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... 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...
... 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...
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... a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen 63 Contents 5 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...
... a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen 63 Contents 5 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...
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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 Files...
... 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 Files...
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.... . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® 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...
.... . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® 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...
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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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... 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 Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP ...246 Using the Wizards 247 Using a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings 247 Contents 17
... 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 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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... 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 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. Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 The components of the screen.
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. Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 The components of the screen.
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...Help and Support. To view the desktop by checking the desired boxes on the Taskbar tab. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Click the required icon to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3... taskbar near the notification area to view your desktop. As you may not be able to temporarily display the hidden icons. The screen defaults to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to open ...
...Help and Support. To view the desktop by checking the desired boxes on the Taskbar tab. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Click the required icon to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties.The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3... taskbar near the notification area to view your desktop. As you may not be able to temporarily display the hidden icons. The screen defaults to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. Displaying the Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to open ...
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Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the Windows desktop are links that provide quick access to files and folders rather than placing them on the desktop. For computers running Windows® XP, continue with the next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are links to programs, files...
Desktop Icons and Shortcuts icon shortcut Icons displayed on the Windows desktop are links that provide quick access to files and folders rather than placing them on the desktop. For computers running Windows® XP, continue with the next step. 4 Click the Customize button in the icon, shortcuts are links to programs, files...
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Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds ... 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 screen. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these components are accessible through the...
Use the tabs to select the items you want to adjust. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds ... 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 screen. Windows Vista® From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of these components are accessible through the...
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...see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start →...Themes window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. The...
...see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start →...Themes window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. The...
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Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. 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 the desktop. 2 ... inactivity time setting A screen saver is an animated graphic that appears after your computer is left inactive for your computer to access your computer. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic.
Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of time for a specified time. 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 the desktop. 2 ... inactivity time setting A screen saver is an animated graphic that appears after your computer is left inactive for your computer to access your computer. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic.
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... printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to enhance performance HINT: A list of the items you maintain and customize your cursor over each item to display the pop-up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel...
... printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to enhance performance HINT: A list of the items you maintain and customize your cursor over each item to display the pop-up text box that explains its function. 44 Microsoft Windows Desktop Through the Control Panel, you can customize appears in the Control Panel...
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...Device Manager to manage devices that are not sure which category contains the necessary tool, hold your cursor over the category to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on to manage and improve your computer. If you to... enhance the performance of 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 the options to enhance performance. Windows Vista 1 Click...
...Device Manager to manage devices that are not sure which category contains the necessary tool, hold your cursor over the category to display its pop-up the space on your hard drive or rearrange items on to manage and improve your computer. If you to... enhance the performance of 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 the options to enhance performance. Windows Vista 1 Click...
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... To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Also see the safety information that ...shipped with your computer for safety procedures to follow when working with any soap or solution not designed for monitors. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more...
... To clean the display for a desktop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Also see the safety information that ...shipped with your computer for safety procedures to follow when working with any soap or solution not designed for monitors. Monitors and Displays FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more...
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... of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With ...the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows ...
... of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With ...the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows ...
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...XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 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...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 the necessary video drivers must be installed. use ...
...XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 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...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 the necessary video drivers must be installed. use ...
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..., the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. Choosing the Best Display Settings Default display settings are set the monitor to perform at which the display performs the best. Access the Display Properties window from the current settings to one not supported by your monitor can... right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported by your computer and display, the image may appear blurry or text may be as good. See the manufacturer's documentation for your monitor and ...
..., the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. Choosing the Best Display Settings Default display settings are set the monitor to perform at which the display performs the best. Access the Display Properties window from the current settings to one not supported by your monitor can... right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to check if the selected resolution is higher than the display supported by your computer and display, the image may appear blurry or text may be as good. See the manufacturer's documentation for your monitor and ...
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...the slide bar to the left or right to match arrangement of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 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 the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area ...
...the slide bar to the left or right to match arrangement of monitors Monitors and Displays 51 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 the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area ...