Dell XPS 420 owner manual Understanding Windows SideShow and the LCD display

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Understanding Windows® SideShow™ and the LCD display

Your LCD display device is located at the top of the system.

Powered by Windows Sideshow technology,the LCD display device is designed to provide quick to access to information available on a computer running Windows Vista.

SideShow technology uses gadgets, which are add-in programs, to extend information from the computer onto devices such as the LCD display. Gadgets allow you to view information from your computer regardless of whether it is on, off, or sleeping.

Some of the default gadgets available on the LCD allow you to browse web pictures, view photos stored on your system, play or browse audio and video files, set reminders and alarms, monitor PC settings, and set a real-time count down clock.

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1	network indicator light	2	menu button	3	navigation and
					selection buttons
4	LCD display screen	5	hard-drive activity	6	diagnostic lights
			light		(4 nos)

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