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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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Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can ... 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. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on your...
Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on page 246. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can ... 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. As you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on your...
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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. use slide bar to check if the...
... 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. use slide bar to check if the...
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... screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. allows you to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. allows you to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this device as a primary monitor - Windows XP 1 Right...
... screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. allows you to drag items across your screen onto alternate monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. allows you to set the main monitor. • Extend the desktop onto this device as a primary monitor - Windows XP 1 Right...
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... Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. Monitors and Displays 55 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...
... Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. Monitors and Displays 55 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...
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... monitors and internal display interfaces. Other features include: •Higher resolutions such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. DisplayPort is also suitable for connectivity between high definition content applications such as WQXGA (2048x1536 pixels). •... single interface and cable that accommodates two-way audio and video for delivering flat panel display technology to enable NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) or ATI Crossfire technologies. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible...
... monitors and internal display interfaces. Other features include: •Higher resolutions such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs. DisplayPort is also suitable for connectivity between high definition content applications such as WQXGA (2048x1536 pixels). •... single interface and cable that accommodates two-way audio and video for delivering flat panel display technology to enable NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) or ATI Crossfire technologies. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible...
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... computer. 4 When you want to your computer. See the documentation that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers used by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified... you are installing the driver (for that device. 6 Click the driver that came with the device for information about the driver for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to step 2.
... computer. 4 When you want to your computer. See the documentation that you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. The drivers used by your computer are automatically displayed in the My Drivers-The Drivers and Utilities media has identified... you are installing the driver (for that device. 6 Click the driver that came with the device for information about the driver for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media Using the Drivers and Utilities Media to step 2.
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... and customize their system's performance. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to change made to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. This information can be saved to...
... and customize their system's performance. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to change made to a file for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. This information can be saved to...
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... your drive will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
... your drive will be free if you run the cleanup. 3 Click OK. 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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... companies, but it is used to provide the broadband service; a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for Broadband Access • You can obtain cable broadband access through your cable...
... companies, but it is used to provide the broadband service; a new line is particularly suited to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for Broadband Access • You can obtain cable broadband access through your cable...
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... the Internet signal to the telephone wall jack before you to another, even when the documents are available. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is a collection of web pages maintained by an individual or an organization. If you need a web browser, which use your telephone on your computer...
... the Internet signal to the telephone wall jack before you to another, even when the documents are available. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is a collection of web pages maintained by an individual or an organization. If you need a web browser, which use your telephone on your computer...
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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 and print digital photos, play CDs and DVDs, create your computer to a TV and adjusting ... Display Settings" on the computer, you can also connect other media devices, such as an MP3 player. You can be used for data, music or videos. Depending on page 215.
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 and print digital photos, play CDs and DVDs, create your computer to a TV and adjusting ... Display Settings" on the computer, you can also connect other media devices, such as an MP3 player. You can be used for data, music or videos. Depending on page 215.
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... Media Player has selected to sync your laptop media device or storage card. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature to copy audio and video files from CDs to your selection of files to copy. Setting up the Laptop Media Device...
... Media Player has selected to sync your laptop media device or storage card. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature to copy audio and video files from CDs to your selection of files to copy. Setting up the Laptop Media Device...
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... When you use a digital camera with your camera. 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 Also, search for topics on your camera. • Modify pictures and add special...
... When you use a digital camera with your camera. 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 Also, search for topics on your camera. • Modify pictures and add special...
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... Adjusting Display Settings 215 S-video/composite; For more information about watching and recording TV on your computer. S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your current video card. Possible connections include:... • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV...
... Adjusting Display Settings 215 S-video/composite; For more information about watching and recording TV on your computer. S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your current video card. Possible connections include:... • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV...
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...Connecting Your Computer to S/PDIF digital audio and multi-channel digital audio through optical cable. 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 determine what options ...are available. • DisplayPort™ • 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 Settings
...Connecting Your Computer to S/PDIF digital audio and multi-channel digital audio through optical cable. 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 determine what options ...are available. • DisplayPort™ • 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 Settings