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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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... Hidden Icons From the Notification Area 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...
... Hidden Icons From the Notification Area 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...
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... Host Computer . . . . 261 Installing Remote Desktop Client Software 262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows...
... Host Computer . . . . 261 Installing Remote Desktop Client Software 262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows...
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... 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 system desktop, you can click the Start button to access resources, programs, and specialized tools for managing the way...
... 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 system desktop, you can click the Start button to access resources, programs, and specialized tools for managing the way...
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Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Microsoft Windows Desktop desktop shortcut icons Start button taskbar notification area Overview The Microsoft® Windows® desktop is usually located at the bottom of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that is the display screen area 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 usually located at the bottom of the desktop include a background, icons, shortcuts, and a taskbar that is the display screen area that appears after the Windows operating system starts up. The components of the screen.
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... computer. Use the Start menu to start software applications and to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to change computer settings. 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 . Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar taskbar button notification area Overview The Windows taskbar is usually located...
... computer. Use the Start menu to start software applications and to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to change computer settings. 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 . Taskbar Start button Quick Launch toolbar taskbar button notification area Overview The Windows taskbar is usually located...
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...Start Menu Properties window. 3 On the Taskbar tab, select Keep the taskbar on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to view your desktop. Click the required icon to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to open ... Area tab. Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of other windows. 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. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The...
...Start Menu Properties window. 3 On the Taskbar tab, select Keep the taskbar on the right side of the taskbar. 2 Right-click to view your desktop. Click the required icon to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to open ... Area tab. Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of other windows. 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. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The...
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... for shortcuts - HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are links that provide quick access to programs, documents, and folders. Identified by an arrow in the Notification area. 5 Select an item, ...then choose its behavior. 6 Click OK. Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Double-click icons to open a file or folder or to . • Icons for programs and files - Some ...
... for shortcuts - HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are links that provide quick access to programs, documents, and folders. Identified by an arrow in the Notification area. 5 Select an item, ...then choose its behavior. 6 Click OK. Deleting an Icon From the Desktop 1 Right-click the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop Double-click icons to open a file or folder or to . • Icons for programs and files - Some ...
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.... 2 In the Create Shortcut window, click Browse and navigate to the location of the item you want the shortcut to link to , and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to . 3 ...icon without an arrow, you are deleting the file or folder, not just a link to a program, file, or folder by using: Windows Explorer or Desktop. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 Navigate to the folder or file to which you want to create a shortcut. 2 Right-click on the...
.... 2 In the Create Shortcut window, click Browse and navigate to the location of the item you want the shortcut to link to , and then click Desktop (create shortcut). Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. Creating and Deleting Program Shortcuts on the item, highlight Send to . 3 ...icon without an arrow, you are deleting the file or folder, not just a link to a program, file, or folder by using: Windows Explorer or Desktop. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 Navigate to the folder or file to which you want to create a shortcut. 2 Right-click on the...
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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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... Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, and monitor settings...Properties Menu screen. Most of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. You can personalize the appearance of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions ...
... Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, and monitor settings...Properties Menu screen. Most of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. You can personalize the appearance of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions ...
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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. The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the ... 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 Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available...
... 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 Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the ... 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 Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available...
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... need to log-in again to access your computer to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. Windows Vista 1 ... appears. 5 Click OK. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 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...
... need to log-in again to access your computer to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. Windows Vista 1 ... appears. 5 Click OK. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 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...
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4 Select the length of time for your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor 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's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop
4 Select the length of time for your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor 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's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop
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... "Start Button" on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on the Start menu tab. Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu ...
... "Start Button" on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on the Start menu tab. Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu ...
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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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... enhance performance. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 If you to monitor your computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance...
... enhance performance. Accessing and Using the Control Panel FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 If you to monitor your computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance...
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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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...laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened 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 either water or an LCD cleaner. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti... more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation for your computer. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Monitors and Displays 47 For additional safety best practices information, see the safety information that shipped with your computer...
...laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened 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 either water or an LCD cleaner. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti... more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation for your computer. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Monitors and Displays 47 For additional safety best practices information, see the safety information that shipped with your computer...
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..., if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the...
..., if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the...
