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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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...S P L A Y L A T C H E S ( 4 ) - Controls access to turn off completely (which may take several seconds). To keep the display closed. P O W E R B U T T O N - For more information, see "Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect" on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. For more information, see "Using the Display" on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Built...-in camera for video capture,...
...S P L A Y L A T C H E S ( 4 ) - Controls access to turn off completely (which may take several seconds). To keep the display closed. P O W E R B U T T O N - For more information, see "Using Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect" on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. For more information, see "Using the Display" on when the numeric keypad is enabled. Built...-in camera for video capture,...
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... media memory cards: • Compact Flash Type I R E ) - 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. NOTE: PCMCIA cards will not work in the ExpressCard slot. M E D I A M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R - Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras, hard drives, and optical drives. and 54-mm ...
... media memory cards: • Compact Flash Type I R E ) - 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. NOTE: PCMCIA cards will not work in the ExpressCard slot. M E D I A M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R - Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as some digital video cameras, hard drives, and optical drives. and 54-mm ...
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... computer in the air vents. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. 8 12 3 4 5 67 1 modem connector (RJ-11) 4 S-video TV-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 accumulate in a low-...
... computer in the air vents. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. 8 12 3 4 5 67 1 modem connector (RJ-11) 4 S-video TV-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 accumulate in a low-...
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...by the computer. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. DIGITAL-VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI-I /O to connect 7.1 speakers or 5.1 speakers with line input, microphones, MP3 players, tape decks, etc. • digital S/PDIF output (TOSLINK optical connection) to connect..., minidisk players, or high-end digital decoding 5.1 speakers • IR blaster outputs are used for composite and component video out. An adapter can also connect an external VGA-compatible monitor to control external consumer electronic devices, such as satellite/...
...by the computer. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. DIGITAL-VIDEO INTERFACE (DVI-I /O to connect 7.1 speakers or 5.1 speakers with line input, microphones, MP3 players, tape decks, etc. • digital S/PDIF output (TOSLINK optical connection) to connect..., minidisk players, or high-end digital decoding 5.1 speakers • IR blaster outputs are used for composite and component video out. An adapter can also connect an external VGA-compatible monitor to control external consumer electronic devices, such as satellite/...
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...following section discusses the various adapters you to connect the computer to a TV. Connecting a Composite Video Adapter 1 2 1 s-video TV-out connector 2 composite video adapter Use the composite video adapter to connect: • Standard definition TV • VCR • DVR 44 Using ...Multimedia You want to connect. The best options are the alternate options. Using Your Computer With a TV or Audio Device Use the adapters that , together with your Dell...
...following section discusses the various adapters you to connect the computer to a TV. Connecting a Composite Video Adapter 1 2 1 s-video TV-out connector 2 composite video adapter Use the composite video adapter to connect: • Standard definition TV • VCR • DVR 44 Using ...Multimedia You want to connect. The best options are the alternate options. Using Your Computer With a TV or Audio Device Use the adapters that , together with your Dell...
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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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... to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Display and click the Settings tab. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for your video card. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 5... devices section, select the appropriate option for your computer, see the Windows Help and Support Center. NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in your selection. 48 Using Multimedia Enabling the Display Settings for a TV NOTE: To ensure that the display settings are correct...
... to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click Display and click the Settings tab. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for your video card. Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. Then, under My Computer Information, select Hardware. 5... devices section, select the appropriate option for your computer, see the Windows Help and Support Center. NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in your selection. 48 Using Multimedia Enabling the Display Settings for a TV NOTE: To ensure that the display settings are correct...
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... the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing and the up -arrow key to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - Switching the Video Image When you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear... change . NOTICE: Do not position the display so that is comfortable for you try to your computer is running on the keyboard. Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you . If your portable computer or docking device.
... the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing and the up -arrow key to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - Switching the Video Image When you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear... change . NOTICE: Do not position the display so that is comfortable for you try to your computer is running on the keyboard. Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you . If your portable computer or docking device.
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... you choose a resolution or color palette that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. If the...than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to use both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be visible. If you to the closest supported values. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Display. 2 In the Display...
... you choose a resolution or color palette that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. If the...than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to use both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be visible. If you to the closest supported values. 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Display. 2 In the Display...
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... the Display Using the Camera Your computer has a camera integrated into the display panel. The camera allows you to take photos and videos and to communicate visually with your video card for additional information. To disable dual independent display mode: 1 Click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window. 2 Click the monitor...
... the Display Using the Camera Your computer has a camera integrated into the display panel. The camera allows you to take photos and videos and to communicate visually with your video card for additional information. To disable dual independent display mode: 1 Click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window. 2 Click the monitor...
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... displays and the blue LED on the camera turns on using your computer. Using the Display 53 You can also access Help from the Logitech Video icon in the system tray. 2 Select QuickCapture from the menu. Accessing Help To access the camera Help file: 1 Click Start→ All Programs...the camera through the QuickCapture window. 3 To take a picture: 1 Click the Logitech Video icon in the system tray. Click the icon and select Help from the menu. 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...
... displays and the blue LED on the camera turns on using your computer. Using the Display 53 You can also access Help from the Logitech Video icon in the system tray. 2 Select QuickCapture from the menu. Accessing Help To access the camera Help file: 1 Click Start→ All Programs...the camera through the QuickCapture window. 3 To take a picture: 1 Click the Logitech Video icon in the system tray. Click the icon and select Help from the menu. 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...
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... Type II • Microdrive Using Cards 81 For more information, see "Specifications" on a media memory card, and one slot for an ExpressCard for purchase from Dell. NOTE: Your computer does not support PC cards. Using Cards Supported Cards Your computer has two slots for memory storage media that provides a fast and...
... Type II • Microdrive Using Cards 81 For more information, see "Specifications" on a media memory card, and one slot for an ExpressCard for purchase from Dell. NOTE: Your computer does not support PC cards. Using Cards Supported Cards Your computer has two slots for memory storage media that provides a fast and...
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... system environment. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you reformat the hard drive. 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 - Turn off . Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to licensed content is digital content that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ratios...
... system environment. NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell MediaDirect feature if you reformat the hard drive. 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 - Turn off . Because Dell MediaDirect provides access to media files outside the Windows XP operating system environment, access to licensed content is digital content that detects video content and dynamically adjusts the brightness/contrast/saturation ratios...
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Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the keyword standby in the Dell Diagnostics. Video and Display Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87) as a lamp. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Search for the pointing device option..., use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to verify that the electrical outlet is on . See "Mouse Pairing Failed" on page 120. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 30. C O N N E C T...
Verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the keyword standby in the Dell Diagnostics. Video and Display Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87) as a lamp. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Search for the pointing device option..., use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to verify that the electrical outlet is on . See "Mouse Pairing Failed" on page 120. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 30. C O N N E C T...
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... may be defective. Troubleshooting 107 or down your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is not completely blank, run the Video device group in the Dell Diagnostics. Press and the up- If only part of the display is difficult to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor...
... may be defective. Troubleshooting 107 or down your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is not completely blank, run the Video device group in the Dell Diagnostics. Press and the up- If only part of the display is difficult to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer and the monitor...
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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...