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... Media 40 How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BD 40 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 41 Helpful Tips 42 Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect 42 If the computer is turned on or in standby mode 43 If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode 43... Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help 43 Using Your Computer With a TV or Audio Device 44 Connecting a Composite Video Adapter 44 Connecting a Component Video Adapter 45 Connecting Audio/IR Blaster Adapter 45 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in Cyberlink...
... Media 40 How to Copy a CD, DVD, or BD 40 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 41 Helpful Tips 42 Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect 42 If the computer is turned on or in standby mode 43 If the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode 43... Dell MediaDirect and Dell Media Experience Help 43 Using Your Computer With a TV or Audio Device 44 Connecting a Composite Video Adapter 44 Connecting a Component Video Adapter 45 Connecting Audio/IR Blaster Adapter 45 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in Cyberlink...
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... 52 Setting Up the Camera 53 Accessing Help 53 Taking a Picture or Recording a Video 53 5 Using a Battery 55 Replacing the Battery 55 Inserting the Battery 55 Removing the Battery 57 Battery Performance 58 Checking the Battery Charge 59 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 59 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 60 Charge Gauge 60 Low...
... 52 Setting Up the Camera 53 Accessing Help 53 Taking a Picture or Recording a Video 53 5 Using a Battery 55 Replacing the Battery 55 Inserting the Battery 55 Removing the Battery 57 Battery Performance 58 Checking the Battery Charge 59 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 59 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 60 Charge Gauge 60 Low...
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... 98 A program crashes repeatedly 98 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system 99 A solid blue screen appears 99 Dell MediaDirect problems 99 Other software problems 100 Memory Problems 100 Network Problems 101 General 101 Mobile Broadband Network 101 Media Memory Card or ExpressCard ... Speaker Problems 104 No sound from integrated speakers 105 No sound from external speakers 105 No sound from headphones 105 Mouse Problems 105 Video and Display Problems 106 If the display is blank 106 If the display is difficult to read 107 If only part of the...
... 98 A program crashes repeatedly 98 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft Windows operating system 99 A solid blue screen appears 99 Dell MediaDirect problems 99 Other software problems 100 Memory Problems 100 Network Problems 101 General 101 Mobile Broadband Network 101 Media Memory Card or ExpressCard ... Speaker Problems 104 No sound from integrated speakers 105 No sound from external speakers 105 No sound from headphones 105 Mouse Problems 105 Video and Display Problems 106 If the display is blank 106 If the display is difficult to read 107 If only part of the...
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... press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect" on page 31. Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. To adjust the volume of the keyboard indicate the following: ...Turns on steadily or blinks to Dell MediaDirect™. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. 16 About Your Computer M E D I A D ...
... press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect" on page 31. Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. To adjust the volume of the keyboard indicate the following: ...Turns on steadily or blinks to Dell MediaDirect™. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. 16 About Your Computer M E D I A D ...
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Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras, hard drives, and optical drives. The media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: •...C O M P A C T F L A S H C A R D R E A D E R - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media memory card. Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on page 81. and 54-mm PCI ExpressCards or USB-based ExpressCards. I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R ( F I R E W ...
Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras, hard drives, and optical drives. The media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: •...C O M P A C T F L A S H C A R D R E A D E R - Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a media memory card. Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on page 81. and 54-mm PCI ExpressCards or USB-based ExpressCards. I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R ( F I R E W ...
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...-out connector 7 AC adapter connector MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) 2 network connector (RJ-45) 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 air vents (3) 3 digital-video interface (DVI-I) connector 6 audio/IR blaster adapter connector If you ordered the optional internal modem, connect the telephone line to a network. Connects the computer to ...
...-out connector 7 AC adapter connector MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) 2 network connector (RJ-45) 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8 air vents (3) 3 digital-video interface (DVI-I) connector 6 audio/IR blaster adapter connector If you ordered the optional internal modem, connect the telephone line to a network. Connects the computer to ...
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... to connect home theater receivers, minidisk players, or high-end digital decoding 5.1 speakers • IR blaster outputs are used for composite and component video out. With an adapter cable, you can be used by the computer. An adapter can also connect an external VGA-compatible monitor to control external... to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer turned either on or off. Connects an AC adapter to a TV through this analog...
... to connect home theater receivers, minidisk players, or high-end digital decoding 5.1 speakers • IR blaster outputs are used for composite and component video out. With an adapter cable, you can be used by the computer. An adapter can also connect an external VGA-compatible monitor to control external... to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer turned either on or off. Connects an AC adapter to a TV through this analog...
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... to a TV. You want to connect. There are arguments for either one of these connectors is supported, then S-Video or composite are DVI and component. Using Your Computer With a TV or Audio Device Use the adapters that , together with a standard... a Composite Video Adapter 1 2 1 s-video TV-out connector 2 composite video adapter Use the composite video adapter to use the best input that your computer: • Composite video adapter • Component video adapter • Audio/IR Blaster adapter Your computer has an S-video TV-out connector that came with your Dell computer to ...
... to a TV. You want to connect. There are arguments for either one of these connectors is supported, then S-Video or composite are DVI and component. Using Your Computer With a TV or Audio Device Use the adapters that , together with a standard... a Composite Video Adapter 1 2 1 s-video TV-out connector 2 composite video adapter Use the composite video adapter to use the best input that your computer: • Composite video adapter • Component video adapter • Audio/IR Blaster adapter Your computer has an S-video TV-out connector that came with your Dell computer to ...
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Connecting a Component Video Adapter 1 2 1 s-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter Use the component video adapter to connect: • High definition TV • High definition DVR or DVD player NOTE: If your TV has a DVI-I connector, use the DVI-I connector instead of the component adapter. Connecting Audio/IR Blaster Adapter 1 1 audio/IR blaster adapter 2 audio connector 2 Using Multimedia 45
Connecting a Component Video Adapter 1 2 1 s-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter Use the component video adapter to connect: • High definition TV • High definition DVR or DVD player NOTE: If your TV has a DVI-I connector, use the DVI-I connector instead of the component adapter. Connecting Audio/IR Blaster Adapter 1 1 audio/IR blaster adapter 2 audio connector 2 Using Multimedia 45
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...; 7.1 speakers • 5.1 speakers with line input • Monaural/stereo microphones • External audio sources • MP3 players • Tape decks NOTE: Some video and audio cables for purchase from Dell. Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF...
...; 7.1 speakers • 5.1 speakers with line input • Monaural/stereo microphones • External audio sources • MP3 players • Tape decks NOTE: Some video and audio cables for purchase from Dell. Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF...
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... tab for your selection. 48 Using Multimedia Enabling the Display Settings for a TV NOTE: To ensure that the display settings are correct for your video card. To access the Help and Support Center, click Start → Help and Support. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view ...your computer, see the Windows Help and Support Center. NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 5 In the display devices section, select the ...
... tab for your selection. 48 Using Multimedia Enabling the Display Settings for a TV NOTE: To ensure that the display settings are correct for your video card. To access the Help and Support Center, click Start → Help and Support. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view ...your computer, see the Windows Help and Support Center. NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 5 In the display devices section, select the ...
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...docking device. You can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing and the up- Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on an external monitor). or down -arrow key to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on battery... power, you try to change . Switching the Video Image When you . Adjusting the Display Panel The display on your computer is adjustable, so you can find a viewing angle that is comfortable...
...docking device. You can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing and the up- Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on an external monitor). or down -arrow key to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on battery... power, you try to change . Switching the Video Image When you . Adjusting the Display Panel The display on your computer is adjustable, so you can find a viewing angle that is comfortable...
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...the best performance with your operating system documentation. 4 Click the monitor 2 icon, click the Extend my Windows desktop... NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the computer. 2 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Display. 3 In the Display Properties window, click the ... future reference. NOTICE: You can attach an external monitor or projector to your computer and use the touch pad to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Highlight your display (known ...
...the best performance with your operating system documentation. 4 Click the monitor 2 icon, click the Extend my Windows desktop... NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the computer. 2 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Display. 3 In the Display Properties window, click the ... future reference. NOTICE: You can attach an external monitor or projector to your computer and use the touch pad to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Highlight your display (known ...
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... manually adjustable. If necessary, press to bring the screen image back to close the Display Properties window. The camera allows you to take photos and videos and to communicate visually with your desktop. 8 If prompted, click Yes to keep the settings. 9 Click OK to the computer display. Swapping Primary and Secondary... Apply. 6 If prompted to restart the computer, click Apply the new color setting without restarting and click OK. 7 If prompted, click OK to resize your video card for additional information.
... manually adjustable. If necessary, press to bring the screen image back to close the Display Properties window. The camera allows you to take photos and videos and to communicate visually with your desktop. 8 If prompted, click Yes to keep the settings. 9 Click OK to the computer display. Swapping Primary and Secondary... Apply. 6 If prompted to restart the computer, click Apply the new color setting without restarting and click OK. 7 If prompted, click OK to resize your video card for additional information.
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You can also access Help from the menu. You are able to view yourself on using your computer. To record a video, click RecordaVideo. 4 Your picture or video will be saved by default in the My Pictures folder of My Documents unless you change the settings. 5 For more information,... 53. For additional information on the camera through the QuickCapture window. 3 To take a picture: 1 Click the Logitech Video icon in the system tray. Taking a Picture or Recording a Video To take a picture, click TakeaPicture. Setting Up the Camera To set up your camera, see the printed camera Setup ...
You can also access Help from the menu. You are able to view yourself on using your computer. To record a video, click RecordaVideo. 4 Your picture or video will be saved by default in the My Pictures folder of My Documents unless you change the settings. 5 For more information,... 53. For additional information on the camera through the QuickCapture window. 3 To take a picture: 1 Click the Logitech Video icon in the system tray. Taking a Picture or Recording a Video To take a picture, click TakeaPicture. Setting Up the Camera To set up your camera, see the printed camera Setup ...
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... Cards Your computer has two slots for memory storage media that provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on page 137. For more information, see "Specifications" on a media memory card, and one slot for an ExpressCard for purchase from... Dell. Media Memory Card Reader The media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC)...
... Cards Your computer has two slots for memory storage media that provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on page 137. For more information, see "Specifications" on a media memory card, and one slot for an ExpressCard for purchase from... Dell. Media Memory Card Reader The media memory card reader reads the following digital media memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) card/SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC)...
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... DVDs and certain types of the special processing in the Windows XP operating system environment. A program is designed for assistance. Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I V E A N D T H E D E L L D V D P L A Y E R - Licensed content is digital content that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to use a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ratios. Click the...
... DVDs and certain types of the special processing in the Windows XP operating system environment. A program is designed for assistance. Dell MediaDirect problems C H E C K T H E D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T H E L P F I L E F O R I N F O R M A T I V E A N D T H E D E L L D V D P L A Y E R - Licensed content is digital content that has Digital Rights Management (DRM) applied to use a video enhancement technology that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ratios. Click the...
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..." on page 120. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 87. Video and Display Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87) as a lamp. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a program that requires a higher resolution than your ...the Pointing Devices test group in the Product Information Guide. Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with the computer. SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - See "Mouse Pairing Failed" on page 29. CAUTION: Before you attach an external monitor to your computer supports, it . TO...
..." on page 120. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 87. Video and Display Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87) as a lamp. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a program that requires a higher resolution than your ...the Pointing Devices test group in the Product Information Guide. Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with the computer. SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - See "Mouse Pairing Failed" on page 29. CAUTION: Before you attach an external monitor to your computer supports, it . TO...
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Press and the up- ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - RUN THE VIDEO DIAGNOSTICS TESTS - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. See "Contacting Dell" on page 150. or down your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is ... 94. If no error message appears and you still have a display problem, but the display is not completely blank, run the Video device group in the Dell Diagnostics. If your computer and connect an external monitor to read A DJUST T H E BRIGHTNESS - SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - ...
Press and the up- ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - RUN THE VIDEO DIAGNOSTICS TESTS - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. See "Contacting Dell" on page 150. or down your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is ... 94. If no error message appears and you still have a display problem, but the display is not completely blank, run the Video device group in the Dell Diagnostics. If your computer and connect an external monitor to read A DJUST T H E BRIGHTNESS - SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - ...
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...) Audio/IR blaster connector Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Graphics Controller Data bus Video memory LCD interface TV support Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker 24-pin connector v.92 56K MDC... board internal WLAN and Bluetooth® wireless support, WWAN via ExpressCard, ATI Radeon Mobility X1800 PCI Express X16 256MB DDR3 LVDS NTSC and PAL (s-video, composite, or component-out); HDTV (component-out or DVI with HDCP) High Definition Audio (Soft Audio) SigmaTel STAC9220 24-bit (stereo digital-to...
...) Audio/IR blaster connector Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Wireless Graphics Controller Data bus Video memory LCD interface TV support Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker 24-pin connector v.92 56K MDC... board internal WLAN and Bluetooth® wireless support, WWAN via ExpressCard, ATI Radeon Mobility X1800 PCI Express X16 256MB DDR3 LVDS NTSC and PAL (s-video, composite, or component-out); HDTV (component-out or DVI with HDCP) High Definition Audio (Soft Audio) SigmaTel STAC9220 24-bit (stereo digital-to...
