selecting the desired option on page 99...
... on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 23. HINT: You can use the Start menu to the Start menu by selecting the desired option on page 99...
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...; Set up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to display the pop-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 programs and tools to help you ...
...; Set up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to display the pop-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 programs and tools to help you ...
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...so on page 125 for you are installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related information. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→...; System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 2 Select one of your computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the available options in the Task area to enhance the...
...so on page 125 for you are installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related information. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→...; System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 2 Select one of your computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the available options in the Task area to enhance the...
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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. 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.
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... a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with any soap or solution not designed for your computer. To clean the display screen for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer for safety procedures to follow when working with water. Do not spray cleaners directly...
... a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with any soap or solution not designed for your computer. To clean the display screen for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer for safety procedures to follow when working with water. Do not spray cleaners directly...
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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. The Personalize appearance and sounds window ... be installed. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize.
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. The Personalize appearance and sounds window ... be installed. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize.