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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 Audio in the ...
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 Audio in the ...
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... Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using...
... Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using...
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Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-...
Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-...
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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup...
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
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...a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them... if needed. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear...
...a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them... if needed. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on the screen. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear...
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... decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to set resolution HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open...
... decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to set resolution HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open...
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... 1 Right-click an open area of the following check boxes depending on the requirements for information on your need : • Use this monitor - NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. allows you to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor -
... 1 Right-click an open area of the following check boxes depending on the requirements for information on your need : • Use this monitor - NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. allows you to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor -
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Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to Analog No Monitor or Projector Digital No Monitor or Projector Analog No Home entertainment system Analog No ...
Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to Analog No Monitor or Projector Digital No Monitor or Projector Analog No Home entertainment system Analog No ...
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Features and Benefits Dell, in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual ...to end users. Other features include: •Higher resolutions such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. Detailed information about the benefits of "direct drive" digital monitors, resulting in the most...;Support for cables up to 15m long. •A single interface and cable that accommodates two-way audio and video for systems with built-in collaboration with a group of leading PC, graphics, and semiconductor companies, has developed...
Features and Benefits Dell, in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual ...to end users. Other features include: •Higher resolutions such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. Detailed information about the benefits of "direct drive" digital monitors, resulting in the most...;Support for cables up to 15m long. •A single interface and cable that accommodates two-way audio and video for systems with built-in collaboration with a group of leading PC, graphics, and semiconductor companies, has developed...
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... devices may not be included on the screen. See the documentation that came with the device for information about the driver for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media If this is detecting hardware in your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to step 5. 2 When the... displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. A message appears, stating that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to step 2.
... devices may not be included on the screen. See the documentation that came with the device for information about the driver for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media If this is detecting hardware in your first time to use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to step 5. 2 When the... displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. A message appears, stating that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to step 2.
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... (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
... (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
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... interface displays realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
... interface displays realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
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... your router for setting up access. DSL broadband access is not required. What You Need to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up a typical...
... your router for setting up access. DSL broadband access is not required. What You Need to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. Use either CAT 5 or CAT 5e cables. • Network interface card Broadband Access Broadband access provides much faster data transfer rates than dial-up a typical...
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... need a web browser, which use your existing telephone line. If you are using a dial-up connections are available. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is Internet Explorer. 172 Accessing the Internet A website is connected to the broadband cable or DSL modem that displays web pages. A commonly used browser...
... need a web browser, which use your existing telephone line. If you are using a dial-up connections are available. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is Internet Explorer. 172 Accessing the Internet A website is connected to the broadband cable or DSL modem that displays web pages. A commonly used browser...
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... to a laptop media device, such as digital cameras, projectors, MP3 Players, and TVs. 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 also connect other media devices, such as an MP3 player. Multimedia 203 Depending on page 215... CDs, listen to radio stations, and copy files to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings" on the computer, you can be used for data, music or videos.
... to a laptop media device, such as digital cameras, projectors, MP3 Players, and TVs. 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 also connect other media devices, such as an MP3 player. Multimedia 203 Depending on page 215... CDs, listen to radio stations, and copy files to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings" on the computer, you can be used for data, music or videos.
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... to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature to copy audio and video files from CDs to your laptop media device. When you copy files to your device automatically, click Finish. If prompted, select the option to sync ...
... to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature to copy audio and video files from CDs to your laptop media device. When you copy files to your device automatically, click Finish. If prompted, select the option to sync ...
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.... • Print pictures. • Organize your multimedia files. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more of activities, including: • Playing digital media files, including audio and video files, CDs and DVDs, and other media files and formats 212 Multimedia You can use a digital camera with your computer, you can perform one or...
.... • Print pictures. • Organize your multimedia files. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more of activities, including: • Playing digital media files, including audio and video files, CDs and DVDs, and other media files and formats 212 Multimedia You can use a digital camera with your computer, you can perform one or...
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For more information about watching and recording TV on your computer. S-video/composite; A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. 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 Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a ...
For more information about watching and recording TV on your computer. S-video/composite; A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. 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 Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a ...
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... standard analog RCA jacks to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Examine the back and sides of these video and audio connection options vary for each computer and TV. S-video Composite video Component video DVI digital video HDMI video/audio DVI/HDMI converter 216 Connecting Your Computer to S/PDIF digital audio and multi-channel digital audio through...
... standard analog RCA jacks to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Examine the back and sides of these video and audio connection options vary for each computer and TV. S-video Composite video Component video DVI digital video HDMI video/audio DVI/HDMI converter 216 Connecting Your Computer to S/PDIF digital audio and multi-channel digital audio through...