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If you have a problem with external speakers 57 Connecting a Television to the Computer 58 S-Video Connection 59 Composite Video Connection 61 Enabling the Display Settings for a Television 63 6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 66 Network Setup Wizard ...to a Network in Windows XP 68 Finalizing Your Network Connection (Security Settings) . . . . 71 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 78 Accessing Help 80 Error Messages 80 Video and Display Problems 81 If the display is blank 81 If the display is difficult to read 82 If only part of the display is...
If you have a problem with external speakers 57 Connecting a Television to the Computer 58 S-Video Connection 59 Composite Video Connection 61 Enabling the Display Settings for a Television 63 6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 66 Network Setup Wizard ...to a Network in Windows XP 68 Finalizing Your Network Connection (Security Settings) . . . . 71 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 78 Accessing Help 80 Error Messages 80 Video and Display Problems 81 If the display is blank 81 If the display is difficult to read 82 If only part of the display is...
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... objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View AC adapter connector air vents S-video TV-out connector USB connectors (2) video connector network connector NOTE: The fan runs constantly, and fan speed may vary depending on usage. Fan...
... objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View AC adapter connector air vents S-video TV-out connector USB connectors (2) video connector network connector NOTE: The fan runs constantly, and fan speed may vary depending on usage. Fan...
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... improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. For more information, see page 80. A To ur of Yo ur Comput e r 27 S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer. CAUTION: Place the AC adapter in the Tell Me How help file, see page 58...
... improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. For more information, see page 80. A To ur of Yo ur Comput e r 27 S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer. CAUTION: Place the AC adapter in the Tell Me How help file, see page 58...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock Display Functions Switches the video image to a television, you are playing a DVD or watching a streaming video, is enabled, press and the desired key. • To disable the keypad, press again. NOTE: If the computer is connected...
... the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock Display Functions Switches the video image to a television, you are playing a DVD or watching a streaming video, is enabled, press and the desired key. • To disable the keypad, press again. NOTE: If the computer is connected...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to ensure that enables you should use. www.dell.com | support.dell.com E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I V E R - RE I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N T E R F E R E N C E - See page 89. NOTE: Diagrams for each connection combination appear at most consumer electronics stores. NOTE: Video and audio cables for a Television" on the side of each subsection to help you determine...
... nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to ensure that enables you should use. www.dell.com | support.dell.com E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I V E R - RE I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I N T E R F E R E N C E - See page 89. NOTE: Diagrams for each connection combination appear at most consumer electronics stores. NOTE: Video and audio cables for a Television" on the side of each subsection to help you determine...
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U s i n g C D s , D V D s , a n d O t h e r M ul t i m e d i a 59 S-Video Connection Before you begin, ensure that you have the following cables: S-video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the television and/or audio device you want to connect. 2 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video connector on the computer.
U s i n g C D s , D V D s , a n d O t h e r M ul t i m e d i a 59 S-Video Connection Before you begin, ensure that you have the following cables: S-video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the television and/or audio device you want to connect. 2 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video connector on the computer.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into your television. 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on your computer. 5 Plug the two RCA connectors ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into your television. 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on your computer. 5 Plug the two RCA connectors ...
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Composite Video Connection To connect the computer to a television that has a composite video input only, use a composite TV-out adapter cable: composite TV-out adapter cable composite video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the television and/or audio device you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite TV-out adapter cable to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer. U s i n g C D s , D V D s , a n d O t h e r M ul t i m e d i a 61
Composite Video Connection To connect the computer to a television that has a composite video input only, use a composite TV-out adapter cable: composite TV-out adapter cable composite video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the television and/or audio device you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite TV-out adapter cable to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer. U s i n g C D s , D V D s , a n d O t h e r M ul t i m e d i a 61
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com S-video TV-out connector S-video connector composite video connector composite TV-out adapter cable 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video connector on the composite TV-out adapter cable. 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite video connector on the television. 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 62 U s i n g C D s , D V D s , a n d O t h e r M u l t i m e d i a
www.dell.com | support.dell.com S-video TV-out connector S-video connector composite video connector composite TV-out adapter cable 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video connector on the composite TV-out adapter cable. 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite video connector on the television. 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 62 U s i n g C D s , D V D s , a n d O t h e r M u l t i m e d i a
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7 SECTION 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Error Messages Video and Display Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems PC Card Problems General Program Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
7 SECTION 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Error Messages Video and Display Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems PC Card Problems General Program Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Contact Dell (see page 126). L I N - If you are using a program that you want to exit standby mode. • If the light is off . So l vi n g Pro b l em s ... AND T R Y A GA I G H T - Close all windows and open is recommended that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may have too many programs open. T H E D E V I C E I R E D . Video and Display Problems If the display is on, your computer. When the light is blinking, the computer • If the light is blinking, the computer...
NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Contact Dell (see page 126). L I N - If you are using a program that you want to exit standby mode. • If the light is off . So l vi n g Pro b l em s ... AND T R Y A GA I G H T - Close all windows and open is recommended that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may have too many programs open. T H E D E V I C E I R E D . Video and Display Problems If the display is on, your computer. When the light is blinking, the computer • If the light is blinking, the computer...
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... computer is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to a television, you are playing a DVD or watching a streaming video, is difficult to verify that the subwoofer is connected to the display... 80. Check the AC adapter cable connections. If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the computer turns on adjusting the brightness. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E E L E C T R I M A G E - CONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Search for instructions on . S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I C A L ...
... computer is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to a television, you are playing a DVD or watching a streaming video, is difficult to verify that the subwoofer is connected to the display... 80. Check the AC adapter cable connections. If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the computer turns on adjusting the brightness. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E E L E C T R I M A G E - CONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Search for instructions on . S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I C A L ...
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... the computer and the monitor, and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Contact Dell (see page 80. Ensure that the scanner is firmly connected to the computer and to the scanner. Ensure that your computer and connect...
... the computer and the monitor, and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Contact Dell (see page 80. Ensure that the scanner is firmly connected to the computer and to the scanner. Ensure that your computer and connect...
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Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Standard memory Maximum memory Memory access time: clock speed Ports and Connectors Video Audio USB (2) Modem Ethernet LAN S-video TV-out Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter 2 user-accessible SODIMM sockets 64, 128, 256, and 512 MB 2.5-V DDR SODIMM 128 MB 1 GB 266...
Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Standard memory Maximum memory Memory access time: clock speed Ports and Connectors Video Audio USB (2) Modem Ethernet LAN S-video TV-out Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter 2 user-accessible SODIMM sockets 64, 128, 256, and 512 MB 2.5-V DDR SODIMM 128 MB 1 GB 266...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video Video type Host interface Video controller Video memory LCD interface Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls direct AGP integrated graphics integrated direct ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video Video type Host interface Video controller Video memory LCD interface Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls direct AGP integrated graphics integrated direct ...
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... computer, 40 software fixing problems, 86 reinstalling software, 89 speakers description, 21 system view, 21 specifications, 114 surge protectors, 39 S-video TV-out connector description, 27 system view, 27 System Restore, 93 system setup program commonly used options, 122 purpose, 121 screens, ... 86 reinstalling Windows XP, 95 scanner problems, 83 System Restore, 93 unexpected characters, 53 wet computer, 87 turning off your computer, 40 V video connector description, 27 system view, 27 W warranty, 147 wet computer, 87 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 92 help, 80...
... computer, 40 software fixing problems, 86 reinstalling software, 89 speakers description, 21 system view, 21 specifications, 114 surge protectors, 39 S-video TV-out connector description, 27 system view, 27 System Restore, 93 system setup program commonly used options, 122 purpose, 121 screens, ... 86 reinstalling Windows XP, 95 scanner problems, 83 System Restore, 93 unexpected characters, 53 wet computer, 87 turning off your computer, 40 V video connector description, 27 system view, 27 W warranty, 147 wet computer, 87 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 92 help, 80...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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...you have a problem with integrated speakers 57 If you have a problem with external speakers 57 Connecting a Television to the Computer 58 S-Video Connection 58 Composite Video Connection 60 Enabling the Display Settings for a Television 62 6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 66... 68 Finalizing Your Network Connection (Security Settings) . . . . 71 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 78 Accessing Help 80 Error Messages 80 Video and Display Problems 81 If the display is blank 81 If the display is difficult to read 82 If only part of the display is...
...you have a problem with integrated speakers 57 If you have a problem with external speakers 57 Connecting a Television to the Computer 58 S-Video Connection 58 Composite Video Connection 60 Enabling the Display Settings for a Television 62 6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 66... 68 Finalizing Your Network Connection (Security Settings) . . . . 71 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 78 Accessing Help 80 Error Messages 80 Video and Display Problems 81 If the display is blank 81 If the display is difficult to read 82 If only part of the display is...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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AC adapter connector air vents S-video TV-out connector USB connectors (2) video connector network connector IEEE 1394 connector A IR VE NT S - Attach an AC adapter to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View NOTE: The connector for your AC adapter on usage. Do...
AC adapter connector air vents S-video TV-out connector USB connectors (2) video connector network connector IEEE 1394 connector A IR VE NT S - Attach an AC adapter to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View NOTE: The connector for your AC adapter on usage. Do...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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... CAUTION: Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on or off. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to avoid damaging the cable. You can connect the AC...
... CAUTION: Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on or off. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to avoid damaging the cable. You can connect the AC...
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... not plug a telephone line into the network connector. Use to attach devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as some digital...
... not plug a telephone line into the network connector. Use to attach devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as some digital...
