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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector - Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects your computer to open the optical ...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 6 S-video TV-out connector - Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 7 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects your computer to open the optical ...
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For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector - HDMI (High- Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Connects to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras. 9 Hard Drive - Stores software and data. 6 Modem connector - Connect the telephone line to the modem connector.
For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. 7 HDMI connector - HDMI (High- Using Your Inspiron Laptop 17 Connects to produce hi-definition video and audio. 8 IEEE 1394 connector - Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as digital video cameras. 9 Hard Drive - Stores software and data. 6 Modem connector - Connect the telephone line to the modem connector.
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For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Media Controls - 7 SD/MMC - MS/Pro - xD 8-in-1 Media card reader - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the following digital memory cards: • Secure digital (SD) memory card ... Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card (type - The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using Dell QuickSet. M and type - H) Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 1 1 Keyboard - Controls CD, DVD, and media playback. 19
For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide. 2 Media Controls - 7 SD/MMC - MS/Pro - xD 8-in-1 Media card reader - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the following digital memory cards: • Secure digital (SD) memory card ... Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card (type - The settings for this keyboard can be personalized by using Dell QuickSet. M and type - H) Using Your Inspiron Laptop Computer Base and Keyboard Features 2 1 1 Keyboard - Controls CD, DVD, and media playback. 19
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... Combines with the left digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Combines with the right digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. 5 Display - Based on selections you made when ..., see the Dell Technology Guide. 21 Light that indicates when the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your computer, your computer. Display Features The display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual microphones. 1 23 4 5 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Left digital...
... Combines with the left digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Combines with the right digital array microphone to provide high quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. 5 Display - Based on selections you made when ..., see the Dell Technology Guide. 21 Light that indicates when the camera is on selections you made when purchasing your computer, your computer. Display Features The display panel holds an optional camera and accompanying dual microphones. 1 23 4 5 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Left digital...
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... window and learn more information about your customization options. 23 After connecting to the Internet, you to organize and create music and video files that can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on by accessing the Personalize appearance and... wallpaper, screensaver, and so on . Customizing the Desktop in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can use your...
... window and learn more information about your customization options. 23 After connecting to the Internet, you to organize and create music and video files that can access websites, setup an e-mail account, upload and download files, and so on by accessing the Personalize appearance and... wallpaper, screensaver, and so on . Customizing the Desktop in this section, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features NOTE: For more about the features described in Windows Vista You can use your...
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Video video controller video memory LCD interface TV support ATI Radeon® X1270 Graphics Controller (AMD) or Intel 965 GM (Intel) dynamic based on system memory capacity LVDS NTSC or PAL in S-video, composite, and component modes Basic Specifications Camera (optional) Pixel Video resolution Diagonal viewing angle Audio Audio type Audio controller Internal Interface External Interface 2.0 megapixel 640x480 at 30fps 66° 2 channel High Definition Audio Sigmatel STAC9228 Codec Intel High Definition Audio microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/ speakers connector 57
Video video controller video memory LCD interface TV support ATI Radeon® X1270 Graphics Controller (AMD) or Intel 965 GM (Intel) dynamic based on system memory capacity LVDS NTSC or PAL in S-video, composite, and component modes Basic Specifications Camera (optional) Pixel Video resolution Diagonal viewing angle Audio Audio type Audio controller Internal Interface External Interface 2.0 megapixel 640x480 at 30fps 66° 2 channel High Definition Audio Sigmatel STAC9228 Codec Intel High Definition Audio microphone-in connector, stereo headphones/ speakers connector 57
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... buttons Ports and Connectors Network adapter RJ-45 port Modem Connector RJ-11 port S-video TV-out USB 7-pin mini-DIN connector (optional S-video to composite video adapter cable) four 4-pin USB 2.0compliant connectors Network adapter RJ-45 port Video 15-hole connector 58 Ports and Connectors HDMI one 29 pin Type B HDMI connector...
... buttons Ports and Connectors Network adapter RJ-45 port Modem Connector RJ-11 port S-video TV-out USB 7-pin mini-DIN connector (optional S-video to composite video adapter cable) four 4-pin USB 2.0compliant connectors Network adapter RJ-45 port Video 15-hole connector 58 Ports and Connectors HDMI one 29 pin Type B HDMI connector...
Owner's Manual
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3 Using the Display 37 Adjusting Brightness 37 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector 37 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 38 4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad . . . . . 39 Numeric Keypad 39 Key ...Combinations 40 System Functions 40 Display Functions 40 Battery 40 Power Management 40 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 41 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 41 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 43 5 Using a Battery 45 Battery Performance 45 Checking the...
3 Using the Display 37 Adjusting Brightness 37 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector 37 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 38 4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad . . . . . 39 Numeric Keypad 39 Key ...Combinations 40 System Functions 40 Display Functions 40 Battery 40 Power Management 40 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 41 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 41 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 43 5 Using a Battery 45 Battery Performance 45 Checking the...
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...Sleep Power State 48 Charging the Battery 49 Replacing the Battery 49 Storing a Battery 50 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote (Optional 53 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 How to Copy a CD, DVD or...the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 S-Video and Standard Audio 61 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 62 Composite Video and Standard Audio 64 Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 66 Component Video and Standard Audio 68 Contents 5
...Sleep Power State 48 Charging the Battery 49 Replacing the Battery 49 Storing a Battery 50 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote (Optional 53 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 How to Copy a CD, DVD or...the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 S-Video and Standard Audio 61 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 62 Composite Video and Standard Audio 64 Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 66 Component Video and Standard Audio 68 Contents 5
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... Display Settings for a TV 74 7 Using the Optional Camera 75 Accessing the Camera's Help File 75 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 76 Creating a Picture or a Video 76 8 Using Cards 77 ExpressCards 77 ExpressCard Blanks 78 Installing an ExpressCard 78 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 79 Memory Card Reader 79 Memory Card...
... Display Settings for a TV 74 7 Using the Optional Camera 75 Accessing the Camera's Help File 75 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 76 Creating a Picture or a Video 76 8 Using Cards 77 ExpressCards 77 ExpressCard Blanks 78 Installing an ExpressCard 78 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 79 Memory Card Reader 79 Memory Card...
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... Problems 120 No sound from integrated speakers 120 No sound from external speakers 121 No sound from headphones 121 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 121 Video and Display Problems 122 If the display is blank 122 If the display is difficult to read 123 If only part of the display is...
... Problems 120 No sound from integrated speakers 120 No sound from external speakers 121 No sound from headphones 121 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 121 Video and Display Problems 122 If the display is blank 122 If the display is difficult to read 123 If only part of the display is...
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... (optional) 3 display 5 media control buttons (7) 7 touch pad 9 analog microphone 11 headphone connectors (2) 13 touch pad buttons (2) 15 Dell MediaDirect™ button 17 digital array microphones (optional) 2 camera (optional) 4 power button 6 keyboard 8 8-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. M E D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - P O W E R B U T T O N - Based on . Indicates that the camera is on configuration selections you made when...
... (optional) 3 display 5 media control buttons (7) 7 touch pad 9 analog microphone 11 headphone connectors (2) 13 touch pad buttons (2) 15 Dell MediaDirect™ button 17 digital array microphones (optional) 2 camera (optional) 4 power button 6 keyboard 8 8-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. M E D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - P O W E R B U T T O N - Based on . Indicates that the camera is on configuration selections you made when...
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... Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD A N A L O G M I C R O P H O N E - Integrated single microphone for using the Dell Travel Remote. Use these buttons much like the buttons on a mouse when you use the touch pad to view and share digital photos, music, and... videos stored on a media memory card. For more information about the keyboard, see "Touch Pad" on page 53. Provides a fast and convenient way...
... Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD A N A L O G M I C R O P H O N E - Integrated single microphone for using the Dell Travel Remote. Use these buttons much like the buttons on a mouse when you use the touch pad to view and share digital photos, music, and... videos stored on a media memory card. For more information about the keyboard, see "Touch Pad" on page 53. Provides a fast and convenient way...
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... Your Computer 25 Left Side View 1 23 4 56 78 9 1 security cable slot 3 USB connectors (2) 5 network connector (RJ-45) 7 HDMI connector 9 hard drive 2 AC power adapter 4 video connector (VGA) 6 modem connector (RJ-11) 8 IEEE 1394a connector S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T -
... Your Computer 25 Left Side View 1 23 4 56 78 9 1 security cable slot 3 USB connectors (2) 5 network connector (RJ-45) 7 HDMI connector 9 hard drive 2 AC power adapter 4 video connector (VGA) 6 modem connector (RJ-11) 8 IEEE 1394a connector S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T -
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... in, and ensure that the green LED is on using the network adapter, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) Connects the computer to the modem connector. USB CONNECTORS...the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly, but gently to help prevent damage to produce hi-definition video and audio. 26 About Your Computer For information on using the modem, see the device user's guide supplied with electrical outlets worldwide. ...
... in, and ensure that the green LED is on using the network adapter, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) Connects the computer to the modem connector. USB CONNECTORS...the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly, but gently to help prevent damage to produce hi-definition video and audio. 26 About Your Computer For information on using the modem, see the device user's guide supplied with electrical outlets worldwide. ...
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Right Side View 1 23 4 1 wireless switch 3 ExpressCard slot 5 eject button 7 USB connectors (2) 5 67 2 Wi-Fi Catcher light 4 optical drive 6 S-video TV-out connector About Your Computer 27 IEEE 1394 CONNECTOR - Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. Stores software and data. HARD DRIVE -
Right Side View 1 23 4 1 wireless switch 3 ExpressCard slot 5 eject button 7 USB connectors (2) 5 67 2 Wi-Fi Catcher light 4 optical drive 6 S-video TV-out connector About Your Computer 27 IEEE 1394 CONNECTOR - Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras. Stores software and data. HARD DRIVE -
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..., which prevents the computer from overheating. Do not store your computer to a TV. Also connects digital audiocapable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. A I R V E N T S - S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer in the air vents. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does...
..., which prevents the computer from overheating. Do not store your computer to a TV. Also connects digital audiocapable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. A I R V E N T S - S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer in the air vents. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does...
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..., not monitors or projectors that you attach to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector When you start the computer with an external device attached (such as an external monitor or...your portable computer or docking device. Using the Display 37 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device ...
..., not monitors or projectors that you attach to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector When you start the computer with an external device attached (such as an external monitor or...your portable computer or docking device. Using the Display 37 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device ...
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...that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your... Dell-installed operating system. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary...
...that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your... Dell-installed operating system. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary...
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... with your TV. 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 S-video connector 1 2 3 4 5 1 S-video TV-out connector 3 S/PDIF digital audio connector 5 S-video connector 2 composite video adapter 4 composite video-output connector Using Multimedia 59 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device NOTE: Video and audio cables for purchase from Dell), enable you can use a commercially available S-video cable, composite video cable, HDMI cable, or...
... with your TV. 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 S-video connector 1 2 3 4 5 1 S-video TV-out connector 3 S/PDIF digital audio connector 5 S-video connector 2 composite video adapter 4 composite video-output connector Using Multimedia 59 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device NOTE: Video and audio cables for purchase from Dell), enable you can use a commercially available S-video cable, composite video cable, HDMI cable, or...
