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... 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 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Battery...
... 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 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Battery...
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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 Using Blank CD..., DVD, and BD Media 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...
... 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 Using Blank CD..., DVD, and BD Media 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...
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... 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 readable 118 Drivers 118 What Is a Driver 118 Identifying Drivers 118 Reinstalling Drivers and...
... 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 readable 118 Drivers 118 What Is a Driver 118 Identifying Drivers 118 Reinstalling Drivers and...
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Only 174 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 175 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 175 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 175 FCC Class B 175 Macrovision Product Notice 176 Glossary 177 Index 195 12 Contents 16 Specifications 159 A Appendix 169 Using the System Setup Program 169 Viewing the System Setup Screen 170 System Setup Screen 170 Commonly Used Options 170 Cleaning Your Computer 172 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 172 Touch Pad 173 Mouse 173 Media 173 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
Only 174 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 175 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 175 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 175 FCC Class B 175 Macrovision Product Notice 176 Glossary 177 Index 195 12 Contents 16 Specifications 159 A Appendix 169 Using the System Setup Program 169 Viewing the System Setup Screen 170 System Setup Screen 170 Commonly Used Options 170 Cleaning Your Computer 172 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 172 Touch Pad 173 Mouse 173 Media 173 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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... "Using the Display" on page 41. D E L L M E D I A D I C R O P H O N E S - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). Indicates that the camera is turned on page 37. Press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see ... responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on . D U A L D I G I T A L M I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - D I C A T O R - 1 camera indicator 3 display 5 volume control buttons 7 fingerprint reader 9 microphone connector 11 consumer IR 13...
... "Using the Display" on page 41. D E L L M E D I A D I C R O P H O N E S - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). Indicates that the camera is turned on page 37. Press the power button to launch Dell MediaDirect (see ... responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Using the Keyboard and Touchpad" on . D U A L D I G I T A L M I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - D I C A T O R - 1 camera indicator 3 display 5 volume control buttons 7 fingerprint reader 9 microphone connector 11 consumer IR 13...
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... H P A D - Help - The 8-in this folder. - T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - Control Center - M E D I N T R E A D E R - Helps to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote. Guide to move the cursor on the display (see "Touch Pad" on page 39). A port on the front of a mouse (see "Fingerprint Reader" on a memory card. F I N G E R P R I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Use ... your finger over the reader, it uses your unique fingerprint to authenticate your Dell™ computer secure. To enroll your fingerprint - I N - 1 M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R -
... H P A D - Help - The 8-in this folder. - T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - Control Center - M E D I N T R E A D E R - Helps to be controlled by the Dell Travel Remote. Guide to move the cursor on the display (see "Touch Pad" on page 39). A port on the front of a mouse (see "Fingerprint Reader" on a memory card. F I N G E R P R I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Use ... your finger over the reader, it uses your unique fingerprint to authenticate your Dell™ computer secure. To enroll your fingerprint - I N - 1 M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R -
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... that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad The numeric...
... that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad The numeric...
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... touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the display.
... touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the display.
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If your portable computer or docking device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you start the computer with an external device attached (such as an external monitor or projector) ... the external device does not change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on an external monitor). NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to your computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys...
If your portable computer or docking device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you start the computer with an external device attached (such as an external monitor or projector) ... the external device does not change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on an external monitor). NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to your computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys...
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... to read if you change the resolution to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. You can benefit people with your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization,...the screen by your computer and display. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. To display a program at support.dell.com. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you change the display resolution from the current settings, ...
... to read if you change the resolution to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. You can benefit people with your display: 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization,...the screen by your computer and display. Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen. To display a program at support.dell.com. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you change the display resolution from the current settings, ...
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...8226; Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode (see the Product Information Guide or...place the mouse cursor over time. One battery is fully charged. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is used and the conditions under which you can hold a...
...8226; Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode (see the Product Information Guide or...place the mouse cursor over time. One battery is fully charged. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is used and the conditions under which you can hold a...
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...battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and ... fire or explosion. Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. The battery is low. Keep the battery away from Dell. Do not use batteries from other computers with household waste. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with your computer. Do not puncture,...
...battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and ... fire or explosion. Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. The battery is low. Keep the battery away from Dell. Do not use batteries from other computers with household waste. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with your computer. Do not puncture,...
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... computer and the battery to cool to room temperature, then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to conserve power. Using a Battery 47 Close the display. - Sleep automatically saves your work to your hard drive, and then returns you set the power management options in a hot environment, the battery may lose... portable computer, use one of the following methods: - Disconnect the computer from being used in your computer or being in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to continue charging the battery.
... computer and the battery to cool to room temperature, then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to conserve power. Using a Battery 47 Close the display. - Sleep automatically saves your work to your hard drive, and then returns you set the power management options in a hot environment, the battery may lose... portable computer, use one of the following methods: - Disconnect the computer from being used in your computer or being in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to continue charging the battery.
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For more information on your computer. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are familiar with CD recording techniques. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on volume control options, click Help in the Volume Mixer window. Either click the QuickSet icon in the notification ...
For more information on your computer. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are familiar with CD recording techniques. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on volume control options, click Help in the Volume Mixer window. Either click the QuickSet icon in the notification ...
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... Display Properties window appears. 3 Under Resolution, click and drag the bar reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the drop-down menu under Colors, click Medium (16 bit). 5 Click OK. When your computer is turned off or in the taskbar and click Help. Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell ... icon in Sleep state, you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. Adjusting the...
... Display Properties window appears. 3 Under Resolution, click and drag the bar reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the drop-down menu under Colors, click Medium (16 bit). 5 Click OK. When your computer is turned off or in the taskbar and click Help. Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell ... icon in Sleep state, you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing media playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. Adjusting the...
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See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on your TV. 1 1 HDMI connector Using Multimedia 61 When you finish connecting the video and audio cables between your computer and your ...
See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on your TV. 1 1 HDMI connector Using Multimedia 61 When you finish connecting the video and audio cables between your computer and your ...
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... other audio device. 6 Turn on the TV and any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on 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.
... other audio device. 6 Turn on the TV and any audio device that you connected (if applicable), and then turn on 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.
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... 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" on the TV. 4 Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the audio input connectors on...
... 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" on the TV. 4 Plug all three connectors from the other end of the component video cable into the audio input connectors on...
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... appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you connected (if applicable), and then turn on any audio device that you enable the display settings. 1 Click Start → Control Panel →Appearance and Personalization. 1 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. To access Help and Support, click ...to the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 67 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. Under Pick a Task, click Use ...
... appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you connected (if applicable), and then turn on any audio device that you enable the display settings. 1 Click Start → Control Panel →Appearance and Personalization. 1 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. To access Help and Support, click ...to the audio input connectors on your TV or other audio device. 7 Turn on the TV, turn on the computer. 8 See "Enabling the Display Settings for a TV" on page 67 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. Under Pick a Task, click Use ...
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...on or off . To turn the wireless networking function on or off, the wireless activity indicator changes to display the status. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then select Help. If ...computer's wireless devices. When you with an easy way to monitor the status of the wireless network connection. Dell cannot provide this information. The wireless activity indicator displays whether your screen. Network security settings are enabled or disabled. NOTE: If you select a secure network, you...
...on or off . To turn the wireless networking function on or off, the wireless activity indicator changes to display the status. For more information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then select Help. If ...computer's wireless devices. When you with an easy way to monitor the status of the wireless network connection. Dell cannot provide this information. The wireless activity indicator displays whether your screen. Network security settings are enabled or disabled. NOTE: If you select a secure network, you...