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... 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 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
... 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 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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... a Computer When it 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 110 Selecting and...
... a Computer When it 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 110 Selecting and...
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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 ... 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 308 Working With...
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 ... 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 308 Working With...
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It also provides access to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. 24 Finding Information To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform. 3 ...
It also provides access to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. 24 Finding Information To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform. 3 ...
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The components of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that appears after the Windows operating system starts up. 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 screen.
The components of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that appears after the Windows operating system starts up. 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 screen.
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... on top of the taskbar near the notification area to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. The screen defaults to temporarily display the hidden icons.
... on top of the taskbar near the notification area to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. The screen defaults to temporarily display the hidden icons.
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... the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 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. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various...
... the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 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. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various...
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... Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to access your computer to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click ...Personalize. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is an animated graphic that appears after your computer is left inactive for your computer. Windows Vista 1...
... Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to access your computer to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click ...Personalize. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is an animated graphic that appears after your computer is left inactive for your computer. Windows Vista 1...
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NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor 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 access your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 4 Select the length of time for your computer.
NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor 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 access your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 4 Select the length of time for your computer.
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Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Hold your cursor over each item to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to help you maintain and customize your ...
Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Hold your cursor over each item to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to help you maintain and customize your ...
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...Monitors and Displays 47 To clean the display screen for your computer. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information..., see the documentation for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer....
...Monitors and Displays 47 To clean the display screen for your computer. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information..., see the documentation for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer....
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NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on... page 246. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. Adjusting the Resolution of Your...
NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on... page 246. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. Adjusting the Resolution of Your...
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... window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to 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...
... window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to 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...
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...to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. See the manufacturer's documentation for your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Although your monitor can probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will be not be hard to read. The Personalize appearance and sounds... are set the monitor to perform at which the display performs the best. 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported...
...to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. See the manufacturer's documentation for your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Although your monitor can probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will be not be hard to read. The Personalize appearance and sounds... are set the monitor to perform at which the display performs the best. 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported...
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... resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. You can be setup with your desktop. click and drag monitor icons to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. 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 left or right to match arrangement of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows® XP 1...
... resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. You can be setup with your desktop. click and drag monitor icons to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. 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 left or right to match arrangement of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows® XP 1...
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See Windows Help and Support for setting up multiple monitors. Windows XP 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 allows you to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this monitor - allows you ... this device as a primary monitor - Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the following check boxes depending on the requirements for information on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors.
See Windows Help and Support for setting up multiple monitors. Windows XP 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 allows you to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this monitor - allows you ... this device as a primary monitor - Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the following check boxes depending on the requirements for information on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors.
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... that feels right for you. 3 Click OK. Mouse left and right buttons to select or click items on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to scroll through pages or windows on the screen. To scroll down, roll the wheel backward (toward you ). Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons Windows Vista...
... that feels right for you. 3 Click OK. Mouse left and right buttons to select or click items on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to scroll through pages or windows on the screen. To scroll down, roll the wheel backward (toward you ). Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons Windows Vista...
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... Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with each notch on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling... the mouse. 1 Clean the outside casing of the mouse with a cloth moistened with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the underside of your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse.
... Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with each notch on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab, under Scrolling... the mouse. 1 Clean the outside casing of the mouse with a cloth moistened with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the underside of your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse.
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Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. When circular ... touch pad or use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or select objects on the screen: • To move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. Touch Pad You can scroll...
Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. When circular ... touch pad or use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or select objects on the screen: • To move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. Touch Pad You can scroll...
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...water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Cleaning... the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). In the Gestures tab, enable or disable ...
...water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Cleaning... the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). In the Gestures tab, enable or disable ...