Using the AC Adapter About the AC Adapter Connecting the AC Adapter About the AC Adapter The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. The AC adapter kit includes two cables: the AC adapter cable and an AC power cable. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer either turned on or off. The AC adapter works with AC power sources worldwide. However, power connectors vary among countries.
Basic File Management Windows Explorer Finding Files Copying Files Renaming Files Deleting Files Moving Files Windows® Explorer Similar to My Computer, Microsoft® Windows Explorer displays the contents of your computer as an ordered list, or "tree" diagram. You can use this program to locate files on any drive or in any folder. To open Windows Explorer, click the Start button, point to Programs, and then click Windows Explorer.
Specify where you want the Windows operating system to search by clicking the Look in: pull-down menu. NOTE: If you leave the default setting (C:), the operating system searches the entire hard-disk drive (or drive C partition). Click the Find Now button to begin the search. The operating system lists any files that meet your search criteria below the Find: All Files window.
Retrieving a Deleted File From the Recycle Bin When you delete a file, it moves to the Recycle Bin. It is not removed from the computer until you empty the Recycle Bin. NOTICE: Files deleted from a diskette or from a network drive are erased permanently. They are not sent to the Recycle Bin. If you delete a file in error and need to retrieve it from the Recycle Bin, perform the following steps: Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the Windows desktop.
Running the System With a Battery Battery Usage Installing a Battery Checking the Battery Charge Charging the Battery Conserving Battery Power Battery Usage Use the battery to power the computer when it is not connected to an electrical outlet. The battery comes standard in the battery bay. A fully charged 6-cell, 34-WH battery provides approximately 2 hours of battery operating time; a fully charged 4-cell, 23-WH battery provides approximately 1 hour of battery operating time.
Charge Gauge The battery has a charge gauge with four charge indicator lights that show how much battery charge remains. Check the battery charge level before you insert the battery into your computer. Press the battery test button to the right of the lights to check the charge level. Each light represents approximately 25 percent of the total battery charge. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are on.
Conserving Battery Power l You automatically conserve battery power each time you attach your computer to an electrical outlet. When the AC adapter is attached, the battery is being charged while the computer uses AC power. The life expectancy of your battery is determined largely by the number of charges it receives, so use an AC power source to run the computer if one is available.
Contacting Dell Technical Assistance Diagnostics Checklist World Wide Web on the Internet Dell Fax Service Contact Numbers Technical Assistance If you need assistance with a technical problem, perform the following steps. NOTE: If you need help with hardware or software that was not Dell-installed, including DellWare™ items, contact the manufacturer of that item. Complete the troubleshooting checks in Chapter 3, "Basic Troubleshooting," of the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide.
World Wide Web on the Internet The Internet is your most powerful tool for obtaining information about your computer and other Dell products. From Dell's World Wide Web home page (http://www.dell.com), you can access product information, order status, and technical support. From Dell's technical support page (http://support.dell.com), click one of the following: Support Your Dell — Type your service tag sequence and then click Submit.
To place a long-distance call within your own country, use area codes instead of international access codes, country codes, and city codes. For example, to call Paris, France from Montpellier, France, dial the area code plus the local number as shown in the following illustration: The codes required depend on where you are calling from as well as the destination of your call; in addition, each country has a different dialing protocol.
(Sydney) Customer Care toll free: 1-800-819-339 Corporate Sales toll free: 1-800-808-385 Transaction Sales toll free: 1-800-808-312 Fax toll free: 1-800-818-341 Brunei Customer Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia) 810 4966 NOTE: Customers in Brunei call Malaysia for customer assistance.
Countries (excluding Australia, Brunei, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand—refer to individual listings for these countries) Taiwan Technical Support toll free: 0080 651 226/0800 33 557 NOTE: Customers in Taiwan call Malaysia for customer assistance.
Customer Technical Support (Return Material Authorization Numbers) Customer Technical Support (Home sales purchased via http://www.dell.
NOTE: Customers in Denmark call Sweden for fax technical support. Switchboard 45170100 Fax Technical Support (Upplands Vasby, Sweden) 859005594 Fax Switchboard 45170117 Web site: http://support.euro.dell.com/dk E-mail: den_support@dell.
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Changing Display Properties Display Properties Window Wallpaper Screen Saver Desktop Themes Brightness Video Resolution Refresh Rate If You Have Display Problems Display Properties Window The Display Properties window contains controls for customizing the way the Microsoft® Windows® operating system looks on your computer. For example, you can change your desktop's wallpaper and screen saver.
Choose a screen saver from the Screen Saver pull-down menu, or click (None) if you prefer not to activate a screen saver. NOTE: External monitors may also have fields for other display controls, such as energy-saving features. For more information, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor. When you select a screen saver, you can click Settings to change the various features of the screen saver. Click Preview to run the currently selected screen saver.
Brightness To accommodate local lighting conditions or video output from the software you are using, you can use key combinations to adjust the brightness of your display. Press to decrease brightness, or press to increase brightness. NOTE: When you run the computer on battery power, set the computer's brightness control to the lowest setting that affords comfortable viewing. You can conserve up to 5 percent of battery power by using the minimum brightness setting.
Press any key on the integrated keyboard, and then wait several seconds. If the display image returns to normal, the computer was in standby mode to conserve power. If the battery status indicator is blinking to report a low charge, connect the AC adapter to the computer or install a second battery in the media bay. Adjust the brightness. If the computer is attached to an external monitor, press so that the video image appears on the display.
Connecting External Devices I/O Connectors Speakers and Other Audio Devices Keyboard, Mouse, and Keypad Monitor Parallel Devices Modem NIC External Media Options I/O Connectors The connectors on the I/O back panel are the gateways through which the computer communicates with the external device(s) attached to it. Some external devices require you to load software called device drivers into system memory before the devices will work.
Attach a PS/2 mouse to the PS/2-compatible connector on the computer or a USB-compatible mouse to the USB port connector. If you attach a USB mouse to the computer, you do not need to reboot the computer in order to use the mouse. The touch pad device drivers that Dell installed on your hard-disk drive work with a PS/2 mouse or USB mouse from Dell. If you did not receive your mouse from Dell, you must install device drivers separately to use the mouse.
If the device has a power cable, plug the cable into a grounded electrical outlet. Restart the computer. Modem You can connect a telephone line to the integrated modem through the RJ11 modem connector on the back of the computer. NOTICE: Do not confuse the modem and NIC connectors on your computer. Do not plug a telephone line into the NIC connector. To connect the telephone line to your computer, perform the following steps: Turn off the computer.
You can connect external media options such CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, SuperDisk LS-120, and diskette drives to the external media bay connector on the back of the computer. For information on using devices in the external media bay, refer to External Media Bay. NOTICE: To avoid overheating the computer, do not place the external media bay close to the air intake or fan exhaust vent. To connect the external media bay to your computer, perform the following steps: Turn off the computer.
Glossary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z To find a term, scroll through the list of terms below or click one of the letter buttons above. A Abbreviation for ampere(s). AC Abbreviation for alternating current. AC adapter An external power supply that converts AC power to DC power for a portable computer. The AC adapter's cable connects to the portable computer. A power cable connects the AC adapter to an electrical outlet.
A copy of a program or data file. As a precaution, you should back up your computer's hard-disk drive on a regular basis. Before making a change to the configuration of your computer, you should back up important start-up files from your operating system. base memory Synonym for conventional memory. batch file An ASCII text file containing a list of commands that run in sequence. Instead of typing each command, you need only type the batch file name.
bus An information pathway between the components of a computer. Your computer contains an expansion bus that allows the microprocessor to communicate with controllers for all the various devices connected to the computer. Your computer also contains an address bus and a data bus for communications between the microprocessor and RAM. byte Eight contiguous bits of information, the basic data unit used by your computer. BZT Abbreviation for Bundesamt fur Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation.
A chip that controls the transfer of data between the microprocessor and memory or between the microprocessor and a device such as a disk drive or the keyboard. conventional memory The first 640 KB of RAM. Conventional memory is found in all computers. coprocessor A chip that relieves the computer's microprocessor of specific processing tasks. A math coprocessor, for example, handles numeric processing. A graphics coprocessor handles video rendering.
The logical circuitry that provides—in combination with the display or monitor—your computer's video capabilities. A display adapter may support more or fewer features than a specific display or monitor offers. Typically, a display adapter comes with video drivers for displaying popular application programs and operating environments in a variety of video modes. On Dell portable computers, a display adapter is integrated into the system board.
l Data transfer rates of up to 16 MB/sec l Support for drives other than just hard-disk drives, such as CD-ROM and tape drives l Support for hard-disk drives with capacities greater than 528 MB l Support for up to two controllers, each with up to two devices attached EMI Abbreviation for electromagnetic interference. EPP Abbreviation for Enhanced Parallel Port. A parallel-port design that provides improved bidirectional data transmission. ESD Abbreviation for electrostatic discharge.
A type of EEPROM chip that can be reprogrammed from a utility on diskette while still installed in a computer; most EEPROM chips can only be rewritten with special programming equipment. format To prepare a hard-disk drive or diskette for storing files. ft Abbreviation for feet. FTP Abbreviation for file transfer protocol. g Abbreviation for gram(s). G Abbreviation for gravities. GB Abbreviation for gigabyte(s). A gigabyte equals 1024 MB or 1,073,741,824 bytes.
Abbreviation for hertz. I/O Abbreviation for input/output. The keyboard is an input device, and a printer is an output device. In general, I/O activity can be differentiated from computational activity. For example, when a program sends a document to the printer, it is engaging in output activity; when the program sorts a list of terms, it is engaging in computational activity. ICES Abbreviation for Interference-Causing Equipment Standard (in Canada). ICU Abbreviation for ISA Configuration Utility.
key combination A command requiring you to press multiple keys at the same time. For example, you can minimize all open windows by pressing . kg Abbreviation for kilogram(s), 1000 grams. kHz Abbreviation for kilohertz, 1000 hertz. LAN Acronym for local area network. A LAN system is usually confined to the same building or a few nearby buildings, with all equipment linked by wiring that is dedicated specifically to the LAN. lb Abbreviation for pound(s).
Abbreviation for megabyte(s). The term megabyte means 1,048,576 bytes; however, when referring to hard-disk drive storage, the term is often rounded to mean 1,000,000 bytes. MB/sec Abbreviation for megabytes per second. Mbps Abbreviation for megabits per second. memory A computer can contain several different forms of memory, such as RAM, ROM, and video memory. Frequently, the word memory is used as a synonym for RAM; for example, an unqualified statement such as "...
mV Abbreviation for millivolt(s). NIC Abbreviation for network interface controller. NMI Abbreviation for nonmaskable interrupt. A device sends an NMI to signal the microprocessor about hardware errors such as a parity error. numbers lock mode When you press lock mode, press on the keyboard, the numbers lock mode indicator comes on and the number keypad functions as a 10-key number pad. To exit the numbers again and the indicator turns off.
A physical storage area on a hard-disk drive that is assigned to one or more logical storage areas known as logical drives. Each partition can contain multiple logical drives. After partitioning the hard-disk drive, you must logically format the drive. See also logical formatting. PC Card Slightly larger than a credit card, a PC Card is a removable I/O card, such as a modem, LAN, SRAM, or flash memory card, that adheres to the PCMCIA standards. PC Cards are sometimes referred to as PCMCIA cards.
reserve battery A coin-cell battery that maintains system configuration, date, and time information in a special section of memory when the computer is turned off. resolution See video resolution. RFI Abbreviation for radio frequency interference. ROM Acronym for read-only memory. Your computer contains some programs essential to its operation in ROM code. Unlike RAM, a ROM chip retains its contents even after you turn off your computer.
having to find it first. Shortcuts do not change the location of files; if you delete a shortcut, the original file is not affected. SIMD Abbreviation for single instruction, multiple data. SIMD is a technology incorporated into certain Intel microprocessors that extends the capabilities of these microprocessors to handle multimedia and communications software.
termination Some devices (such as the last device at each end of a SCSI cable) must be terminated to prevent reflections and spurious signals in the cable. When such devices are connected in a series, you may need to enable or disable the termination on these devices by changing jumper or switch settings on the devices or by changing settings in the configuration software for the devices. text editor An application program such as Windows Notepad that is used for editing text files.
V Abbreviation for volt(s). VAC Abbreviation for volt(s) alternating current. VCCI Abbreviation for Voluntary Control Council for Interference. VDC Abbreviation for volt(s) direct current. VESA Acronym for Video Electronics Standards Association. VGA Abbreviation for video graphics array. VGA and SVGA are video standards for video cards and controllers with greater resolution and color display capabilities than previous standards.
WH Abbreviation for watt-hour(s). win.ini file A start-up file for the Windows operating system. When you start Windows, it consults the win.ini file to determine a variety of options for the Windows operating environment. Among other things, the win.ini file records what printer(s) and fonts are installed for Windows. The win.ini file also usually includes sections that contain optional settings for Windows application programs that are installed on the hard-disk drive.
Frequently Asked Questions General Questions Software Questions Hardware Questions Getting Help General Questions Where can I find the specifications for my computer? For my installed devices? The most specific specifications for your computer are available on Dell’s World Wide Web Support site at http://support.dell.com. Type your service tag sequence and click Submit. The service tag sequence is shown on the bottom of the computer.
My display is blank! What should I do? Your computer might be in standby mode, which is a battery power conservation mode. Press the power button to resume operation. How do I know how much battery power I have? Before you start the computer, remove the battery. Look for the charge gauge on the back of the battery, which tells you how much charge remains in the battery. For more information, see Running the System With a Battery.
External Media Bay Installing and Removing Devices CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive Diskette Drive SuperDisk LS120 Drive Installing and Removing Devices NOTICE: To avoid overheating the computer, do not place the external media bay close to the air intake or fan intake/exhaust vents. NOTICE: When a device is not inside the external media bay, the device is fragile and must be handled carefully to avoid damage. Do not press down on it or place a heavy object on top of it.
SuperDisk LS-120 Drive The computer supports an optional SuperDisk LS-120 drive. The SuperDisk LS-120 drive has an electric (not manual) eject mechanism, so the computer must be powered on before you can eject the disk. The SuperDisk LS-120 drive combination module spins at a very high rotational speed and may make a whirring sound at start-up. This phenomenon is inherent in the highspeed technology and does not indicate a problem with the drive.
PC Cards About PC Cards Installing PC Cards Removing PC Cards Configuring PC Cards About PC Cards You can install PC Cards that adhere to PCMCIA standards and Release 4.2 of the JEIDA standard.
PC Card Blanks Save the blank to use whenever you do not have a PC Card installed. The blank protects the PC Card slot from dust and other particles. Removing PC Cards NOTICE: Use the PC Card configuration utility on the taskbar to select and stop a card from functioning before you remove it from the computer. If you do not remove the card in the configuration utility, you could lose data from open application programs. Press the eject button.
Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Softex PC Card Controller icon to open the Softex PC Card Controller window. For more information, click the Help tab.
Preface Using This Help Conventions Information Resources Copyright and Trademarks Using This Help This system Help describes the features and operation of your computer. The Help is organized into sections and topics, which are listed on the Contents tab in the left window pane. To display the section contents in the right window pane, click a section title or its book icon. Double-click a title or icon to view a list of each section's topics on the Contents tab.
Copyright and Trademarks Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 1999 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly forbidden.
Preventive Maintenance Backing Up Files Scheduling Backups Backup Devices Virus-Scanning Software and Data Transfers Cleaning Diskette Drives Backing Up Files It is important to make backups of all your data files. In case of warranty replacement of your hard-disk drive, you will receive a blank, formatted drive from Dell. It is your responsibility to reinstall application programs and restore data files.
Conserving Power Power Conservation Modes Activating Standby Mode Activating Hibernate Mode/Save-to-Disk Suspend Mode Using Windows 98 to Conserve Battery Power Using Windows NT to Conserve Battery Power Experimenting With Power Conservation Power Conservation Modes The following power conservation modes are available for use on your computer: l Standby mode l Hibernate mode/save-to-disk suspend mode Standby Mode Standby mode turns off the display, stops the hard-disk drive, and turns off ot
l Close the display or press the button or the sleep key combination, , that you programmed to put the computer into standby mode. To resume operation from standby mode, press the power button or open the display. NOTE: Opening the display recovers the computer from standby mode only if you programmed the display-close button to put the computer into standby mode (the default).
l Power Meter allows you to view the percentage of battery charge remaining when your computer is operating on battery power. When your computer is not operating on battery power, the computer displays a message indicating that your computer is operating on AC power. l Advanced allows you to display the Power Meter on the Windows 98 taskbar; to display a password prompt when the computer resumes from standby mode; and to control the display-close button, the power button, and sleep key combination.
NOTE: Do not press this button with your finger. To program the display-close button, in the Advanced tab click an option from the pull-down menu for When I close the lid of my portable computer:, and then click OK. You can set the computer to perform the following actions whenever you close the display: l No action (None). l Activate standby mode (the default). l Activate hibernate mode (save-to-disk suspend) mode. l Shut down Windows 98 and turn off the computer.
Experimenting With Power Conservation In general, the lower the value you set for each time-out option, the longer your battery's charge lasts. On the other hand, setting high time-out values tends to optimize the computer's performance. For best results, experiment as follows: l Use the computer with all the options set at their default values. l Use the computer with all the time-out options disabled or set to Off. l Use the computer with all the time-out options set to their minimum values.
Passwords and Security Passwords Physically Securing the Computer Disabling the Parallel Port Passwords When you receive the computer, the password features are disabled so that you can assign passwords. If you assign a password and then forget it, you have limited access to the computer, but you must enter the password to access the system setup program. Refer to Appendix B, "Using the System Setup Program," of the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide for information on assigning a password.
Shortcuts Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop Arranging and Positioning Shortcuts Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop Open the My Computer window or Windows Explorer. To open the My Computer window, double-click the My Computer icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. To open Windows Explorer, right-click the Start button and then click Explore. Find the item for which you want a shortcut. Using your right mouse button, click the object and drag it to the Windows desktop. Release the right mouse button.
Specifications Microprocessor Chip Set and Bus PC Cards Memory Connectors Audio Video Display Touch Pad Keyboard Physical Battery AC Adapter Environmental The most specific specifications for your computer are available on Dell’s World Wide Web support site at http://support.dell.com. Enter your service tag sequence and click Submit. The service tag is shown on the bottom of the computer.
Parallel 25-hole connector; normal (unidirectional), bidirectional, or ECP IDE IDE connector for external media bay Video 15-hole connector PS/2 6-hole mini-DIN connector Audio microphone (minijack) and headphones/speaker USB 4-pin connector Modem RJ-45 connector NIC RJ-11 connector Docking 240-pin connector (not supported) Audio Audio type Sound Blaster (software emulation-capable) Audio controller NeoMagic NMG5+AC97 CODEC Conversion 16 bit (stereo analog-to-digital and digital-to-a
Physical Height 25.7 mm (1.01 inches) Width 272.0 mm (10.7 inches) Depth 220.0 mm (8.66 inches) Weight 1.665 kg (3.67 lb) with 6-cell battery 1.618 kg (3.57 lb) with 4-cell battery Battery Type lithium ion Height 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) Depth 58.8 mm (2.31 inches) Width 159.1 mm (6.26 inches) Weight 214.0 g (0.47 lb) for 4-cell; 288.0 g (0.63 lb) for 6-cell Voltage 14.8 VDC for 4-cell; 11.10 VDC for 6-cell Capacity 23 WH for 4 cell; 34 WH for 6 cell Charge time (approximate) 1.
System Features Hardware Features Software Features Back View Bottom View Front View Hardware Features Your computer includes the following hardware features: l An Intel® mobile microprocessor incorporating the latest processor technology. l A minimum of 64 MB of SDRAM system memory, with support for a maximum of 128 MB. l An external media bay in which you can install a diskette drive, CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, or SuperDisk LS-120 drive.
Software Features Your computer includes the following software features: l Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows NT operating system installed on your hard-disk drive. l A standard set of video drivers provided for supporting video resolutions greater than 640 x 480 pixels. l Audio utilities for computers with integrated audio capabilities. l Two power management modes—standby mode and hibernate mode/save-to-disk suspend mode—that help conserve battery power.
Display-close button When you close the display, this button activates a power conservation mode, such as standby mode. For information on power conservation or programming this button, refer to Conserving Power. NOTE: Do not press this button with your finger. Display latch To unlock the display, lift up on the display latch. To close the display, push it down toward the keyboard. When you hear a click, the display is locked in place.
1 USB port connector 2 Speakers and headphones (line-out/speaker-out) jack 8 AC adapter connector 9 External media bay connector 3 Microphone (MIC IN) jack 10 Parallel connector 4 Fan exhaust vent 11 Video connector 5 External media bay 12 Modem connector 6 Air intake 13 NIC connector 7 PS/2 connector USB port connector Use the USB port connector to attach a USB device, such as a mouse, to the computer.
AC adapter connector Use this connector to attach an AC adapter to the computer. External media bay connector Use this connector to connect the external media bay. NOTICE: When you remove the media bay cable from the computer or a device, press in on the cable securing clips while pulling the cable connector straight out. Do not insert or pull out the connector at an angle. Parallel port connector Use the 25-hole parallel port connector to attach a parallel device to the computer.
1 Docking connector (not supported) 6 Speaker 2 Reset switch access hole 7 Battery bay latch 3 Microphone (MIC IN) jack 8 Battery charge gauge 4 Speakers and headphones (line-out/speaker-out) jack 5 USB port connector 9 Battery 10 Hard-disk drive Reset switch access hole If the operating system locks up and does not respond to the power button, you can restart the computer using the reset switch. To do so, straighten a paper clip and press it into the reset switch access hole for about one second.
Using the Touch Pad and Keyboard Touch Pad Keyboard Touch Pad You use the touch pad in place of the mouse. It detects the position of your finger over a touch-sensitive area and provides the computer with full mouse functionality. The touch pad's two buttons correspond to the left and right buttons on a standard mouse. l To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the smooth sensor area. l To select an object, gently tap once on the surface of the touch pad.
Display Key Combinations Each time you press this key combination, the computer switches the video image to the next display in the following sequence: the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously. Incrementally increases brightness. Incrementally decreases brightness. Power Conservation Key Combinations In Windows 98, activates the power conservation mode of your choice.
Traveling With the Computer Identifying Your Computer Getting Ready to Go Traveling by Air Packing Your Computer and Accessories Travel Tips If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Identifying Your Computer l As an antitheft measure, assign a password to prohibit unauthorized access to the computer. l Write down your service tag sequence and put it in a safe place separate from the computer or carrying case.
l If you are traveling internationally, carry proof of ownership to speed your passage through customs. If the computer is provided by your employer, carry documentation of your right to use the computer. Investigate the customs regulations of the countries you plan to visit and consider acquiring an international carnet from your government if you travel through many different countries.
— System driver CD l Dell has several carrying cases that protect the computer and accessories during travel. l If you pack the computer in a suitcase, do not pack so tightly that the computer display breaks or so loosely that the computer slides around. l Avoid packing the computer with items such as shaving cream, colognes, perfumes, or food. l Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard-disk drive from hazards such as extreme temperatures and overexposure to sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids.
Using and Installing Software Accessing Programs Title Bars Temporarily Disabling VirusScanning Software Removing Software Windows Help Installing and Configuring Additional Software Accessing Programs Click the Start button, and then point to Programs. In the Programs menu, a folder icon appears next to program groups with multiple programs. Click the program you want to start. Title Bars Each program and document has a title bar at the top of the window that displays the title of the window.
NOTE: DellWare™ products are supported by the item's manufacturer. Removing Software NOTICE: Do not interrupt or stop this process once begun; otherwise, data loss and corruption of your operating system could result. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. In the Control Panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs. Select the program you want to delete from the programs listed, and click the Add/Remove button.
Windows Desktop ® Taskbar Start Button My Computer Internet Explorer Control Panel Recycle Bin Taskbar The gray area at the bottom of the screen is called the taskbar. The taskbar contains the Start button on the left and a clock on the right. You may also see other icons on the taskbar, depending on your computer's software and hardware features. Each time you open a program, a button for that program appears on the taskbar. You can click the buttons to toggle between open programs.
To view the contents of any drive or folder, double-click its icon. If you are using the Microsoft® Windows 98 operating system, your hard-disk drive has the drive letter C assigned. If you are using the Microsoft Windows NT® operating system, your drive is partitioned into two logical drives. Each logical drive partition appears as a separate drive letter (C and D). Recycle Bin When you delete a file, it moves to the Recycle Bin, where it can later be retrieved.
NOTE: The icons in the Control Panel vary depending on the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Click an icon to display a short description of its settings. Double-click an icon to see the settings that you can change for that item.
