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NOTE: Steps may not apply to all Dell systems. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. represents Windows Vista Start button. and other countries. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. Reproduction of operating system installed on your computer. A01 Information ... computer. Blu-ray Disc is used in the U.S. Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Microsoft Corporation in default view...
NOTE: Steps may not apply to all Dell systems. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. represents Windows Vista Start button. and other countries. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. Reproduction of operating system installed on your computer. A01 Information ... computer. Blu-ray Disc is used in the U.S. Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Vista, and the Windows Vista start button logo are either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you make better use of Microsoft Corporation in default view...
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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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... 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...
... 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...
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... and Benefits 56 NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies 56 4 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad 57 Mouse 58 Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons. . . . 58 Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel . . . . . 59 Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse 59 Cleaning an Optical Mouse 60 Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse...
... and Benefits 56 NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies 56 4 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad 57 Mouse 58 Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons. . . . 58 Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel . . . . . 59 Cleaning a Non-Optical Mouse 59 Cleaning an Optical Mouse 60 Using a Bluetooth® -Enabled Wireless Mouse...
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... Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu 243 Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 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...
... Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu 243 Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 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...
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... About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on the left side of... the Windows taskbar. 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 Windows appears and...
... About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on the left side of... the Windows taskbar. 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 Windows appears and...
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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. 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.
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If you can relocate it . Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for open minimized windows on your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics... area Overview The Windows taskbar is usually located at the bottom of the taskbar are: Start button Provides access to programs. taskbar button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for quick access to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help ...
If you can relocate it . Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for open minimized windows on your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics... area Overview The Windows taskbar is usually located at the bottom of the taskbar are: Start button Provides access to programs. taskbar button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for quick access to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help ...
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... the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop For computers running Windows® XP, continue with the next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are direct links. • Icons for shortcuts - Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links to programs, documents, and folders...
... the icon, and click Delete. 2 Click Yes. 36 Microsoft Windows Desktop For computers running Windows® XP, continue with the next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are direct links. • Icons for shortcuts - Some icons are shortcuts and other icons are links to programs, documents, and folders...
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... Explorer or Desktop. If you delete an icon without an arrow, you are simply deleting the shortcut link. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 Using the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop, highlight New, then click Shortcut. 2 In the Create...
... Explorer or Desktop. If you delete an icon without an arrow, you are simply deleting the shortcut link. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. Microsoft Windows Desktop 37 Using the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop, highlight New, then click Shortcut. 2 In the Create...
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Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item. 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 These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders.
Shortcut Menus Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Shortcut menus are available for an item. 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 These menus provide quick access to the most common commands for many components of the Windows desktop, including files and folders.
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... your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, and monitor settings from the Display Properties Menu screen. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components.
... your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, and monitor settings from the Display Properties Menu screen. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components.
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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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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 23. Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open area of ... use the Start menu to the Start menu by selecting the desired option on page 99. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears...
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 23. Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window. 1 Right-click an open area of ... use the Start menu to the Start menu by selecting the desired option on page 99. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears...
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... down, roll the wheel backward (toward you ). 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... you . 3 Click OK. 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 scroll through pages or windows on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to...
... down, roll the wheel backward (toward you ). 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... you . 3 Click OK. 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 scroll through pages or windows on the screen. • Use the scroll wheel to...
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.... 4 On the Devices tab, click Add. 5 Select the My device is set up and ready to connect check box. See your mouse discoverable by pressing a button on the Options tab, select the Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to be found check box, and click Next. 6 Click the icon that...
.... 4 On the Devices tab, click Add. 5 Select the My device is set up and ready to connect check box. See your mouse discoverable by pressing a button on the Options tab, select the Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to be found check box, and click Next. 6 Click the icon that...
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... the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. On the second tap, leave your finger or pen on the touch pad and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the... circular scrolling is enabled, you can use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button. • To select and move the selected object by moving your desktop. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your finger...
... the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. On the second tap, leave your finger or pen on the touch pad and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the... circular scrolling is enabled, you can use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button. • To select and move the selected object by moving your desktop. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your finger...
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... to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on...
... to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with items on...
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... keyboards. 4 Under Installed services, click Add. 5 Click the language you want to add, select the text services you want to use. 8 Click the Keyboard layout button, and then select a keyboard layout. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 67 1 full keyboard/touch pad brightness. 2 half keyboard/touch pad brightness. 3 no lighting. ...OK. NOTE: If the Language bar is not visible, right-click the taskbar, point to Toolbars, and then click Language bar. 6 Click the Input language button on the language bar. 7 Select the input language you want to add, and then click OK.
... keyboards. 4 Under Installed services, click Add. 5 Click the language you want to add, select the text services you want to use. 8 Click the Keyboard layout button, and then select a keyboard layout. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 67 1 full keyboard/touch pad brightness. 2 half keyboard/touch pad brightness. 3 no lighting. ...OK. NOTE: If the Language bar is not visible, right-click the taskbar, point to Toolbars, and then click Language bar. 6 Click the Input language button on the language bar. 7 Select the input language you want to add, and then click OK.
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From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 See your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.
From the Start menu, click Control Panel to access the hardware on your computer, including a list of printers connected to your printer manufacturer's documentation for hardware-specific information. Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 See your computer. Printers-Settings and Drivers Accessing Printer Information You can find information about your printer(s) through the Start button.