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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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... 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
... 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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... 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 for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
... 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 for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
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...• Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on your computer. 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 Windows appears and functions on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The ...
...• Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on your computer. 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 Windows appears and functions on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The ...
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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. 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.
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...: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop If you can relocate it . Use...Launch toolbar Contains icons for open minimized windows on the desktop, or to programs. taskbar button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for quick access to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on your computer. The taskbar provides quick access to open application programs....
...: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop If you can relocate it . Use...Launch toolbar Contains icons for open minimized windows on the desktop, or to programs. taskbar button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for quick access to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on your computer. The taskbar provides quick access to open application programs....
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... an open applications and files, 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. Click the arrow on top of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to temporarily display the hidden icons.... Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by choosing the icons it again. As you ...
... an open applications and files, 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. Click the arrow on top of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to temporarily display the hidden icons.... Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by choosing the icons it again. As you ...
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...icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop. Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links that provide quick access to programs, documents, and folders. You can safely delete a shortcut without affecting the item it links to run a program. For computers running Windows® XP, continue .... 5 Select an item, then choose its behavior. 6 Click OK. HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are direct links. • Icons for shortcuts - Double-click icons to open a file or folder or ...
...icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop. Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links that provide quick access to programs, documents, and folders. You can safely delete a shortcut without affecting the item it links to run a program. For computers running Windows® XP, continue .... 5 Select an item, then choose its behavior. 6 Click OK. HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are direct links. • Icons for shortcuts - Double-click icons to open a file or folder or ...
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Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to a program, file, or folder by using: Windows Explorer or Desktop. If you delete an icon without an arrow, you are simply deleting the shortcut link. Navigate to the folder or file to which you want ... link to. 3 Highlight the file or folder, and click OK. 4 Click Next. 5 Name the shortcut, and then click Finish. Using the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop, highlight New, then click Shortcut. 2 In the Create Shortcut window, click Browse and navigate to the location of the item you want...
Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to a program, file, or folder by using: Windows Explorer or Desktop. If you delete an icon without an arrow, you are simply deleting the shortcut link. Navigate to the folder or file to which you want ... link to. 3 Highlight the file or folder, and click OK. 4 Click Next. 5 Name the shortcut, and then click Finish. Using the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop, highlight New, then click Shortcut. 2 In the Create Shortcut window, click Browse and navigate to the location of the item you want...
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These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders. 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 Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item.
These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders. 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 Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item.
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... 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. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Windows Vista®...
... 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. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Windows Vista®...
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1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and ...instructions provided. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and...
1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and ...instructions provided. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and...
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... saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is left inactive for your computer is an animated graphic that appears after your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic...
... saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver is left inactive for your computer is an animated graphic that appears after your computer to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic...
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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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... the Start menu tab. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, folder, or file onto the Start... button. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support....
... the Start menu tab. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, folder, or file onto the Start... button. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support....
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...; Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your computer. Through the Control Panel, you maintain and customize your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows...
...; Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your computer. Through the Control Panel, you maintain and customize your desktop • Set up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows...
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... Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the options to your computer's performance. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Use options provided to free up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on to display its pop-up ...enhance performance. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Task area to monitor your computer. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Performance Information ...
... Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the options to your computer's performance. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Use options provided to free up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on to display its pop-up ...enhance performance. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Task area to monitor your computer. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Performance Information ...
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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. HINT: Typically, to access the Device Manager: Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties.
Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. HINT: Typically, to access the Device Manager: Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management. OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties.
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...information that shipped with your computer for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean... the display for safety procedures to follow when working with water. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for your computer. Monitors 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...
...information that shipped with your computer for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. Cleaning Your Computer's Display Screen To clean... the display for safety procedures to follow when working with water. For additional safety best practices information, see the documentation for your computer. Monitors 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...
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... bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the...
... bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the...