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... 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing Applications on Your Computer 121 Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With Microsoft® Windows 121 Installing (Downloading) Applications From the Internet 121 Installing Applications From a Network 122 Windows Vista 122 Windows® XP 122 Contents 9
... 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing Applications on Your Computer 121 Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With Microsoft® Windows 121 Installing (Downloading) Applications From the Internet 121 Installing Applications From a Network 122 Windows Vista 122 Windows® XP 122 Contents 9
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... Messages 200 Windows Vista 200 Windows XP 200 15 Multimedia (CDs/DVDs, 5.1 Audio, MP3s, TVs, Digital Cameras, and Projectors 203 Overview 203 CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ Media 204 Playing a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media . . . . . 204 Copying CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media . . . . . 205 5.1 Audio 207 Setting up the...
... Messages 200 Windows Vista 200 Windows XP 200 15 Multimedia (CDs/DVDs, 5.1 Audio, MP3s, TVs, Digital Cameras, and Projectors 203 Overview 203 CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ Media 204 Playing a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media . . . . . 204 Copying CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media . . . . . 205 5.1 Audio 207 Setting up the...
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... for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that came with your computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. If the...
... for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that came with your computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc® (BD) to which you install drivers obtained from other sources, your computer might not work correctly. If the...
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... E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I C S - RUN CHECK DISK - 82 Drives and Media R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I T O N - NOTE: Because of the drive, and then push firmly until it on page 281. See the help files for drives that are not slot-loading) 1 ... pull out the tray until the tray is normal and may prevent the operating system from starting. The drive tray cannot eject (for your CD, DVD, or BD software. Try allowing the computer to return to a media drive CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS C H A N G E T H E W R I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - Problems ...
... E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I C S - RUN CHECK DISK - 82 Drives and Media R U N THE DELL D I A G N O S T I T O N - NOTE: Because of the drive, and then push firmly until it on page 281. See the help files for drives that are not slot-loading) 1 ... pull out the tray until the tray is normal and may prevent the operating system from starting. The drive tray cannot eject (for your CD, DVD, or BD software. Try allowing the computer to return to a media drive CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS C H A N G E T H E W R I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - Problems ...
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Transferring Files and Settings to a New Computer Transferring Files From a Computer Running Windows XP to remove permissions from the Windows Vista DVD on the required group or user and click Remove. 1 Locate the folder or file for which you want to set permissions and rightclick on it. 2 ...
Transferring Files and Settings to a New Computer Transferring Files From a Computer Running Windows XP to remove permissions from the Windows Vista DVD on the required group or user and click Remove. 1 Locate the folder or file for which you want to set permissions and rightclick on it. 2 ...
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... for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Managing Applications (Programs) Installing Applications on Your Computer Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With Microsoft® Windows® 1 Insert the CD or DVD into your computer. 2 Follow the instructions on your web browser, click the link to the application.
... for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. Managing Applications (Programs) Installing Applications on Your Computer Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With Microsoft® Windows® 1 Insert the CD or DVD into your computer. 2 Follow the instructions on your web browser, click the link to the application.
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... (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 127 You can also purchase commercial products that clean discs and provide some protection from the center to use on DVDs. 1 Hold the disc by its outer edge.
... (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 127 You can also purchase commercial products that clean discs and provide some protection from the center to use on DVDs. 1 Hold the disc by its outer edge.
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...Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. For more information on the taskbar... status, check the Power Meter icon on preserving the battery life of your battery is fully charged. You may need to a CD or DVD. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer performance). intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the ...
...Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. For more information on the taskbar... status, check the Power Meter icon on preserving the battery life of your battery is fully charged. You may need to a CD or DVD. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer performance). intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the ...
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..., 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 the display settings based on page 215. Depending on the computer, you can also connect other media devices, ...
..., 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 the display settings based on page 215. Depending on the computer, you can also connect other media devices, ...
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CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ Media Some computers may come equipped with media buttons for direct data transfer. 204 Multimedia Some computers launch an auto-... it onto the spindle, or place it on using these buttons see the documentation that came with multimedia buttons, press the Play button. Playing a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media For Drives With Spindles and/or Trays 1 Press the eject button on the drive. 2 Place the media, label side up...
CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ Media Some computers may come equipped with media buttons for direct data transfer. 204 Multimedia Some computers launch an auto-... it onto the spindle, or place it on using these buttons see the documentation that came with multimedia buttons, press the Play button. Playing a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media For Drives With Spindles and/or Trays 1 Press the eject button on the drive. 2 Place the media, label side up...
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... 205 Select the function for the task you are attempting to remove a pre-installed cd. Some computers launch an auto-play selection window. Copying CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ → Projects→ Copy. 2 Copy the disk. For Drives With a Slot drive ...opening NOTICE: Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini-DVDs) as open for viewing or open for direct data transfer. For the location of the eject button, see the media software that you will damage...
... 205 Select the function for the task you are attempting to remove a pre-installed cd. Some computers launch an auto-play selection window. Copying CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Media 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ → Projects→ Copy. 2 Copy the disk. For Drives With a Slot drive ...opening NOTICE: Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini-DVDs) as open for viewing or open for direct data transfer. For the location of the eject button, see the media software that you will damage...
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... source disk, it automatically ejects. HINT: Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a disk only after you start your CD/DVD creation software and open a project. • Use a blank disk to practice recording. • You may not be able to a temporary folder on the ...website for the media software installed in your CD/DVD software. The computer copies the data from the source disk to the blank disk. With a Single Disk Drive: a Insert the source disk into the ...
... source disk, it automatically ejects. HINT: Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a disk only after you start your CD/DVD creation software and open a project. • Use a blank disk to practice recording. • You may not be able to a temporary folder on the ...website for the media software installed in your CD/DVD software. The computer copies the data from the source disk to the blank disk. With a Single Disk Drive: a Insert the source disk into the ...
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...PDIF), you can enable digital audio for DVD playback. 1 Click Start→ All Programs, and click the link for specified computers. 1 Install a coin-cell battery into the DVD drive. Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote The Dell Travel Remote is designed to control Windows Vista... Media Center and is available only for the DVD player. 2 Insert a DVD into the remote control. 2 Launch the Windows Vista Media ...
...PDIF), you can enable digital audio for DVD playback. 1 Click Start→ All Programs, and click the link for specified computers. 1 Install a coin-cell battery into the DVD drive. Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote The Dell Travel Remote is designed to control Windows Vista... Media Center and is available only for the DVD player. 2 Insert a DVD into the remote control. 2 Launch the Windows Vista Media ...
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...→ Advanced Controls→ Advanced. 3 Click the check box to the main menu screen. If the DVD begins playing, click the stop button. 3 Click Settings→ DVD→ DVD Audio Setting. 4 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and click ...Headphones. 5 Click the arrows beside the Audio listening mode setting to select the most suitable option. 3 Click Settings→ DVD→ DVD Audio Setting. 4 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and select the SPDIF option. 5 Click...
...→ Advanced Controls→ Advanced. 3 Click the check box to the main menu screen. If the DVD begins playing, click the stop button. 3 Click Settings→ DVD→ DVD Audio Setting. 4 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and click ...Headphones. 5 Click the arrows beside the Audio listening mode setting to select the most suitable option. 3 Click Settings→ DVD→ DVD Audio Setting. 4 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and select the SPDIF option. 5 Click...
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..., and organizing 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 a variety of the following tasks: • View and download pictures on digital cameras in...
..., and organizing 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 a variety of the following tasks: • View and download pictures on digital cameras in...
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Multimedia 213 • Burning (creating) your own CDs and DVDs as well as copying music from CDs • Listening to radio stations • Searching and organizing your digital media files • Copying and syncing files to laptop devices • Shopping for digital media online FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Windows Media Player, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
Multimedia 213 • Burning (creating) your own CDs and DVDs as well as copying music from CDs • Listening to radio stations • Searching and organizing your digital media files • Copying and syncing files to laptop devices • Shopping for digital media online FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Windows Media Player, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
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... the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you see the...
... the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to wait until you see the...
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... Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM ...option from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE:...
... Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM ...option from the menu that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run . If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE:...
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...and see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I S C - NOTE: Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in the lower...M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I N G T O A D I C S - See "Configuring Your Power Settings" on page 137 or search for information on page 281. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on power management modes. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - Windows Vista 1 Click Start and click Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→...
...and see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I S C - NOTE: Because of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in the lower...M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I N G T O A D I C S - See "Configuring Your Power Settings" on page 137 or search for information on page 281. See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on power management modes. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - Windows Vista 1 Click Start and click Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→...
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... "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). Insert a bootable CD or DVD. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. T H E D E V I C E I B L E . For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device...
... "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 337). Insert a bootable CD or DVD. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. T H E D E V I C E I B L E . For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound. 2 Click Device...