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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 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. Microsoft Windows Desktop 33
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... to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop The taskbar provides quick access to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support:... access to programs. taskbar button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for open minimized windows on the desktop, or to change computer settings. The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your computer. If you can relocate it . FOR MORE INFORMATION: ...
... to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop The taskbar provides quick access to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support:... access to programs. taskbar button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for open minimized windows on the desktop, or to change computer settings. The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your computer. If you can relocate it . FOR MORE INFORMATION: ...
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... tab. Click the required icon to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. The screen defaults to display it displays or... hides. 1 Right-click on top of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of other windows. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows...
... tab. Click the required icon to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. The screen defaults to display it displays or... hides. 1 Right-click on top of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of other windows. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows...
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... the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are direct links. • Icons for shortcuts - Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to files and folders rather than placing them on the...
... the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are direct links. • Icons for shortcuts - Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to files and folders rather than placing them on the...
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... If you delete an icon without an arrow, you are simply deleting the shortcut link. Using the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop, highlight New, then click Shortcut. 2 In the Create Shortcut window, click Browse and navigate to the location of the item you want to create... a shortcut. 2 Right-click on the Desktop You can create a shortcut to , and then click Desktop (create shortcut). FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and...
... If you delete an icon without an arrow, you are simply deleting the shortcut link. Using the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop, highlight New, then click Shortcut. 2 In the Create Shortcut window, click Browse and navigate to the location of the item you want to create... a shortcut. 2 Right-click on the Desktop You can create a shortcut to , and then click Desktop (create shortcut). FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and...
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These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders. Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item. 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
These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders. Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item. 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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... provided. 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 Display Properties window. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. From the...
... provided. 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 Display Properties window. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. From the...
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...Properties window appears. 4 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. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options... the instructions provided. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 ...
...Properties window appears. 4 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. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options... the instructions provided. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 ...
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...the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. 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. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to access your computer is an animated graphic that appears ...
...the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. 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. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to access your computer is an animated graphic that appears ...
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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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The programs available on the Start menu depend on page 99. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start ... use the Start menu to the Start menu by selecting the desired option on page 23. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on the Start menu tab.
The programs available on the Start menu depend on page 99. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start ... use the Start menu to the Start menu by selecting the desired option on page 23. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on the Start menu tab.
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Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to display the pop-up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Hold your computer. Through the Control Panel, you can: • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs •... Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your desktop • Set up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to enhance performance HINT: A list of the items you maintain and customize ...
Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to display the pop-up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Hold your computer. Through the Control Panel, you can: • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs •... Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your desktop • Set up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to enhance performance HINT: A list of the items you maintain and customize ...
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...→ Performance Information and Tools. 2 Select one of your computer. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to your computer. Microsoft Windows...
...→ Performance Information and Tools. 2 Select one of your computer. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to your computer. Microsoft Windows...
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OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. 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 Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. 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 Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
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... information that shipped with your computer for safety procedures to follow when working with water. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. 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 documentation for your computer. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Monitors and Displays 47
... information that shipped with your computer for safety procedures to follow when working with water. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. 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 documentation for your computer. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Monitors and Displays 47
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... support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat...
... support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat...