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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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... 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 a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings 247 Contents 17
... 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 a Video Card Wizard to Configure Display Settings 247 Contents 17
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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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... of images on the screen. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the... appear smaller 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 Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on...
... of images on the screen. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the... appear smaller 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 Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on...
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... 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. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 The Display Properties...
... 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. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Monitors and Displays 49 The Display Properties...
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.... 3 Select the Settings tab. 4 Drag the monitor icons to drag items across your need : • Use this monitor - NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize... 4 Drag the monitor icons to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this device as a primary monitor - Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the following check boxes depending on the requirements for setting up multiple monitors. See Windows Help and Support ...
.... 3 Select the Settings tab. 4 Drag the monitor icons to drag items across your need : • Use this monitor - NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize... 4 Drag the monitor icons to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this device as a primary monitor - Windows XP 1 Right-click an open area of the following check boxes depending on the requirements for setting up multiple monitors. See Windows Help and Support ...
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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 Projector Analog No Home entertainment system Analog No ...
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 Projector Analog No Home entertainment system Analog No ...
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... Blu-ray disc content. •Support for cables up to 15m long. •A single interface and cable that accommodates two-way audio and video for systems with a group of "direct drive" digital monitors, resulting in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than .... For more identical graphics cards can be found on the NVIDIA and ATI websites respectively. 56 Monitors and Displays Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. Doing so can...
... Blu-ray disc content. •Support for cables up to 15m long. •A single interface and cable that accommodates two-way audio and video for systems with a group of "direct drive" digital monitors, resulting in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than .... For more identical graphics cards can be found on the NVIDIA and ATI websites respectively. 56 Monitors and Displays Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. Doing so can...
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... computer 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 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. If not, go to step 2. HINT: The drivers for the device to your first time to use the Drivers and ...
... computer 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 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. If not, go to step 2. HINT: The drivers for the device to your first time to use the Drivers and ...
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... to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure...
... to define when and how profiles saved in the Device Settings interface displays the available settings and options for further review as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. NVIDIA Monitor The NVIDIA Monitor application allows you to system configuration. 130 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure...
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Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. You can ...
Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) 131 When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. Selecting a component in the interface displays realtime data for the available operating characteristics of that component. You can ...
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...'s modem for specific details. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router -
...'s modem for specific details. For information on broadband connection, see "Broadband Access" on the network to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos. A router connects computers and peripherals on page 151. • Router -
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... communicate. A website is Internet Explorer. 172 Accessing the Internet With a DSL connection, you set up your Internet connection. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is a software application (a program) that displays web pages. • DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your local cable...
... communicate. A website is Internet Explorer. 172 Accessing the Internet With a DSL connection, you set up your Internet connection. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is a software application (a program) that displays web pages. • DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your local cable...
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... copy files to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings" on the computer, you can be used for data, music or videos. 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.
... copy files to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings" on the computer, you can be used for data, music or videos. 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.
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... manual sync operations. When you copy files to your device manually, click Finish. 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 Media Library to copy. At this point, you must manually remove files from CDs...
... manual sync operations. When you copy files to your device manually, click Finish. 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 Media Library to copy. At this point, you must manually remove files from CDs...
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... effects. • Print pictures. • Organize your camera. You can perform one or more of activities, including: • Playing digital media files, including audio and video files, CDs and DVDs, and other media files and formats 212 Multimedia Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer When you can use a digital camera with...
... effects. • Print pictures. • Organize your camera. You can perform one or more of activities, including: • Playing digital media files, including audio and video files, CDs and DVDs, and other media files and formats 212 Multimedia Using a Digital Camera With Your Computer When you can use a digital camera with...
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Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; 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 TV tuner card. S-video/composite; Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a...of ways to connect computers to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 For more information about watching and recording TV on your current video card. Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You ...
Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; 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 TV tuner card. S-video/composite; Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device There are a...of ways to connect computers to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 215 For more information about watching and recording TV on your current video card. Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You ...
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... TV to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings S-video Composite video Component video DVI digital video HDMI video/audio DVI/HDMI converter 216 Connecting Your Computer 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 S/PDIF digital audio and...
... TV to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings S-video Composite video Component video DVI digital video HDMI video/audio DVI/HDMI converter 216 Connecting Your Computer 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 S/PDIF digital audio and...