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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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... a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC 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...
... a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC 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...
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... not Responding . . . . 101 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...
... not Responding . . . . 101 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...
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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 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 screen. The components of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar 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 the display screen area that is usually located at the bottom of the screen. The components 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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...cursor over an open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 3 On the Taskbar tab, select Keep the taskbar on the Taskbar tab. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows ...desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by choosing the icons it again. The screen defaults to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.The...
...cursor over an open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 3 On the Taskbar tab, select Keep the taskbar on the Taskbar tab. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows ...desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by choosing the icons it again. The screen defaults to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.The...
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Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop. Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links that provide quick access to programs, documents, and folders. You can safely delete a ...
Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop. Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links that provide quick access to programs, documents, and folders. You can safely delete a ...
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...the items you want to adjust. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open... area of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. You can personalize the appearance of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, and monitor...
...the items you want to adjust. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open... area of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. You can personalize the appearance of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, and monitor...
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...; Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The Appearance and Themes window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow...
...; Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The Appearance and Themes window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow...
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... screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Setting up...
... screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Setting up...
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... preferences • Customize the appearance of the items you maintain and customize your desktop • Set up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to display 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...
... preferences • Customize the appearance of the items you maintain and customize your desktop • Set up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to display 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...
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... Support. 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 your computer. Managing Your Computer...
... Support. 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 your computer. Managing Your Computer...
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.... Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. 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. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating.... Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen...
.... Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. 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. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating.... Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen...
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...larger. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays Before you change back to ...the screen. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on page 246. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system.
...larger. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays Before you change back to ...the screen. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on page 246. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system.
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.... Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 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...
.... Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 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...
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...LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Although your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Unsupported resolution or color settings: If you choose a resolution or color palette that is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6... to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. 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 monitor and make any changes. Windows Vista® 1 Right...
...LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Although your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Unsupported resolution or color settings: If you choose a resolution or color palette that is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6... to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. 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 monitor and make any changes. Windows Vista® 1 Right...
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... resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. You can be setup with 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 another or... across monitors. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 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 ...
... resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. You can be setup with 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 another or... across monitors. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 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 ...