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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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... click the arrow or the magnifying glass. 4 Click the topic that describes your question. 5 Follow the instructions on your computer and devices installed 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...
... click the arrow or the magnifying glass. 4 Click the topic that describes your question. 5 Follow the instructions on your computer and devices installed 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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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 screen. The components 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.
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 screen. The components 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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... → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 To view the desktop by checking the desired boxes on an open area of other windows. The screen defaults to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to open applications and files, you may...
... → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 To view the desktop by checking the desired boxes on an open area of other windows. The screen defaults to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to open applications and files, you may...
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... 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 screen. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these components are accessible through the...
... 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 screen. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these components are accessible through the...
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... the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to access your computer is an animated graphic that appears after your computer. Microsoft... Windows Desktop 41 Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is left inactive for your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open...
... the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to access your computer is an animated graphic that appears after your computer. Microsoft... Windows Desktop 41 Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is left inactive for your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open...
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Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to access 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 to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 4 Select the length of time for 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. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 4 Select the length of time for your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop
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... the pop-up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Hold your computer.
... the pop-up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Hold your computer.
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... a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To clean the display screen for monitors. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the safety information that shipped with...
... a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To clean the display screen for monitors. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the safety information that shipped with...
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NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control... Panel" on page 246. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system....
NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control... Panel" on page 246. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system....
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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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... for External LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to the closest supported values. 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 perform at which the display performs the best. Choosing the Best.... If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to one not supported by your computer based on the monitor or display screen. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the drop-down menu. 50...
... for External LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to the closest supported values. 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 perform at which the display performs the best. Choosing the Best.... If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to one not supported by your computer based on the monitor or display screen. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the drop-down menu. 50...
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... 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 a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 click and drag monitor icons to... match arrangement 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 desktop. 2 Click Properties.
... 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 a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 click and drag monitor icons to... match arrangement 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 desktop. 2 Click Properties.
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allows you to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. allows you to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop ... both of the desktop. 2 Click Properties, and the Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Settings tab. 4 Drag the monitor icons 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 following check boxes depending on the requirements...
allows you to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. allows you to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop ... both of the desktop. 2 Click Properties, and the Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Settings tab. 4 Drag the monitor icons 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 following check boxes depending on the requirements...
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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. To scroll up, roll the wheel forward (away from you ). Mouse left button right button scroll wheel A mouse...
... 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. To scroll up, roll the wheel forward (away from you ). Mouse left button right button scroll wheel A mouse...
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...: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the outside casing of the mouse with a cloth moistened with each notch on your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse...→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel 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.
...: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the outside casing of the mouse with a cloth moistened with each notch on your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse...→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel 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.
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... touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of 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. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard..., Touch Pad) 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...
... touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of 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. 62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard..., Touch Pad) 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...
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...pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area 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. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel...1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. 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). Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63...
...pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area 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. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel...1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. 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). Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63...