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Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
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... 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 36 Creating 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...
... 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 36 Creating 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...
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... Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages...
... Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages...
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... About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 Finding Information Start Button From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the Start button to access resources, programs, and specialized tools for managing the way...
... About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 Finding Information Start Button From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the Start button to access resources, programs, and specialized tools for managing the way...
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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. Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 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 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. Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 The components of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that appears after the Windows operating system starts up.
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... quick access to open minimized windows on your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop If you can relocate it . Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar taskbar button notification area Overview The Windows taskbar is ... to change computer settings. Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for quick access to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to programs. taskbar button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and ...
... quick access to open minimized windows on your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop If you can relocate it . Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar taskbar button notification area Overview The Windows taskbar is ... to change computer settings. Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for quick access to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to programs. taskbar button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and ...
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... notification area to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on the Taskbar tab. 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. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The... hidden icons. Click the arrow on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to view your desktop. As you open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. To view the desktop by minimizing all open windows at once: 1 Position the cursor over an open applications and files, you ...
... notification area to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on the Taskbar tab. 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. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The... hidden icons. Click the arrow on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to view your desktop. As you open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. To view the desktop by minimizing all open windows at once: 1 Position the cursor over an open applications and files, you ...
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...Click OK. Icons for shortcuts - Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the Windows desktop are links to files and folders rather than placing them on... the desktop. You can safely delete a shortcut without affecting the item it ...
...Click OK. Icons for shortcuts - Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the Windows desktop are links to files and folders rather than placing them on... the desktop. You can safely delete a shortcut without affecting the item it ...
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... Browse and navigate to the location of the item you want the shortcut to link to a program, file, or folder by using: Windows Explorer or Desktop. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. HINT: If you delete an icon with an arrow, you are simply deleting the shortcut... on the item, highlight Send to the file. Navigate to the folder or file to which you want to create a shortcut. 2 Right-click on the Desktop You can create a shortcut to . 3 Highlight the file or folder, and click OK. 4 Click Next. 5 Name the shortcut, and then click Finish. If you delete...
... Browse and navigate to the location of the item you want the shortcut to link to a program, file, or folder by using: Windows Explorer or Desktop. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. HINT: If you delete an icon with an arrow, you are simply deleting the shortcut... on the item, highlight Send to the file. Navigate to the folder or file to which you want to create a shortcut. 2 Right-click on the Desktop You can create a shortcut to . 3 Highlight the file or folder, and click OK. 4 Click Next. 5 Name the shortcut, and then click Finish. If you delete...
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Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item. These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders. To access the shortcut menus, position the cursor over the item and rightclick (click the right mouse button or the right touch-pad button). 38 Microsoft Windows Desktop
Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item. These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders. To access the shortcut menus, position the cursor over the item and rightclick (click the right mouse button or the right touch-pad button). 38 Microsoft Windows Desktop
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...to select the items you want to adjust. 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. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance...
...to select the items you want to adjust. 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. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance...
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... "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop 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 the instructions provided. Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. The ...
... "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop 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 the instructions provided. Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. The ...
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.... The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to access your computer is an animated graphic that appears after your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 Windows Vista 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... a specified time. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. You can set the length of the...
.... The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to access your computer is an animated graphic that appears after your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 Windows Vista 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... a specified time. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. You can set the length of the...
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Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to: • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer to access your computer. 4 Select the length of time for your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK.
Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to: • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer to access your computer. 4 Select the length of time for your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 23. HINT: You can use the Start menu to the Start menu by selecting the desired option on page 99. ... Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open area of the taskbar. 2 Select Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. The programs available on the Start menu depend...
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 23. HINT: You can use the Start menu to the Start menu by selecting the desired option on page 99. ... Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open area of the taskbar. 2 Select Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. The programs available on the Start menu depend...
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...; 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 maintain and customize your computer. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help you can: • Add ...
...; 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 maintain and customize your computer. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help you can: • Add ...
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...8594;Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the available options in the Task area to monitor your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 2 Select one of ...rearrange items on your computer's performance. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to manage and improve your hard drive to make changes to evaluate system performance, view...
...8594;Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the available options in the Task area to monitor your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 2 Select one of ...rearrange items on your computer's performance. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to manage and improve your hard drive to make changes to evaluate system performance, view...
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Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. HINT: Typically, to access the Device Manager: Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. HINT: Typically, to access the Device Manager: Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
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For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To clean the display screen for monitors. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Monitors and Displays 47 CAUTION: Do not...wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. Also see the safety information that shipped with your computer for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for safety procedures to follow...
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. To clean the display screen for monitors. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Monitors and Displays 47 CAUTION: Do not...wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. Also see the safety information that shipped with your computer for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for safety procedures to follow...
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... Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 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 Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window...
... Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 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 Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window...