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... 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 41 Windows Vista 41 Windows XP 41 Start Button (Menu 42 Overview 42 Customizing the 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 Display 48 Windows Vista 49 4 Contents
... 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 41 Windows Vista 41 Windows XP 41 Start Button (Menu 42 Overview 42 Customizing the 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 Display 48 Windows Vista 49 4 Contents
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... 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 Down Normally 105...
... 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 Down Normally 105...
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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With...
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... click the arrow or the magnifying glass. 4 Click the topic that describes your question. 5 Follow the instructions on your computer and devices installed on the screen. 24 Finding Information To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to documentation...
... click the arrow or the magnifying glass. 4 Click the topic that describes your question. 5 Follow the instructions on your computer and devices installed on the screen. 24 Finding Information To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to documentation...
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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. Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 The components of the screen.
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. Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 The components of the screen.
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As you may not be able to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. The screen defaults to view your desktop. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Click the required icon ...
As you may not be able to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. The screen defaults to view your desktop. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Click the required icon ...
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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. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these 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. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these components ...
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... again to access your computer is an animated graphic that appears after your computer. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41...
... again to access your computer is an animated graphic that appears after your computer. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41...
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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 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 to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer.
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 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 to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer.
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Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of the items you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Through the Control Panel, you maintain and customize your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Hold your ...
Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of the items you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Through the Control Panel, you maintain and customize your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Hold your ...
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... INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. To clean the display screen for your computer. For additional safety best practices information..., see the safety information that shipped with your computer for safety procedures to follow when working with your computer. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
... INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. To clean the display screen for your computer. For additional safety best practices information..., see the safety information that shipped with your computer for safety procedures to follow when working with your computer. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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...offer the best performance with your display. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you increase the... resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger....
...offer the best performance with your display. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you increase the... resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger....
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... 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/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to set resolution HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and...
... 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/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to set resolution HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and...
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... Settings. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the drop-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported by your monitor...
... Settings. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the drop-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported by your monitor...
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... 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 the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. click and drag monitor ...by expanding the size of your desktop. 5 In the Display Settings window, move the slide bar to the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. You can be setup with your computer to improve productivity by...
... 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 the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. click and drag monitor ...by expanding the size of your desktop. 5 In the Display Settings window, move the slide bar to the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. You can be setup with your computer to improve productivity by...
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.... 4 Drag the monitor icons to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this monitor - allows you to match the physical arrangement of your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. allows you to drag items across your need : • Use this monitor - NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors... to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this device as a primary monitor - See Windows Help and Support for information on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays
.... 4 Drag the monitor icons to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this monitor - allows you to match the physical arrangement of your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. allows you to drag items across your need : • Use this monitor - NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors... to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this device as a primary monitor - See Windows Help and Support for information on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays
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... and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to scroll through pages or windows on the screen. Mouse left button right button scroll wheel A mouse typically consists of two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the left and right buttons to select...
... and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to scroll through pages or windows on the screen. Mouse left button right button scroll wheel A mouse typically consists of two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the left and right buttons to select...
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... solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the underside of your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with each notch on your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse...→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse operates. 3 Click OK.
... solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the underside of your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with each notch on your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse...→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse operates. 3 Click OK.
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... width and scroll speed. Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. Touch Pad... enabled, you can use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or select objects on the screen: • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger or pen over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the...
... width and scroll speed. Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. Touch Pad... enabled, you can use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or select objects on the screen: • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger or pen over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the...
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... with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Single Finger Zoom... the computer and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together).
... with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Single Finger Zoom... the computer and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together).
