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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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...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 41 ...Windows Vista 41 Windows XP 41 Start Button (Menu 42 Overview ...
...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 41 ...Windows Vista 41 Windows XP 41 Start Button (Menu 42 Overview ...
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... 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory 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...
... 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory 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...
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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. The... Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 Start button From the Start button menu, you can access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel •...
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. The... Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 Start button From the Start button menu, you can access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel •...
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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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... taskbar is 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 ... The taskbar provides quick access to open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and icons associated with it . The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows...
... taskbar is 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 ... The taskbar provides quick access to open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and icons associated with it . The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows...
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... hides. 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. To view the desktop by checking the desired boxes on the Taskbar tab. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. 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. Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click ...
... hides. 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. To view the desktop by checking the desired boxes on the Taskbar tab. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. 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. Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click ...
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... links that provide quick access to programs, documents, and folders. Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are direct links. • Icons for program files, documents..., or folders do not include an arrow graphic. Identified by an arrow in the Notification area. 5 Select an item, then choose its behavior. 6 Click OK. For computers running Windows® XP...
... links that provide quick access to programs, documents, and folders. Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are direct links. • Icons for program files, documents..., or folders do not include an arrow graphic. Identified by an arrow in the Notification area. 5 Select an item, then choose its behavior. 6 Click OK. For computers running Windows® XP...
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... a link to the file. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Navigate to the folder or file to which you ...want to create a shortcut. 2 Right-click on the Desktop You can create a shortcut to . 3 Highlight the file or folder, and click OK. 4 Click Next. 5 Name the shortcut, and then click Finish....
... a link to the file. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Navigate to the folder or file to which you ...want to create a shortcut. 2 Right-click on the Desktop You can create a shortcut to . 3 Highlight the file or folder, and click OK. 4 Click Next. 5 Name the shortcut, and then click Finish....
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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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... 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. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3... Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You ...
... 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. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3... Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You ...
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... 2 Click Personalization. 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 From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance...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. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available...
... 2 Click Personalization. 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 From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance...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. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available...
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...and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver ...is an animated graphic that appears after your computer is left inactive for your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. You can set the length of time for a specified time. The Display Properties ...
...and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Setting up a Screen Saver screen saver preview screen saver selections inactivity time setting A screen saver ...is an animated graphic that appears after your computer is left inactive for your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. You can set the length of time for a specified time. The Display Properties ...
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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. 4 Select the length of time for your computer 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 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 remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. 4 Select the length of time for your computer 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 access your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop
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... menu to the Start menu by selecting the desired option on the Start menu tab. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 23. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer.... You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, folder, or file ...
... menu to the Start menu by selecting the desired option on the Start menu tab. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 23. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer.... You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, folder, or file ...
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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 Hold your cursor over each item to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to...
... 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 Hold your cursor over each item to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to...
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... "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on to enhance the performance of your computer's performance and make changes to enhance performance. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the options to evaluate system performance, view events, monitor the ...computer. Use options provided to free up text box. 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.
... "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on to enhance the performance of your computer's performance and make changes to enhance performance. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the options to evaluate system performance, view events, monitor the ...computer. Use options provided to free up text box. 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.
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Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. 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.
Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. 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.
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...laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the safety information that shipped with your computer. Monitors and Displays 47 These solutions can ... solution not designed for safety procedures 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 for monitors.
...laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the safety information that shipped with your computer. Monitors and Displays 47 These solutions can ... solution not designed for safety procedures 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 for monitors.
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... the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK...
... the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK...