Dell Latitude ST User Manual
Important Information
Enhancing the Performance of Your
Latitude ST
NOTE: Latitude ST is designed for optimal performance with the Windows 7 operating system.
Your computer allows you to define settings to enhance the performance of your
computer. You can:
1
Adjust the visual setting for optimal performance
2
Adjust the size of windows
3
Configure applications
4
Optimize indexing
5
Optimize the desktop for the touch feature
6
Optimize applications and services
7
Uninstall software that are not required
Adjusting Visual Settings for Optimized Performance
1
Click the
2
On the left hand pane, click
window appears.
3
In the
4
Select the following options:
• Smooth edges of screen fonts
• Smooth-scroll list boxes
• Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop
5
Click OK. The changes take effect immediately.
Control Panel Performance Information and Tools.
Visual Effects
Adjust Visual Effects
tab, click
Custom
. The
Performance Options
.
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Adjusting the Size of Windows Control Items
1
Right-click on the desktop by holding down you finger on the screen and
select
Personalize
appears.
2
Select
Window Color.
Color and Appearance
3
Select
Active Title Bar
4
Update the
buttons will become larger.
from the pop up window. The
Click
Advanced appearance settings...
window appears.
under the
Size
field to 36. Click
Item
Apply
Personalization
drop-down list.
. The maximize, minimize and close
window
. The
Configuring Software Available at Startup
1
Click the
Configuration.
2
In the
check box next to them.
NOTE: It is not recommended to remove any Intel or Microsoft software. Only remove
software than can be safely removed from start up.
3
Click OK. The changes will be effective only after a reboot.
Startup
Control Panel Administrative Tools System
The
System Configuration
tab, remove any unnecessary startup software by clearing the
window appears.
Optimizing Indexing
Window
1
Click the . In the search programs and files box, type
2
Click
3
Click
4
Clear the
5
Click
Indexing Options
Modify
.
Offline Files
Close
.
. The
Indexing Options
check box. Click OK.
dialog box appears.
Indexing
.
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