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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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... 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 Shut Down Normally 105...
... 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 Shut Down Normally 105...
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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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... not listed, use available features. 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 Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to use...
... not listed, use available features. 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 Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to use...
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The components of the screen. 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. Microsoft Windows Desktop 33
The components of the screen. 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. Microsoft Windows Desktop 33
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... may not be able to view your desktop. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. The screen defaults to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. Click the...
... may not be able to view your desktop. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. The screen defaults to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. Click the...
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... Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. 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...
... Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. 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...
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...Properties. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 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 ... of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to access your computer to select ...
...Properties. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 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 ... of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to access your computer to select ...
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4 Select the length of time for your computer. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to access your computer 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 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 access your computer 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 remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK.
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... Panel contains programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of your computer. 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 can : • Add and...
... Panel contains programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of your computer. 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 can : • Add and...
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... 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 display screen, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for a desktop computer, wipe the...
... 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 display screen, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for a desktop computer, wipe the...
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NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current ... Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays As you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on your...
NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current ... Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays As you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on 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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... be not be hard to check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported by your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your computer, the settings adjust automatically to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution... in the drop-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for this information. 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the...
... be not be hard to check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported by your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your computer, the settings adjust automatically to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution... in the drop-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for this information. 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the...
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...arrangement of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors Multiple monitors can then work on more than one monitor to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. 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 monitor. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop....
...arrangement of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors Multiple monitors can then work on more than one monitor to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. 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 monitor. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop....
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... the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check boxes depending on the requirements for information on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties, and the Display... - allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check boxes depending on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize...
... the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check boxes depending on the requirements for information on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties, and the Display... - allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the following check boxes depending on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize...
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... two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the 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. Mouse left button right button scroll wheel A mouse typically consists of the Mouse Buttons Windows Vista® 1 Click...
... two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the 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. Mouse left button right button scroll wheel A mouse typically consists of the Mouse Buttons Windows Vista® 1 Click...
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... 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. Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59... 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. NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean...
... 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. Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59... 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. NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean...
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... width and scroll speed. 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. • To select... finger or pen on the touch pad and move the selected object by moving your thumb 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.
... width and scroll speed. 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. • To select... finger or pen on the touch pad and move the selected object by moving your thumb 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.
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... 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. 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). Do not...
... 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. 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). Do not...