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Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ...
Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ...
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... Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using...
... Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244 Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button 245 Accessing the Video Card Control Features . . . . 245 Getting Help for Video Display Resolution Problems 245 Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel 246 Windows Vista 246 Windows XP 246 Using the Wizards 247 Using...
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Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-...
Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-...
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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup...
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Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
Changing Boot Sequence to a USB Device . . . . 310 Changing the BIOS Settings 310 Viewing the BIOS Settings 311 Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS 311 22 Ports 313 USB Port 313 IEEE 1394 Port 314 RS232 Serial Port 315 Parallel Port 316 eSATA Port 317 Modem 318 Ethernet Port 319 Keyboard and Mouse Port (PS2 320 VGA Port 321 DVI-I Port 322 S-Video TV-Out Port 323 Component Video 324 Composite Video 325 HDMI Port 326 DisplayPort 327 S/PDIF Port (Coaxial RCA 328 Contents 21
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... only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can change back to offer the best performance with your display. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control...
... only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display resolution defines the clarity of the current settings so you can change back to offer the best performance with your display. Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control...
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... to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to set resolution HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary...
... to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to set resolution HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary...
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... desktop onto this device as a primary monitor - See Windows Help and Support for information on your need : • This is my main Monitor - NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the following check boxes depending on the requirements for setting up multiple...
... desktop onto this device as a primary monitor - See Windows Help and Support for information on your need : • This is my main Monitor - NOTE: Your video card must support multiple monitors. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the following check boxes depending on the requirements for setting up multiple...
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Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to Analog No Monitor or Projector Digital No Monitor or Projector Analog No Home entertainment system Analog No ...
Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to Analog No Monitor or Projector Digital No Monitor or Projector Analog No Home entertainment system Analog No ...
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Features and Benefits Dell, in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps vs. 9.6 Gbps) •High-bandwidth audio. Other features include: •Higher resolutions such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs... suitable for delivering flat panel display technology to 15m long. •A single interface and cable that accommodates two-way audio and video for systems with built-in collaboration with a group of leading PC, graphics, and semiconductor companies, has developed an open-standards ...
Features and Benefits Dell, in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps vs. 9.6 Gbps) •High-bandwidth audio. Other features include: •Higher resolutions such as optical disc players, mobile devices, personal video recorders, and TVs... suitable for delivering flat panel display technology to 15m long. •A single interface and cable that accommodates two-way audio and video for systems with built-in collaboration with a group of leading PC, graphics, and semiconductor companies, has developed an open-standards ...
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If not, go to step 2. See the documentation that came with the device for information about the driver for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media If this is detecting hardware in your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device ...Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that you want to restart the computer. 4 When you are installing the driver (for that device...
If not, go to step 2. See the documentation that came with the device for information about the driver for example, Audio or Video). 80 Drives and Media If this is detecting hardware in your hard drive. 2 Click Start and right-click Computer. 3 Click Properties→ Device ...Manager. 4 Double-click the type of device for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. A message appears, stating that you want to restart the computer. 4 When you are installing the driver (for that device...
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.... The data can be used . Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of...
.... The data can be used . Selecting a component in the Device Settings sections are used to track the system's performance over time as well as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Dynamic BIOS Access This section of...
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... OK. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
... OK. These characteristics may include voltages, fan speeds, usage, temperatures and more. When launched the NVIDIA Monitor application detects installed ESAcompatible devices such as CPUs, video cards, memory, system board, and chassis components.
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.... • Router - DSL broadband access is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. What You Need to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos.
.... • Router - DSL broadband access is marketed by ISPs-cable and DSL. What You Need to e-mailing large digital photographs, downloading music, or viewing streaming videos.
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.... Typically, a wireless router is a software application (a program) that broadcasts the Internet signal to read the hyperlinked web pages. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is connected to communicate. Several web browsers are considerably slower than DSL, cable, and satellite modem connections. • Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) or...
.... Typically, a wireless router is a software application (a program) that broadcasts the Internet signal to read the hyperlinked web pages. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is connected to communicate. Several web browsers are considerably slower than DSL, cable, and satellite modem connections. • Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) or...
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...CDs and DVDs, create your computer to a TV and adjusting the display settings based on the computer, you can be used for data, music or videos. Multimedia 203 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting your own CDs, listen to radio stations, and copy files to a TV and Adjusting ... a laptop media device, such as digital cameras, projectors, MP3 Players, and TVs. Multimedia (CDs/DVDs, 5.1 Audio, MP3s, TVs, Digital Cameras, and Projectors) Overview Most Dell computers come with a CD/DVD player/recorder, which can also connect other media devices, such as an MP3 player.
...CDs and DVDs, create your computer to a TV and adjusting the display settings based on the computer, you can be used for data, music or videos. Multimedia 203 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about connecting your own CDs, listen to radio stations, and copy files to a TV and Adjusting ... a laptop media device, such as digital cameras, projectors, MP3 Players, and TVs. Multimedia (CDs/DVDs, 5.1 Audio, MP3s, TVs, Digital Cameras, and Projectors) Overview Most Dell computers come with a CD/DVD player/recorder, which can also connect other media devices, such as an MP3 player.
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... following: • If Media Player has selected to your device manually, click Finish. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature to copy audio and video files from the device or alter your device automatically, click Finish. To copy a licensed file, your...
... following: • If Media Player has selected to your device manually, click Finish. Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device Use the Copy to CD or Device feature to copy audio and video files from the device or alter your device automatically, click Finish. To copy a licensed file, your...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more of activities, including: • Playing digital media files, including audio and video files, CDs and DVDs, and other media files and formats 212 Multimedia Using Windows Media Player Windows Media Player is Microsoft's native software for playing, ...
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more of activities, including: • Playing digital media files, including audio and video files, CDs and DVDs, and other media files and formats 212 Multimedia Using Windows Media Player Windows Media Player is Microsoft's native software for playing, ...
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...Adjusting Display Settings 215 Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; S-video/composite; S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. For more information about watching and... recording TV on your current video card. Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a special video adapter, to view and record TV on your...
...Adjusting Display Settings 215 Possible connections include: • VGA • Coaxial cable • S-video; S-video/composite; S-video/component Connecting Your Computer to a TV. A TV tuner card may replace your current video card or it may work with your TV tuner card. For more information about watching and... recording TV on your current video card. Connecting Your Computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing a TV With Your Computer Using a TV Tuner Card You can use a TV tuner card, a special video adapter, to view and record TV on your...
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• DisplayPort™ • Digital Video Interface (DVI) or High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) In addition, possible audio connections to support the video connections vary from standard analog RCA jacks to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings All of both your computer ... TV to determine what options are available. Examine the back and sides of these video and audio connection options vary for each computer and TV. S-video Composite video Component video DVI digital video HDMI video/audio DVI/HDMI converter 216 Connecting Your Computer to S/PDIF digital audio and multi-...
• DisplayPort™ • Digital Video Interface (DVI) or High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) In addition, possible audio connections to support the video connections vary from standard analog RCA jacks to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings All of both your computer ... TV to determine what options are available. Examine the back and sides of these video and audio connection options vary for each computer and TV. S-video Composite video Component video DVI digital video HDMI video/audio DVI/HDMI converter 216 Connecting Your Computer to S/PDIF digital audio and multi-...