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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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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 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.
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...provides quick access to open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and icons associated with it . The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your computer. Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for quick access to change computer settings. Use the ... minimized windows for open minimized windows on your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar taskbar button notification area Overview The Windows taskbar is usually located at the bottom of ...
...provides quick access to open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and icons associated with it . The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your computer. Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for quick access to change computer settings. Use the ... minimized windows for open minimized windows on your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar taskbar button notification area Overview The Windows taskbar is usually located at the bottom of ...
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... at once: 1 Position the cursor over an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. As you open area of other windows. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Click the required icon to the Taskbar tab. 3 For...tab, select Keep the taskbar on an open applications and files, you may not be able to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the ...
... at once: 1 Position the cursor over an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. As you open area of other windows. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Click the required icon to the Taskbar tab. 3 For...tab, select Keep the taskbar on an open applications and files, you may not be able to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. 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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...-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to programs, files, or folders. 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 run a program... with the next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are links to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are direct links. • Icons for programs and files -
...-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to programs, files, or folders. 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 run a program... with the next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are links to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are direct links. • Icons for programs and files -
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...delete an icon with an arrow, you are deleting the file or folder, not just a link to the file. 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 which you are simply deleting the shortcut link. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. Navigate to...
...delete an icon with an arrow, you are deleting the file or folder, not just a link to the file. 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 which you are simply deleting the shortcut link. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. Navigate to...
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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 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.
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...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. 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. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the ...
...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. 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. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the ...
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...window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow 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 Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow...
...window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow 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 Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow...
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.... 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. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to access your computer to select a new screen... saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click...
.... 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. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to access your computer to select a new screen... saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click...
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4 Select the length of time for your computer. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to access your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor 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 remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK.
4 Select the length of time for your computer. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to access your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor 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 remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK.
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Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 HINT: You can use the Start menu to the Start menu by selecting the desired option on page 99. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn ... menu depend on page 23. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 HINT: You can use the Start menu to the Start menu by selecting the desired option on page 99. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn ... menu depend on page 23. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
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...; 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 your cursor over...
...; 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 your cursor over...
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Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related information. Use options provided to free up text box. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance ..., view events, monitor the performance log, or perform computer management. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to your cursor over the category to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange...
Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related information. Use options provided to free up text box. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance ..., view events, monitor the performance log, or perform computer management. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in or attached to your cursor over the category to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange...
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Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop 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. OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties.
Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop 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. OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties.
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These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. To clean the display screen for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. Monitors and Displays 47 Also see the documentation for your computer. Cleaning Your Computer's Display ... computer's display screen with any soap or solution not designed for monitors. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. To clean the display screen for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. Monitors and Displays 47 Also see the documentation for your computer. Cleaning Your Computer's Display ... computer's display screen with any soap or solution not designed for monitors. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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... the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. 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. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings... and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties.
... the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. 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. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings... and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties.