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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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... 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...
... 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...
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Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 ... 68 General Keyboard Shortcuts 69 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media...
Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 ... 68 General Keyboard Shortcuts 69 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media...
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... 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings 247 Contents 17
... 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings 247 Contents 17
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Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 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, ...
Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 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, ...
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... From the Start button menu, you can access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information 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...
... From the Start button menu, you can access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information 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...
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...your computer information and to view your computer information. Finding Information 25 Windows® XP User's Guides To view the user's guides available on your computer through the Control Panel (see "Control Panel" on page 26). Windows Vista® Basic Computer Information Click Start →... Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System to diagnose problems. You can also view...
...your computer information and to view your computer information. Finding Information 25 Windows® XP User's Guides To view the user's guides available on your computer through the Control Panel (see "Control Panel" on page 26). Windows Vista® Basic Computer Information Click Start →... Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System to diagnose problems. You can also view...
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Information About Installed Hardware Device Manager Use the Device Manager to view a list of all devices installed on your computer and to learn more about how a specific device is configured. 26 Finding Information FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel.
Information About Installed Hardware Device Manager Use the Device Manager to view a list of all devices installed on your computer and to learn more about how a specific device is configured. 26 Finding Information FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel.
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... a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. Windows Vista® Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager.
... a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. Windows Vista® Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager.
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... the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 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...
... the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 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...
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Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop.... 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 the available options and follow the instructions... 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options ...
Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop.... 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 the available options and follow the instructions... 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options ...
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NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to access your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop 4 Select the length of time for 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 to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop 4 Select the length of time for 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.
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... can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help you can : • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network ...
... can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help you can : • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network ...
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... that are not sure which category contains the necessary tool, hold your computer. Customizing Your Computer Settings 1 Click Start or → Control Panel. 2 Select a category. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of your computer's performance and make programs run faster, and so on page 125 for...
... that are not sure which category contains the necessary tool, hold your computer. Customizing Your Computer Settings 1 Click Start or → Control Panel. 2 Select a category. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of your computer's performance and make programs run faster, and so on page 125 for...
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OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. 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. Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. 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. Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
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... smaller on the screen. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on page 246. NOTE: Use only the... Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: ...
... smaller on the screen. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on page 246. NOTE: Use only the... Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: ...
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...: If you choose a resolution or color palette that is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your monitor can probably support lower...
...: If you choose a resolution or color palette that is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your monitor can probably support lower...
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... the brightness on the front of the computer display. The ambient light sensor is located on external monitors or projectors. For more about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on your laptop computer only.
... the brightness on the front of the computer display. The ambient light sensor is located on external monitors or projectors. For more about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on your laptop computer only.
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...•Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps vs. 9.6 Gbps) •High-bandwidth audio. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. NVIDIA SLI and..., graphics, and semiconductor companies, has developed an open-standards based, royaltyfree, and extensible interface, DisplayPort, suited for delivering flat panel display technology to enable NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) or ATI Crossfire technologies. DisplayPort™ - Other features include: •...
...•Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps vs. 9.6 Gbps) •High-bandwidth audio. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. NVIDIA SLI and..., graphics, and semiconductor companies, has developed an open-standards based, royaltyfree, and extensible interface, DisplayPort, suited for delivering flat panel display technology to enable NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) or ATI Crossfire technologies. DisplayPort™ - Other features include: •...
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To scroll up, roll the wheel forward (away from you ). Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Buttons tab of the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed that ... windows on the screen. Mouse left button right button scroll wheel A mouse typically consists of the Mouse Buttons Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed that feels...
To scroll up, roll the wheel forward (away from you ). Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Buttons tab of the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed that ... windows on the screen. Mouse left button right button scroll wheel A mouse typically consists of the Mouse Buttons Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed that feels...