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... Taskbar 35 Customizing the Taskbar 35 Displaying 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 ... 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...
... Taskbar 35 Customizing the Taskbar 35 Displaying 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 ... 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...
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Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista 52 Windows XP 52 Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections ...
Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista 52 Windows XP 52 Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections ...
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... not Responding . . . . 101 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 Files...
... not Responding . . . . 101 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 Files...
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...® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176 Saving Space by Setting the way the Browser Logs Viewing History 177 Increasing Computer Speed by Limiting the Number of Open Internet...
...® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176 Saving Space by Setting the way the Browser Logs Viewing History 177 Increasing Computer Speed by Limiting the Number of Open Internet...
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Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ... the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones 211 Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card 215 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 215 Determining What you Have...
Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ... the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones 211 Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card 215 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 215 Determining What you Have...
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... TV Menu 226 TV Menu Example 227 What to do If the TV Does not Recognize a Signal 228 Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations . . . 229 Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV 239 Verify the Connection to the TV 239 Verify the Input Signal for the TV 239 Set up...
... TV Menu 226 TV Menu Example 227 What to do If the TV Does not Recognize a Signal 228 Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations . . . 229 Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV 239 Verify the Connection to the TV 239 Verify the Input Signal for the TV 239 Set up...
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... 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and ...
... 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, and ...
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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 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.
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... about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by choosing the icons it again. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on top of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the ...Menu Properties window. 3 On the Taskbar tab, select Keep the taskbar on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to temporarily display the hidden icons. To view the desktop by checking the desired boxes on an open applications and files, you open area of other windows...
... about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by choosing the icons it again. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on top of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the ...Menu Properties window. 3 On the Taskbar tab, select Keep the taskbar on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to temporarily display the hidden icons. To view the desktop by checking the desired boxes on an open applications and files, you open area of other windows...
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... links. • Icons for program files, documents, or folders do not include an arrow graphic. Icons for shortcuts - Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop. Identified by an arrow in the Notification area. 5 Select an item, then choose its behavior. 6 Click OK. You can safely delete a shortcut...
... links. • Icons for program files, documents, or folders do not include an arrow graphic. Icons for shortcuts - Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop. Identified by an arrow in the Notification area. 5 Select an item, then choose its behavior. 6 Click OK. You can safely delete a shortcut...
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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 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. 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 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.
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...: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The Appearance and Themes window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. FOR MORE... 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.
...: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The Appearance and Themes window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. FOR MORE... 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.
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... Properties. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. 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...
... Properties. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. 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...
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... maintain and customize your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Hold your cursor over each item to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to help you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen.
... maintain and customize your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Hold your cursor over each item to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to help you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen.
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... Task area to monitor your computer's performance and make programs run faster, and so on page 125 for you are installed in or attached to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your computer. Use the Device Manager to manage devices that are not...
... Task area to monitor your computer's performance and make programs run faster, and so on page 125 for you are installed in or attached to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your computer. Use the Device Manager to manage devices that are not...
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...not designed for your computer. To clean the display screen for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened...coating. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation for monitors. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a laptop ...computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display...
...not designed for your computer. To clean the display screen for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened...coating. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation for monitors. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean the display for a laptop ...computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display...
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... screen. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. Adjusting the ...Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can change back to ...
... screen. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. Adjusting the ...Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can change back to ...
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...; 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds 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 the necessary video drivers must be installed. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area...
...; 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds 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 the necessary video drivers must be installed. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area...
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... repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the drop-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for your monitor can ...hard to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. Setting the Display Resolution for this information. Although your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Access the Display Properties window from the current settings to one not supported by your computer, ...
... repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the drop-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for your monitor can ...hard to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. Setting the Display Resolution for this information. Although your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Access the Display Properties window from the current settings to one not supported by your computer, ...
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... and drag monitor icons to match arrangement of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. You can be setup with your desktop. 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 another or by... expanding the size of your computer to improve productivity by stretching them across monitors. 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 desktop. 2 Click...
... and drag monitor icons to match arrangement of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. You can be setup with your desktop. 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 another or by... expanding the size of your computer to improve productivity by stretching them across monitors. 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 desktop. 2 Click...