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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
Dell Technology Guide
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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 Home ...
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 Home ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...both your computer and your TV to determine what options are available. 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 optical cable. • DisplayPort...8482; • Digital Video Interface (DVI) or High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) In addition, possible audio connections to support the video connections vary from standard analog RCA jacks to a TV and Adjusting Display ...
...both your computer and your TV to determine what options are available. 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 optical cable. • DisplayPort...8482; • Digital Video Interface (DVI) or High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) In addition, possible audio connections to support the video connections vary from standard analog RCA jacks to a TV and Adjusting Display ...
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...have a DVI connector, use your computer supports. NOTE: DVI-A, DVI-D, and DVI-I (digital and analog). DisplayPort allows you to the HDMI port on page 327. Connector Description/Function A DVI connector allows you to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings DVI connectors are available for ..., such as flat-panel monitors or TVs. A HDMI connector allows you know which format your computer's DVI connector with a DVI/HDMI converter cable to connector to connect a computer and a home-theater system. NOTE: DVI and HDMI are compatible and there are noninterchangeable. You will need...
...have a DVI connector, use your computer supports. NOTE: DVI-A, DVI-D, and DVI-I (digital and analog). DisplayPort allows you to the HDMI port on page 327. Connector Description/Function A DVI connector allows you to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings DVI connectors are available for ..., such as flat-panel monitors or TVs. A HDMI connector allows you know which format your computer's DVI connector with a DVI/HDMI converter cable to connector to connect a computer and a home-theater system. NOTE: DVI and HDMI are compatible and there are noninterchangeable. You will need...
Dell Technology Guide
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... your TV, see the documentation that came with your computer and TV, determine which types of input connections, such as an Svideo connector, a DVI connector, a HDMI connector, or a VGA connector. S-video cables generally transmit video only. Identifying the Connectors on your TV. A headphone/line-in connector allows you will need to... for each of these types of cables and adapters you to connect headphones to link the selected computer video output port (S-video, VGA, DVI, or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector.
... your TV, see the documentation that came with your computer and TV, determine which types of input connections, such as an Svideo connector, a DVI connector, a HDMI connector, or a VGA connector. S-video cables generally transmit video only. Identifying the Connectors on your TV. A headphone/line-in connector allows you will need to... for each of these types of cables and adapters you to connect headphones to link the selected computer video output port (S-video, VGA, DVI, or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector.
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...your computer, use them. NOTE: If video or audio adapters and cables came with DVI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - Component adapter with DisplayPort cable or DisplayPort/DVI converter cable • Audio adapter and cable... TV, you can connect your computer to a TV or other computers. HDMI connector with composite-video cable - S/PDIF digital audio - - Composite adapter with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - Standard analog audio - Cables and TV/digital audio adapter ... S-video connector and S-video cable - Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell.
...your computer, use them. NOTE: If video or audio adapters and cables came with DVI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - Component adapter with DisplayPort cable or DisplayPort/DVI converter cable • Audio adapter and cable... TV, you can connect your computer to a TV or other computers. HDMI connector with composite-video cable - S/PDIF digital audio - - Composite adapter with HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI converter cable - Standard analog audio - Cables and TV/digital audio adapter ... S-video connector and S-video cable - Do not interchange adapters or cables from Dell.
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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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... Possible Configurations NOTE: These configurations may or may not be as good as component video DisplayPort Recommended • DisplayPort /DVI converter with standard audio HDMI Video • HDMI/DVI converter with standard audio Best May not be supported by your computer and TV. NOTE: See the documentation that came with your computer...
... Possible Configurations NOTE: These configurations may or may not be as good as component video DisplayPort Recommended • DisplayPort /DVI converter with standard audio HDMI Video • HDMI/DVI converter with standard audio Best May not be supported by your computer and TV. NOTE: See the documentation that came with your computer...
Dell Technology Guide
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... more about input settings, see the documentation that allows you to specify the input signal for the TV. For example, your TV for available settings. HDMI 1 3. AV2 (Composite 2) 8. AV5 (Component 1) 11. Examine the remote for your TV and select the option that you have connected from your TV and computer connected... a screen similar to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 227 VGA 2. TV 5. AV3 (S-Video 1) 9. AVI (Composite 1) 7. AV4 (S-Video 2) 10. Access the menu for a button labeled "Menu." HDMI 2 4. DIGITAL TV 6.
... more about input settings, see the documentation that allows you to specify the input signal for the TV. For example, your TV for available settings. HDMI 1 3. AV2 (Composite 2) 8. AV5 (Component 1) 11. Examine the remote for your TV and select the option that you have connected from your TV and computer connected... a screen similar to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 227 VGA 2. TV 5. AV3 (S-Video 1) 9. AVI (Composite 1) 7. AV4 (S-Video 2) 10. Access the menu for a button labeled "Menu." HDMI 2 4. DIGITAL TV 6.
Dell Technology Guide
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HDMI connects digital audio/video sources such as standard, enhanced, and high-definition video along with up to compatible digital audio devices, computer monitors, and digital ... 18 +5 V Power (max 50 mA) 19 Hot Plug Detect 326 Ports It is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. On a single cable, HDMI supports PC or TV video formats such as Blu-ray Disc players, settop boxes, personal computers, and video game consoles to 8 channels of the various...
HDMI connects digital audio/video sources such as standard, enhanced, and high-definition video along with up to compatible digital audio devices, computer monitors, and digital ... 18 +5 V Power (max 50 mA) 19 Hot Plug Detect 326 Ports It is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. On a single cable, HDMI supports PC or TV video formats such as Blu-ray Disc players, settop boxes, personal computers, and video game consoles to 8 channels of the various...
Setup Guide
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...slots from other particles. NOTE: When used with a plastic blank installed in the slot. Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 4 HDMI connector - NOTE: Your computer ships with a monitor, only the video signal is installed in the media card slot. Connects to a pair ...external drive, or MP3 player. 2 Audio in -1 Media Card Reader - Blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 25 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector - Provides a fast and convenient way to a microphone or inputs signal for use when no media card is read. 5 7-...
...slots from other particles. NOTE: When used with a plastic blank installed in the slot. Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 4 HDMI connector - NOTE: Your computer ships with a monitor, only the video signal is installed in the media card slot. Connects to a pair ...external drive, or MP3 player. 2 Audio in -1 Media Card Reader - Blanks from dust and other computers may not fit your computer. 25 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 USB 2.0 connector - Provides a fast and convenient way to a microphone or inputs signal for use when no media card is read. 5 7-...
Setup Guide
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Connectors Audio Mini-Card HDMI connector Network adapter USB VGA eSATA one microphone-in connector, one stereo headphones/speakers connector, and one analog microphone one half-size Mini-Card slot ...
Connectors Audio Mini-Card HDMI connector Network adapter USB VGA eSATA one microphone-in connector, one stereo headphones/speakers connector, and one analog microphone one half-size Mini-Card slot ...
Setup Guide
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Index F finding more information 76 FTP login, anonymous 69 H HDMI connecting 25 headphones, connecting 25 help getting assistance and support 67 I Internet connection 18 ISP Internet Service Provider 18 M media card reader 25 memory problems 48 88 microphone connecting external 25 N Network connection fixing 46 O optical drive 23 P playing CD/DVD 36 power/battery indicator lights 27 R recovering data 43 restoring factory image 65
Index F finding more information 76 FTP login, anonymous 69 H HDMI connecting 25 headphones, connecting 25 help getting assistance and support 67 I Internet connection 18 ISP Internet Service Provider 18 M media card reader 25 memory problems 48 88 microphone connecting external 25 N Network connection fixing 46 O optical drive 23 P playing CD/DVD 36 power/battery indicator lights 27 R recovering data 43 restoring factory image 65