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Video Cards 44 TV Tuners 45 Speakers 46 Webcam 46 Enabling a Webcam 47 Dell Webcam Manager 47 ExpressCards 48 Communication Devices 49 Setting Up Your Laptop 55 Setting Up Your Desktop 57 Internet 59 Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection ... Connector Cables 65 Audio 66 Setting Up 5.1 Audio 66 Setting Up 7.1 Audio 68 Setting Up Your Printer 70 Setting Up Your Webcam 71 Installing Your USB Wireless Adapter 71 Contents 5
Video Cards 44 TV Tuners 45 Speakers 46 Webcam 46 Enabling a Webcam 47 Dell Webcam Manager 47 ExpressCards 48 Communication Devices 49 Setting Up Your Laptop 55 Setting Up Your Desktop 57 Internet 59 Setting Up a Wired Internet Connection ... Connector Cables 65 Audio 66 Setting Up 5.1 Audio 66 Setting Up 7.1 Audio 68 Setting Up Your Printer 70 Setting Up Your Webcam 71 Installing Your USB Wireless Adapter 71 Contents 5
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... 93 HDMI 93 Advantages of HDMI 93 eSATA Connector 94 S/PDIF 94 IEEE 1394 94 Key Features 94 Types of IEEE 1394 Cables 95 Comparing USB and IEEE 1394 96 Network 99 Local Area Network (LAN 99 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 100 Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 100 Wireless Personal...
... 93 HDMI 93 Advantages of HDMI 93 eSATA Connector 94 S/PDIF 94 IEEE 1394 94 Key Features 94 Types of IEEE 1394 Cables 95 Comparing USB and IEEE 1394 96 Network 99 Local Area Network (LAN 99 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 100 Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 100 Wireless Personal...
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... of system board, temperature, the time for long periods of your battery: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other configuration settings and the coin-cell battery helps preserve these settings while the...
... of system board, temperature, the time for long periods of your battery: • Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other configuration settings and the coin-cell battery helps preserve these settings while the...
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...can be using a Bluetooth adapter connected to your computer using a wired or a wireless connection. Wired: The keyboard is connected to the USB port on all current generation computer. • PS/2 port - The wireless connection can be available on the computer. • Bluetooth...NOTE: Backlit keyboard may not be any of your computer for more comfortable position within a few meters from the computer. On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness •...
...can be using a Bluetooth adapter connected to your computer using a wired or a wireless connection. Wired: The keyboard is connected to the USB port on all current generation computer. • PS/2 port - The wireless connection can be available on the computer. • Bluetooth...NOTE: Backlit keyboard may not be any of your computer for more comfortable position within a few meters from the computer. On a Dell laptop computer, there are generally three lighting states available: • Full keyboard/touchpad brightness • Half keyboard/touchpad brightness •...
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... on and you have access to scan for the Service Tag and Express-Service code. Storage About Storage Devices Storage devices allow you to support.dell.com. -- Click Find My Service Tag and follow the steps below: -- Locating the Service Tag and Express- Storage devices can locate the ...Service Tag and the Express-Service Code of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. Examples of your computer. Locating the Label on Your Computer The Service Tag and the...
... on and you have access to scan for the Service Tag and Express-Service code. Storage About Storage Devices Storage devices allow you to support.dell.com. -- Click Find My Service Tag and follow the steps below: -- Locating the Service Tag and Express- Storage devices can locate the ...Service Tag and the Express-Service Code of storage devices are hard drives, optical drives, USB memory keys, and so on the computer, or using the using the Dell's online System Profiler. Examples of your computer. Locating the Label on Your Computer The Service Tag and the...
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USB -- Most TV-tuner cards are available in TV tuners. TV Tuners 45 PCI-E -- TV tuners are available for both desktop and laptop computers and are bundled with software that lets you record the television content on your computer. TV Tuners You can use TV tuners to watch television on your computer. PCI • External -- ExpressCard TV tuners are mostly standalone, however, some video cards also have built in various connectivity options such as: • Internal -- PC Card --
USB -- Most TV-tuner cards are available in TV tuners. TV Tuners 45 PCI-E -- TV tuners are available for both desktop and laptop computers and are bundled with software that lets you record the television content on your computer. TV Tuners You can use TV tuners to watch television on your computer. PCI • External -- ExpressCard TV tuners are mostly standalone, however, some video cards also have built in various connectivity options such as: • Internal -- PC Card --
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...speakers, produce sound for movies, songs, multimedia content, and so on the selections you may need to the computer using a 3.5 mm connector or using the USB connector. Speakers are commonly connected to buy an external webcam. NOTE: For 5.1 or 7.1 channel speakers to your computer sound card must support 5.1 or 7.1 ...You may vary based on . Speakers are generally identified as 2, 2.1, 5.1, 7.1, and so on. External webcams connect to produce 5.1 or 7.1 channel sound, your computer using USB connector. Speakers Speakers are used only for producing error or failure beeps.
...speakers, produce sound for movies, songs, multimedia content, and so on the selections you may need to the computer using a 3.5 mm connector or using the USB connector. Speakers are commonly connected to buy an external webcam. NOTE: For 5.1 or 7.1 channel speakers to your computer sound card must support 5.1 or 7.1 ...You may vary based on . Speakers are generally identified as 2, 2.1, 5.1, 7.1, and so on. External webcams connect to produce 5.1 or 7.1 channel sound, your computer using USB connector. Speakers Speakers are used only for producing error or failure beeps.
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Setting Up Your Desktop 57 Setting Up Your Desktop 1. Connect the display to the USB connectors. NOTE: Depending on your computer model, USB ports may also be present on your computer. Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the appropriate display connector on the front panel of your computer (see Setting Up Your Display). 2.
Setting Up Your Desktop 57 Setting Up Your Desktop 1. Connect the display to the USB connectors. NOTE: Depending on your computer model, USB ports may also be present on your computer. Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the appropriate display connector on the front panel of your computer (see Setting Up Your Display). 2.
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... connection using a dial-up, DSL, or a cable/satellite modem. • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall jack before you set up a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet. Contact your ISP to the...
... connection using a dial-up, DSL, or a cable/satellite modem. • If you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the telephone wall jack before you set up a new connection or network → Connect to the Internet. Contact your ISP to the...
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... the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on the model of the wireless adapter. Connect the other required software to a USB connector on your computer. 5. Installing Your USB Wireless Adapter NOTE: The instructions may vary depending on the screen. 2. Install the software that shipped with your wireless adapter...the software. Use the media shipped with your webcam to install the drivers and other end of the USB cable to use all the features of the USB cable to reinstall the drivers and software. See the documentation that shipped with your computer External webcam ...
... the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on the model of the wireless adapter. Connect the other required software to a USB connector on your computer. 5. Installing Your USB Wireless Adapter NOTE: The instructions may vary depending on the screen. 2. Install the software that shipped with your wireless adapter...the software. Use the media shipped with your webcam to install the drivers and other end of the USB cable to use all the features of the USB cable to reinstall the drivers and software. See the documentation that shipped with your computer External webcam ...
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... battery is turned off. You can hold a charge, varies depending on how you use : • Optical drives. • Wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • High-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power‑intensive programs like complex 3D graphics applications and games. The operating time... recharged. • Configuring the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com.
... battery is turned off. You can hold a charge, varies depending on how you use : • Optical drives. • Wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media cards, or USB devices. • High-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power‑intensive programs like complex 3D graphics applications and games. The operating time... recharged. • Configuring the power management settings using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage (see the Article ID: 405686 at support.dell.com.
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... additional speakers (rear left surround, and right surround) and one lowfrequency audio channel. 7.1 Audio 7.1 refers to a computer. USB allows high speed connection of peripherals to the number of audio channels in electronic devices primarily used for a computer. 90 ...to recognize that a device is smaller than mini-USB connector and allows you to establish communication between a computer and different devices. A micro-USB connector is plugged in high-end surround-sound configurations. USB Connectors Mini-USB - Using USB, you can connect devices like mice, keyboards, ...
... additional speakers (rear left surround, and right surround) and one lowfrequency audio channel. 7.1 Audio 7.1 refers to a computer. USB allows high speed connection of peripherals to the number of audio channels in electronic devices primarily used for a computer. 90 ...to recognize that a device is smaller than mini-USB connector and allows you to establish communication between a computer and different devices. A micro-USB connector is plugged in high-end surround-sound configurations. USB Connectors Mini-USB - Using USB, you can connect devices like mice, keyboards, ...
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...battery charge reaches 10%. NOTE: If you to run the USB 3.0 ports in USB 2.0 mode temporarily for multimedia and storage applications. USB 2.0 - To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it provides additional bandwidth for troubleshooting purposes and...transmission speed of the USB standard. USB 1.x - USB Standards USB 3.0 - USB 3.0 is in situations where an OS reinstallation is ten times faster than USB 1.1. USB 91 USB PowerShare - You can configure this limit using a USB optical or Flash drive. Legacy USB standard supporting data ...
...battery charge reaches 10%. NOTE: If you to run the USB 3.0 ports in USB 2.0 mode temporarily for multimedia and storage applications. USB 2.0 - To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it provides additional bandwidth for troubleshooting purposes and...transmission speed of the USB standard. USB 1.x - USB Standards USB 3.0 - USB 3.0 is in situations where an OS reinstallation is ten times faster than USB 1.1. USB 91 USB PowerShare - You can configure this limit using a USB optical or Flash drive. Legacy USB standard supporting data ...
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... using older connection standards such as DVI, HDMI, and VGA HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) transmit audio and video signals in quality due to a USB cable that slides into the connector of the source device. With its unique direct drive capability, DisplayPort simplifies the design of ultra‑elegant HDTVs...; Since it an ideal gaming interface • DisplayPort cables can be hidden from view • Supports plug-and-play adapters that can extend up to 15 meters (49.21 feet) without the loss in a single digital interface.
... using older connection standards such as DVI, HDMI, and VGA HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) transmit audio and video signals in quality due to a USB cable that slides into the connector of the source device. With its unique direct drive capability, DisplayPort simplifies the design of ultra‑elegant HDTVs...; Since it an ideal gaming interface • DisplayPort cables can be hidden from view • Supports plug-and-play adapters that can extend up to 15 meters (49.21 feet) without the loss in a single digital interface.
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... • Easy to use of repeaters, can be added and removed while the device and computer are two kinds of an eSATA/USB combo port. You can transfer video or still images without losing quality. There are turned on your computer. Set up by optical ... - S/PDIF S/PDIF is a standard for special drivers or perform complicated set up to 2 meters long. Provides better signal quality as compared to USB 2.0 or FireWire 800. eSATA provides considerably higher throughput as it does not require digital‑analog-digital conversion. • Connectivity - Eliminates the need...
... • Easy to use of repeaters, can be added and removed while the device and computer are two kinds of an eSATA/USB combo port. You can transfer video or still images without losing quality. There are turned on your computer. Set up by optical ... - S/PDIF S/PDIF is a standard for special drivers or perform complicated set up to 2 meters long. Provides better signal quality as compared to USB 2.0 or FireWire 800. eSATA provides considerably higher throughput as it does not require digital‑analog-digital conversion. • Connectivity - Eliminates the need...
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Comparing USB and IEEE 1394 Feature USB Data transfer rate USB 1.1: 12 Mbps USB 2.0: 480 Mbps Number of devices 127 Plug and play Yes Hot-pluggable Yes Isochronous devices Yes Bus type Yes Network topology Hub IEEE1394 IEEE 1394a: 400 Mbps IEEE 1394b: 800 Mbps 63 Yes Yes Yes Yes Daisy chain 96 IEEE 1394
Comparing USB and IEEE 1394 Feature USB Data transfer rate USB 1.1: 12 Mbps USB 2.0: 480 Mbps Number of devices 127 Plug and play Yes Hot-pluggable Yes Isochronous devices Yes Bus type Yes Network topology Hub IEEE1394 IEEE 1394a: 400 Mbps IEEE 1394b: 800 Mbps 63 Yes Yes Yes Yes Daisy chain 96 IEEE 1394
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...a wired network: 1. It is based on the IEEE 802.16 standard, which is not a part of your original order, you can purchase one from dell.com. Setting Up Your Network Setting Up a Wired Network To connect to the Internet using an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service... Provider (ISP). If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is also called Wireless MAN and provides fixed and laptop connectivity without the need for Microwave Access (WiMAX) WiMAX is ...
...a wired network: 1. It is based on the IEEE 802.16 standard, which is not a part of your original order, you can purchase one from dell.com. Setting Up Your Network Setting Up a Wired Network To connect to the Internet using an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service... Provider (ISP). If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is also called Wireless MAN and provides fixed and laptop connectivity without the need for Microwave Access (WiMAX) WiMAX is ...
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... . 3. Swipe from the right edge of connection to the telephone wall jack before you set up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to select, click Help me choose or contact your router. Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any...
... . 3. Swipe from the right edge of connection to the telephone wall jack before you set up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to select, click Help me choose or contact your router. Windows 7 and Windows Vista 1. Save and close any open files, and exit any...
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... press . Swipe from the right edge of the screen (or if you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to determine the type of the screen), and then click Search . 2. Expand Network Adapters. NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Follow...
... press . Swipe from the right edge of the screen (or if you are using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to determine the type of the screen), and then click Search . 2. Expand Network Adapters. NOTE: ISPs and ISP offerings vary by country. Follow...
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...warranty renewal options. -- This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events, and restoration points on . -- View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Owner's Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and so on the day ...drive. -- System Performance Improvement Offers - You can also 114 Solution Station Create a Backup and Recovery media or a USB flash drive. -- Detailed System Information - Acquire software and hardware solutions that allow you to: -- The control panel also provides ...
...warranty renewal options. -- This utility displays all hardware scans, tests, system changes, critical events, and restoration points on . -- View Dell Technical Support options, Customer Support, Tours and Training, Online Tools, Owner's Manual, Warranty Information, FAQs, and so on the day ...drive. -- System Performance Improvement Offers - You can also 114 Solution Station Create a Backup and Recovery media or a USB flash drive. -- Detailed System Information - Acquire software and hardware solutions that allow you to: -- The control panel also provides ...