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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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... on the version of the Windows taskbar. Start button 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 •...
... on the version of the Windows taskbar. Start button 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 •...
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...; Help and Support→ Tools (from the Pick a Topic options). Windows® XP User's Guides To view the user's guides available on your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information... and to view your computer through the Control Panel (see "Control Panel" on page 26). Finding Information 25 Windows Vista® Basic ...
...; Help and Support→ Tools (from the Pick a Topic options). Windows® XP User's Guides To view the user's guides available on your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information... and to view your computer through the Control Panel (see "Control Panel" on page 26). Finding Information 25 Windows Vista® Basic ...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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 Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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 Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel.
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...type from the Save as type drop-down menu. 5 Click Save. Finding Information 27 Windows Vista® Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or ...8594; All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about...
...type from the Save as type drop-down menu. 5 Click Save. Finding Information 27 Windows Vista® Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or ...8594; All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about...
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... appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. 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.
... appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. 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.
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...; Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. 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 provided. The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review ... about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display.
...; Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. 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 provided. The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review ... about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display.
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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 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.
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... 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 programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of your computer.
... 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 programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of your computer.
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...or perform computer management. Use options provided to enhance performance. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related information. Use the Device Manager to manage devices that are not sure which category contains the... Select one of the available options in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the options to your computer's performance. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance ...
...or perform computer management. Use options provided to enhance performance. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related information. Use the Device Manager to manage devices that are not sure which category contains the... Select one of the available options in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the options to your computer's performance. See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance ...
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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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... Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you increase the resolution...
... Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you increase the resolution...
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... Display Properties window from the current settings to determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to one not supported by your monitor can probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will be not be hard to the closest supported values...
... Display Properties window from the current settings to determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to one not supported by your monitor can probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will be not be hard to the closest supported values...
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... monitors, see "Windows Basic" in Bright or LowLight Environments: NOTE: Your laptop computer may not have an ambient light sensor. For more about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on page 44.
... monitors, see "Windows Basic" in Bright or LowLight Environments: NOTE: Your laptop computer may not have an ambient light sensor. For more about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on page 44.
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... open-standards based, royaltyfree, and extensible interface, DisplayPort, suited for cables up to end users. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for delivering flat panel display technology to 15m long. •A single interface and cable that accommodates two-way audio and video for systems...
... open-standards based, royaltyfree, and extensible interface, DisplayPort, suited for cables up to end users. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for delivering flat panel display technology to 15m long. •A single interface and cable that accommodates two-way audio and video for systems...
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To scroll down, roll the wheel backward (toward 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 ... a scroll wheel. • Use the 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 down, roll the wheel backward (toward 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 ... a scroll wheel. • Use the 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...