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.... Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Attaches an AC adapter to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting...to the computer. The computer turns the fan on page 91). A I E E E 1 3 9 4 A C O N N E C T O R - A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - The AC adapter converts AC power to the cable. Lets you disconnect the AC adapter cable from overheating. Left Side View 12 3 4 5 6 1 security cable slot 3 air vents 5 USB connectors (2) 2 AC...
.... Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Attaches an AC adapter to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting...to the computer. The computer turns the fan on page 91). A I E E E 1 3 9 4 A C O N N E C T O R - A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - The AC adapter converts AC power to the cable. Lets you disconnect the AC adapter cable from overheating. Left Side View 12 3 4 5 6 1 security cable slot 3 air vents 5 USB connectors (2) 2 AC...
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About Your Computer 29 USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a monitor. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer to a TV. Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
About Your Computer 29 USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a monitor. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer to a TV. Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
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For information on using the network adapter, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) Connects the computer to the connector indicate status and activity for wired network connections. The two lights next to a network. For information on using the modem, see the device user's guide supplied with your computer. 30 About Your Computer Back View 1 2 1 modem connector (RJ-11) MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) 2 network connector (RJ-45) Connects the telephone line to the modem connector.
For information on using the network adapter, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) Connects the computer to the connector indicate status and activity for wired network connections. The two lights next to a network. For information on using the modem, see the device user's guide supplied with your computer. 30 About Your Computer Back View 1 2 1 modem connector (RJ-11) MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) 2 network connector (RJ-45) Connects the telephone line to the modem connector.
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... the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem protection. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to your computer from voltage spikes that came...
... the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem protection. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to your computer from voltage spikes that came...
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... mode (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to configure power...Management Settings" on page 48 for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties, which it is used, you connect your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using...
... mode (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to configure power...Management Settings" on page 48 for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties, which it is used, you connect your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using...
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... and temperature. Disconnect the computer from being used in the Windows Power Options, use the Sleep power state to conserve power. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Charging the Battery NOTE: Charge time is connected to an electrical outlet or install a battery while...
... and temperature. Disconnect the computer from being used in the Windows Power Options, use the Sleep power state to conserve power. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Charging the Battery NOTE: Charge time is connected to an electrical outlet or install a battery while...
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...state, you have up to 1 minute to avoid possible connector damage. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use batteries from Dell. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk ...of time. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector...
...state, you have up to 1 minute to avoid possible connector damage. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use batteries from Dell. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk ...of time. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector...
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...to a TV or other audio device may not be included with a standard S-video cable, a composite video adapter cable, or a component video adapter cable (available from Dell. For more information on page 166). Your TV has either an S-video input connector, a composite video-input ...your TV. 60 Using Multimedia 1 1 Dell MediaDirect button NOTE: You cannot reinstall Dell MediaDirect if you to connect the computer to reinstall Dell MediaDirect. You need the installation software to a TV. Cables and TV/digital audio adapter cables are available for connecting your computer to...
...to a TV or other audio device may not be included with a standard S-video cable, a composite video adapter cable, or a component video adapter cable (available from Dell. For more information on page 166). Your TV has either an S-video input connector, a composite video-input ...your TV. 60 Using Multimedia 1 1 Dell MediaDirect button NOTE: You cannot reinstall Dell MediaDirect if you to connect the computer to reinstall Dell MediaDirect. You need the installation software to a TV. Cables and TV/digital audio adapter cables are available for connecting your computer to...
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... not S/PDIF digital audio, you can connect an S-video cable directly to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer (without the TV/digital audio adapter cable). 2 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the computer. 3 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into...
... not S/PDIF digital audio, you can connect an S-video cable directly to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer (without the TV/digital audio adapter cable). 2 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the computer. 3 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into...
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... S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 S-video cable 4 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into the S-video input connector on the TV. 5 Plug one end of... the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the digital audio connector on the composite video adapter cable. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable 6 Plug the other end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the audio input connector on your TV...
... S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 S-video cable 4 Plug the other end of the S-video cable into the S-video input connector on the TV. 5 Plug one end of... the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the digital audio connector on the composite video adapter cable. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable 6 Plug the other end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the audio input connector on your TV...
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Composite Video and Standard Audio 1 2 3 1 audio input connector 3 composite video adapter 2 S-video TV-out connector 1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 composite video cable 66 Using Multimedia
Composite Video and Standard Audio 1 2 3 1 audio input connector 3 composite video adapter 2 S-video TV-out connector 1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 composite video cable 66 Using Multimedia
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... S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite videooutput connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite videoinput connector on the TV. 5 Plug the single-connector...
... S-video TV-out connector on your computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite videooutput connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite videoinput connector on the TV. 5 Plug the single-connector...
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Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 composite video adapter 1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 composite video cable 68 Using Multimedia
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 composite video adapter 1 2 3 1 composite video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 composite video cable 68 Using Multimedia
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...out connector on the computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video-input connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite videoinput connector on the TV. 5 Plug... one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the S/PDIF audio connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable 6 Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV ...
...out connector on the computer. 3 Plug one end of the composite video cable into the composite video-input connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 composite video cable 4 Plug the other end of the composite video cable into the composite videoinput connector on the TV. 5 Plug... one end of the S/PDIF digital audio cable into the S/PDIF audio connector on the composite video adapter. 1 2 1 composite video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable 6 Plug the other end of the digital audio cable into the S/PDIF input connector on your TV ...
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Component Video and Standard Audio 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter 1 2 3 1 component video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 component video cable 70 Using Multimedia
Component Video and Standard Audio 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter 1 2 3 1 component video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 component video cable 70 Using Multimedia
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...Settings for a TV" on the TV. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. 1 2 1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 4 Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video... adapter. Using Multimedia 71 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with ...
...Settings for a TV" on the TV. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. 1 2 1 component video adapter 2 component video cable 4 Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the component video-output connectors on the component video... adapter. Using Multimedia 71 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect. 2 Connect the component video adapter to ensure that the computer recognizes and works properly with ...
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Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter 1 2 3 1 component video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 component video cable 72 Using Multimedia
Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 2 1 S-video TV-out connector 2 component video adapter 1 2 3 1 component video adapter 3 standard audio cable 2 component video cable 72 Using Multimedia
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...audio connector on the TV. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. 2 1 3 1 component video adapter 3 component video cable 2 component video-output connectors 4 Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the ...component video-input connectors on the component video adapter. 1 2 1 component video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable Using Multimedia 73 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you...
...audio connector on the TV. Make sure that the red, green, and blue colors of the cable match the corresponding adapter ports. 2 1 3 1 component video adapter 3 component video cable 2 component video-output connectors 4 Plug all three ends of the component video cable into the ...component video-input connectors on the component video adapter. 1 2 1 component video adapter 2 S/PDIF digital audio cable Using Multimedia 73 1 Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you...
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Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Before you connect your computer to a network, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it is securely attached. 2 Connect the other networks, or access the Internet. You can print ...to a network connection device or a network wall connector. The Windows Vista™ operating system provides a wizard to the network adapter connector on the back of your computer and the Internet, another computer, browse other end of networking computers. NOTE: Do not use a network cable...
Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Before you connect your computer to a network, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it is securely attached. 2 Connect the other networks, or access the Internet. You can print ...to a network connection device or a network wall connector. The Windows Vista™ operating system provides a wizard to the network adapter connector on the back of your computer and the Internet, another computer, browse other end of networking computers. NOTE: Do not use a network cable...
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...Your wireless router may open. 4 Click Continue on the User Account Control window if it opens. 5 Click the + next to Network adapters to set up a wireless Internet connection (see "Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable" on page 81). 3 Install any other wireless-...software required for your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. Installation media usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. If a network adapter is not listed, you ordered your computer. Setting Up and Using Networks 83 Device Manager 1 Click Start , and then click Control...
...Your wireless router may open. 4 Click Continue on the User Account Control window if it opens. 5 Click the + next to Network adapters to set up a wireless Internet connection (see "Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable" on page 81). 3 Install any other wireless-...software required for your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. Installation media usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. If a network adapter is not listed, you ordered your computer. Setting Up and Using Networks 83 Device Manager 1 Click Start , and then click Control...