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... Taskbar 35 Customizing the Taskbar 35 Displaying 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 ... 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...
... Taskbar 35 Customizing the Taskbar 35 Displaying 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 ... 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...
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Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista 52 Windows XP 52 Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections ...
Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista 52 Windows XP 52 Using the Ambient Light Sensor in Bright or Low-Light Environments 53 Cables and Connections ...
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... not Responding . . . . 101 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...
... not Responding . . . . 101 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...
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...® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176 Saving Space by Setting the way the Browser Logs Viewing History 177 Increasing Computer Speed by Limiting the Number of Open Internet...
...® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176 Saving Space by Setting the way the Browser Logs Viewing History 177 Increasing Computer Speed by Limiting the Number of Open Internet...
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Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ... the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones 211 Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card 215 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 215 Determining What you Have...
Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ... the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones 211 Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card 215 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 215 Determining What you Have...
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... TV Menu 226 TV Menu Example 227 What to do If the TV Does not Recognize a Signal 228 Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations . . . 229 Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV 239 Verify the Connection to the TV 239 Verify the Input Signal for the TV 239 Set up...
... TV Menu 226 TV Menu Example 227 What to do If the TV Does not Recognize a Signal 228 Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations . . . 229 Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV 239 Verify the Connection to the TV 239 Verify the Input Signal for the TV 239 Set up...
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... 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, User Groups, and ...
... 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, User Groups, and ...
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Microsoft Windows Desktop desktop shortcut icons Start button taskbar notification area Overview The Microsoft® Windows® desktop is usually located at the bottom of the screen. Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 The components 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.
Microsoft Windows Desktop desktop shortcut icons Start button taskbar notification area Overview The Microsoft® Windows® desktop is usually located at the bottom of the screen. Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 The components 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.
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.... 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. The screen defaults to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on top of other windows. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Customizing the ...an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. ...
.... 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. The screen defaults to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on top of other windows. Displaying Hidden Icons From the Notification Area The Notification area includes icons for quick program access. Customizing the ...an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to open the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. ...
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... shortcuts and other icons are links that provide quick access to programs, documents, and folders. Icons for shortcuts - Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop.
... shortcuts and other icons are links that provide quick access to programs, documents, and folders. Icons for shortcuts - Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the desktop.
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...desktop by changing various components. Most of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, and monitor settings from the Display Properties Menu screen. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the ...Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. You can personalize the appearance of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39
...desktop by changing various components. Most of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, and monitor settings from the Display Properties Menu screen. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the ...Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. You can personalize the appearance of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39
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The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 ...; 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 instructions provided. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 ...; 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.
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... screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to access...
... screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of inactive time and select a personal graphic. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to access...
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... programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your computer. Hold your cursor over each item to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to help you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Through the Control Panel...
... programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your computer. Hold your cursor over each item to display the pop-up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to help you can customize appears in the Control Panel screen. Through the Control Panel...
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... perform computer management. If you to your computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the options to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your hard drive to make changes to enhance the performance of your...
... perform computer management. If you to your computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the options to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on your hard drive to make changes to enhance the performance of your...
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... any soap or solution not designed for monitors. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn 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. To clean the display screen for safety procedures to follow when working with either water...
... any soap or solution not designed for monitors. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn 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. To clean the display screen for safety procedures to follow when working with either water...
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As you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you increase the resolution, items...
As you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you increase the resolution, items...
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...3 Select the Setting tab. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area ...of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds 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 ...
...3 Select the Setting tab. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area ...of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds 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 ...
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... to the closest supported values. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your monitor can probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will be not be hard to determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Although your monitor and make any changes. ...Unsupported resolution or color settings: If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to read. See the manufacturer's documentation for External LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to perform at which ...
... to the closest supported values. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your monitor can probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will be not be hard to determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Although your monitor and make any changes. ...Unsupported resolution or color settings: If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to read. See the manufacturer's documentation for External LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to perform at which ...
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...by expanding the size of your computer to improve productivity by stretching them across monitors. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select 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...Click Properties. You can be setup with your desktop. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 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...
...by expanding the size of your computer to improve productivity by stretching them across monitors. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select 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...Click Properties. You can be setup with your desktop. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 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...