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Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to ...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...
Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to ...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...
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...card must support multiple monitors. See Windows Help and Support for information on your need : • This is my main Monitor - allows you to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this device as a primary monitor - allows you to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop...on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Drag the monitor icons to drag items across your monitors. 5 ...
...card must support multiple monitors. See Windows Help and Support for information on your need : • This is my main Monitor - allows you to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this device as a primary monitor - allows you to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop...on your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Drag the monitor icons to drag items across your monitors. 5 ...
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... 1 Access the Display Properties menu through the video card control panel. Some video card vendors provide: • Video card control panels • Detailed help guides • Context sensitive help information. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings→ Advanced Settings...
... 1 Access the Display Properties menu through the video card control panel. Some video card vendors provide: • Video card control panels • Detailed help guides • Context sensitive help information. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings→ Advanced Settings...
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...your computer. The left side of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. 4 Click the tab for the video card installed in your TV as a display device and set the display options: • TV wizard • Video card wizard Using a Video Card Wizard to help information for using the ...control panel features. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings→ Advanced Settings. 4 Click the tab for the video card. For example, if the computer has...
...your computer. The left side of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. 4 Click the tab for the video card installed in your TV as a display device and set the display options: • TV wizard • Video card wizard Using a Video Card Wizard to help information for using the ...control panel features. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings→ Advanced Settings. 4 Click the tab for the video card. For example, if the computer has...
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...a lamp. If your screen. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Always check to eliminate distortion. D I O N S - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N T E R F E R E N C E - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - If you purchased a sound card, ensure that the volume on page 280. 300 Troubleshooting Ensure that the sound is working by testing it with the speakers. See"Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on the media player(s) has not been...
...a lamp. If your screen. R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Always check to eliminate distortion. D I O N S - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N T E R F E R E N C E - E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - RUN THE SPEAKER DIAGNOSTICS R E I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - If you purchased a sound card, ensure that the volume on page 280. 300 Troubleshooting Ensure that the sound is working by testing it with the speakers. See"Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on the media player(s) has not been...
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...card. C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I O N - C H E C K T H E G R A P H I C S C A R D P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I N G S - See "Power Lights for instructions on page 273. See the monitor documentation for Desktop... ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality is poor Windows XP 1 Click Start → ...
...card. C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I O N - C H E C K T H E G R A P H I C S C A R D P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I N G S - See "Power Lights for instructions on page 273. See the monitor documentation for Desktop... ROTATE THE MONITOR TO ELIMINATE SUNLIGHT GLARE AND POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality is poor Windows XP 1 Click Start → ...
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... 329 Audio Ports 1 6 5 2 3 4 Port Signal Connection 1 line-in connector Use the (blue) line-in the surround sound setup. The LFE channel drives a subwoofer to attach a single subwoofer. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 2 lineout/ headphone Use the (green) line-out connector to attach connector headphones and speakers with integrated...
... 329 Audio Ports 1 6 5 2 3 4 Port Signal Connection 1 line-in connector Use the (blue) line-in the surround sound setup. The LFE channel drives a subwoofer to attach a single subwoofer. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 2 lineout/ headphone Use the (green) line-out connector to attach connector headphones and speakers with integrated...
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...- electromagnetic interference - ESD - electrostatic discharge - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. extended PC Card - A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212...PCMCIA standard. EMI - ESD can damage integrated circuits found in some countries. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. F Fahrenheit - FBD - A parallel connector design that provides improved bidirectional data transmission. ExpressCard - Also...
...- electromagnetic interference - ESD - electrostatic discharge - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. extended PC Card - A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212...PCMCIA standard. EMI - ESD can damage integrated circuits found in some countries. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. F Fahrenheit - FBD - A parallel connector design that provides improved bidirectional data transmission. ExpressCard - Also...
Owner's Manual
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... screen appears 71 Other software problems 72 Media Card Reader Problems 73 Memory Problems 74 Mouse Problems 75 Network Problems 76 Power Problems 77 Printer Problems 78 Scanner Problems 80 Sound and Speaker Problems 81 No sound from speakers 81 No sound from headphones 82 Video and Monitor Problems 82 ...If the screen is blank 83 If the screen is difficult to read 84 3 Troubleshooting Tools 85 Power Lights 85 Beep Codes 86 System Messages 88 Dell Diagnostics 90 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 90 Starting the Dell ...
... screen appears 71 Other software problems 72 Media Card Reader Problems 73 Memory Problems 74 Mouse Problems 75 Network Problems 76 Power Problems 77 Printer Problems 78 Scanner Problems 80 Sound and Speaker Problems 81 No sound from speakers 81 No sound from headphones 82 Video and Monitor Problems 82 ...If the screen is blank 83 If the screen is difficult to read 84 3 Troubleshooting Tools 85 Power Lights 85 Beep Codes 86 System Messages 88 Dell Diagnostics 90 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 90 Starting the Dell ...
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On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card. This panel covers the CD/DVD drive. (Shown in open position) 1 2 14 3 4 5 13 6 12 7 8 11 9 10 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 17 12 microphone connector 13 FlexBay drive 14 CD/DVD drive panel Inspiron 530b/530d Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader.
On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card. This panel covers the CD/DVD drive. (Shown in open position) 1 2 14 3 4 5 13 6 12 7 8 11 9 10 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 17 12 microphone connector 13 FlexBay drive 14 CD/DVD drive panel Inspiron 530b/530d Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader.
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Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. This panel covers the CD/DVD drive. (Shown in open position) Back View of the Computer Inspiron 530/530a/530c 1 2 3 7 4 6 5 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 12 microphone connector 13 FlexBay drive 14 CD/DVD drive panel Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card.
Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional Media Card Reader. This panel covers the CD/DVD drive. (Shown in open position) Back View of the Computer Inspiron 530/530a/530c 1 2 3 7 4 6 5 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19 12 microphone connector 13 FlexBay drive 14 CD/DVD drive panel Use the microphone connector to attach a personal computer microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or telephony program. On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card.
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... of network traffic may make this light appear to be in digital surround sound audio schemes that carries only low frequency information of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the card. Connect the other end of 80 Hz and below. A click indicates that... a speaker to a Low connector Frequency Effects (LFE) audio channel. On computers with a sound card, use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your computer. It is found in a steady "on the card. The computer is transmitting or receiving network data. LFE audio channel is recommended that the network...
... of network traffic may make this light appear to be in digital surround sound audio schemes that carries only low frequency information of the network cable to the network adapter connector on the card. Connect the other end of 80 Hz and below. A click indicates that... a speaker to a Low connector Frequency Effects (LFE) audio channel. On computers with a sound card, use Category 5 wiring and connectors for your computer. It is found in a steady "on the card. The computer is transmitting or receiving network data. LFE audio channel is recommended that the network...
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.... 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) Use the back USB connectors for computers with 7.1 speakers. On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card. 8 side L/R surround Use the gray connector to provide enhanced surround connector audio for devices that you connect occasionally... 6 front L/R line-out Use the green line-out connector (available on the computer. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 7 microphone Use the pink connector to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that typically remain connected, such ...
.... 10 USB 2.0 connectors (4) Use the back USB connectors for computers with 7.1 speakers. On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is on the card. 8 side L/R surround Use the gray connector to provide enhanced surround connector audio for devices that you connect occasionally... 6 front L/R line-out Use the green line-out connector (available on the computer. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 7 microphone Use the pink connector to attach a personal computer microphone for devices that typically remain connected, such ...
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...5.1-Channel" on page 33. 5 front L/R line-out Use the green line-out connector (available on the card. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 4 line-in connector / Use the blue line-in connector to 5.1 - On computers with integrated amplifiers.... It is on computers connector with integrated sound) to 5.1 - speaker out On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is recommended that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras. 8 VGA video connector...
...5.1-Channel" on page 33. 5 front L/R line-out Use the green line-out connector (available on the card. On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card. 4 line-in connector / Use the blue line-in connector to 5.1 - On computers with integrated amplifiers.... It is on computers connector with integrated sound) to 5.1 - speaker out On computers with a sound card, the microphone connector is recommended that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras. 8 VGA video connector...
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... "System Setup" on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If your screen. D I N T E R F E R E N C E - Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of your speakers have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that you purchased a sound card, ensure that the electrical outlet is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer's front...
... "System Setup" on the setup diagram supplied with the speakers. If your screen. D I N T E R F E R E N C E - Sound and Speaker Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of your speakers have been listening to MP3 songs, ensure that you purchased a sound card, ensure that the electrical outlet is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the computer's front...
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...then ease it aside in a secure place. 5 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 187), go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated Audio, and then change the setting to the sound card's connectors. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 107. 3 Remove ...the screw holding the card retention bracket. 4 Lift the card retention bracket and set it out of its connector. • For PCI ...
...then ease it aside in a secure place. 5 If you installed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 187), go to Onboard Devices and select Integrated Audio, and then change the setting to the sound card's connectors. See "Removing the Computer Cover" on page 107. 3 Remove ...the screw holding the card retention bracket. 4 Lift the card retention bracket and set it out of its connector. • For PCI ...
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... Installing Parts 135 6 If you are flush with the guide notch. • The tops of all cards and filler brackets are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and ... to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 10 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 11 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on the back panel of your computer. 7 Replace the card retention bracket, ensuring that: • The guide clamp is necessary ...
... Installing Parts 135 6 If you are flush with the guide notch. • The tops of all cards and filler brackets are removing the card permanently, install a filler bracket in the empty card-slot opening. NOTICE: To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and ... to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 10 Remove the card's driver from the operating system. 11 If you removed a sound card: a Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on the back panel of your computer. 7 Replace the card retention bracket, ensuring that: • The guide clamp is necessary ...
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...in and out of memory. ESD - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for digital transmission between a computer and a digital video display. extended ...- A display setting that decrease the overall consumption of your Dell™ computer. EMI - Modems and network adapters are common types of the IDE interface for testing the accuracy of the PC Card slot when installed. Glossary 207 electromagnetic interference - A numeric...
...in and out of memory. ESD - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. A removable I/O card adhering to transfer data and often improves performance. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for digital transmission between a computer and a digital video display. extended ...- A display setting that decrease the overall consumption of your Dell™ computer. EMI - Modems and network adapters are common types of the IDE interface for testing the accuracy of the PC Card slot when installed. Glossary 207 electromagnetic interference - A numeric...
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Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 63 replacing, 160 beep codes, 86 BIOS, 187 boot sequence, 191 changing, 192 option settings, 191 booting to a USB device, 192 C cards installing PCI, 130 PCI, 129 removing PCI, 134 slots, 129 types supported, 129 CD/DVD drive installing, 155, 157 problems, 65 removing, 154 CD-RW...
Index A audio. See sound B battery problems, 63 replacing, 160 beep codes, 86 BIOS, 187 boot sequence, 191 changing, 192 option settings, 191 booting to a USB device, 192 C cards installing PCI, 130 PCI, 129 removing PCI, 134 slots, 129 types supported, 129 CD/DVD drive installing, 155, 157 problems, 65 removing, 154 CD-RW...
Service Manual
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... between computers connected to the Internet. GHz - ESD - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for computer processors, buses, and interfaces are GUIs. F Fahrenheit - H hard drive - Electrical interference caused by size. expansion card - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. A connector on the system board (in some computers) where you to a reserved space on...
... between computers connected to the Internet. GHz - ESD - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for computer processors, buses, and interfaces are GUIs. F Fahrenheit - H hard drive - Electrical interference caused by size. expansion card - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. A connector on the system board (in some computers) where you to a reserved space on...