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... 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 42 Customizing the Start Menu 43 Control Panel 44 Accessing and ...Using the Control Panel 45 Customizing Your Computer Settings 45 Managing Your Computer Performance 45 3 Monitors and Displays 47 Cleaning Your Computer's Display...
... 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 42 Customizing the Start Menu 43 Control Panel 44 Accessing and ...Using the Control Panel 45 Customizing Your Computer Settings 45 Managing Your Computer Performance 45 3 Monitors and Displays 47 Cleaning Your Computer's Display...
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... Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista 52 Windows XP 52 Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections 55 DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits 56 NVIDIA...
... Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista 52 Windows XP 52 Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections 55 DisplayPort™ - Features and Benefits 56 NVIDIA...
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Removing Applications From Your Computer . . . . . 123 Windows Vista 123 Windows XP 123 Ending an Application When it Does not Respond 124 10 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) . . . . 125 Performing Maintenance Tasks ...Optical Drive Media 126 Managing Your Computer Performance 127 Windows Vista 127 Windows® XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing...
Removing Applications From Your Computer . . . . . 123 Windows Vista 123 Windows XP 123 Ending an Application When it Does not Respond 124 10 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) . . . . 125 Performing Maintenance Tasks ...Optical Drive Media 126 Managing Your Computer Performance 127 Windows Vista 127 Windows® XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing...
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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program...
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... 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, and monitor settings from the Display Properties Menu screen.
... 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, and monitor settings from the Display Properties Menu screen.
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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 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.
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Through the Control Panel, you can: • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of the items you maintain ...
Through the Control Panel, you can: • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of the items you maintain ...
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.... Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to monitor your computer. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 2 Select one of...faster, and so on page 125 for you are installed 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 the options to free up text box. Use the ...
.... Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to monitor your computer. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 2 Select one of...faster, and so on page 125 for you are installed 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 the options to free up text box. Use the ...
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...INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Monitors and Displays 47 For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for your computer. Cleaning ... dampened with water. Also see the safety information that shipped with either water or an LCD cleaner. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with any soap or solution not designed for a laptop ...
...INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Monitors and Displays 47 For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for your computer. Cleaning ... dampened with water. Also see the safety information that shipped with either water or an LCD cleaner. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with any soap or solution not designed for a laptop ...
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... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display ... of the current settings so you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger....
... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display ... of the current settings so you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger....
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... resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. 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. The Personalize appearance and...
... resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. 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. The Personalize appearance and...
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...settings adjust automatically to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. See the manufacturer's documentation for External LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to the closest supported values. Access the Display Properties window from the current settings to one not supported by your ...be hard to perform at which the display performs the best. Choosing the Best Display Settings Default display settings are set the monitor to read. If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click ...
...settings adjust automatically to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. See the manufacturer's documentation for External LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to the closest supported values. Access the Display Properties window from the current settings to one not supported by your ...be hard to perform at which the display performs the best. Choosing the Best Display Settings Default display settings are set the monitor to read. If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click ...
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... the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Settings tab. 4 Select the external LCD... monitor in the Display drop-down menu. 5 Under the Screen resolution section, move the Resolution slider bar to the ...
... the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Settings tab. 4 Select the external LCD... monitor in the Display drop-down menu. 5 Under the Screen resolution section, move the Resolution slider bar to the ...
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... Support for information on your need : • This is my main Monitor - allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check boxes depending on your need : • Use this device as a primary monitor - Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize...
... Support for information on your need : • This is my main Monitor - allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check boxes depending on your need : • Use this device as a primary monitor - Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize...
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NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display brightness on external monitors or projectors. It does not control the brightness on your laptop computer only. For more about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on the front... Support: click Start or → Help and Support. The sensor detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to configure multiple monitors, see "Windows Basic" in Bright or LowLight Environments: NOTE: Your laptop computer may not have an ambient light sensor. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more...
NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display brightness on external monitors or projectors. It does not control the brightness on your laptop computer only. For more about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on the front... Support: click Start or → Help and Support. The sensor detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to configure multiple monitors, see "Windows Basic" in Bright or LowLight Environments: NOTE: Your laptop computer may not have an ambient light sensor. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more...
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... increases or decreases accordingly. NOTE: The ambient light sensor is disabled when your computer is connected to it's prior setting (either enabled or disabled). 54 Monitors and Displays If covered, the sensor-when enabled-automatically sets the display brightness to the minimum level.
... increases or decreases accordingly. NOTE: The ambient light sensor is disabled when your computer is connected to it's prior setting (either enabled or disabled). 54 Monitors and Displays If covered, the sensor-when enabled-automatically sets the display brightness to the minimum level.
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...Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to Analog No Monitor or Projector Digital No Monitor or Projector Analog No Home entertainment system Analog No Home entertainment system Analog No • Home entertainment system • Monitor... • Projector Digital Yes • Home entertainment system • Monitor • Projector Digital Yes • Home entertainment system • Monitor ...
...Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to Analog No Monitor or Projector Digital No Monitor or Projector Analog No Home entertainment system Analog No Home entertainment system Analog No • Home entertainment system • Monitor... • Projector Digital Yes • Home entertainment system • Monitor • Projector Digital Yes • Home entertainment system • Monitor ...
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...enables the introduction of using these technologies can increase gaming and 3D application performance. Detailed information about the benefits of "direct drive" digital monitors, resulting in collaboration with built-in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps... Crossfire Technologies In some graphics configurations, two or more information, see www.displayport.org. Features and Benefits Dell, in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. DisplayPort™ -
...enables the introduction of using these technologies can increase gaming and 3D application performance. Detailed information about the benefits of "direct drive" digital monitors, resulting in collaboration with built-in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps... Crossfire Technologies In some graphics configurations, two or more information, see www.displayport.org. Features and Benefits Dell, in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. DisplayPort™ -
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...the integrated display only (not on an integrated display. Activates a power management mode. Increases brightness on an external monitor). Renames the selected item. Cycles through screen elements in the Power Options Properties window. Selects all currently available display options (...display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the desktop. Refreshes the active window. Displays icons ...
...the integrated display only (not on an integrated display. Activates a power management mode. Increases brightness on an external monitor). Renames the selected item. Cycles through screen elements in the Power Options Properties window. Selects all currently available display options (...display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the desktop. Refreshes the active window. Displays icons ...
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...Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with the compressed-air product. If you notice problems, such as an overview of your computer, see Windows ... in the drive. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Use this document as skipping, with the playback quality of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. Tools are available through your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard.
...Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with the compressed-air product. If you notice problems, such as an overview of your computer, see Windows ... in the drive. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Use this document as skipping, with the playback quality of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. Tools are available through your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard.