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... Taskbar 35 Customizing the Taskbar 35 Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area 35 Adding Icons in the Notification Area 35 Desktop Icons and Shortcuts 36 Deleting an Icon From the Desktop ... 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...
... Taskbar 35 Customizing the Taskbar 35 Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area 35 Adding Icons in the Notification Area 35 Desktop Icons and Shortcuts 36 Deleting an Icon From the Desktop ... 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...
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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 ...
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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... 105 Shutting Down 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...
... 105 Shutting Down 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...
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...® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176 Saving Space by Setting the way the Browser Logs Viewing History 177 Increasing Computer Speed by Limiting the Number of Open Internet...
...® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176 Saving Space by Setting the way the Browser Logs Viewing History 177 Increasing Computer Speed by Limiting the Number of Open Internet...
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Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ... the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones 211 Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card 215 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 215 Determining What you Have...
Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ... the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones 211 Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card 215 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 215 Determining What you Have...
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... TV Menu 226 TV Menu Example 227 What to do If the TV Does not Recognize a Signal 228 Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations . . . 229 Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV 239 Verify the Connection to the TV 239 Verify the Input Signal for the TV 239 Set up...
... TV Menu 226 TV Menu Example 227 What to do If the TV Does not Recognize a Signal 228 Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations . . . 229 Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV 239 Verify the Connection to the TV 239 Verify the Input Signal for the TV 239 Set up...
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... 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and ...
... 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and ...
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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 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. 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 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. The components of the screen.
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...Right-click on an open applications and files, you open area of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Click the required icon to temporarily display the hidden icons. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and ...the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the taskbar by choosing the icons it again. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the...
...Right-click on an open applications and files, you open area of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Click the required icon to temporarily display the hidden icons. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and ...the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the taskbar by choosing the icons it again. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the...
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... desktop are direct links. • Icons for program files, documents, or folders do not include an arrow graphic. Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop.
... desktop are direct links. • Icons for program files, documents, or folders do not include an arrow graphic. Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop.
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... Menu screen. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize...
... Menu screen. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize...
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... the available options and follow the instructions provided. Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support...
... the available options and follow the instructions provided. Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support...
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Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time ...
Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time ...
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Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of your cursor over each item to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to help you can : • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • ...
Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of your cursor over each item to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to help you can : • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • ...
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...'s performance. Use the Device Manager to manage devices that are not sure which category contains the necessary tool, hold your cursor over the category to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your hard drive to make changes to enhance performance. Accessing and Using...
...'s performance. Use the Device Manager to manage devices that are not sure which category contains the necessary tool, hold your cursor over the category to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your hard drive to make changes to enhance performance. Accessing and Using...
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...screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. Monitors and Displays 47 Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation for safety procedures to follow when working with your computer. ...Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the safety information that shipped with water. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a...
...screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. Monitors and Displays 47 Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation for safety procedures to follow when working with your computer. ...Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the safety information that shipped with water. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a...
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...Card Control Panel" on page 246. As you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images 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,... items appear smaller on the screen. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are ...
...Card Control Panel" on page 246. As you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images 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,... items appear smaller on the screen. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are ...
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...; 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds 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 the necessary video drivers must be installed. Monitors and Displays 49 use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is...
...; 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds 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 the necessary video drivers must be installed. Monitors and Displays 49 use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is...
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.... 5 Click Apply to perform at which the display performs the best. Choosing the Best Display Settings Default display settings are set the monitor to check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported by your computer and display, the image may appear blurry or text may...monitor and make any changes. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your monitor can probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will be not be hard to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. See the manufacturer's documentation for your ...
.... 5 Click Apply to perform at which the display performs the best. Choosing the Best Display Settings Default display settings are set the monitor to check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported by your computer and display, the image may appear blurry or text may...monitor and make any changes. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your monitor can probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will be not be hard to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. See the manufacturer's documentation for your ...
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You can be setup with your computer to another or by expanding the size of your desktop. Setting 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 improve productivity by ... Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area 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 select...
You can be setup with your computer to another or by expanding the size of your desktop. Setting 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 improve productivity by ... Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area 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 select...