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If you have a problem with external speakers 57 Connecting a Television to the Computer 58 S-Video Connection 59 Composite Video Connection 61 Enabling the Display Settings for a Television 63 6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 66 Network Setup Wizard ...to a Network in Windows XP 68 Finalizing Your Network Connection (Security Settings) . . . . 71 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 78 Accessing Help 80 Error Messages 80 Video and Display Problems 81 If the display is blank 81 If the display is difficult to read 82 If only part of the display is...
If you have a problem with external speakers 57 Connecting a Television to the Computer 58 S-Video Connection 59 Composite Video Connection 61 Enabling the Display Settings for a Television 63 6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 66 Network Setup Wizard ...to a Network in Windows XP 68 Finalizing Your Network Connection (Security Settings) . . . . 71 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 78 Accessing Help 80 Error Messages 80 Video and Display Problems 81 If the display is blank 81 If the display is difficult to read 82 If only part of the display is...
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... computer from overheating. Fan noise is running. A C A D A P T ER C O N N EC T O R - The computer uses an internal fan to the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View AC adapter connector air vents S-video TV-out connector USB connectors (2) video connector network connector NOTE: The fan runs constantly, and fan speed may vary depending on usage.
... computer from overheating. Fan noise is running. A C A D A P T ER C O N N EC T O R - The computer uses an internal fan to the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View AC adapter connector air vents S-video TV-out connector USB connectors (2) video connector network connector NOTE: The fan runs constantly, and fan speed may vary depending on usage.
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VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTICE: When you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. A To ... disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer. NOTE: Use only the 90-watt AC adapter that will reduce cooling; For more information, see "Using the Display...
VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTICE: When you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. A To ... disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer. NOTE: Use only the 90-watt AC adapter that will reduce cooling; For more information, see "Using the Display...
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... the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock Display Functions Switches the video image to a television, you are playing a DVD or watching a streaming video, is enabled, press and the desired key. • To disable the keypad, press again. NOTE: If you must enable the...
... the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock Display Functions Switches the video image to a television, you are playing a DVD or watching a streaming video, is enabled, press and the desired key. • To disable the keypad, press again. NOTE: If you must enable the...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... purchased at the beginning of each connection combination appear at most consumer electronics stores. www.dell.com | support.dell.com E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I V E R - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to a television are not included with only a composite video input; When you complete the cable connection, see "Enabling the Display Settings for a Television" on...
... purchased at the beginning of each connection combination appear at most consumer electronics stores. www.dell.com | support.dell.com E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I V E R - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to a television are not included with only a composite video input; When you complete the cable connection, see "Enabling the Display Settings for a Television" on...
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S-Video Connection Before you begin, ensure that you have the following cables: S-video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the television and/or audio device you want to connect. 2 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video connector on the computer. U s i n g C D s , D V D s , a n d O t h e r M ul t i m e d i a 59
S-Video Connection Before you begin, ensure that you have the following cables: S-video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the television and/or audio device you want to connect. 2 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video connector on the computer. U s i n g C D s , D V D s , a n d O t h e r M ul t i m e d i a 59
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into your television. 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on your computer. 5 Plug the two RCA connectors ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into your television. 4 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on your computer. 5 Plug the two RCA connectors ...
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U s i n g C D s , D V D s , a n d O t h e r M ul t i m e d i a 61 Composite Video Connection To connect the computer to a television that has a composite video input only, use a composite TV-out adapter cable: composite TV-out adapter cable composite video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the television and/or audio device you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite TV-out adapter cable to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer.
U s i n g C D s , D V D s , a n d O t h e r M ul t i m e d i a 61 Composite Video Connection To connect the computer to a television that has a composite video input only, use a composite TV-out adapter cable: composite TV-out adapter cable composite video cable audio cable 1 Turn off the computer and the television and/or audio device you want to connect. 2 Connect the composite TV-out adapter cable to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com S-video TV-out connector S-video connector composite video connector composite TV-out adapter cable 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video connector on the composite TV-out adapter cable. 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite video connector on the television. 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 62 U s i n g C D s , D V D s , a n d O t h e r M u l t i m e d i a
www.dell.com | support.dell.com S-video TV-out connector S-video connector composite video connector composite TV-out adapter cable 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video connector on the composite TV-out adapter cable. 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite video connector on the television. 5 Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable into the headphone connector on the computer. 62 U s i n g C D s , D V D s , a n d O t h e r M u l t i m e d i a
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7 SECTION 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Error Messages Video and Display Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems PC Card Problems General Program Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
7 SECTION 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions Accessing Help Error Messages Video and Display Problems Scanner Problems Drive Problems PC Card Problems General Program Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using System Restore Reinstalling Microsoft® Windows® XP
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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...is blank CHECK THE has power. T H E D E V I C E I N - Insert a disk into the drive and try again. EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND T R Y A GA I S N O T R E A D Y - Video and Display Problems If the display is on, your computer, the battery charge may have too many programs open is recommended that you want to... pressing any key or move the cursor to open . Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery to use. Contact Dell (see page 126). If you want to turn on the screen. 6 See the program documentation for installation instructions. You have caused...
...is blank CHECK THE has power. T H E D E V I C E I N - Insert a disk into the drive and try again. EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND T R Y A GA I S N O T R E A D Y - Video and Display Problems If the display is on, your computer, the battery charge may have too many programs open is recommended that you want to... pressing any key or move the cursor to open . Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery to use. Contact Dell (see page 126). If you want to turn on the screen. 6 See the program documentation for installation instructions. You have caused...
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...power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to a television, you are playing a DVD or watching a streaming video, is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to read A D J U S T T H E B R I M A G E - If your ... standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. MOVE THE SUBWOOFER AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER OR MONITOR - C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - Ensure that the computer turns on . www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N T E R F E R E N C E - A D J U S T T H E PO W E R P R O P E R T I E S - NOTE: If the ...
...power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to a television, you are playing a DVD or watching a streaming video, is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to read A D J U S T T H E B R I M A G E - If your ... standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. MOVE THE SUBWOOFER AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER OR MONITOR - C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - Ensure that the computer turns on . www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N T E R F E R E N C E - A D J U S T T H E PO W E R P R O P E R T I E S - NOTE: If the ...
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... is turned on the computer and the monitor, and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Scanner Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - S E E " E R R O R M E S S A...Click the area you want to the computer. 2 Turn on . C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - Contact Dell (see page 80. RE I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I V E R - Ensure that your computer and connect an external monitor to change or click the Display icon...
... is turned on the computer and the monitor, and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Scanner Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - S E E " E R R O R M E S S A...Click the area you want to the computer. 2 Turn on . C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - Contact Dell (see page 80. RE I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I V E R - Ensure that your computer and connect an external monitor to change or click the Display icon...
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Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Standard memory Maximum memory Memory access time: clock speed Ports and Connectors Video Audio USB (2) Modem Ethernet LAN S-video TV-out Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter 2 user-accessible SODIMM sockets 64, 128, 256, and 512 MB 2.5-V DDR SODIMM 128 MB 1 GB 266...
Memory Memory module connector Memory module capacities Memory type Standard memory Maximum memory Memory access time: clock speed Ports and Connectors Video Audio USB (2) Modem Ethernet LAN S-video TV-out Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter 2 user-accessible SODIMM sockets 64, 128, 256, and 512 MB 2.5-V DDR SODIMM 128 MB 1 GB 266...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video Video type Host interface Video controller Video memory LCD interface Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls direct AGP integrated graphics integrated direct ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Video Video type Host interface Video controller Video memory LCD interface Audio Audio type Audio controller Stereo conversion Interfaces: Internal External Speaker Internal speaker amplifier Volume controls direct AGP integrated graphics integrated direct ...
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... computer, 40 software fixing problems, 86 reinstalling software, 89 speakers description, 21 system view, 21 specifications, 114 surge protectors, 39 S-video TV-out connector description, 27 system view, 27 System Restore, 93 system setup program commonly used options, 122 purpose, 121 screens, ... 86 reinstalling Windows XP, 95 scanner problems, 83 System Restore, 93 unexpected characters, 53 wet computer, 87 turning off your computer, 40 V video connector description, 27 system view, 27 W warranty, 147 wet computer, 87 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 92 help, 80...
... computer, 40 software fixing problems, 86 reinstalling software, 89 speakers description, 21 system view, 21 specifications, 114 surge protectors, 39 S-video TV-out connector description, 27 system view, 27 System Restore, 93 system setup program commonly used options, 122 purpose, 121 screens, ... 86 reinstalling Windows XP, 95 scanner problems, 83 System Restore, 93 unexpected characters, 53 wet computer, 87 turning off your computer, 40 V video connector description, 27 system view, 27 W warranty, 147 wet computer, 87 Windows XP Device Driver Rollback, 89 Hardware Troubleshooter, 92 help, 80...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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...you have a problem with integrated speakers 57 If you have a problem with external speakers 57 Connecting a Television to the Computer 58 S-Video Connection 58 Composite Video Connection 60 Enabling the Display Settings for a Television 62 6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 66... 68 Finalizing Your Network Connection (Security Settings) . . . . 71 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 78 Accessing Help 80 Error Messages 80 Video and Display Problems 81 If the display is blank 81 If the display is difficult to read 82 If only part of the display is...
...you have a problem with integrated speakers 57 If you have a problem with external speakers 57 Connecting a Television to the Computer 58 S-Video Connection 58 Composite Video Connection 60 Enabling the Display Settings for a Television 62 6 Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter 66... 68 Finalizing Your Network Connection (Security Settings) . . . . 71 7 Solving Problems Finding Solutions 78 Accessing Help 80 Error Messages 80 Video and Display Problems 81 If the display is blank 81 If the display is difficult to read 82 If only part of the display is...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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...fire. A C A D A PT ER C O N N EC T O R - NOTE: The AC adapter in the air vents. AC adapter connector air vents S-video TV-out connector USB connectors (2) video connector network connector IEEE 1394 connector A IR VE NT S - The computer uses an internal fan to accumulate in the following graphic may vary... briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with your computer. 26 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View NOTE: The connector for your AC adapter on usage. Do not store your computer in the following graphic. Fan noise is...
...fire. A C A D A PT ER C O N N EC T O R - NOTE: The AC adapter in the air vents. AC adapter connector air vents S-video TV-out connector USB connectors (2) video connector network connector IEEE 1394 connector A IR VE NT S - The computer uses an internal fan to accumulate in the following graphic may vary... briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with your computer. 26 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View NOTE: The connector for your AC adapter on usage. Do not store your computer in the following graphic. Fan noise is...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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... AC adapter with papers or other items that came with electrical outlets worldwide. also, do not use it to run the computer or to a TV. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer. A To ur of Yo ur Comput e r 27 The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical...
... AC adapter with papers or other items that came with electrical outlets worldwide. also, do not use it to run the computer or to a TV. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer. A To ur of Yo ur Comput e r 27 The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as some digital video cameras. NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. Use to attach devices supporting...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as some digital video cameras. NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. Use to attach devices supporting...