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5 Using a Battery 45 Battery Performance 45 Checking the Battery Charge 46 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 46 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 47 Charge Gauge 47 Low-Battery Warning 48 Conserving Battery Power 48 Configuring Power Management ... Battery 50 Storing a Battery 50 6 Using the Optional Camera 51 Accessing the Camera's Help File 51 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 52 Creating a Picture or a Video 52 7 Using Multimedia 53 Playing Media 53 Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control 55 Contents 5
5 Using a Battery 45 Battery Performance 45 Checking the Battery Charge 46 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 46 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 47 Charge Gauge 47 Low-Battery Warning 48 Conserving Battery Power 48 Configuring Power Management ... Battery 50 Storing a Battery 50 6 Using the Optional Camera 51 Accessing the Camera's Help File 51 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 52 Creating a Picture or a Video 52 7 Using Multimedia 53 Playing Media 53 Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control 55 Contents 5
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... Dell MediaDirect 59 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 60 S-Video and Standard Audio 62 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 64 Composite Video and Standard Audio 66 Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 68 Component Video and Standard Audio 70 Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 72 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 74 8 Using Cards...
... Dell MediaDirect 59 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 60 S-Video and Standard Audio 62 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 64 Composite Video and Standard Audio 66 Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 68 Component Video and Standard Audio 70 Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio . . . . 72 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 74 8 Using Cards...
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... made when ordering your computer, your display, see "Using the Display" on page 39. Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. D I C R O P H O N E S - Built-in -1 memory card reader 14 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 16 power button C A M E R A I N D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Stop. D I G I T A L M I S ...for conferencing and chat. C A M E R A - M E D I C A T O R - Digital directional microphones for video capture, conferencing, and chat. For more information about your computer may not include a camera. Play the previous track. Indicates camera ON/...
... made when ordering your computer, your display, see "Using the Display" on page 39. Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. D I C R O P H O N E S - Built-in -1 memory card reader 14 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 16 power button C A M E R A I N D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Stop. D I G I T A L M I S ...for conferencing and chat. C A M E R A - M E D I C A T O R - Digital directional microphones for video capture, conferencing, and chat. For more information about your computer may not include a camera. Play the previous track. Indicates camera ON/...
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... turn off ). - Turns on a memory card. Off: The battery is low. - Solid amber: The battery charge is connected to indicate battery charge status. I N - 1 M E M O R Y 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 steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the - light operates as follows: If...
... turn off ). - Turns on a memory card. Off: The battery is low. - Solid amber: The battery charge is connected to indicate battery charge status. I N - 1 M E M O R Y 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 steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the - light operates as follows: If...
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... on the screen by your computer and display. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to read if you change the resolution to offer the best performance with vision impairments...the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to decrease/increase the screen resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 40 Using the Display In contrast, lower...
... on the screen by your computer and display. To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be hard to read if you change the resolution to offer the best performance with vision impairments...the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to decrease/increase the screen resolution. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 40 Using the Display In contrast, lower...
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.... 7 Turn on the TV, turn on page 74 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. 6 Plug the other end of video card installed in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click Close. 6 Click OK. The...
.... 7 Turn on the TV, turn on page 74 to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with the TV. 6 Plug the other end of video card installed in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click Close. 6 Click OK. The...
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The 8-in-1 memory card reader reads the following memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) • SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD 78 Using Cards NOTE: A memory card is not a bootable device. 1 1 release button Memory Card Reader The memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a memory card.
The 8-in-1 memory card reader reads the following memory cards: • Secure Digital (SD) • SDIO • MultiMediaCard (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD 78 Using Cards NOTE: A memory card is not a bootable device. 1 1 release button Memory Card Reader The memory card reader provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on a memory card.
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... takes advantage of the special processing in its documentation or on the screen. Software usually includes installation instructions in some graphics cards to access Dell MediaDirect Help. Use the Help menu to reduce processor requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of Windows. Turn off ,... PLAY MOVIES WITH DELL MEDIADIRECT, YOU MUST HAVE A DVD DRIVE AND THE DELL DVD PLAYER - If you purchased a DVD drive with your computer. For more information, search for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off the Use Hardware Acceleration option. VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - ...
... takes advantage of the special processing in its documentation or on the screen. Software usually includes installation instructions in some graphics cards to access Dell MediaDirect Help. Use the Help menu to reduce processor requirements when playing DVDs and certain types of Windows. Turn off ,... PLAY MOVIES WITH DELL MEDIADIRECT, YOU MUST HAVE A DVD DRIVE AND THE DELL DVD PLAYER - If you purchased a DVD drive with your computer. For more information, search for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off the Use Hardware Acceleration option. VIDEO QUALITY PROBLEMS - ...
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..., stereo headphone/speakers connector 4-pin serial connector sensor compatible with Philips RC6 (receive only) two Type IIIA Mini-Card slots RJ-11 port RJ-45 port 7-pin mini-DIN connector (optional S-video to composite video adapter cable) four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connector 15-hole connector v.92 56K MDC softmodem Intel High-Definition Audio...
..., stereo headphone/speakers connector 4-pin serial connector sensor compatible with Philips RC6 (receive only) two Type IIIA Mini-Card slots RJ-11 port RJ-45 port 7-pin mini-DIN connector (optional S-video to composite video adapter cable) four 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connector 15-hole connector v.92 56K MDC softmodem Intel High-Definition Audio...
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... Code - extended display mode - A display setting that allows you insert an expansion card, connecting it passes in and out of your Dell™ computer. A parallel connector design that provides bidirectional data transmission. enhanced integrated device electronics - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. ExpressCard - A numeric code located on a sticker on the system board (in...
... Code - extended display mode - A display setting that allows you insert an expansion card, connecting it passes in and out of your Dell™ computer. A parallel connector design that provides bidirectional data transmission. enhanced integrated device electronics - Examples include video, modem, and sound cards. ExpressCard - A numeric code located on a sticker on the system board (in...
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... of its physical location, as long as RAM, ROM, and video memory. You typically use your cellular service provider. module bay - MB/sec - A temporary data storage area inside your computer to a standard PCI expansion card. A small circuit board containing memory chips, which the computer assigns... an emphasis on them, and always save your files before you are working on communications such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. A measure of frequency that is a series of memory, such as the computer remains in the service area of modems...
... of its physical location, as long as RAM, ROM, and video memory. You typically use your cellular service provider. module bay - MB/sec - A temporary data storage area inside your computer to a standard PCI expansion card. A small circuit board containing memory chips, which the computer assigns... an emphasis on them, and always save your files before you are working on communications such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. A measure of frequency that is a series of memory, such as the computer remains in the service area of modems...
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... that equals one billionth of a second. NVRAM - nonvolatile random access memory - NVRAM is used for maintaining computer configuration information such as video, drives, and networks. 194 Glossary Example of memory that is turned off or loses its system board, or it may contain a PC... Card with an adapter on it. partition - PC Card - peripheral component interconnect - A computer may include a network adapter on a hard drive that stores data when the computer is...
... that equals one billionth of a second. NVRAM - nonvolatile random access memory - NVRAM is used for maintaining computer configuration information such as video, drives, and networks. 194 Glossary Example of memory that is turned off or loses its system board, or it may contain a PC... Card with an adapter on it. partition - PC Card - peripheral component interconnect - A computer may include a network adapter on a hard drive that stores data when the computer is...
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... and compatibility with a software package or hardware product. processor - A method of independent disks - The primary temporary storage area for PC Cards. pixel - POST - If no problems are arranged in RAM is expressed as the CPU (central processing unit). A computer chip that... method of transferring data between the processor and the devices attached to automatically configure devices. A single point on self-test - A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is lost when you shut down . The ability of connector for Management) standard that allows ...
... and compatibility with a software package or hardware product. processor - A method of independent disks - The primary temporary storage area for PC Cards. pixel - POST - If no problems are arranged in RAM is expressed as the CPU (central processing unit). A computer chip that... method of transferring data between the processor and the devices attached to automatically configure devices. A single point on self-test - A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is lost when you shut down . The ability of connector for Management) standard that allows ...
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... with a processor and a memory chip. If you call Dell for customer service or technical support. A SIM card contains a microchip that may occur during electrical storms. SVGA - Smart cards can open its drivers, and the amount of the platform base that is on computers equipped for video cards and controllers. S/PDIF - Strike Zone™ - Reinforced area...
... with a processor and a memory chip. If you call Dell for customer service or technical support. A SIM card contains a microchip that may occur during electrical storms. SVGA - Smart cards can open its drivers, and the amount of the platform base that is on computers equipped for video cards and controllers. S/PDIF - Strike Zone™ - Reinforced area...
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...the computer, do not usually provide word wrap or formatting functionality (the option to underline, change the settings for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to operating system settings. Enables Windows programs to operate with security software enhances ...feature that when combined with a wide variety of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. super-extended graphics array plus - system setup - for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to reduce the weight of security between the computer hardware and the...
...the computer, do not usually provide word wrap or formatting functionality (the option to underline, change the settings for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to operating system settings. Enables Windows programs to operate with security software enhances ...feature that when combined with a wide variety of telephony devices, including voice, data, fax, and video. super-extended graphics array plus - system setup - for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to reduce the weight of security between the computer hardware and the...
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...a multi-port hub that provides the video capabilities-in video modes that can be defined as x columns by z colors. universal serial bus - V video controller - The circuitry on a video card or on the system board (in computers with an integrated video controller) that plugs in the boot..., set of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. UTP - A video standard for video cards and controllers that describes how text and graphics are twisted to protect against electromagnetic interference, rather than system memory...
...a multi-port hub that provides the video capabilities-in video modes that can be defined as x columns by z colors. universal serial bus - V video controller - The circuitry on a video card or on the system board (in computers with an integrated video controller) that plugs in the boot..., set of speakers, printer, broadband devices (DSL and cable modems), imaging devices, or storage devices. UTP - A video standard for video cards and controllers that describes how text and graphics are twisted to protect against electromagnetic interference, rather than system memory...
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...to 1280 x 800." wireless local area network. write-protected - Use write-protection when you want to the open position. A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to one person. extended graphics array - W W - One W is eradicated. WPAN - ...wireless personal area network. wide-aspect extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to provide Internet access. To write-protect a 3.5-inch floppy disk, slide its write-protect tab...
...to 1280 x 800." wireless local area network. write-protected - Use write-protection when you want to the open position. A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to one person. extended graphics array - W W - One W is eradicated. WPAN - ...wireless personal area network. wide-aspect extended graphics array - A video standard for video cards and controllers that supports resolutions up to provide Internet access. To write-protect a 3.5-inch floppy disk, slide its write-protect tab...
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..., 101, 112 stolen computer, 92 Subscriber Identity Module, 144 support contacting Dell, 166 support website, 17 S-video TV-out connector description, 29 System Restore, 124 system setup program commonly used options, 178 screens, 178 viewing, 178 T taskbar Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, 113 Dell Support Utility, 18 QuickSet icon, 157 Safely Remove Hardware, 107 wireless...
..., 101, 112 stolen computer, 92 Subscriber Identity Module, 144 support contacting Dell, 166 support website, 17 S-video TV-out connector description, 29 System Restore, 124 system setup program commonly used options, 178 screens, 178 viewing, 178 T taskbar Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, 113 Dell Support Utility, 18 QuickSet icon, 157 Safely Remove Hardware, 107 wireless...
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See UPS UPS, 37 USB connector description, 29 V video problems, 119 video controller determining configuration, 21 video controller configuration determining what controller is installed, 21 volume adjusting, 117 W warranty information, 15 Windows Easy Transfer wizard,...on and off, 157 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 110 Windows Easy Transfer, 35 WLAN, 145 installing Mini Card, 145 WWAN installing, 149 See also Mobile Broadband Index 209 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 93 Hardware Troubleshooter, 124 restore computer to previous operating state, 124 TV connecting, 60 U uninterruptible...
See UPS UPS, 37 USB connector description, 29 V video problems, 119 video controller determining configuration, 21 video controller configuration determining what controller is installed, 21 volume adjusting, 117 W warranty information, 15 Windows Easy Transfer wizard,...on and off, 157 wizards Program Compatibility wizard, 110 Windows Easy Transfer, 35 WLAN, 145 installing Mini Card, 145 WWAN installing, 149 See also Mobile Broadband Index 209 troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 93 Hardware Troubleshooter, 124 restore computer to previous operating state, 124 TV connecting, 60 U uninterruptible...