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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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... Hidden Icons From the Notification Area 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...
... Hidden Icons From the Notification Area 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...
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... 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 Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages...
... 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 Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages...
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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 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. 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 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. The components of the screen.
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... 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 . The taskbar provides quick access to frequently-used programs, files, or ... located at the bottom of the taskbar are: Start button Provides access to change computer settings. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer.
... 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 . The taskbar provides quick access to frequently-used programs, files, or ... located at the bottom of the taskbar are: Start button Provides access to change computer settings. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer.
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... Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by choosing the icons it again. Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on the... right side of other windows. Click the required icon to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Click the arrow on an open area of...
... Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by choosing the icons it again. Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on the... right side of other windows. Click the required icon to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Click the arrow on an open area of...
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... are shortcuts and other icons are links that provide quick access to run a program. Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop You can safely delete a shortcut without affecting the item it links to. • Icons for shortcuts - Double-... next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are links to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are direct links. • Icons for programs and files - Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the...
... are shortcuts and other icons are links that provide quick access to run a program. Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop You can safely delete a shortcut without affecting the item it links to. • Icons for shortcuts - Double-... next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are links to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are direct links. • Icons for programs and files - Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the...
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... file or folder, and click OK. 4 Click Next. 5 Name the shortcut, and then click Finish. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Using Windows Explorer:...button, select Explore. Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to, and then click Desktop (create shortcut). 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 ...
... file or folder, and click OK. 4 Click Next. 5 Name the shortcut, and then click Finish. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Using Windows Explorer:...button, select Explore. Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to, and then click Desktop (create shortcut). 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 ...
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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 These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders. Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item.
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 These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders. Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item.
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... icon size and appearance, and monitor settings from the Display Properties Menu screen. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. From... the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds...
... icon size and appearance, and monitor settings from the Display Properties Menu screen. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. From... the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds...
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... Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 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 Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow ...
... Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 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 Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow ...
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...to log-in again to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to access your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. ...5 Click OK. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is an animated graphic...
...to log-in again to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to access your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. ...5 Click OK. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is an animated 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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... Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open area of the taskbar. 2 Select Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows...
... Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open area of the taskbar. 2 Select Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows...
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...; Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your computer. Through the Control Panel, you maintain and customize your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows...
...; Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your computer. Through the Control Panel, you maintain and customize your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows...
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... perform computer management. Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related information. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to manage and improve your computer's performance. Use options provided to...
... perform computer management. Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related information. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to manage and improve your computer's performance. Use options provided to...
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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. Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
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CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with any soap or solution not designed for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for monitors. Do not spray cleaners ... the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. Monitors and Displays 47 Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with any soap or solution not designed for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for monitors. Do not spray cleaners ... the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. Monitors and Displays 47 Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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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. 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 ...
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. 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 ...