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... Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111 Opening and Saving a File 112 Opening a Graphic Image (Picture or Art) . . . . 112 Finding Files 112 Searching for a File 112 Renaming Files 113 Printing...
... Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111 Opening and Saving a File 112 Opening a Graphic Image (Picture or Art) . . . . 112 Finding Files 112 Searching for a File 112 Renaming Files 113 Printing...
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...Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web...176 Saving Space by Setting the way the Browser Logs Viewing History 177 Increasing Computer Speed by Limiting the Number of Open Internet Windows 177 Using Accessibility Options for Visual Impairments 178 Internet Security and Privacy 178 Increasing Security for Your Computer While...
...Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web...176 Saving Space by Setting the way the Browser Logs Viewing History 177 Increasing Computer Speed by Limiting the Number of Open Internet Windows 177 Using Accessibility Options for Visual Impairments 178 Internet Security and Privacy 178 Increasing Security for Your Computer While...
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Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for open minimized windows on your computer. The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with ... start software applications and to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to change computer settings. The taskbar provides quick access 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...
Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for open minimized windows on your computer. The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with ... start software applications and to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to change computer settings. The taskbar provides quick access 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...
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... the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the taskbar by checking the desired boxes on... an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see ...
... the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the taskbar by checking the desired boxes on... an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see ...
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...access to . • Icons for shortcuts - Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links to run a program. For computers running Windows® XP, continue with the next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are direct links. • Icons for programs and files - ...Double-click icons to open a file or folder or to programs, files, or folders. Icons for program files, documents, or folders do not include an arrow graphic. Desktop...
...access to . • Icons for shortcuts - Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links to run a program. For computers running Windows® XP, continue with the next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are direct links. • Icons for programs and files - ...Double-click icons to open a file or folder or to programs, files, or folders. Icons for program files, documents, or folders do not include an arrow graphic. Desktop...
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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 item you ...
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 item you ...
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Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. Changing the Desktop ...
Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. Changing the Desktop ...
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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 the instructions provided. From the Start ...
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 the instructions provided. From the Start ...
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... of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 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. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time...
... of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 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. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time...
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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 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.
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... Down Your Computer" on page 23. Customizing the Start 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.
... Down Your Computer" on page 23. Customizing the Start 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.
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Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 The Personalize appearance and sounds window ...
Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 The Personalize appearance and sounds window ...
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...Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for this information. Access the Display Properties window from the current settings to one not supported by your computer, the settings adjust automatically to determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows Vista® 1... Right-click an open area of your computer and display, the image may appear blurry or text may be as good. If you change the display resolution...
...Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for this information. Access the Display Properties window from the current settings to one not supported by your computer, the settings adjust automatically to determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows Vista® 1... Right-click an open area of your computer and display, the image may appear blurry or text may be as good. If you change the display resolution...
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...that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. You can be setup with your desktop. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors Multiple monitors can then work on more than... one task at a time by moving items from one monitor to improve productivity by stretching them across monitors. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select ...
...that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. You can be setup with your desktop. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors Multiple monitors can then work on more than... one task at a time by moving items from one monitor to improve productivity by stretching them across monitors. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select ...
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... alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. allows you to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor - Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Drag the monitor... • This is my main Monitor - See Windows Help and Support for setting up multiple monitors. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the following check boxes depending on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Your video ...
... alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. allows you to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor - Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Drag the monitor... • This is my main Monitor - See Windows Help and Support for setting up multiple monitors. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the following check boxes depending on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Your video ...
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... technologies can be configured to enable NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) or ATI Crossfire technologies. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. Doing... the internal and external signaling methods, DisplayPort enables the introduction of leading PC, graphics, and semiconductor companies, has developed an open-standards based, royaltyfree, and extensible interface, DisplayPort, suited for delivering flat panel display technology to 15m long. •A single...
... technologies can be configured to enable NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) or ATI Crossfire technologies. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. Doing... the internal and external signaling methods, DisplayPort enables the introduction of leading PC, graphics, and semiconductor companies, has developed an open-standards based, royaltyfree, and extensible interface, DisplayPort, suited for delivering flat panel display technology to 15m long. •A single...
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... both display and projector, and so on an integrated display. Renames the selected item. Uses the arrow keys to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Activates a power management mode. Displays the Address bar list in the active ...Closes the active window (in a window or on an external monitor). General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Displays icons representing all items in the Power Options Properties window. Highlight the desired icon to switch the ...
... both display and projector, and so on an integrated display. Renames the selected item. Uses the arrow keys to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Activates a power management mode. Displays the Address bar list in the active ...Closes the active window (in a window or on an external monitor). General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Displays icons representing all items in the Power Options Properties window. Highlight the desired icon to switch the ...
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... combination. Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. with any arrow key Selects more than one item in which they were opened. This key combination functions as a toggle to a network). Deletes the selected... item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box...
... combination. Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. with any arrow key Selects more than one item in which they were opened. This key combination functions as a toggle to a network). Deletes the selected... item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box...
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Windows® XP 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. 2 Click Start button. Shutting Down Your Computer Ensure that you shut down the Microsoft® Windows® operating system before you turn off the computer. and move the mouse pointer to the arrow next to the lock 3 Click Shut Down. Windows Vista® 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. Shutting Down Your Computer 99
Windows® XP 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. 2 Click Start button. Shutting Down Your Computer Ensure that you shut down the Microsoft® Windows® operating system before you turn off the computer. and move the mouse pointer to the arrow next to the lock 3 Click Shut Down. Windows Vista® 1 Save and close all open files and close all programs. Shutting Down Your Computer 99
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Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Hibernation is restored exactly as you must turn ... save your desktop state to start working . Use hibernation to save power but first saves everything in which your computer uses less power. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you don't plan to save power when you will be away from the computer for several...
Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Hibernation is restored exactly as you must turn ... save your desktop state to start working . Use hibernation to save power but first saves everything in which your computer uses less power. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you don't plan to save power when you will be away from the computer for several...