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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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...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 41 ...Windows Vista 41 Windows XP 41 Start Button (Menu 42 Overview ...
...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 41 ...Windows Vista 41 Windows XP 41 Start Button (Menu 42 Overview ...
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... 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for...
... 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for...
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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 functions on the ...Help and Support • Control Panel • Information 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 your...
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 functions on the ...Help and Support • Control Panel • Information 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 your...
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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. 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.
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...taskbar is usually located at the bottom of the taskbar are: Start button Provides access to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → ... representing minimized windows for open minimized windows on your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your computer. The taskbar provides quick access to change computer settings.
...taskbar is usually located at the bottom of the taskbar are: Start button Provides access to frequently-used programs, files, or utilities on the desktop, or to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → ... representing minimized windows for open minimized windows on your taskbar, the Start button moves or resizes with programs. 34 Microsoft Windows Desktop The basic sections of the desktop, although you move or resize your computer. The taskbar provides quick access to change computer settings.
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Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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. As you open area of the taskbar. 2 ...defaults to open area of the taskbar near the notification area to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on the Taskbar tab. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Click the arrow on top of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the ...
Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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. As you open area of the taskbar. 2 ...defaults to open area of the taskbar near the notification area to display it displays or hides. 1 Right-click on the Taskbar tab. Microsoft Windows Desktop 35 Click the arrow on top of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the ...
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...program. HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are direct links. • Icons for program files, documents, or folders do not include an arrow graphic. Deleting an Icon From the... Desktop 1 Right-click 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 ...
...program. HINT: For better performance of your computer, create shortcuts to files and folders rather than placing them on the Windows desktop are direct links. • Icons for program files, documents, or folders do not include an arrow graphic. Deleting an Icon From the... Desktop 1 Right-click 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 ...
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... just a link to the file. HINT: If you delete an icon with an arrow, you want to create a shortcut. 2 Right-click on the Desktop You can create a shortcut to which you are simply deleting the shortcut link. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. If you...file or folder, and click OK. 4 Click Next. 5 Name the shortcut, and then click Finish. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Navigate to the folder or file to a program, file,...
... just a link to the file. HINT: If you delete an icon with an arrow, you want to create a shortcut. 2 Right-click on the Desktop You can create a shortcut to which you are simply deleting the shortcut link. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. If you...file or folder, and click OK. 4 Click Next. 5 Name the shortcut, and then click Finish. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Navigate to the folder or file to a program, file,...
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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. 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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... 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... through the Display Properties window. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance...
... 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... through the Display Properties window. Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button Control Panel Display Properties window You can manage your desktop by changing various components. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance...
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The Display Properties window appears. 4 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..... 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...
The Display Properties window appears. 4 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..... 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...
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... that appears after your computer is left inactive for your computer. 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. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic. The Display.... 5 Click OK. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize.
... that appears after your computer is left inactive for your computer. 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. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of inactive time and select a personal graphic. The Display.... 5 Click OK. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize.
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Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to: • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer to access your computer. 4 Select the length of time for your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK.
Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to: • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer to access your computer. 4 Select the length of time for your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK.
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... 23. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 99. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 The programs available on the Start menu depend on the Start menu tab. HINT: You can use the Start menu...
... 23. You can add shortcuts to restart or shut down your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 99. Microsoft Windows Desktop 43 The programs available on the Start menu depend on the Start menu tab. HINT: You can use the Start menu...
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...; Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your desktop • Set up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to enhance performance HINT: A list of the items you maintain and customize your cursor over...
...; Add and monitor hardware • Add or remove programs • Change hardware settings • Set network and Internet preferences • Customize the appearance of your desktop • Set up printers and other devices • Perform maintenance to enhance performance HINT: A list of the items you maintain and customize your cursor over...
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.... See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on your hard drive to make changes to manage and improve your computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the available options in Windows Help and Support: click... Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 2 Select one of...
.... See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on your hard drive to make changes to manage and improve your computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the available options in Windows Help and Support: click... Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 2 Select one of...
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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. OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
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. OR Right-click My Computer and select Properties. Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools→ Computer Management.
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...the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. To clean the display screen 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-...wipe the computer's display screen with your computer. 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...
...the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. To clean the display screen 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-...wipe the computer's display screen with your computer. 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...
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Monitors and Displays 49 Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat ...step 4. 6 Click OK. 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...
Monitors and Displays 49 Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat ...step 4. 6 Click OK. 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...