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... 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
... 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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... Pen 63 Contents 5 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...
... Pen 63 Contents 5 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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... Windows Vista 127 Windows® XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 133 Scanning for Viruses and Spyware 133 10...
... Windows Vista 127 Windows® XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive 132 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors 133 Scanning for Viruses and Spyware 133 10...
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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 ... 296 Printer Problems 298 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...
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 ... 296 Printer Problems 298 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...
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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. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options...
... 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. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options...
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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 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.
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... tools to display the pop-up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Through the Control Panel, you can: • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your desktop • Set...
... tools to display the pop-up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Through the Control Panel, you can: • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your desktop • Set...
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...Information and Tools. 2 Select one of the options to enhance the performance of the available options in the Task area to monitor your computer. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics... and improve your computer. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on to evaluate system performance, view events, monitor the performance log, or perform computer management. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related...
...Information and Tools. 2 Select one of the options to enhance the performance of the available options in the Task area to monitor your computer. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics... and improve your computer. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on to evaluate system performance, view events, monitor the performance log, or perform computer management. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related...
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...To clean the display for your computer. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's..., wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. To clean the display screen for monitors. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with any soap or solution not designed for...a soft cloth dampened with your computer. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Monitors and Displays 47 For additional safety best practices information, see the safety information that shipped...
...To clean the display for your computer. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's..., wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. To clean the display screen for monitors. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with any soap or solution not designed for...a soft cloth dampened with your computer. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Monitors and Displays 47 For additional safety best practices information, see the safety information that shipped...
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... resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings... With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you increase the...
... resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings... With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you increase the...
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... step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display...
... step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display...
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... or color palette that is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your monitor and make any changes. 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. ...adjust automatically to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. Although your computer based on the monitor or display screen. See the manufacturer's documentation for your monitor can probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will be not be hard to perform at which the ...
... or color palette that is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your monitor and make any changes. 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. ...adjust automatically to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. Although your computer based on the monitor or display screen. See the manufacturer's documentation for your monitor can probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will be not be hard to perform at which the ...
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...Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors Multiple monitors can then work on more than one task at a time by stretching them across monitors. click and drag monitor icons to improve productivity by expanding the size of your computer to match arrangement of...51 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 left or right to ...
...Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors Multiple monitors can then work on more than one task at a time by stretching them across monitors. click and drag monitor icons to improve productivity by expanding the size of your computer to match arrangement of...51 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 left or right to ...
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...appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Drag the monitor icons to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this monitor - allows you to drag items across your need : • Use this monitor - allows you to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this device... your need : • This is my main Monitor - See Windows Help and Support for setting up multiple monitors. NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check...
...appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Drag the monitor icons to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this monitor - allows you to drag items across your need : • Use this monitor - allows you to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this device... your need : • This is my main Monitor - See Windows Help and Support for setting up multiple monitors. NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check...
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... information about accessing the Display Properties window to compensate for low-light and high-light environments. 1 1 Ambient Light Sensor Monitors and Displays 53 NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display brightness on the front of the computer display. The ambient ...on your laptop computer only. The sensor detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to configure multiple monitors, see "Windows Basic" in Bright or LowLight Environments: NOTE: Your laptop computer may not have an ambient light sensor....
... information about accessing the Display Properties window to compensate for low-light and high-light environments. 1 1 Ambient Light Sensor Monitors and Displays 53 NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display brightness on the front of the computer display. The ambient ...on your laptop computer only. The sensor detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to configure multiple monitors, see "Windows Basic" in Bright or LowLight Environments: NOTE: Your laptop computer may not have an ambient light sensor....
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... ambient light sensor with any adhesive labels. NOTE: Rebooting the computer returns the ambient light sensor to it's prior setting (either enabled or disabled). 54 Monitors and Displays You can enable or disable the ambient light sensor feature by pressing the and left-arrow key combination.
... ambient light sensor with any adhesive labels. NOTE: Rebooting the computer returns the ambient light sensor to it's prior setting (either enabled or disabled). 54 Monitors and Displays You can enable or disable the ambient light sensor feature by pressing the and left-arrow key combination.
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... at least two cable requirements, power and data. Monitors and Displays 55 Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to Analog No Monitor or Projector Digital No Monitor or Projector Analog No Home entertainment system Analog...
... at least two cable requirements, power and data. Monitors and Displays 55 Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to Analog No Monitor or Projector Digital No Monitor or Projector Analog No Home entertainment system Analog...
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...video recorders, and TVs. For more identical graphics cards can be found on the NVIDIA and ATI websites respectively. 56 Monitors and Displays Detailed information about the benefits of using these technologies can increase gaming and 3D application performance. NVIDIA SLI ...graphics configurations, two or more information, see www.displayport.org. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. By consolidating the internal and external signaling methods, DisplayPort...
...video recorders, and TVs. For more identical graphics cards can be found on the NVIDIA and ATI websites respectively. 56 Monitors and Displays Detailed information about the benefits of using these technologies can increase gaming and 3D application performance. NVIDIA SLI ...graphics configurations, two or more information, see www.displayport.org. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. By consolidating the internal and external signaling methods, DisplayPort...
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Increases brightness on an external monitor). Searches for a file or folder. Activates the menu bar in Windows Explorer. Closes the active window (in a document or window. Decreases brightness on the integrated .... Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to switch between open simultaneously). Cuts a selected item. Selects all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the desktop. Undoes an action. Uses the arrow keys to that allow you to activate...
Increases brightness on an external monitor). Searches for a file or folder. Activates the menu bar in Windows Explorer. Closes the active window (in a document or window. Decreases brightness on the integrated .... Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to switch between open simultaneously). Cuts a selected item. Selects all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the desktop. Undoes an action. Uses the arrow keys to that allow you to activate...
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...drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with your computer. Use this document as skipping, with the playback quality of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with the compressed-air product. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the... Dell™ safety information that come with water. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about cleaning the individual components of the options ...
...drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with your computer. Use this document as skipping, with the playback quality of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with the compressed-air product. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the... Dell™ safety information that come with water. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about cleaning the individual components of the options ...