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...37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40 4 Using the Display 41 Adjusting Brightness... 41 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43...
...37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40 4 Using the Display 41 Adjusting Brightness... 41 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43...
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...the Sleep Power State 47 Charging the Battery 47 Replacing the Battery 48 Storing a Battery 49 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote 52 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD 54 ... 55 Helpful Tips 56 Adjusting the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 HDMI 61 S-Video and Standard Audio 62 Component Video and Standard Audio 63 Composite Video and Standard Audio 65 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 67 Contents ...
...the Sleep Power State 47 Charging the Battery 47 Replacing the Battery 48 Storing a Battery 49 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote 52 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 How to Copy a CD, DVD or BD 54 ... 55 Helpful Tips 56 Adjusting the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 HDMI 61 S-Video and Standard Audio 62 Component Video and Standard Audio 63 Composite Video and Standard Audio 65 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 67 Contents ...
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7 Using the Camera 69 Accessing the Camera's Help File 69 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 70 Creating a Picture or a Video 70 8 Using ExpressCards 71 ExpressCard Blanks 71 Installing an ExpressCard 72 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 72 9 Using the Memory Card Reader 73 Memory Card ...
7 Using the Camera 69 Accessing the Camera's Help File 69 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 70 Creating a Picture or a Video 70 8 Using ExpressCards 71 ExpressCard Blanks 71 Installing an ExpressCard 72 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 72 9 Using the Memory Card Reader 73 Memory Card ...
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... from integrated speakers 114 No sound from external speakers 114 No sound from headphones 115 Remote Control Problems 115 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 115 Video and Display Problems 116 If the display is blank 116 If the display is difficult to read 117 If only part of the display is...
... from integrated speakers 114 No sound from external speakers 114 No sound from headphones 115 Remote Control Problems 115 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 115 Video and Display Problems 116 If the display is blank 116 If the display is difficult to read 117 If only part of the display is...
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...management mode (see "Using the Display" on page 46). For more information about the keyboard, see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 58). C A M E R A - If the computer stops responding, press ...power button 2 camera 4 media control buttons 6 keyboard 8 8-in-1 memory card reader 10 audio connectors 12 touch pad buttons 14 Dell MediaDirect button 16 dual digital microphones C A M E R A I N D I C R O P H O N E S - P O W E R B U T T O N - Built-in microphone for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Indicates that the camera is turned on page 37. K E Y B O A R D - D U...
...management mode (see "Using the Display" on page 46). For more information about the keyboard, see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 58). C A M E R A - If the computer stops responding, press ...power button 2 camera 4 media control buttons 6 keyboard 8 8-in-1 memory card reader 10 audio connectors 12 touch pad buttons 14 Dell MediaDirect button 16 dual digital microphones C A M E R A I N D I C R O P H O N E S - P O W E R B U T T O N - Built-in microphone for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Indicates that the camera is turned on page 37. K E Y B O A R D - D U...
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...MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD T O U C H P A D - To enroll your Dell™ computer secure. Control CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (BD), and Media Player playback. About Your Computer 27 The 8-in this folder. - T O U C H P A D...and use the touch pad to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote. C O N S U M E R IR - I N T R E A D E R - To access the Fingerprint Reader Suite settings - Helps to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on page 39). Control Center - The computer ...
...MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD T O U C H P A D - To enroll your Dell™ computer secure. Control CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc™ (BD), and Media Player playback. About Your Computer 27 The 8-in this folder. - T O U C H P A D...and use the touch pad to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote. C O N S U M E R IR - I N T R E A D E R - To access the Fingerprint Reader Suite settings - Helps to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on page 39). Control Center - The computer ...
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... uncompressed all digital signal to the DC power required by the computer. VGA CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as some digital video cameras. About Your Computer 31 The AC adapter converts AC power to produce hi-definition video and audio. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such as a monitor. I C O N N E C T O R - Attaches...
... uncompressed all digital signal to the DC power required by the computer. VGA CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as some digital video cameras. About Your Computer 31 The AC adapter converts AC power to produce hi-definition video and audio. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394a high-speed transfer rates, such as a monitor. I C O N N E C T O R - Attaches...
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... connections. Right Side View 12 3 4 5 67 1 ExpressCard slot 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 5 USB connector 7 security cable slot 2 Wireless On/Off switch 4 optical drive 6 S-Video connector 32 About Your Computer NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging the computer...
... connections. Right Side View 12 3 4 5 67 1 ExpressCard slot 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 5 USB connector 7 security cable slot 2 Wireless On/Off switch 4 optical drive 6 S-Video connector 32 About Your Computer NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging the computer...
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... blank installed in your computer to rapidly turn off : Disables wireless devices. 2 on page 71. W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I T C H - For more information see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). 1 23 1 off or on page 85). For more information about the optical drive see "Security Cable..."Using ExpressCards" on : Enables wireless devices. 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator About Your Computer 33 VI D E O C O N N E C T O R - NOTE: The S-Video port does not support audio. You can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in the slot.
... blank installed in your computer to rapidly turn off : Disables wireless devices. 2 on page 71. W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I T C H - For more information see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). 1 23 1 off or on page 85). For more information about the optical drive see "Security Cable..."Using ExpressCards" on : Enables wireless devices. 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator About Your Computer 33 VI D E O C O N N E C T O R - NOTE: The S-Video port does not support audio. You can scan for a wireless local area network (WLAN) in the slot.
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...or the external device. If your portable computer or docking device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector When you start the computer with an external device attached (... battery power, you can press the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - or down -arrow key to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously.
...or the external device. If your portable computer or docking device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector When you start the computer with an external device attached (... battery power, you can press the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - or down -arrow key to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously.
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...get the best display? 42 Using the Display As you can change back to the previous settings if needed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by your computer and display. These drivers are designed to offer the best performance with vision ...the current settings so you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of text and change...
...get the best display? 42 Using the Display As you can change back to the previous settings if needed. NOTE: Use only the Dell-provided video drivers, which are available on the screen by your computer and display. These drivers are designed to offer the best performance with vision ...the current settings so you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to appear larger and can enhance the legibility of text and change...
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...reformat the hard drive, reinstall Dell MediaDirect using Dell MediaDirect, use the Help menu in the Dell MediaDirect application. 1 1 Dell MediaDirect button NOTE: If you to connect the computer to a TV or Audio Device NOTE: Video and audio cables for purchase from Dell). Connecting Your Computer to a ...TV with your computer. Using Multimedia 59 Your computer has an S-Video TV-out connector and a HDMI connector that accompanied your computer....
...reformat the hard drive, reinstall Dell MediaDirect using Dell MediaDirect, use the Help menu in the Dell MediaDirect application. 1 1 Dell MediaDirect button NOTE: If you to connect the computer to a TV or Audio Device NOTE: Video and audio cables for purchase from Dell). Connecting Your Computer to a ...TV with your computer. Using Multimedia 59 Your computer has an S-Video TV-out connector and a HDMI connector that accompanied your computer....
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... of connector is available on your TV, you can use a commercially available S-video cable, composite video cable, or component video cable to connect your computer to your TV. . 1 2 1 S-Video TV-out connector 2 S-Video connector 1 2 3 4 5 1 S-Video TV-out connector 2 3 S/PDIF digital audio connector* 4 5 S-Video connector composite video adapter composite video-output connector *S/PDIF interface is not supported on your system...
... of connector is available on your TV, you can use a commercially available S-video cable, composite video cable, or component video cable to connect your computer to your TV. . 1 2 1 S-Video TV-out connector 2 S-Video connector 1 2 3 4 5 1 S-Video TV-out connector 2 3 S/PDIF digital audio connector* 4 5 S-Video connector composite video adapter composite video-output connector *S/PDIF interface is not supported on your system...
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... and your TV, you should use. HDMI HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to produce hi-definition video and audio. 1 Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI output connector on the computer. 2 Plug the other end of ...connection you must enable your computer to ensure that you connect video and audio cables to your computer in one of the following combinations: • S-Video and standard audio • Component-out video and standard audio • Composite video and standard audio NOTE: See the diagrams at the beginning of...
... and your TV, you should use. HDMI HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector carries an uncompressed all digital signal to produce hi-definition video and audio. 1 Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI output connector on the computer. 2 Plug the other end of ...connection you must enable your computer to ensure that you connect video and audio cables to your computer in one of the following combinations: • S-Video and standard audio • Component-out video and standard audio • Composite video and standard audio NOTE: See the diagrams at the beginning of...
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... audio adapter cable). 2 Plug one end of the S-Video cable into the S-Video output connector on the computer. 3 Plug the other end of the S-Video cable into the S-Video input connector on your TV. 62 Using Multimedia S-Video and Standard Audio 1 2 1 audio connector 2 S-Video TV-out connector 1 2 1 standard S-Video cable 2 standard audio cable 1 Turn off the computer...
... audio adapter cable). 2 Plug one end of the S-Video cable into the S-Video output connector on the computer. 3 Plug the other end of the S-Video cable into the S-Video input connector on your TV. 62 Using Multimedia S-Video and Standard Audio 1 2 1 audio connector 2 S-Video TV-out connector 1 2 1 standard S-Video cable 2 standard audio cable 1 Turn off the computer...
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... the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 67 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. Component Video and Standard Audio 1 2 3 1 audio input connector 3 component video adapter 2 S-Video TV-out connector Using Multimedia 63
... the computer. 7 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 67 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. Component Video and Standard Audio 1 2 3 1 audio input connector 3 component video adapter 2 S-Video TV-out connector Using Multimedia 63
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1 2 3 1 component video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 component video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that the red, green, and blue colors of the component video cable into the component videooutput connectors on the component video adapter. Make sure that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-Video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug all three ends of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. 1 2 1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 64 Using Multimedia
1 2 3 1 component video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 component video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that the red, green, and blue colors of the component video cable into the component videooutput connectors on the component video adapter. Make sure that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to the S-Video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug all three ends of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. 1 2 1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 64 Using Multimedia
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...-out connector Using Multimedia 65 4 Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that the computer recognizes ... audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the component video-input connectors on page 67 to ensure that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV...
...-out connector Using Multimedia 65 4 Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the audio input connectors on your TV or audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on any audio device that the computer recognizes ... audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 6 Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable into the component video-input connectors on page 67 to ensure that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV...
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1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 composite video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-Video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite videooutput connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite videoinput connector on the TV. 66 Using Multimedia
1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 composite video cable 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite video adapter to the S-Video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite videooutput connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite videoinput connector on the TV. 66 Using Multimedia
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NOTE: To determine the type of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other end of video card installed in your selection. To access Help and Support, click Start → Help and Support. The Display Properties window appears. 2 Click Advanced. 3 Click ...to ensure that the display settings are correct for a TV NOTE: To ensure that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to view your video card. Enabling the Display Settings for your computer, see Windows Help and Support. 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the ...
NOTE: To determine the type of the audio cable in to the audio input connectors on your TV or other end of video card installed in your selection. To access Help and Support, click Start → Help and Support. The Display Properties window appears. 2 Click Advanced. 3 Click ...to ensure that the display settings are correct for a TV NOTE: To ensure that the display options appear correctly, connect the TV to view your video card. Enabling the Display Settings for your computer, see Windows Help and Support. 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the ...
