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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 Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to use...
... 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 Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to use...
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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. Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 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 desktop shortcut icons Start button taskbar notification area Overview The Microsoft® Windows® desktop 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 is the display screen area that appears after the Windows operating system starts up.
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.... Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Click the required icon to temporarily display the hidden icons. The screen defaults to view your desktop. Click the arrow on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears...
.... Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Click the required icon to temporarily display the hidden icons. The screen defaults to view your desktop. Click the arrow on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears...
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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. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. Use the tabs to select ...
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. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. Use the tabs to select ...
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You can set the length of time for a specified time. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to access your computer is an animated graphic that appears after your computer. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 ...Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. NOTE: After the...
You can set the length of time for a specified time. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to access your computer is an animated graphic that appears after your computer. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 ...Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. NOTE: After 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. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 4 Select the length of time for your computer 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: • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 4 Select the length of time for your computer to access your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop
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Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Hold your cursor over each item to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to help you can : • Add and ...
Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Hold your cursor over each item to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to help you can : • Add and ...
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...practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with either water or an LCD cleaner. To clean the display screen for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with any soap or ...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. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating....
...practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with either water or an LCD cleaner. To clean the display screen for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with any soap or ...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. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating....
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... display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on page 246. Also, see... "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the ...
... display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on page 246. Also, see... "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the ...
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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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... 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 and make any changes. Troubleshooting Blurry ...the display resolution from the Control Panel to determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Although your computer based on the monitor or display screen. See the manufacturer's documentation for your monitor can probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will be not be hard to their native 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 and make any changes. Troubleshooting Blurry ...the display resolution from the Control Panel to determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Although your computer based on the monitor or display screen. See the manufacturer's documentation for your monitor can probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will be not be hard to their native resolution, ...
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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. Setting the Display for... Multiple Monitors Multiple monitors can then work on more than one task at a time by moving items from one monitor to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of your desktop. You can be setup with your computer to match arrangement of the desktop. 2 Click...
...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. Setting the Display for... Multiple Monitors Multiple monitors can then work on more than one task at a time by moving items from one monitor to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of your desktop. You can be setup with your computer to match arrangement of the desktop. 2 Click...
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Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the following check boxes depending on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays See Windows Help and Support for information on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or...
Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the following check boxes depending on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays See Windows Help and Support for information on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or...
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...the wheel backward (toward you ). Controlling the Speed of 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 or click items on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to select the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad...
...the wheel backward (toward you ). Controlling the Speed of 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 or click items on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to select the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad...
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...→ 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 counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with a ...mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the underside of your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the...
...→ 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 counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with a ...mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the underside of your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. NOTICE: Disconnect the mouse from the computer before cleaning the mouse. 1 Clean the...
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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. When circular ... 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...
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. When circular ... 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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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). Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 ...) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area 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. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning...
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). Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 ...) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area 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. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning...