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... Taskbar 35 Customizing the Taskbar 35 Displaying 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 ... 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 Screen 47 Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display 48 Windows Vista 49 4 Contents
... Taskbar 35 Customizing the Taskbar 35 Displaying 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 ... 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 Screen 47 Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display 48 Windows Vista 49 4 Contents
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Windows® XP 49 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 ...
Windows® XP 49 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 ...
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... not Responding . . . . 101 Ending a Process That is not Responding . . . . 103 Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer. . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Files...
... not Responding . . . . 101 Ending a Process That is not Responding . . . . 103 Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer. . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Files...
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...® 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 Pages 176 Saving Space by Setting the way the Browser Logs Viewing History 177 Increasing Computer Speed by Limiting the Number of Open Internet...
...® 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 Pages 176 Saving Space by Setting the way the Browser Logs Viewing History 177 Increasing Computer Speed by Limiting the Number of Open Internet...
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Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ... the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones 211 Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card 215 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 215 Determining What you Have...
Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ... the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones 211 Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card 215 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 215 Determining What you Have...
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... tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista ...246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings 247 Contents 17
... tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista ...246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings 247 Contents 17
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... 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and ...
... 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and ...
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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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...to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Click the required icon to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To...Customize the taskbar by minimizing all open windows at once: 1 Position the cursor over an open area of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on an open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 3 On the Taskbar tab, select Keep the taskbar ...
...to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Click the required icon to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To...Customize the taskbar by minimizing all open windows at once: 1 Position the cursor over an open area of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on an open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 3 On the Taskbar tab, select Keep the taskbar ...
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... the next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are direct links. • Icons for shortcuts - Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop. You can safely delete a shortcut without affecting the item it links to run a program. HINT: For better performance of your computer, create...
... the next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are direct links. • Icons for shortcuts - Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop. You can safely delete a shortcut without affecting the item it links to run a program. HINT: For better performance of your computer, create...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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...→ 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 open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. FOR MORE INFORMATION...see "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. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 ...
...→ 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 open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. FOR MORE INFORMATION...see "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. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 ...
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.... 5 Click OK. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of time for your computer to access your computer is left inactive for a specified time. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Personalize...
.... 5 Click OK. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of time for your computer to access your computer is left inactive for a specified time. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Personalize...
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... each item 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 programs...
... each item 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 programs...
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Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related information. Use the Device Manager to manage devices that are installed in or attached to manage and improve your hard drive to make changes to display its pop-up the space on your ...your computer. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on your computer's performance. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 2 Select one of the options to enhance the performance of the available options ...
Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related information. Use the Device Manager to manage devices that are installed in or attached to manage and improve your hard drive to make changes to display its pop-up the space on your ...your computer. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on your computer's performance. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 2 Select one of the options to enhance the performance of the available options ...
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...cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors and Displays 47 To clean the display screen for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer... Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Also see the documentation for your computer. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the safety information that shipped with your computer for safety procedures to follow when working with ...
...cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors and Displays 47 To clean the display screen for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer... Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Also see the documentation for your computer. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the safety information that shipped with your computer for safety procedures to follow when working with ...
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...Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you increase the resolution..., items appear smaller on page 246. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen. ...
...Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you increase the resolution..., items appear smaller on page 246. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen. ...
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...the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to set resolution HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows Vista® 1 Right-...click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Monitors and Displays 49 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4....
...the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to set resolution HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows Vista® 1 Right-...click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Monitors and Displays 49 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4....
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... the display resolution from the Control Panel to determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. See the manufacturer's documentation for External LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. Although your computer and display, the...color settings: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Choosing the Best Display Settings Default display settings are set the monitor to one not supported by your monitor and make any changes. If you...
... the display resolution from the Control Panel to determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. See the manufacturer's documentation for External LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. Although your computer and display, the...color settings: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Choosing the Best Display Settings Default display settings are set the monitor to one not supported by your monitor and make any changes. If you...
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...to improve productivity by stretching them across monitors. You can be setup with your desktop. 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 external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. click and drag monitor icons to match arrangement of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 5 In the Display Settings window, move the slide bar to the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD...
...to improve productivity by stretching them across monitors. You can be setup with your desktop. 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 external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. click and drag monitor icons to match arrangement of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 5 In the Display Settings window, move the slide bar to the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD...