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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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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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...usually located at the bottom of the taskbar are: Start button Provides access to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or →...; Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. The taskbar provides quick access to open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and icons ...
...usually located at the bottom of the taskbar are: Start button Provides access to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or →...; Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. The taskbar provides quick access to open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and icons ...
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... the taskbar by checking the desired boxes on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. Click the required icon to view your desktop. As you may not be able to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on the Taskbar tab. Displaying Hidden Icons From the... Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. The screen defaults to open the Taskbar and...
... the taskbar by checking the desired boxes on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. Click the required icon to view your desktop. As you may not be able to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on the Taskbar tab. Displaying Hidden Icons From the... Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. The screen defaults to open the Taskbar and...
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... Icons for program files, documents, or folders do not include an arrow graphic. Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Icons for programs and files - HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to programs, files...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 shortcuts - Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links that provide quick access to run a program...
... Icons for program files, documents, or folders do not include an arrow graphic. Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Icons for programs and files - HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to programs, files...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 shortcuts - Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links that provide quick access to run a program...
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... 2 In the Create Shortcut window, click Browse and navigate to the location of the item you are simply deleting the shortcut link. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 HINT: If you delete an icon with an arrow, you want the shortcut to link to the file. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-...button, select Explore. If you delete an icon without an arrow, you want to create a shortcut. 2 Right-click on the Desktop You can create a shortcut to , and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to a program, file, or folder by using: ...
... 2 In the Create Shortcut window, click Browse and navigate to the location of the item you are simply deleting the shortcut link. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 HINT: If you delete an icon with an arrow, you want the shortcut to link to the file. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-...button, select Explore. If you delete an icon without an arrow, you want to create a shortcut. 2 Right-click on the Desktop You can create a shortcut to , and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to a program, file, or folder by using: ...
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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 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. Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item.
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.... From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. 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...
.... From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. 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...
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... "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 ...provided. The Display Properties window appears. 4 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. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization.
... "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 ...provided. The Display Properties window appears. 4 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. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization.
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...Click OK. 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. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area.... The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver...
...Click OK. 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. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area.... The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver...
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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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...available on the Start menu depend 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. See "Shutting Down Your ...Computer" on the Start menu tab. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 23. The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a ...
...available on the Start menu depend 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. See "Shutting Down Your ...Computer" on the Start menu tab. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 23. The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a ...
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... settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of the items you maintain and customize your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains...
... settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of the items you maintain and customize your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains...
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... make changes to monitor your computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of your computer's performance. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Customizing Your Computer Settings 1 Click Start or → Control Panel. 2 Select a category. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more...
... make changes to monitor your computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of your computer's performance. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Customizing Your Computer Settings 1 Click Start or → Control Panel. 2 Select a category. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more...
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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. OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. HINT: Typically, to access the Device Manager: Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. HINT: Typically, to access the Device Manager: Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
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... Display Screen To clean the display for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. To clean the display screen for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with your...and Displays 47 Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for monitors.
... Display Screen To clean the display for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. To clean the display screen for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with your...and Displays 47 Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's display screen, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for monitors.
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... 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. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the...
... 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. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the...