Customizing the Desktop | Dell MX36C guide

Customizing the Desktop

You can customize your desktop to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, or other features of your desktop.

To access the display properties window:

Windows Vista®

1.Right-click an open area of the desktop.

2.Click Personalize, to open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more about your customization options.

Using Your Studio XPS Desktop

Windows® 7

1.Right-click an open area of the desktop.

2.Click Personalize, to open the Change the visuals and sounds on your computer window and learn more about your customization options.

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Dell MX36C Customizing the Desktop, To access the display properties window, Right-click an open area of the desktop

Contents

SETUP GUIDE Page Model D03M series Type D03M001 SETUP GUIDE September 2009 P/N MX36C Rev. A00 Contents Index Setting Up Your Studio XPS Desktop Lifting Your Computer Before Setting Up Your Computer Connect the Display Connection Type Computer Cable Display Connect the Keyboard Mouse It now Connect the Network Cable Optional Connect the Power Cable Set Up Ubuntu Set Up Microsoft Windows Connect to the Internet Optional Setting Up a Wired Connection Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup Setting Up a Wireless ConnectionSave and close any open files, and exit any open programs Click Start → Connect To Connect to the Internet window appears Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionClick Start → Control Panel Connect to the Internet window appears Front View Features Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Top View Features Headphone connector Connects to headphones Back View Features Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Back Panel Connectors Using Your Studio XPS Desktop Entertainment and Multimedia Software FeaturesProductivity and Communication Right-click an open area of the desktop To access the display properties windowCustomizing the Desktop Customizing Your Energy Settings Follow the instructions on the Windows Easy Transfer wizard Transferring Information to a New ComputerIf the User Account Control window appears, click Continue Follow the instructions on the Configure Backup wizard Click Set up backupBacking Up Your Data Follow the instructions on the Back Up Files wizard Dell DataSafe Online Backup Add a Category Dell DockAdd an Icon Remove a Category or Icon Beep Codes Solving ProblemsBeep Code Possible Problem Wireless Connections Network ProblemsWired Connections If the network connection is lost If the problem persists, contact Dell see Contacting Dell on Power Problems If you receive an insufficient memory message Memory ProblemsFor assistance, contact Dell see Contacting Dell on If you experience other memory problems Press CtrlShiftEsc simultaneously If a program stops responding End the programClick Applications Click the program that is no longer responding Click Start If you have other software problemsFollow the instructions on the Program Compatibility wizard Start menu About Your System System Using Support ToolsDell Support Center System Messages Using Support Tools Using Support Tools Click Start → Help and Support Dell DiagnosticsHardware Troubleshooter If PSA is invoked Starting Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive If PSA is not invoked Press any key to go to the Choose An Option window Select the test you want to run Type 1 to start the CD menu and press Enter to proceed Remove the Drivers and Utilities disc Restoring Your Operating System Starting System Restore System RestoreUndoing the Last System Restore Click Next and follow the remaining prompts on the screen Dell DataSafe Local Backup Dell Factory Image Restore Performing Dell Factory Image Restore Before You Begin Operating System ReinstallationClick Properties→ Device Manager Click the Drivers tab→ Roll Back Driver Click Exit if the Install Windows message appears Reinstalling Microsoft WindowsTo reinstall Windows, you need the following items Restoring Your Operating System Getting Help Fill out the Diagnostic Checklist on DellConnect Online ServicesDell Support websites Support.dell.com Dell Marketing and Sales e-mail addresses Dell Support e-mail addressesMobilesupport@us.dell.com Support@us.dell.com Ftp.dell.com Product Information Returning Items for Repair Under Warranty or for Credit Getting Help Before You Call Diagnostic Checklist For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting Dell Getting Help If you need to See Reinstall your operating systemFinding More Information and Resources If you need to Find safety best practices information for your computer Basic Specifications Memory Computer ModelComputer Information Audio DrivesVideo Communication External connectors Computer Environment Macrovision Product Notice Appendix D03M D03M001 115/230 VAC 50/60 Hz 4 a ImporterCurrent Index Index Index Index Page 0MX36CA00