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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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... Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on... the left side of the Windows taskbar. 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 Windows appears and functions on...
... Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on... the left side of the Windows taskbar. 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 Windows appears and functions on...
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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 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. Microsoft Windows Desktop 33
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...programs, files, or utilities on your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your computer. Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for quick access to programs. taskbar... button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for open minimized windows on the desktop, or to change computer settings. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar ...
...programs, files, or utilities on your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your computer. Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for quick access to programs. taskbar... button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for open minimized windows on the desktop, or to change computer settings. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar ...
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... 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 checking the desired boxes on an open area of the taskbar. 2... Click Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 3 On the Taskbar tab, select Keep ...
... 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 checking the desired boxes on an open area of the taskbar. 2... Click Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 3 On the Taskbar tab, select Keep ...
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...the item it links to. • Icons for program files, documents, or folders do not include an arrow graphic. Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop. HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to run a program. Double-click icons to open a ...file or folder or to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are direct links. • Icons for shortcuts - Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links that provide quick access to programs, documents...
...the item it links to. • Icons for program files, documents, or folders do not include an arrow graphic. Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop. HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to run a program. Double-click icons to open a ...file or folder or to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are direct links. • Icons for shortcuts - Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links that provide quick access to programs, documents...
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..., you are simply deleting the shortcut link. Navigate to the folder or file to which you want the shortcut to link to , and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to . 3 Highlight the file or folder, and click OK. 4 Click Next. 5 Name... the shortcut, and then click Finish. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 HINT: If you delete an icon with an arrow, you are deleting the file or folder, not just a link to a program, file, or folder...
..., you are simply deleting the shortcut link. Navigate to the folder or file to which you want the shortcut to link to , and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to . 3 Highlight the file or folder, and click OK. 4 Click Next. 5 Name... the shortcut, and then click Finish. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 HINT: If you delete an icon with an arrow, you are deleting the file or folder, not just a link to a program, file, or folder...
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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 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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... to adjust. 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 ... provided. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 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...
... to adjust. 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 ... provided. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 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...
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... 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. 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 From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The Appearance and Themes window appears. 3 Review ...
... 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. 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 From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The Appearance and Themes window appears. 3 Review ...
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... to access your computer is an animated graphic that appears after your computer. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is left inactive... for a specified time. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. The Personalize ...
... to access your computer is an animated graphic that appears after your computer. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is left inactive... for a specified time. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. The Personalize ...
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4 Select the length of time for your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer. 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. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to access your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop
4 Select the length of time for your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer. 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. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to access your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop
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... 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. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. Customizing the Start...
... 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. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. Customizing the Start...
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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 text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows...
...; Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows...
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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. Customizing Your Computer Settings 1 Click Start or → Control Panel. 2 Select a category. Windows ...Manager to make changes to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your computer's performance. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related information. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System...
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. Customizing Your Computer Settings 1 Click Start or → Control Panel. 2 Select a category. Windows ...Manager to make changes to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your computer's performance. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related information. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System...
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Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop 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.
Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop 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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... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation for monitors. To clean the display screen for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with any soap or solution not designed for your computer. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen... to follow when working with either water or an LCD cleaner. 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 your computer. Monitors and Displays 47
... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation for monitors. To clean the display screen for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with any soap or solution not designed for your computer. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen... to follow when working with either water or an LCD cleaner. 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 your computer. Monitors and Displays 47
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... support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the...
... support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the...