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... List 198 Windows Vista 198 Windows XP 199 Backing Up E-mail Messages 200 Windows Vista 200 Windows XP 200 15 Multimedia (CDs/DVDs, 5.1 Audio, MP3s, TVs, Digital Cameras, and Projectors 203 Overview 203 CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ Media 204 Playing a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media.... . . . . 204 Copying CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media . . . . . 205 5.1 Audio 207 Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections 207 Laptop Media Devices (MP3 Players 208 Connecting a Laptop Media Device (MP3 Player) to Your Computer 208 Setting up the Laptop Media Device to Sync in Windows Media Player 208...
... List 198 Windows Vista 198 Windows XP 199 Backing Up E-mail Messages 200 Windows Vista 200 Windows XP 200 15 Multimedia (CDs/DVDs, 5.1 Audio, MP3s, TVs, Digital Cameras, and Projectors 203 Overview 203 CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ Media 204 Playing a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media.... . . . . 204 Copying CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media . . . . . 205 5.1 Audio 207 Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections 207 Laptop Media Devices (MP3 Players 208 Connecting a Laptop Media Device (MP3 Player) to Your Computer 208 Setting up the Laptop Media Device to Sync in Windows Media Player 208...
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Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital ...Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card 215 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 215 Determining What you Have and What you Need 217 Identifying the Connectors...
Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital ...Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer . . . . . 212 Using Windows Media Player 212 16 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card 215 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 215 Determining What you Have and What you Need 217 Identifying the Connectors...
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... Signal From the TV Menu 226 TV Menu Example 227 What to do If the TV Does not Recognize a Signal 228 Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations . . . 229 Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV 239 Verify the Connection to the TV 239 Verify the Input Signal for the TV 239 Set up the TV as a Display Device...
... Signal From the TV Menu 226 TV Menu Example 227 What to do If the TV Does not Recognize a Signal 228 Evaluating Suggested Connection Configurations . . . 229 Enabling the Display View for the Computer and the TV 239 Verify the Connection to the TV 239 Verify the Input Signal for the TV 239 Set up the TV as a Display Device...
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Features and Benefits Dell, in the most efficient means possible for delivering flat...content. •Support for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. DisplayPort is also suitable for connectivity between high definition content applications such as WQXGA (2048x1536 pixels). •Variable color depth (up to enable... features include: •Higher resolutions such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies In some graphics configurations, two or more information, see www.displayport.org...
Features and Benefits Dell, in the most efficient means possible for delivering flat...content. •Support for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. DisplayPort is also suitable for connectivity between high definition content applications such as WQXGA (2048x1536 pixels). •Variable color depth (up to enable... features include: •Higher resolutions such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies In some graphics configurations, two or more information, see www.displayport.org...
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... a software application (a program) that displays web pages. • DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your local cable TV line. • Satellite modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a satellite television system. • Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through your existing telephone line. With a DSL...
... a software application (a program) that displays web pages. • DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your local cable TV line. • Satellite modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a satellite television system. • Dial-up connections that provide Internet access through your existing telephone line. With a DSL...
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...Accessing the Internet NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will ...Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you want to ...
...Accessing the Internet NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to connect. • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you will ...Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to connect: • Choose Broadband if you will use a DSL modem, cable TV modem, or satellite modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a wireless connection through a WLAN card. • Choose Dial-up if you want to ...
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..." on page 215. Depending on the computer, you can also connect other media devices, such as an MP3 player. Multimedia 203 You can be used for data, music or videos. Multimedia (CDs/DVDs, 5.1 Audio, MP3s, TVs, Digital Cameras, and Projectors) Overview Most Dell computers come with a CD/DVD player/recorder, which can view...
..." on page 215. Depending on the computer, you can also connect other media devices, such as an MP3 player. Multimedia 203 You can be used for data, music or videos. Multimedia (CDs/DVDs, 5.1 Audio, MP3s, TVs, Digital Cameras, and Projectors) Overview Most Dell computers come with a CD/DVD player/recorder, which can view...
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... audio in most surround-sound configurations. The 5 refers to the low frequency effects channel (LFE). Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections To set up the 5.1 audio connections: Click Start →Control Panel→Additional Options. Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, ...to the right audio out/headphone connector. Multimedia 207 5.1 Audio NOTE: 5.1 Audio may not be provided by the optical media or a satellite TV channel. In the Jacks tab, there are three connector icons. while the 1 refers to the five main audio channels: left front, center...
... audio in most surround-sound configurations. The 5 refers to the low frequency effects channel (LFE). Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections To set up the 5.1 audio connections: Click Start →Control Panel→Additional Options. Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, ...to the right audio out/headphone connector. Multimedia 207 5.1 Audio NOTE: 5.1 Audio may not be provided by the optical media or a satellite TV channel. In the Jacks tab, there are three connector icons. while the 1 refers to the five main audio channels: left front, center...
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... card or it may work with your TV tuner card. Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; S-video/composite; Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a variety of ways to connect computers to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. For more information about watching and...
... card or it may work with your TV tuner card. Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; S-video/composite; Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a variety of ways to connect computers to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. For more information about watching and...
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... Computer to determine what options are available. Examine the back and sides of these video and audio connection options vary for each computer and TV. All of both your computer and your TV to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings • DisplayPort™ • Digital Video Interface (DVI) or High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) In...
... Computer to determine what options are available. Examine the back and sides of these video and audio connection options vary for each computer and TV. All of both your computer and your TV to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings • DisplayPort™ • Digital Video Interface (DVI) or High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) In...
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... the tutorials available on the Internet. You may also want to connect digital/audio capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. Determining What you Have and What you Need Before you connect your computer to a TV and speakers, you need to navigate through a great deal of ...Your Computer Your computer may be equipped with your computer and your TV. Identifying the Connectors on the computer and TV • Whether there are special adapters (composite, component) • Types of cables required for the connections • The types of tasks you plan to understand the possible...
... the tutorials available on the Internet. You may also want to connect digital/audio capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. Determining What you Have and What you Need Before you connect your computer to a TV and speakers, you need to navigate through a great deal of ...Your Computer Your computer may be equipped with your computer and your TV. Identifying the Connectors on the computer and TV • Whether there are special adapters (composite, component) • Types of cables required for the connections • The types of tasks you plan to understand the possible...
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Make sure that you to connect an external HDMI-compatible monitor or TV. A HDMI connector allows you know which format your computer's DVI connector with a DVI/HDMI converter cable to connector to the HDMI port on page 327. ... does not have an HDMI connector and your TV does not have a DVI connector, use your computer supports. Features and Benefits" on page 56 and "DisplayPort™" on the TV. A VGA connector allows you to connect an external VGA-compatible monitor. 218 Connecting Your Computer to connect an external DVI-compatible monitor, such as flat...
Make sure that you to connect an external HDMI-compatible monitor or TV. A HDMI connector allows you know which format your computer's DVI connector with a DVI/HDMI converter cable to connector to the HDMI port on page 327. ... does not have an HDMI connector and your TV does not have a DVI connector, use your computer supports. Features and Benefits" on page 56 and "DisplayPort™" on the TV. A VGA connector allows you to connect an external VGA-compatible monitor. 218 Connecting Your Computer to connect an external DVI-compatible monitor, such as flat...
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... Need Once you have multiple access ports for standard audio connection to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 219 In addition, the TV may include audio ports for additional information. However, certain component adapters that came with your TV for speaker connections. HINT: DON'T FORGET THE AUDIO: Connect an audio cable if you want to standard audio...
... Need Once you have multiple access ports for standard audio connection to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 219 In addition, the TV may include audio ports for additional information. However, certain component adapters that came with your TV for speaker connections. HINT: DON'T FORGET THE AUDIO: Connect an audio cable if you want to standard audio...
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... audio Depending on your computer and your TV, you can connect your computer to your computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. VGA connector and VGA cable - Cables and TV/digital audio adapter are available on the... connectors that are available for connecting your TV in a variety of configurations. - Composite adapter with DisplayPort cable or ...
... audio Depending on your computer and your TV, you can connect your computer to your computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell. VGA connector and VGA cable - Cables and TV/digital audio adapter are available on the... connectors that are available for connecting your TV in a variety of configurations. - Composite adapter with DisplayPort cable or ...
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Multi-Port Composite Adapter S-video TV-out connector Single-Port Composite Adapter S-video TV-out connector Component Adapter S-video TV-out connector composite adapter composite adapter component adapter Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 221
Multi-Port Composite Adapter S-video TV-out connector Single-Port Composite Adapter S-video TV-out connector Component Adapter S-video TV-out connector composite adapter composite adapter component adapter Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 221
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Cables S-Video TV-out connector cable component video cable standard audio cable DVI cable HDMI video cable DVI/HDMI converter cable Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device If you want to connect your computer to a TV or audio device, it is recommended that you connect video and audio cables to your computer in one of the following combinations. 222 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
Cables S-Video TV-out connector cable component video cable standard audio cable DVI cable HDMI video cable DVI/HDMI converter cable Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device If you want to connect your computer to a TV or audio device, it is recommended that you connect video and audio cables to your computer in one of the following combinations. 222 Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings
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... that came with standard audio Best May not be supported by your computer and TV. Configuration Remarks S-video Standard • S-video adapter with standard audio Generally available and easy to • S-video adapter and multi-channel connect analog audio adapter Composite Video Okay • Composite adapter with standard audio Quality...Component adapter with multichannel analog audio adapter DVI Video (Digital Video Interface) Okay • DVI adapter with standard audio Quality may not be available Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 223
... that came with standard audio Best May not be supported by your computer and TV. Configuration Remarks S-video Standard • S-video adapter with standard audio Generally available and easy to • S-video adapter and multi-channel connect analog audio adapter Composite Video Okay • Composite adapter with standard audio Quality...Component adapter with multichannel analog audio adapter DVI Video (Digital Video Interface) Okay • DVI adapter with standard audio Quality may not be available Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 223
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... you have the correct video and audio adapters and cables. 3 Turn off the TV, the audio devices, and the computer. 4 Based on the type of connection selected, connect the video adapters and cables. 5 Connect the audio cables that are available to set up the display arrangement: • ...television. 8 Turn on your computer. 9 When you finish connecting the video and audio cables between your computer and your computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Also see the documentation that you must enable your TV, you connected (if applicable). 7 Select the appropriate input video signal ...
... you have the correct video and audio adapters and cables. 3 Turn off the TV, the audio devices, and the computer. 4 Based on the type of connection selected, connect the video adapters and cables. 5 Connect the audio cables that are available to set up the display arrangement: • ...television. 8 Turn on your computer. 9 When you finish connecting the video and audio cables between your computer and your computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Also see the documentation that you must enable your TV, you connected (if applicable). 7 Select the appropriate input video signal ...
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...; Primary display (cannot select this option for some situations) 11 Access the TV menu and select the appropriate input signal for the physical connection that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 211...). Connecting Your Computer to help you have set the display configuration. Tips Action...
...; Primary display (cannot select this option for some situations) 11 Access the TV menu and select the appropriate input signal for the physical connection that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV, see "Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software" on page 211...). Connecting Your Computer to help you have set the display configuration. Tips Action...
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... on the computer to allow it Multiple connectors - Before selecting S/PDIF digital audio, ensure that allows you are connecting to a TV that has multiple video and audio connectors available, connect the audio cables to either AV5 or AV6 but not both video and audio are turned off the computer and... TV. 2 Connect the computer and TV. 3 Then turn the TV on. 4 Next, turn on the type of connectors as an available external display. Keep audio and video together 1 Turn off S/PDIF-Ensure ...
... on the computer to allow it Multiple connectors - Before selecting S/PDIF digital audio, ensure that allows you are connecting to a TV that has multiple video and audio connectors available, connect the audio cables to either AV5 or AV6 but not both video and audio are turned off the computer and... TV. 2 Connect the computer and TV. 3 Then turn the TV on. 4 Next, turn on the type of connectors as an available external display. Keep audio and video together 1 Turn off S/PDIF-Ensure ...