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... 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 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
... 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 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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... Ending a Process That is not Responding . . . . 103 Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer. . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Shut Down Normally 105...
... Ending a Process That is not Responding . . . . 103 Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer. . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Shut Down Normally 105...
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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With...
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... click the arrow or the magnifying glass. 4 Click the topic that describes your question. 5 Follow the instructions on your computer and devices installed on the screen. 24 Finding Information Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to documentation...
... click the arrow or the magnifying glass. 4 Click the topic that describes your question. 5 Follow the instructions on your computer and devices installed on the screen. 24 Finding Information Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to documentation...
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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 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. The components of the screen.
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Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. The screen defaults to view your desktop. Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of other windows. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click ...
Customizing the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. The screen defaults to view your desktop. Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of other windows. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click ...
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... options and follow the instructions provided. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 You can personalize the appearance of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, and monitor settings from the Display Properties Menu...
... options and follow the instructions provided. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 You can personalize the appearance of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, and monitor settings from the Display Properties Menu...
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...left inactive for your computer. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver 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 You can set the length of time for a... an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to access your computer to select a new...
...left inactive for your computer. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver 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 You can set the length of time for a... an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to access your computer to select a new...
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4 Select the length of time for your computer. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to access your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor 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. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to access your computer to : • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor 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.
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... your cursor over each item to enhance performance HINT: A list of your computer. Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help you can : • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change...
... your cursor over each item to enhance performance HINT: A list of your computer. Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Control Panel The Control Panel contains programs and tools to help you can : • Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change...
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... shipped with your computer for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn... more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation for monitors. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with water. These solutions can damage...
... shipped with your computer for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn... more about your computer's display screen, see the documentation for monitors. CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with water. These solutions can damage...
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... and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of Your... can change back to offer the best performance with your display. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger.
... and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of Your... can change back to offer the best performance with your display. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger.
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... window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to set resolution HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and...
... window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to set resolution HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and...
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... perform at which the display performs the best. If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your monitor and make any changes. Unsupported resolution or color settings: If you change the display..., if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Choosing the Best Display Settings Default display settings are set the monitor to the closest supported values. 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the...
... perform at which the display performs the best. If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your monitor and make any changes. Unsupported resolution or color settings: If you change the display..., if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Choosing the Best Display Settings Default display settings are set the monitor to the closest supported values. 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the...
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... the Settings tab. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the Display drop-down menu. 5 Under the Screen resolution section, move the Resolution slider bar to the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. 5 In the Display Settings... window, move the slide bar to the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the ...
... the Settings tab. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the Display drop-down menu. 5 Under the Screen resolution section, move the Resolution slider bar to the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. 5 In the Display Settings... window, move the slide bar to the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the ...
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... the desktop. 2 Click Properties, and the Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Settings tab. 4 Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays allows you to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor - allows... a primary monitor - allows you to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this monitor - See Windows Help and Support for information on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK.
... the desktop. 2 Click Properties, and the Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Settings tab. 4 Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays allows you to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor - allows... a primary monitor - allows you to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this monitor - See Windows Help and Support for information on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK.
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... and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to scroll through pages or windows on the screen. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Buttons tab of the Mouse Properties window, use... scroll wheel A mouse typically consists of two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the left and right buttons to select or click items on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to select the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click OK.
... and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to scroll through pages or windows on the screen. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 On the Buttons tab of the Mouse Properties window, use... scroll wheel A mouse typically consists of two buttons and a scroll wheel. • Use the left and right buttons to select or click items on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to select the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click OK.
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...solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the underside of your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with each notch on your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 Windows® XP 1 Click Start ...→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. Controlling the Speed of lines to scroll with ...
...solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the underside of your mouse counterclockwise, and then remove the ball. 3 Wipe the ball with each notch on your screen cursor (mouse pointer) skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 59 Windows® XP 1 Click Start ...→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on the wheel, or click One screen at a time. 3 Click OK. Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse If your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. Controlling the Speed of lines to scroll with ...
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... Scrolling tab, enable or disable scrolling or circular scrolling, choose the scroll zone width and scroll speed. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button. • To select... enabled, you can use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or select objects on the screen: • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger or pen over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the...
... Scrolling tab, enable or disable scrolling or circular scrolling, choose the scroll zone width and scroll speed. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button. • To select... enabled, you can use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or select objects on the screen: • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger or pen over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the...
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...; Pen and Input Devices. Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the one-finger zoom (zoom in and out moving the finger upward or downward... surrounding palm rest. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together).
...; Pen and Input Devices. Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the one-finger zoom (zoom in and out moving the finger upward or downward... surrounding palm rest. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together).