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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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... and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. 24 Finding Information In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, and then press or...
... and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. 24 Finding Information In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, and then press or...
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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 usually located at the bottom of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that is the display screen area 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 usually located at the bottom of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that is the display screen area that appears after the Windows operating system starts up.
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... Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. The screen defaults to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on top of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to view your desktop. Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click...
... Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. The screen defaults to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on top of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to view your desktop. Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click...
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.... From 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. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and...
.... From 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. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and...
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...of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Microsoft ...Windows Desktop 41 NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. You can set the length of time for your computer to...
...of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Microsoft ...Windows Desktop 41 NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. You can set the length of time for your computer to...
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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. 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
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Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Hold your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools ...
Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Hold your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools ...
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...for monitors. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Also see the safety information that shipped with your computer. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. These solutions... the display screen for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. 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 monitors. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Also see the safety information that shipped with your computer. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. These solutions... the display screen for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. 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....
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...Panel" on page 246. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on your Dell-installed operating system. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current... settings so you can change back to offer the best performance with your display. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to...
...Panel" on page 246. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on your Dell-installed operating system. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current... settings so you can change back to offer the best performance with your display. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to...
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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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... be not be hard to read. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel 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 by ...
... be not be hard to read. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel 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 by ...
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... 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 select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 You can be setup with your desktop. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an... them across monitors. 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 select...
... 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 select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 You can be setup with your desktop. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an... them across monitors. 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 select...
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... must support multiple monitors. allows you to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this monitor - allows you to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties, and the Display Properties... as a primary monitor - allows you to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor - allows you to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK.
... must support multiple monitors. allows you to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this monitor - allows you to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties, and the Display Properties... as a primary monitor - allows you to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor - allows you to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK.
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... scroll wheel A mouse typically consists of two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the left and right buttons to select or click items on the screen. To scroll up, roll the wheel forward (away from you ). Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control ...and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to scroll through pages or windows on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to select the speed that feels right for you. 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad...
... scroll wheel A mouse typically consists of two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the left and right buttons to select or click items on the screen. To scroll up, roll the wheel forward (away from you ). Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control ...and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to scroll through pages or windows on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to select the speed that feels right for you. 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad...
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... counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the outside casing of the Scroll Wheel... Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 Controlling the Speed of the mouse...
... counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the outside casing of the Scroll Wheel... Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 Controlling the Speed of the mouse...
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..., position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use your desktop. 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 move the cursor or select objects on the... screen: • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger or pen over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the ...
..., position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use your desktop. 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 move the cursor or select objects on the... screen: • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger or pen over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the ...
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... Pad) 63 Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. 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). Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet...
... Pad) 63 Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. 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). Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet...