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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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... it is consistently located on your computer. 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 •...
... it is consistently located on your computer. 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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...; 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). Basic Information Click Start → Help and Support→ Tools (from the Pick a Topic options). Windows Vista® Basic Computer Information Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ ...
...; 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). Basic Information Click Start → Help and Support→ Tools (from the Pick a Topic options). Windows Vista® Basic Computer Information Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ ...
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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. 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.
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... to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Windows Vista® Click Start → ...Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). Device Specifications 1 Click Start or →...
... to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Windows Vista® Click Start → ...Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). Device Specifications 1 Click Start or →...
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... of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. 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. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. Most of...
... of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. 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. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. Most of...
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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 options and follow the instructions provided. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The Appearance...40 Microsoft Windows Desktop The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. 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. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The Appearance...40 Microsoft Windows Desktop The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization.
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4 Select the length of time for 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 to access 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'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 to access 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.
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... hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your computer. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of the items you maintain and customize your desktop • Set up text box that...
... hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your computer. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to enhance performance HINT: A list of the items you maintain and customize your desktop • Set up text box that...
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...Tools. 2 Select one of the options to your computer's performance. Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related information. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of your cursor over the category to manage and improve your...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. If you to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your ...
...Tools. 2 Select one of the options to your computer's performance. Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel provides tools for related information. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of your cursor over the category to manage and improve your...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. If you to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your ...
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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. Then click Device Manager. 46 Microsoft Windows Desktop Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
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As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. 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: click ... to offer the best performance with your display. 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. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on page 246.
As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. 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: click ... to offer the best performance with your display. 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. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on page 246.
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... quality will be not be hard to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to one not supported by your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set...
... quality will be not be hard to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to one not supported by your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set...
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...: Your laptop computer may not have an ambient light sensor. The ambient light sensor is located on page 44. For more about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on the front of the computer display. Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support...
...: Your laptop computer may not have an ambient light sensor. The ambient light sensor is located on page 44. For more about the Control Panel, see "Control Panel" on the front of the computer display. Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support...
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... •Up to 120Hz refresh rate. •HDCP v1.3 support for viewing Blu-ray disc content. •Support for delivering flat panel display technology to end users. NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies In some graphics configurations, two or more information, see www.displayport.org...Other features include: •Higher resolutions such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for cables up to enable NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) or ATI Crossfire...
... •Up to 120Hz refresh rate. •HDCP v1.3 support for viewing Blu-ray disc content. •Support for delivering flat panel display technology to end users. NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies In some graphics configurations, two or more information, see www.displayport.org...Other features include: •Higher resolutions such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for cables up to enable NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) or ATI Crossfire...
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... down, roll the wheel backward (toward you . 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 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 ...Click OK. 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...
... down, roll the wheel backward (toward you . 3 Click OK. 58 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 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 ...Click OK. 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...