Dell XPS 420 owner manual Configuring the LCD display, Adding Gadgets To LCD Display Menu

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Configuring the LCD display

The LCD display is configured to start whenever your system is powered on. However, the default

configuration can be modified by the user.

To disable LCD Display

1Enter system setup (see"Entering System Setup" on page 179).

NOTE: The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer.

2On the system setup screen navigate to LCD display and change settings to Off.

3Exit setup.

NOTE: The LCD display remains inactive when the system is next powered on.

To enable LCD Display

1Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 179).

NOTE: The screen displays current or changeable configuration information for your computer.

2On the system setup screen navigate to LCD display and change settings to On.

3Exit setup.

NOTE: The LCD display simultaneously starts when the system is next powered on.

Adding Gadgets To LCD Display Menu

The LCD display menu includes a list of all the gadgets shipped with your system. It also allows you to remove existing gadgets from the list or add them back. All the gadgets available on the LCD display can be viewed with the help of the Menu button and activated with the help of the Navigation buttons.

To add new gadgets to the LCD display

1On your computer, go to Start→Control Panel→Windows Sideshow. A dialog with the list of all gadgets opens.

2Check the boxes for all gadgets you want to add to the LCD display menu.

3Click Save.

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